***Please note: This is a Temporary Casual role, only open to University of Leicester students studying in academic year 2021-22. ***

The Research and Insight team conduct research projects to support Leicester Student Leaders and Students’ Union departments in the delivery of relevant and meaningful campaigns that are led by evidence. Seeking the views and opinions of students to ensure we represent their views is at the heart of what we do.

We are looking for a current (who will be studying in academic year 2021-22) University of Leicester student to become a Research Assistant, competent in the planning, delivery and evaluation of research campaigns to support the central functions of the department.

We aim to recruit 1 post to work up to 10 hours a week during term time but will consider splitting the post into 2 x up to 5 hour per week posts depending on the experience of the candidates. There may be scope for hours in the Summer vacation period 2021. Hours will be confirmed after the post has been filled.

If you would like to apply for this role, you are required to send in a CV and a covering letter showing how you meet the criteria within the Person specification. Please send to su-vacancies@le.ac.uk

If you would like an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Lily Patrick, Research and Insight Manager, on lfp9@le.ac.uk.

We thank you for your application and advise you that due to the high volume of applications that we currently receive, if we have not contacted you within 14 days after the closing date, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Closing Date:  Midday, Tuesday 4 May 2021

Interviews: TBC, likely to take place on Wednesday 12 May 2021