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Join CEI to foster social change through impactful research and contribute to improving children, youth, and family services worldwide.
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Salary £26000 - £36000
Location London, UK - Hybrid
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The Centre for Evidence and Implementation (CEI) is an influential organisation focused on driving social change by applying evidence and implementation science to improve services and outcomes for children, youth, and families. CEI operates on a global scale, providing team members with a diverse, inclusive, and dynamic working environment that values social justice, quality, hard work, and professional growth.
- Assist with conducting mixed-methods research, program evaluations, and evidence synthesis.
- Collect, analyse, and report on quantitative and qualitative data.
- Conduct literature reviews and evidence screenings.
- Support the preparation of ethical review applications, presentations, and funding proposals.
- Work collaboratively within a global team across different time zones.
- Undergraduate degree in Psychology, Social Work, Social Policy, or a related field.
- Post-graduate studies are advantageous.
- Experience with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and research summarisation.
To apply, submit your CV and cover letter in one PDF to cei.hr.uk@ceiglobal.org. Ensure your application demonstrates how you meet the job competencies. Note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The Centre for Evidence and Implementation (CEI) is looking for a dynamic and organised researcher keen to drive social change through better evaluation, evidence synthesis and implementation. The primary role of the Research Assistant / Senior Research Assistant is to contribute to the conduct of mixed-methods programme and system evaluation, implementation and evidence synthesis projects. Most of these projects relate to children, youth and family services, or to health, education and other social services.
The role is responsible for supporting research projects, which may include: collection of quantitative and qualitative data, data analysis, conducting literature and evidence reviews (screening, data extraction and providing summaries), and report writing. There will be other administrative and project support tasks required, such as assisting in the preparation of summaries, ethical review applications, presentations and funding proposals.
The suitable candidate will find CEI to be a highly motivational and energising environment, providing exposure to a wide range of ideas and opportunities, with a supportive culture that embraces social justice, exceptional quality standards, hard work, and fun. CEI is a learning environment committed to professional development and growth for all team members. As part of a global organisation, there may be occasions when work and meetings will be conducted outside regular business hours, and this role may involve working on projects and initiatives across CEI’s offices.
The appointment will be made at either Research Assistant or Senior Research Assistant level, depending on the level of experience and expertise of the successful candidate. The Research Assistant / Senior Research Assistant supports CEI’s projects in UK and globally through undertaking a range of research and project coordination tasks, under the direction of senior staff.
The successful candidate should have an undergraduate degree in Psychology, Social Work, Social Policy or related disciplines. Post-graduate study is also desirable. Familiarity with and proven aptitude for conducting quantitative and qualitative research, including data collection, analysis, report writing, and use of statistical analysis packages is required. Knowledge of research and evaluation methodologies and proven skills in searching for and summarising research evidence is also required.
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter highlighting your alignment with the position competencies, in one PDF document, to: [email removed - click apply for more details]. Applications close: 5pm BST, Sunday 28 July 2024. Only applicants with rights to work in UK will be considered.
