Research Data Analyst

Research Data Analyst - (2500008G)

Description

 

UKRI International 

Salary: £36,650 per annum 
Hours: Full time or Part time (minimum 0.8 FTE)
Contract: Fixed Term (until 31st March 2027)

Location: London - Wellcome Trust Offices (Hybrid working available)

Closing Date: Monday 21st April 2025

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.

About UKCDR

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.  

UKCDR undertakes strategic projects that provide data tools, policy insights, and best practice recommendations to support funders in their evidence informed decision-making processes.

About the Role

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.

You will work closely with UKCDR colleagues, as well as with stakeholders from across UKCDR’s funder organisations, to ensure that UKCDR’s outputs are informed by robust data and analysis. There will be opportunities for the job holder to work on a variety of project activity. The role requires you to stay informed about relevant international development policy trends and support UKCDR’s strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Research Analysis and Support

• 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.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with stakeholders, including research funders, government bodies, and academic institutions, to gather and share relevant data. 
• Assist in presenting research analysis findings to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity and accessibility of insights.   
• Help build and maintain relationships with UKCDR’s funders to enhance data sharing and collaboration.

Project Support

• Deliver project management tasks, ensuring timely delivery of outputs and high-quality results.
• Report on project outcomes to senior staff and stakeholders.

Team Support and Organisational Learning 

• Contribute to team activities and organisational objectives, participating in internal meetings and discussions.
• Work as part of a team with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to ensure a whole-team approach, sharing knowledge and skills across UKCDR.
• Work flexibly to across the breadth of UKCDR activity, supporting a collaborative and collegiate team culture.

Person Specification

Essential

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

Desirable

• Working knowledge of MS Office programmes (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and specialised data analysis software (e.g., STATA, R). (S&I)
• Experience in a research, funding or policy role relevant to science and/or international development, e.g. government, Research Council, NGOs (Non-Government Organisations), higher education, or consultancy. (S&I)

Key: (S) – Assessed at shortlisting, (I) – Assessed at interview, (S&I) – Assessed at both shortlisting and interview.

 

Qualifications

 

About UKRI International 

UKRI International enables and delivers cross-cutting international activity on behalf of all of UKRI, working in partnership with all 9 councils and corporate areas of UKRI, UK Government, and partners in the UK and across the world. 

We lead UKRI’s long-standing relationships with North America, India, China, and the European Commission through our offices in Washington DC, Ottawa, New Delhi, Beijing, Brussels. We design & deliver centrally managed international funds, develop strong international partnerships where we do not have offices, provide a robust evidence base for UKRI’s international work through analysis and evaluation, create and implement a strategic approach to UKRI’s international policy and stakeholders, and ensure our international operations are carried out to high standards of governance and effectiveness. 

UKRI’s approach to internal collaboration is set out in the UKRI International Strategic Framework (UKRI international strategic framework – UKRI) which describes how our international work directly contributes to each of UKRI’s 6 strategic objectives.

UKRI International is comprised of 10 teams: 

Analysis & Evaluation
Horizon Europe Guarantee and TCP
International Funds
International Governance & Operations
International Partnerships
International Policy & Stakeholder Engagement 
UKRI China – Beijing
UKRI India – New Delhi
UKRI North America – Washington & Ottawa
UKRO – Brussels

How we support EDI in the workforce 

At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce'.

The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role.  UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.

Disability Confident Employer

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

How to apply

Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the experience section of the application.

UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.

Find out more about our benefits - Benefits of working for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

 

Primary Location

: England-London

Job

: Professional

Organization

: UK Research and Innovation - Central ServicesContract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Unposting Date

: 21-04-2025Hours: Full-time / Part-time

Salary (Pay Basis)

: Pound Sterling (GBP)36,650.00Band UKRI: UKRI-Band D