Research Assistant New

Job Description

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

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

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.