Research Assistant – Defence, Security and Justice
RAND Europe
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Cambridge • United Kingdom
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Salary
💰 £28,000 per year
About the role
- Supports project teams in research, through supporting:
- literature reviews
- co-conducting and transcribing interviews
- minute taking
- preparing presentations and workshops
- coordinating meetings and events
- Analyses calls for tender to identify proposal requirements
- Drafts sections of research proposals
- Supports the collation of administrative documents for proposals
- Drafts sections of reports
- Proofreads and checking documents
- Makes corporate contributions through supporting RAND processes such as quality assurance and research ethics
- Communicates with clients
Requirements
- Ability to multi-task efficiently and effective time management skills for operating in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to quickly grasp a wide range of unfamiliar policy issues and research methods
- Basic knowledge of research methodologies and their application
- Strong (i.e. clear, concise, well-referenced and persuasive) writing
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong ability to work in a team
- Intermediate Word
- Intermediate Excel (strong Excel skills for the more quantitative role)
- Intermediate PowerPoint
- A post graduate degree or equivalent qualification
- Desirable:
- Some relevant experience in similar role
- Knowledge and interest in the cyber domain
- Knowledge of UK and European defence and security policy issues
- Quantitative research method skills
- Eligibility for UK and NATO Security Clearance
Benefits
- Pension - 8% Employer contribution;
- 33 days holiday allowance, including the Bank Holidays;
- Annual salary review;
- BUPA medical insurance;
- Generous company sick pay;
- Enhanced family friendly policies;
- Group income protection scheme;
- Group life assurance;
- Compassionate leave;
- Flexible working arrangements;
- Learning and development opportunities;
- Employee wellbeing training and support;
- Fresh fruit every day;
- Free on-site parking;
- Cycle to work scheme;
- Access to company bikes;
- Service awards.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
research methodologieswritingquantitative research methodsliterature reviewstranscribing interviewsdrafting proposalsproofreadingdocument checking
Soft Skills
multi-taskingtime managementcommunicationteamworkability to grasp policy issues
Certifications
post graduate degreeUK Security ClearanceNATO Security Clearance