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Part-time Data Assistant

 

Job Description

Part-time data assistant opportunity – August 2024



The Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy needs to synthesise, analyse and report on confidential data from a number of simple spreadsheets.  We are looking for a part-time Data Assistant to carry out the following indicative tasks: harmonise formatting; split data into different groupings; run cross-checks with other data sources; report on various aspects of the resultant data. (Please note this list is for illustrative purposes and may not be comprehensive).



The successful candidate will have expert-user level excel and analysis skills, communication skills, effective time management and organisation, and the ability to compile results into a short formal report. Data visualisation skills for the report will be essential.  



Job specification: The work pattern is flexible and to be agreed with the successful candidate but may be 14 hours per week, for 4 weeks in the first instance at £22 per hour.



If you are interested in applying, please send a short email (250 words or less) expressing your interest to katharine.silk@kcl.ac.uk by close of business on Wednesday 24th July outlining why you would be suitable for the role, detailing relevant skills and experience, and your preferred work arrangements.




Qualifications

N/A



Skills

The successful candidate will have expert-user level excel and analysis skills, communication skills, effective time management and organisation, and the ability to compile results into a short formal report. Data visualisation skills for the report will be essential.  

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Qualifications

Current King's UG student 



Skills

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We are hiring two student Research Assistants (RAs) to work on a project to improve an existing dataset of UK Impact Assessments (UKIAs). The role involves:

 

  • Cleaning an existing, scraped dataset
  • Collecting and merging additional data on relevant SpAds and responsible ministers (sources identified)

 

Objective:

Produce a clean, comprehensive Excel dataset of UKIAs that includes details on responsible ministers and SpAds.

 

Output:

An Excel spreadsheet with the final dataset.

 

Conditions:

 

  • Remote work possible
  • C.a. 5?15 hours per week
  • Total 100 hours between both RAs


Qualifications

No special qualifications required. Open to both undergraduate and graduate applicants.



Skills

Required:

-      Proficient in MS Excel.

 

Desirable:

 

  • Experience with data cleaning, manipulation, or dataset creation.
  • Familiarity with Python is useful, but not required.
  • Interest in UK policymaking and/or evidence-based policymaking.
  • Aspiration toward a research-oriented career (e.g., pursuing a PhD) is an asset.

This role is primarily assistance in the research of the Decolonising and Internationalising the Classroom Digital Toolkit project. Key responsibilities will include research, some writing, email communication, and occasional assistance in organising workshops, meetings or events.



Qualifications

NONE



Skills

Research

Organisation

Writing

Communication

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