Research Assistant
- Recruiter
- Cambridge Assessment
- Location
- Cambridge
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 20 Feb 2018
- Closes
- 01 Mar 2018
- Sectors
- Scientific & Pharmaceutical
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Title: Research Assistant - Assessment
Contract Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term Contract (12 months)
Salary: GBP23,500 - GBP29,400
Location: Cambridge
This this role can be classed as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates with line manager approval.
What it's about
The role of the Research Assistant is to work on research projects relating to assessment, including qualification evaluation and technical issues of assessment. The role will require the post holder to work on ad hoc ad hoc and planned projects, assisting with all aspects of research, including literature reviewing, research design, materials development, data collection and analysis as directed by senior staff. Such work can feed directly into policy discussions with the regulator, and other exam boards, and the grading of candidates.
What you'll be doing
What we're looking for
We are looking for somebody who is keen to develop research skills and knowledge in educational assessment, who can demonstrate a flexible attitude to managing multiple tasks simultaneously. You will need to be able to express yourself clearly and accurately in oral presentations and written reports. You should have a relevant undergraduate degree, and desirably a postgraduate research-based qualification. Computer literacy is essential, and experience with the statistical packages SAS or SPSS would be an advantage, as would general programming skills. Experience of designing and conducting research projects would be an advantage. Knowledge of the educational or assessment environment would be desirable, but training in this area will be provided.
Qualifications:
Essential
Skills:
Essential
Experience:
Behaviours:
OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations) is a leading UK exam board. We provide qualifications which engage people of all ages and abilities at school, college, in work or through part-time learning programmes. Our general and vocational qualifications equip learners with the
knowledge and skills they need for their future, helping them achieve their full potential.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader and be rewarded with valuable learning opportunities, a competitive salary and benefits.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits to help with your life both inside and outside of work:
Work/life balance is important to us here at Cambridge Assessment, and we offer all our colleagues a range of flexible working options, which suit both the business and the employee. So please let us know of any flexible working requirements when applying and we can see how we can support you.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 04/03/2018 and interviews will be held on 15/03/2018 .
As part of your recruitment process you will be required to undergo a background screening. This will be carried out by our selected supplier, Credence Background Screening Limited.
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Contract Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term Contract (12 months)
Salary: GBP23,500 - GBP29,400
Location: Cambridge
This this role can be classed as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates with line manager approval.
What it's about
The role of the Research Assistant is to work on research projects relating to assessment, including qualification evaluation and technical issues of assessment. The role will require the post holder to work on ad hoc ad hoc and planned projects, assisting with all aspects of research, including literature reviewing, research design, materials development, data collection and analysis as directed by senior staff. Such work can feed directly into policy discussions with the regulator, and other exam boards, and the grading of candidates.
What you'll be doing
- Design and conduct small scale and standard research projects, and contributing to more complex research projects.
- Reading and reviewing research literature.
- Undertaking quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
- Producing research reports and giving presentations to disseminate research, and contributing to the implementation of research findings.
- Contributing to the delivery of the summer examination series, by using appropriate technical assessment knowledge.
What we're looking for
We are looking for somebody who is keen to develop research skills and knowledge in educational assessment, who can demonstrate a flexible attitude to managing multiple tasks simultaneously. You will need to be able to express yourself clearly and accurately in oral presentations and written reports. You should have a relevant undergraduate degree, and desirably a postgraduate research-based qualification. Computer literacy is essential, and experience with the statistical packages SAS or SPSS would be an advantage, as would general programming skills. Experience of designing and conducting research projects would be an advantage. Knowledge of the educational or assessment environment would be desirable, but training in this area will be provided.
Qualifications:
Essential
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent
- Relevant postgraduate degree
Skills:
Essential
- Personal computing skills
- Bibliographic skills to search and review relevant research literature
- Qualitative or quantitative data analysis skills
- Research design
- Personal skills for dealing with clients and staff
- Report writing skills
- Presentation skills
- Knowledge of social science or educational research methodology
- Statistical analysis software or programming skills
- Ability to write research papers of publishable quality
Experience:
- Keen to develop research skills and knowledge in educational assessment
- Demonstrate a flexible attitude to managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Knowledge of the educational or assessment environment would be desirable, but training in this area will be provided.
Behaviours:
- Collaborative
- Creative
- Self-disciplined
- Proactive
OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations) is a leading UK exam board. We provide qualifications which engage people of all ages and abilities at school, college, in work or through part-time learning programmes. Our general and vocational qualifications equip learners with the
knowledge and skills they need for their future, helping them achieve their full potential.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader and be rewarded with valuable learning opportunities, a competitive salary and benefits.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits to help with your life both inside and outside of work:
- Generous contributory pension
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Annual performance related bonus and increases (discretionary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and childcare voucher scheme
- Childcare vouchers
- Employee discount and cash back scheme at 2,500 retailers
- Cycle scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
- Subsidised staff restaurants
- Support for professional qualifications
- Discounted access to the University of Cambridge Sport Centre, along with various other local gyms.
Work/life balance is important to us here at Cambridge Assessment, and we offer all our colleagues a range of flexible working options, which suit both the business and the employee. So please let us know of any flexible working requirements when applying and we can see how we can support you.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 04/03/2018 and interviews will be held on 15/03/2018 .
As part of your recruitment process you will be required to undergo a background screening. This will be carried out by our selected supplier, Credence Background Screening Limited.
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