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We are recruiting two research assistants and offering two post-doctoral training appointments. 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: £15,291 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 projects 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