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We are recruiting a research assistant. To apply, please email your cv to kturner@dartington.org.uk. For more information call +441803762400.

Job title: Research Assistant
Place of work: Dartington, Devon
Salary: £15,444
Hours of work: 35 hours Full time
Duration of contract: one year (subject to possible extension)
 
Job Summary
To work as a Research Assistant in a small team of researchers, service designers and disseminators providing support to all aspects of the charity’s work.
 
Key responsibilities
To assist with data collection, data management and analysis on epidemiology project.
To assist on new research projects.
To contribute to the database of effective services To help prepare short articles for Prevention Action (www.preventionaction.org).
To learn to proofread and comment on reports and articles for publication To help prepare supporting materials for seminars and training events.
To provide administrative support to the research team.
To assist with the smooth running of the charity.
To undertake any other appropriate duties to support the delivery of the charities projects Person specification Experience
Good social science (or similar) honours degree at 2:1 or above.
Experience of working with or interest in children’s well-being and development.
 
Knowledge/skills
Knowledge of the research process Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative approaches to research Interest in child development and children’s services Interest in applied research Knowledge of basic statistics.
Strong writing skills Ability to think logically and be methodical.
Excellent communication skills Ability to work in a team.
Ability to use initiative but to know when to ask for help Strong time management skills.
Ability to organise a varied workload.
Personal Willingness to be supervised and receive feedback Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
Flexible Willingness to travel and spend nights away from home.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends. 
 
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