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Research Analyst - Science and Emerging Technology Cambridge, East of England, England

Rand Europe

Full Time Cambridge, East of England, England 30000 GBP ANNUAL Today

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Position Summary:

RAND Europe is a not-for-profit policy research organisation. Our mission is to help improve policy- and decision-making through evidence-based research and analysis. We realise our mission by undertaking objective, balanced and relevant research, sharing the insights and information widely, and working in partnership with a range of clients and collaborators.

RAND Europe has offices in Cambridge and Brussels, and employs approximately 140 researchers: just over half of our research staff have doctorates with the balance holding other post-graduate degrees. Our work lies on the continuum between that of universities and consultancies, combining the academic rigour of universities and the professional, task orientated approach of consultancies. In addition to our strong ethos of evidence-based research, RAND Europe is a values-driven organisation, and our experience shows that our most successful researchers closely align their behaviours with our value set.

The Science and Emerging Technology group at RAND Europe conducts a wide-ranging portfolio of policy research for a diverse client base in the UK, Europe and beyond. Our work covers:

Research and innovation policy: Analysis of research and innovation systems including how they work and how they can be improved. This includes evaluations of portfolios of R&I, research strategy development, landscape reviews and assessment of research impact. See: https://www.rand.org/randeurope/research/science-technology-innovation/science-of-science.html
Emerging technology policy: Analysis of the trends, applications and impacts of new and emerging technologies from AI and blockchain to quantum computing and virtual reality. This includes examining the societal and policy implications of technologies across sectors and a broad set of areas such as data governance; privacy, trust and ethics; public engagement; work and skills; and wider technology oversight. See: https://www.rand.org/randeurope/research/science-technology-innovation/digital.html
Energy and environment policy: Analysis of food systems and strategy, futures analysis of sustainability and environmental issues, environment and health, energy and energy innovation. See: https://www.rand.org/randeurope/research/science-technology-innovation/environmental-sustainability-and-climate-change.html

We work with and for public, private and third sector funders and collaborate frequently with universities and other research organisations.

We are looking for a talented individual at Research Analyst Level to join our high-performing research group who can support our research and analysis activities with a flexible and collaborative approach and interest in one or more of the policy areas in which we work. This is an opportunity for a motivated individual who is qualified to post graduate degree level with demonstrable experience in qualitative and/or quantitative analysis to join a world-class policy research organisation with a collaborative and supportive working culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Collect and analyse qualitative and/or quantitative data to support the Science and Emerging Technology group’s research
Typical methods we use include desk research, literature review, interviews, workshops, surveys, economic modelling, econometrics, quantitative data analysis (including computational and statistical methods)
Help to project manage research tasks, ensuring they are delivered within time, and to budget, communicating with clients and collaborators, and working within small project teams;
Contribute to writing project reports and other research outputs, such as conference/workshop presentations, articles in peer-reviewed journals (or equivalent) and blog posts;
Support business development efforts by contributing to proposal- and grant-writing and other business-winning activities

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

You will be qualified to post graduate degree level or equivalent.
You will have relevant work experience post university.

RAND Europe has an extensive skills and development programme that will build your capabilities and equip you for the range of challenging and exciting tasks that we will ask you to work on. You will also have dedicated support for your personal development.

Benefits: - 8% Employer pension contributions - BUPA medical insurance - 33 days holiday allowance, including the Bank Holidays - Enhanced family friendly policies - Flexible working arrangements - Group income protection scheme - Group life assurance - Compassionate leave - Fresh fruit every day - Free parking - Cycle to work scheme - Company bikes - Discounted gym membership - Employee wellbeing training and support Salary Starting from £30,000 per annum How to Apply:

If you feel that you have the qualities to be a part of our team please submit an application via the RAND Europe’s online careers portal. You application will need to consist of a CV and covering letter submitted as one document (only applications with both documents submitted will be considered).

Please note, if selected for interview a short writing sample may be requested.

Closing date for applications is Friday 14th July, if you have not received a response within one month of the closing date, your application has not been successful

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