Research Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
A fantastic opportunity to join UK in a Changing Europe’s research team, contributing to its
central objective of making social scientific research and analysis available to non-academic
stakeholders.
The Research Assistant will contribute to the varied activities of ‘UKICE’ through helping to
produce original research outputs on political, social and economic issues. They will track
ongoing policy debates, and assist with the production of reports, analysis of quantitative
data, and interactive ‘hybrid’ online and in-person events.
The successful candidate’s research may include developments within the European Union
and the evolving UK relationship with the EU, as well as into the UK’s wider domestic and
foreign policy agenda, post-Brexit.
Both PhD and master’s-level researchers will be considered for the role, though a background
in political economy and public policy would be preferable. The chosen candidate will have
demonstrable experience of working within a busy, successful research team, will have a
clear, accessible and accurate written style, and will ideally have strong quantitative skills.
Closing Date 28 February 2023
Interview/Start Dates
Application Details
Apply via the King’s College London website here https//jobs.kcl.ac.uk/gb/en/job/062309/Research-Assistant-at-UK-in-a-Changing-Europe-The-Policy-Institute
Website http//ukandeu.ac.uk
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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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £34,502 - £39,333 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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