Job Duties/Key responsibilities:
Undertake quantitative and qualitative research
Conduct literature reviews, policy reviews and other background research as required by the team
Support the Centre’s research programme and deliver research projects
Provide administrative and research support as required, including arranging meetings, site visits and events
Essential skills:
Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to understand a large body of literature, draw out the key issues and apply them to the Centre’s research projects
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Experience in managing and manipulating large data sets
Strong communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills
Desirable Skills:
Knowledge of economic, social and/or public policy
Knowledge of GIS software, and/or experience using STATA, R or Python for data analytics
Knowledge of NOMIS and other government datasets