Research assistant required to work on a project that investigates the higher education experiences and outcomes for mixed-heritage/raced young people (18-25yrs) in London. The project is a mixed-method study consisting of quantitative data analysis of existing public survey datasets, focus groups with mixed-heritage students in London universities, sixth-forms and colleges, and semi-structured interviews with school and university staff. The study is led Dr Ayo Mansaray (School of Education, Communication and Society) with Dr Chiamaka Nwosu (King?s Business School).
The post-holder will provide research support for the qualitative elements of the project, including tasks such as: recruitment and arrangement of student and staff interviews, contributing to the drafting of qualitative interview topic guides, conducting student focus groups and one-to-one staff interviews, data management (e.g. cataloguing data files, sending files for transcription etc.), data analysis, and report writing. The RA will also provide ad hoc administrative support to the project team. The RA will be expected to attend in-person project meetings with funders in London.
QualificationsBA and MA/MSC in a Social Science/Arts & Humanities discipline, undertaking a doctorate.
SkillsExperience of MS Teams, and MS office suite (e.g. Word etc.), and knowledge of bibliographic software (e.g. Endnote) and qualitative data analysis software (e.g. Nvivo).
Interest in the experiences of racialised groups in the education system and/or social justice in education.
Understanding of research design and project management. Good understanding of qualitative methodologies, specifically prior experience of focus group or individual interviewing.
Good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel across London to attend meetings and conduct interviews.
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