Research Assistant

We are seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join the International Study Centre (ISC) for the International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS), a major global research programme based here at the University of Bath.

About the role

In this role, you will be an integral part of a team investigating how young people are prepared to become citizens in societies worldwide. 

You will contribute to meaningful research that influences educational policy and practice across more than 25 countries.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting advanced quantitative analysis on international large-scale datasets such as ICCS, using statistical techniques such as Item Response Theory (IRT) and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) with software including R, Mplus, and Python.
• Contributing to academic publications, from literature reviews and developing research instruments to drafting content for technical reports and peer-reviewed papers.
• Supporting project coordination for this large-scale international study, which includes liaising with collaborators and assisting with the organisation of expert meetings and workshops.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career researcher to develop specialist skills in large-scale data analysis and contribute to high-profile international publications.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be passionate about contributing to large-scale research in civic and citizenship education and will enjoy working collaboratively within a diverse international team.

We're looking for someone who has:

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, Statistics), a master's level qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience.
• A strong foundation in quantitative research methods and skills in advanced statistical analysis such as Item Response Theory (IRT) and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM).
• Practical experience analysing international large-scale assessments with statistical software packages such as R, Mplus, Python, or similar.
• The ability to manage your own workload effectively, work independently to meet deadlines, and be a supportive team member.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly in writing and to collaborate with a wide range of people.
• Previous relevant work or research experience.

Additional information

This is a part-time (18.25 hours per week), fixed-term position expected to end 30 June 2029.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Andres Sandoval Hernandez (ash22@bath.ac.uk), or Maria Magdalena Isac (mmi49@bath.ac.uk). 

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

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