Research Assistant (Part-time, Fixed-term)
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Position Overview & Specifications
This is a great opportunity for a postgraduate to become a part of our research community.
The successful candidate would:
- Assist in all aspects of research and the management & administration of research projects in the field of Educational Psychology (specifically FE colleges)
- Support research that contributes to the profile and activities of Centre for Research in Psychology (PsyCen)
- Liaise with internal and external individuals and bodies as part of research projects and programmes.
- Organise and store data while adhering to ethical standards and data protection
- Analyse research data using both qualitative and quantitative analytic methods of analysis, prepare concise research reports and present research data in a clear and logical manner.
- Assist in the preparation of reviews of the literature, development and implementation of research events (seminars, symposia, conference) and the development of research proposals and funding.
Please view the full Job Description & Employee Specification.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr B Rickett B.Rickett@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Closing date: 9th February 2023 (23:59) Please note that you will not be able to edit or submit a part-completed application form after the closing date.
Please note the interviews are planned to take place on morning of the 17/2/23, with an expected start date March 1st 2023.
Working here means you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.
We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Research Assistant (Part-time, Fixed-term) roles across Leeds Beckett University's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,131 - £31,411 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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