Job Title: Research Consultant
Company Name: Sqw
Location: Edinburgh
Hours / Days Of Work: Hybrid working
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £24,000 - £25,500
Job Description:
Research Consultants play an important role in SQW’s project teams, working on a wide variety of assignments. Your work will typically include:
quantitative data analysis, including analysis of socio-economic statistics, survey findings, and administrative and proprietary data (e.g. business datasets, health and education records, longitudinal surveys)
undertaking literature and policy reviews
qualitative data analysis of evidence, including from bespoke primary research and document reviews
undertaking primary research including interviews, consultations, workshops and focus groups (e.g. with service users, businesses, public bodies)
contributing to report writing, and the visualisation and presentation of research findings
engagement in internal team meetings and discussions, and client meetings and presentations.
Experience And Qualifications:
You will be ambitious and work to very high standards, whilst taking responsibility for your own development in a supportive and challenging environment where you will enjoy variety and continuous learning.
You will have a minimum of a 2.1 first degree in a discipline such as economics, politics, geography or science. A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is desirable. The role requires strong analytical, written and communication skills, sound IT skills, and abilities to work collaboratively and manage your time effectively.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate strong quantitative research skills, including a knowledge of statistical modelling techniques, econometric analysis and data science applications. An understanding of the economic development landscape in the UK and/or relevant professional work experience would also be beneficial.
Accepted degree subjects
Any
Application Process:
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Closing Date: 01/05/2024
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