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The Policy Institute is looking for a research assistant to work with Professor Duffy at the Policy Institute on a project analysing longitudinal survey datasets to study the evolution of attitudes and values for generations in the UK and worldwide. The project will involve two main tasks, which are expected to last for a total of 10 days, listed below:

Task 1: Longitudinal data cleaning and data visualisation

We want to update a PowerPoint resource pack consisting of c.100 charts using data from sources including Ipsos, Eurostat, the US General Social Survey, the British Social Attitudes, the European Social Survey and more. The research assistant will work with the Policy Institute team updating existing code (currently available in R/Stata) to extend longitudinal series, produce results breakdowns by cohorts/generations and update the charts sourcing using the most recent data points for these studies. 

Task 2: Investigating the divergence between Gen Z men and women 

We would like to produce a new set of c.40 charts, taken from the larger resource pack from Task 1 that split Gen Z men and women over time, on a smaller selection of questions and data sources, where sample size allows. The research assistant will work with the Policy Institute researchers to identify topics and data sources to carry out this task, and then produce a set of visualisations and statistical models to identify any statistically significant differences between Gen Z gender groups. 

FURTHER INFORMATION 

The post is available on a fixed term basis. The research assistant will be able to organise their working hours and patterns with flexibility, but we are aiming to complete work on both tasks by 28th February 2025. 

 

Essential skills: Enrolled in a Bachelor?s degree in a relevant social science discipline (e.g. politics, economics, social sciences, geography, etc.).

Desirable: Enrolled in a postgraduate (eg. MSc/MA/PhD) degree in a relevant social science discipline (e.g. politics, economics, social sciences, geography, etc.).

Essential skills: Knowledge of quantitative research methods. Experience using statistical software including R, Stata and/or SPSS. Experience using PowerPoint. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Punctual, reliable, committed, proactive. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable skills: Experience with the analysis of longitudinal survey data. Experience producing charts using Excel and Powerpoint. Interest in public opinion and public attitudes research. Interest in generations research. 

This is a short-term research assistance role to examine EU and UK copyright law developments related to the Information Society Directive. In total, the project involves 40 hours of research. Specifically, the RA will need to examine UK and EU legislation and case law and scholarly materials relating to copyright law and the extent to which UK law converges/divergences from EU copyright law. The time period to focus on is 1 January 2019 to the present. Particular emphasis should be placed on those areas harmonised by the Information Society Directive (either explicitly or implicitly), namely, originality, subject matter; economic rights; exceptions; and enforcement. 

LLM, ideally with Distinction

Extensive knowledge of UK and EU copyright law.

Experienced administrator needed, working in person or remotely. 

To support the everyday administration of the Interface project, including file and data management, calendar scheduling, budget tracking with the support of the project lead, social media account management, updating project information, liaising with external and internal stakeholders, events management and additional duties arising. 

The candidate should also be able to start work Monday 6 January 2025. The role runs till end of March, but with a view to further employment if the project requires.

A first degree is essential, and postgraduate experience preferred but not essential. Far more weight will be given to a high level of expertise and experience with managing complex administrative projects. 

A high level of time management skills, project management expertise, event organisation and budget experience are required, as well as working with spreadsheets, digital file management, minute taking and general organisation.