Research Data Analyst

Research Data Analyst

£36,650 per annum

Full time or Part Time (minimum 0.8 FTE)

Fixed term (Until 31st March 2027)

London – Wellcome Trust Offices (Hybrid working available)

Closing Date Monday 21st April 2025

Job Overview

The UK Collaborative on Development Research (UKCDR) is a shared team working with UK government departments and Wellcome to support global development through the power of research and knowledge.  

As a Research Data Analyst, you will play a key supporting role in UKCDR’s efforts to promote coherence and collaboration in international development research, primarily through analysis projects. You will assist in the delivery of UKCDR’s policy and data projects, contributing insights from both quantitative and qualitative research activities that align with UKCDR’s broader objectives of advancing global development through research.

Responsibilities

• Assist in with the management of UKCDR’s research and policy projects, inputting research expertise
• Support with the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, to enable UKCDR to deliver relevant insights into priority topics.
• Provide analytical support for publications, reporting, and presentations, working closely with the Principal Data Analyst.
• Assist in the implementation, maintenance and enhancement of UKCDR’s data mapping tools, including MODARI and other projects.
• Contribute to research and analysis on international development policy trends.

About you

• A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject such as Development Studies, Public Policy, Data Science or similar
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with the ability to analyse complex information, summarise key conclusions or recommendations, and evaluate information from diverse perspectives. 
• Knowledge of qualitative research methods and methodologies, and how to analyse primary and secondary data sources.
• Quantitative analytical skills, including experience with statistical and visualisation software (e.g. Excel, Tableau). 
• Excellent communication skills, able to present research data clearly to a variety of audiences.
• Project management and organisational skills, with the ability to progress multiple workstreams at the same time, prioritise work effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and the UKCDR team. 

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Benefits

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees’ development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below.

•              An excellent defined benefit pension scheme

•              30 days’ annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)

•              Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.

•              Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice.

•              Flexible working options

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How to Apply

Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Please click ‘apply’ for further information and to visit our careers page.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.