Research Analyst – Research and Innovation Ecosystems

RAND Europe

Research Analyst at RAND Europe responsible for analyzing and improving research and innovation ecosystems. Involves data analysis, project management, and report writing in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeCambridge • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £33,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in qualitative and quantitative data analysis, project management, and effective communication of research findings to diverse audiences. Proven ability to contribute to research outputs and business development activities within the context of research and innovation ecosystems.

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Quantitative Data AnalysisProject ManagementResearch Report WritingPolicy ResearchClient Communication

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Hard Skills

Qualitative Data AnalysisEconomic ModellingStatistical MethodsLiterature ReviewSurvey DesignWorkshop FacilitationProposal WritingGrant WritingProgramme EvaluationMetascience

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingStructured ThinkingPresentation SkillsTeam CollaborationEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

Research EcosystemsResearch Funding MechanismsResearch CollaborationsResearch CulturePolicy Consultancy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collect and analyse qualitative and/or quantitative data to support our Research and Innovation Ecosystems portfolio. Typical methods we use include desk research, literature review, interviews, workshops, surveys, economic modelling, econometrics, quantitative data analysis (including computational and statistical methods)
Help to project manage research tasks, ensuring they are delivered within time, and to budget, communicating with clients and collaborators, and working within small project teams
Contribute to writing project reports and other research outputs, such as conference/workshop presentations, articles in peer-reviewed journals (or equivalent) and blog posts
Support business development efforts by contributing to proposal- and grant-writing and other business-winning activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified to post graduate degree level or equivalent, with work experience beyond university in the field of policy, consultancy or research.
Strong conceptual and structured thinking skills, coupled with excellent analytical, writing and presentation skills (evidenced by examples).
A demonstrable interest in the policy areas related to research and innovation ecosystems, including research funding mechanisms, research collaborations, programme evaluation, metascience and research culture.
Proven track record delivering research and/or evaluation projects.
Evidence of working as part of a team to deliver policy research studies.
Expertise of explaining research findings to non-technical audiences including colleagues and clients.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and to varied audiences (technical and non-technical).
Proven ability to distil complex information and engage with detail considering bigger picture issues and to message research and analysis findings clearly, succinctly and in consideration of target audiences.
Experience of writing, editing and disseminating policy research reports.
Strong project management skills, including experience of delivering projects on time and to budget.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.