Student Research Assistant – Report Writing Support

Leeds University Union (LUU) is a charity that helps over 38,000 students Love their time at Leeds. Located at the heart of campus, the Union is a space to meet people, make new friends and get involved.

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Job description

Leeds University Union’s (LUU) Insight team is looking for a student to support the write-up of two research reports that seek to evaluate LUU’s events and services. This is a short-term role, with opportunity for flexible hours. The role would be ideal for a student with a basic understanding of quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interpretation, and an interest in research or insight work.

Main duties & responsibilities

·   Using a report template provided, summarise key findings from survey data.

·   Manipulate survey data for analysis and reporting.

·   Visualise data using tables, pie charts, line graphs, bar graphs, etc.

·   Summarise themes from categorisation of customer comments.

·   Work closely with LUU’s Insight team for feedback and support.

Qualifications & Skills

Essential:

·   A current student at the University of Leeds. This opportunity is open to students at all levels of study.

·   Strong written communication skills, with the ability to clearly summarise findings from data.

·   Ability to manipulate and interpret data, and draw conclusions.

·   Proficiency in Google Suite, including Google Sheets and Google Docs.

·   Good attention to detail.

·   Interest in research, data or student voice opportunities.

Desirable:

·   Use of pivot tables to compare groups.

·   Use of Looker Studio, including importing data and creating visualisations.

·   Basic understanding of market research.

Relevant courses

·   Any, although a course with an element of statistics or report writing would be desirable.

What will you gain from this role?

·   Experience in data interpretation and insight.

·   Insight into how LUU uses student voice to shape its events and services.

·   Opportunity to connect with LUU employees and strengthen your employability skills.

Where, when and pay?

Location: Hybrid (Leeds University union & Remote)

Pay: £12.21

Hours: 20 hours total (flexible)

The role’s hours can be flexible to fit your schedule spread across 2-3 weeks.

Start date: Week commencing 28th April, or as soon as possible

Sounds good? 

To apply please send a relevant CV (ensure you have uploaded a CV to your profile on the job site)

AND answer these questions.

1. What is your course of study (including undergraduate or postgraduate)

2.Why are you interested in the role and what skills could you bring? (Max. 200 words)

3. What do you feel you will gain from this role?

(Please note: No cover letter required and applications missing cv and answers will not be considered)

If you have any issue with your application, please contact joblink@leeds.ac.uk

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Sushma Sankanagoudar s.sankanagoudar@leeds.ac.uk

This vacancy will close upon successful appointment. If interested we encourage you to apply asap possibly by 25th April

If you have not heard back within 30 days, please assume your application was not successful