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RAND Europe is a not-for-profit policy research organisation. Our mission is to help improve policy- and decision-making through evidence-based research and analysis. We realise our mission by undertaking objective, balanced and relevant research, sharing the insights and information widely, and working in partnership with a range of clients and collaborators.
RAND Europe has offices in Cambridge and Brussels, and employs approximately 140 researchers: just over half of our research staff have doctorates with the balance holding other post-graduate degrees. Our work lies on the continuum between that of universities and consultancies, combining the academic rigour of universities and the professional, task orientated approach of consultancies. In addition to our strong ethos of evidence-based research, RAND Europe is a values-driven organisation, and our experience shows that our most successful researchers closely align their behaviours with our value set.
The Role
Our Health and Wellbeing team are looking to recruit an exceptional candidate at Research Assistant level. We are looking for applicants with a postgraduate degree (Masters), or equivalent experience, with a desire to undertake policy relevant research in the fields of healthcare, health and wellbeing and health economics.
About You
The ideal candidate will have a degree in a health-related field. Current Health and Wellbeing (HWB) team members have backgrounds in health services research, health economics, epidemiology, public health, psychology, sociology and other social science and health services research disciplines. We are looking for people with either qualitative or quantitative skills and a strong interest in policy research. This is a junior development position; successful applicants will be supported to develop their research interests and research skills through mentoring by other team members, and formal and informal training.
The role will be based at our Cambridge (UK) office and will work with colleagues not only at RAND Europe but also with our partners at the University of Cambridge in the Cambridge Centre for Health Services Research (CCHSR).
RAND Europe operate on a hybrid working policy with the opportunity to work from home.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to research and support project teams by:
- undertaking supervised analysis of qualitative or quantitative data
- supporting colleagues’ qualitative data collection e.g. literature reviews, surveys, interviews
- preparing presentations and research briefs
- coordinating meetings and events, including taking minutes
- drafting sections of reports, under supervision
- Support the collation of background information and administrative documents for proposals and grant applications
- Proofread and check documents
- Provide corporate support with administrative tasks
- Communicate with CCHSR and external collaborators, and clients, with supervision
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Good knowledge of qualitative or quantitative research methodologies and their application in health and healthcare research
- Report writing skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Intermediate Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Fluency in English is essential and proficiency in one or more other languages would be an asset.
Benefits
- 8% Employer pension contributions
- BUPA medical insurance
- 33 days holiday allowance, including the Bank Holidays
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Flexible working arrangements
- Group income protection scheme
- Group life assurance
- Compassionate leave
- Fresh fruit every day
- Free parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company bikes
- Discounted gym membership
- Employee wellbeing training and support
