Research Associate Research Assistant

About This Role

This position is for a Research Associate or Research Assistant within a leading academic research environment at the University of Cambridge. The role is embedded in a dynamic and collaborative research programme, contributing to high-impact scholarly work. The successful candidate will conduct advanced research, support project development, manage data collection and analysis, and contribute to academic publications and reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research
• Support project development
• Manage data collection and analysis
• Contribute to academic publications and reports
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in seminars, workshops, and dissemination activities
• Contribute to the intellectual life of the department
• Support ongoing research initiatives aligned with the project’s objectives

Requirements

• Relevant undergraduate degree
• PhD (for Research Associate level) or near completion of a PhD
• Strong academic background in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience in research
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Meet any institutional requirements for employment in the UK
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Experience in data collection, management, and analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to contribute to academic publications and reports
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively
• Familiarity with relevant research methodologies and tools
• Commitment to high-quality academic research

About the Company

The University of Cambridge is one of the world’s leading universities, offering a stimulating academic setting, access to cutting-edge resources, and strong institutional support for professional development and research excellence.