research assistant Work, Jobs in west midlands region (with Salaries)

Research Assistant
Aston University —Birmingham
- £31,236 - £36,636 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Master's degree
- University
- Annual leave
14d
Research Associate – Sport, Hate and Prevention: Countering Radicalization Through Athletic Inclusion
University of Worcester —Worcester
- £16.19 an hour
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
6d
Research Associate - Department of Applied Health Sciences - 107485 - Grade 6
University of Birmingham —Birmingham
- £33,002 - £39,906 a year
- Full-time
- University
9d
Assistant Professor in Statistics and Data Science (Research and Education) - School of Mathematics/JBJI Mathematics (China) - 107369 - Grade 8
University of Birmingham —Birmingham
- £47,389 - £63,606 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Maths
Research Associate
Aston University —Birmingham
- £41,064 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Annual leave
7d
Assistant Professor (Research and Education) in Statistics and Data Science - School of Mathematics - 107493 - Grade 8
University of Birmingham —Birmingham
- £47,389 - £63,606 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Presentation skills
8d
Assistant or Associate Professor (Research and Education) in Mechanical Engineering - School of Mechanical Engineering - 58193 - Grade 8 or 9
University of Birmingham —Birmingham
- £47,389 - £87,974 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- University
Research Associate: Clean Maritime
Aston University —Birmingham
- £38,784 - £43,482 a year
- Full-time
- University
- School
- Annual leave
12d
Associate Lecturer in Research in Education
University of Worcester —Worcester
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Education
5d
Research Associate - Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences - 107380 - Grade 6
University of Birmingham —Birmingham
- £33,002 - £39,906 a year
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- University
Research Associate - School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences - 107517 - Grade 6
University of Birmingham —Birmingham
- £33,002 - £39,906 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- University
6d
Assistant Professor (Research & Education) - Birmingham Law School - 105383 - Grade 8
University of Birmingham —Birmingham
- £47,389 - £63,606 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Presentation skills
14d
Research and Innovation Associate in Network Testbeds for AI
Aston University —Birmingham
- £31,236 - £42,254 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Annual leave
Research and Innovation Associate in Optical Network for AI
Aston University —Birmingham
- £38,784 - £42,254 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Annual leave
Global Investment Research, Content Management Group - Supervisory Analyst, Associate, Birmingham
Goldman Sachs —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Employee assistance programme
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Aston University —Birmingham
- £41,064 - £56,535 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Annual leave
5d
Associate Professor in Law (Research and Education) - Birmingham Law School - 107373 - Grade 9
University of Birmingham —Birmingham
- £58,225 - £87,974 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Administrative experience
- University

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Research Assistant

Aston University -
Birmingham

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Job details

Full-time
£31,236 - £36,636 a year
14 days ago

Benefits

On-site gym
Annual leave
Transport links

Qualifications

ArcGIS
Geography
QGIS
R
Data analysis skills
Master's degree
Data management
Organisational skills
IT
SPSS
Communication skills
Python

Full job description

School of Infrastructure & Built Env.

Location:

Aston University Main Campus

Salary:

£31,236 to £36,636 per annum

Grade:

Grade 07

Contract Type:

Fixed Term (24 months)

Basis:

Full Time

Closing Date:

23.59 hours BST on Friday 19 June 2026

Interview Date:

Thursday 09 July 2026

Reference:

0662-26

Release Date:

Tuesday 19 May 2026

Aston University is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant to support the MicroMReg project: Pedestrian-Friendly Urban Spaces through Adaptive Micromobility Regulation.

The project focuses on improving the integration of micromobility within shared urban spaces, with an emphasis on pedestrian experience, safety, and accessibility. It will develop a practical, evidence-based toolbox to support real-world policy and practice.

You will contribute to rigorous literature reviews and the design and delivery of mixed-methods research with human participants (for example field observations and online surveys), including preparation of ethics applications and compliance with governance requirements. You will manage, curate, and analyse qualitative and/or quantitative datasets using appropriate techniques and software, maintaining high standards of reproducibility, data management, and documentation.

You will also support the translation of findings into stakeholder-facing outputs (including policy briefs and practitioner materials), contribute to dissemination and training activities (for example webinars and workshops), and assist with project deliverables, reporting, and research publications. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team and engage with external partners, including city authorities and industry stakeholders in the UK and internationally.

Essential:

A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g. Transport, Urban Studies, Geography, Behavioural Science, Data Science)
Experience conducting research involving human participants, including ethical approval processes
Ability to analyse qualitative and/or quantitative data
Strong organisational and communication skills
Familiarity with at least one data analysis tool (e.g. R, Python, or SPSS)
Understanding of research ethics and data management

Desirable:

A Master’s degree (or near completion)
Experience using GIS software (ArcGIS or QGIS)
Experience of stakeholder engagement
Interest in sustainable transport, micromobility, or urban mobility

Informal enquiries are welcome: Dr Guilhermina Torrao ([email protected])

What we offer:

Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
Great family-friendly policies.
On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here

This role is likely to qualify for endorsement under the Endorsed Funder route of the Global Talent visa. This visa is for talented or promising individuals in academia or research in fields such as science, engineering, medicine, social sciences, or humanities.

See the Home Office guidance: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent&nbsp;

The University celebrates the rights of freedom of speech and academic freedom and is committed to maintaining and protecting these rights within the law. An offer to work at Aston University will never be denied on the basis of an individual’s lawful expression of their beliefs, ideas or opinions.

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

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research assistant jobs in west midlands region

Research Assistant

Research Associate – Sport, Hate and Prevention: Countering Radicalization Through Athletic Inclusion

Research Associate - Department of Applied Health Sciences - 107485 - Grade 6

Assistant Professor in Statistics and Data Science (Research and Education) - School of Mathematics/JBJI Mathematics (China) - 107369 - Grade 8

Research Associate

Assistant Professor (Research and Education) in Statistics and Data Science - School of Mathematics - 107493 - Grade 8

Assistant or Associate Professor (Research and Education) in Mechanical Engineering - School of Mechanical Engineering - 58193 - Grade 8 or 9

Research Associate: Clean Maritime

Associate Lecturer in Research in Education

Research Associate - Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences - 107380 - Grade 6

Research Associate - School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences - 107517 - Grade 6

Assistant Professor (Research & Education) - Birmingham Law School - 105383 - Grade 8

Research and Innovation Associate in Network Testbeds for AI

Research and Innovation Associate in Optical Network for AI

Global Investment Research, Content Management Group - Supervisory Analyst, Associate, Birmingham

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Associate Professor in Law (Research and Education) - Birmingham Law School - 107373 - Grade 9

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