Graduate Research Assistant

The James Hutton Institute

Jun 21, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Research & Development
£23.2K
Aberdeen

Requirements

Essential
Bachelor’s (Honours) degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. social sciences, psychology, economics, human geography, anthropology, etc.)
Experience in academic literature searching and reviewing
Experience of collecting data for research projects
Good written and verbal communication skills
An interest in and familiarity with the research undertaken within the SEGS Department.
Ability to work well as a member of a team
An interest in supporting research relating to sustainability and environmental challenges.
Fit with the ethos of the department and wider Institute
Experience of working with MS Office (Word, Excel)
Desirable:
Familiarity with relevant data analysis methods (including use of relevant software e.g. NVivo/R/SPSS etc)
An interest in interdisciplinary and/or transdisciplinary research
An awareness of the open science movement, and an interest in applying open science principles within the social sciences

Responsibilities

Provide support for, and undertake primary data collection (e.g. questionnaires, interviews, experiments, focus groups)
Undertake literature reviews and background research
Assist with data analysis (including use of software packages such as SPSS, RStudio, and NVivo) and the writing up of research for academic and non-academic audiences
Support research data management (e.g. anonymisation; preparation of data for submission to open data repositories)
Support research project administration
Other duties as required

FAQs

What is the duration of the Graduate Research Assistant position?

The role is a six-month, developmental position.

What kind of projects will the Graduate Research Assistants be working on?

The Assistants will support delivery of a range of projects across our research portfolio through data collection, analysis, and presentation of research findings.

Who would be an ideal candidate for this position?

Someone with an undergraduate social science degree, who is considering a career in social research and is looking to develop their research skills and practice.

Will there be opportunities to participate in wider initiatives within the department?

Yes, there will be opportunities to participate in and contribute to wider initiatives across the department.

How many positions are available for Graduate Research Assistants?

We are seeking to appoint 4 Graduate Research Assistants for this role.

The James Hutton Institute

Science connecting land and people

Science & Healthcare

Industry

501-1000

Employees

2011

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The James Hutton Institute is a well-respected and globally recognised research organisation delivering fundamental and applied science to drive the sustainable use of land and natural resources. It undertakes research for customers including the Scottish and UK Governments, the EU and other organisations worldwide. The James Hutton Institute operates a commercial subsidiary, James Hutton Limited, which provides competitive advantage through science and technology, including consultancy and analytical services for research and commercial purposes. The Institute takes its name from the 18th century Scottish Enlightenment scientist, James Hutton, who is widely regarded as the founder of modern geology and who was also an experimental farmer and agronomist.