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Research Assistant

Oxford Brookes University - Oxford Brookes Business School

Location: Oxford
Salary: £26,642 per annum pro rata
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 17th March 2023
Closes: 11th April 2023
Job Ref: 144779

Are you an Amazing Researcher?

We are looking for a talented and highly motivated Research Assistant to support the research activities relating to a research project entitled “Refugee entrepreneurship and integration: a multiple embeddedness approach” funded by the British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants.

The project, led by Oxford Brookes Business School, will enhance our understanding of the experiences of Syrian refugee entrepreneurs and how entrepreneurship facilitates their integration in the UK.

As a Research Assistant on the project, you will work with Dr Doaa Althalathini and Dr Javier Monllor at the data analysis stage by transcribing all interviews and supporting coding and data analysis.

If you are an inspirational and talented colleague who wants to be part of a vibrant community of educators and researchers then you have found us!

We are seeking applications from outstanding individuals who are motivated to shape the future of Oxford Brookes Business School through their research. If your interests and ambitions align with our mission and vision, then we want to hear from you.

This is a part time, 18.5 hour per week role, fixed term for 3 months.

It is essential that Research Assistant should be able to demonstrate all of the following as requirements of their role:

  • To have previously held a degree in the relevant subject area
  • Experience in using appropriate research tools including interviews
  • Strong analytical skills in qualitative and quantitative date
  • Experience in using qualitative data analysis software
  • Fluency in English and Arabic.

You should:

  • Possess a sufficient depth of knowledge in the subject area
  • Work effectively as part of the research team
  • Ability to work independently and to take initiative when required
  • Ability to type quickly and accurately
  • Good knowledge of MS Office
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Good Accuracy and attention to detail.

If you would like to learn more about this role please review the job description and person specification.

As one of the largest employers in Oxford we pride ourselves in the great experience we offer our staff. You’ll be joining a friendly, professional environment where every member of staff is recognised as important to the success of Oxford Brookes University.  To find out more about the benefits of working for Oxford Brookes please visit: www.brookes.ac.uk/job-vacancies/working-at-brookes.

Lastly, if you would like to have an informal chat about the role please email dalthalathini@brookes.ac.uk

This role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system, however applications are welcome from candidates who don’t currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a visa via another route.

The University has adopted equality, diversity and inclusion as core values.  We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates whatever their background, and especially from BAME candidates who are under-represented in our workforce.

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