Research Lead

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Are you highly experienced in Research?

ASA Recruitment are looking to source a highly experienced Research Lead to support a large Scottish public sector inquiry. This long term contract role is suitable for candidates based in the Edinburgh area, to work on a hybrid basis.

If you started in this role today you would be…

• Lead the day-to-day research and analysis elements of the “Listening Project”, including the analysis itself, as well as the responsibility for ethics and peer review, data protection and other considerations
• Employ qualitative analysis tools, such as NVivo, to support the ongoing analysis and outputs of the listening project
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including engagement and participation staff, to ensure the successful operation and logistics of the project
• Coordinate fieldwork activities and link up research activities and analysis elements with public engagement and participation exercises

So, what are we looking for?

• Ideally PhD qualified, with an extensive research background
• Capable of leading a team effectively, motivating others, balancing efficiency improvements with wellbeing and career aspirations of colleagues
• Build constructive relationships with other analysts and users of research, demonstrating an understanding of the role of research and other analytical professions in policy/decision making, and ability to use evidence to challenge where necessary
• Meet research user needs through appropriate collaborations, and an established track record in designing, carrying out and commissioning social research projects, managing research programmes, and providing research based advice and briefings

In return, we can offer you…

The chance to advance your research career within a hugely exciting public sector inquiry, a once in a lifetime opportunity!

If you feel this is the right challenge for you, apply online today with your current CV and we’ll be in touch directly.

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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