We are looking for a research assistant to support us for a short time with a number of projects in the Policy Institute?s Evidence Development and Incubation Team (EDIT).
The research assistant will be supporting the team with carrying out aspects of the qualitative research. Activities will include tasks such conducting observations, scheduling qualitative interviews, arranging transcription, and maintaining folders and fieldwork logs. The research assistant?s work on qualitative research is likely to include data management in NVivo, conducting qualitative interviews, carrying out qualitative analysis if appropriate, and supporting with report drafting including literature reviews and background sections.
This specific role is for researchers with previous experience working with young people with SEND (especially autism and learning difficulties). The main activities involve:
1. Working closely with the project team providing feedback on relevant materials to ensure they are adapted to the target group.
2. Conducting observations during site selection days, surveys (when required)
3. Conducting semi-structured interviews
4. Other activities related to the research project, as defined by the Project Manager/Leads
There are 148 hours available for this role.
Qualifications
Skills-Experience working with young people with SEND
-Understanding of qualitative research approaches
-Experience conducting semi-structured interviews and observations
-Experience working as part of a team or in a co-ordination role
-Experience in carrying out qualitative data management in NVivo
Desirable:
-Experience conducting qualitative analysis
-Experiencing with drafting policy reports
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