Researcher, Research​/Development, Data Scientist

Researcher

Department: Social Surveys

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London, UK

Compensation: £25,000 - £31,000 / year

Researchers work as part of larger teams in order to deliver particular elements of projects. There is also a strong emphasis on the development of skills and experience, through both formal and informal learning, and on participation in business development activities and the wider life of the organisation (e.g. through seminars, working groups and other departmental and Nat Cen-wide initiatives).

• Contributing to the design and implementation of quantitative research.
• Developing and testing quantitative data collection instruments and other relevant survey material, including interviewer briefings.
• Supporting data collection efforts through interviewer briefings.
• Managing quantitative data.
• Carrying out quantitative analysis to a high standard (with supervision).
• Preparing presentations and reports to a high standard (with supervision).
• Liaising effectively and professionally with Nat Cen staff, as well as external customers and collaborators.
• Maintaining and promoting high ethical and information security standards.

To perform any other reasonable duties that Nat Cen may require that are consistent with the broad nature of the job.

Essential:

• Undergraduate degree.
• Understanding of and skills in quantitative research methods.
• Experience of delivering high‑quality research studies, helping to ensure their delivery to time and budget.
• Quantitative research skills and at least one‑two years’ experience of conducting research surveys and analysing the resulting data.
• Excellent communications skills (written and oral) and the ability to communicate clearly, in different styles and for different audiences.
• Good project management skills and the ability to work well under pressure and to manage deadlines effectively.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Desirable:

• Experience of carrying out, or contributing to, an applied social research project.
• Experience of using statistical analysis software.
• Higher degree with significant social research methods content.

As well as a competitive salary and an excellent working environment (including a home/office hybrid working environment), you will be working for the largest independent social research organisation in the UK. We are proud of the benefits we offer our employees which include:

• 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) and flexible working.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Life insurance and health cash plan.
• Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan.
• Career development, professional subscriptions support and mentoring support from industry‑leading experts.

We are a Disability Confident employer. If you have a disability and wish to apply for this role, please let us know in the application questions below. This allows us to ensure you are considered for an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you have any questions or need adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, feel free to contact us on natcenr

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