Research Assistant (Fixed term, Part time)

Location: University Park

The post holder will be based at the University of Nottingham and will work on a project bringing together data from 70 different gambling prevalence survey datasets. The research will involve working with academics from the University of Nottingham and Aston University to synthesize a large scale, international datasets for analysis. The post holder will be principally responsible for pooling and processing the datasets, and leading on variable selection and initial statistical analysis of the data. They will also be working with a growing research team, including research assistants and PhD students. The post holder will be involved in literature review, and interpretation of data analysis for publication and dissemination. The purpose of this role will be to assist and support the principal investigator (Dr Richard James) in carrying out academic research, which includes the obtaining of secondary data from national data repositories, pooling it into combined/master datasets, and initial analysis of the dataset.  The post holder will also contribute to literature searches, write up of academic papers for publication, and contributing to research team.

This role is available on a fixed term basis until 31/03/2023. Hours of work are part time 21.75 hours.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Richard James or email lpzrj@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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