Senior Research Assistant

FTE: 0.6fte (working 22.5 hours per week)

Duration of Contract: Fixed term for 12 months

Salary: UH6 £33,002 pa pro rata to £38,784 pa pro rata by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience

Annual Leave: 35 days pro rata plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the research team in achieving specific project milestones. This support will include things like attending meetings, handling data collection and analysis, and proactive contributions to the design and organization of the project, whilst contributing to academic research papers and presentations.

As part of the role of senior research assistant you will be required to supervise undergrad and post-grad student projects closely linked to the research area, assist with collating and writing the final project reports and working papers and project administration and take an active part in the academic life of the school through participation in seminars and other events.

Skills and experience required

Experience working in a research team in a Higher Education Institution or in the public, voluntary or community sectors is essential for this role. You should have demonstrable research experience at undergraduate level, for example a final year project. You will have good IT skills, including the use of MS Office, with knowledge of appropriate databases for the discipline and ability to conduct literature searches in the discipline using appropriate electronic resources.

You will be able to work to tight deadlines, dealing with conflicting priorities working accurately under pressure with a methodical approach and attention to detail. You will be numerate and literate with accurate keyboard skills and the ability to collect, process and present data, supported by excellent interpersonal and presentation skills in spoken and written English.

You should be able to deal with sensitive material with strict confidentiality, possessing tact and diplomacy. You will work effectively within a team setting, adopting flexibility and adaptability to team and workload requirements. You should be able to demonstrate initiative and the ability to learn new skills, with a can-do attitude to problem solving.  

Qualifications required

Educated with a minimum of a degree or equivalent level 6 qualification, or proven experience in a relevant field is essential for this role.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work before an offer is made.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Dr. Cristina Barrero Sicilia, Senior Lecturer. For informal enquiries, please contact: c.barrero-sicilia@herts.ac.uk

Closing Date: 07 September 2025

Interview Date: TBC

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