Research Assistant

Job description

Research Assistant

Department

Research Investment Fund (INTERNAL)

Location

Ormskirk

Salary

£32,080 to £34,610 per annum pro rata

Fixed Term

Post Type

Part Time

Hours Per Week

21.75

Work Pattern

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Closing Date

Thursday 24 September 2026

Reference

EHA2670-0926

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About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as a Research Assistant, supporting an academic-led mixed-methods systematic review exploring surveillance in asylum governance.

The project will build a comprehensive understanding of how surveillance operates within asylum systems and shapes the experiences of people seeking protection.

Working closely with the Principal Investigator, you will undertake database and supplementary literature searches, manage references, screen studies, appraise methodological quality and extract data in line with the agreed review protocol.

You will also contribute to thematic coding, evidence synthesis and the preparation of high-quality outputs, including evidence tables, reports and the systematic review manuscript.

In addition to coordinating project administration and take an active part in project meetings.

This role offers the opportunity to apply your research expertise to a timely area of enquiry while contributing to a rigorous, collaborative project with real social relevance.

As part of the University's ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact Dr Niroshan Ramachandran, Senior Lecturer in Human Geography, at [email protected].

About You

As Research Assistant you will have a relevant degree and a postgraduate qualification that demonstrates your research experience.

As well as experience of systematic reviews, evidence synthesis or structured literature reviews is essential, as is confidence in searching bibliographic databases and producing clear, high-quality written reports.

You will be organised, reliable and able to balance independent working with constructive collaboration. Your strong written and verbal communication skills will help you share complex information clearly, while your attention to detail will support accurate documentation, ethical practice and research integrity.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 36 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we've been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you've ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn't about how much you take in. It's about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885,Edge Hill University is "A great success story... an institution that improves and impresses year after year" - Times Higher Education.

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