Research Assistant
Research Assistant - £285 - £300 Per Day - Cambridge (5 Days Onsite) - 12 Month Contract - Multinational Technology Company
About the Role
We are seeking a Research Assistant to support data collection activities at a newly established, state of the art research facility located in Cambridge. This role is ideal for someone who is organised, detail oriented, and enthusiastic about contributing to research involving advanced audio and prototype technologies.
You will work closely with Engineers, Project Coordinators, and study participants to ensure smooth, accurate, and efficient data collection. As you develop in the role, you may also take on independent responsibility for running selected data collections and technical demonstrations.
Key Responsibilities
About the Role
We are seeking a Research Assistant to support data collection activities at a newly established, state of the art research facility located in Cambridge. This role is ideal for someone who is organised, detail oriented, and enthusiastic about contributing to research involving advanced audio and prototype technologies.
You will work closely with Engineers, Project Coordinators, and study participants to ensure smooth, accurate, and efficient data collection. As you develop in the role, you may also take on independent responsibility for running selected data collections and technical demonstrations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the execution of data collection activities in a modern research facility.
- Work closely with Audio and Systems Engineers, assisting with participant-facing tasks and setting up basic equipment.
- Guide and support internal and external participants throughout study procedures.
- Accurately record, manage, and maintain metadata with strong attention to detail.
- Assist Project Coordinators with scheduling, organisation, and day to day operational tasks.
- Perform validation checks on collected data.
- Provide input into planning activities and experiment protocol development.
- Take responsibility for running specific data collections (eg, subjective experiments requiring simple setups).
- Conduct technical demonstrations, including operating prototype devices for participants.
- Support the Data Team with general administrative duties.
- Bachelor's degree, ideally in a relevant area, or equivalent experience.
- Experience working in a research environment and collecting data.
- Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet tools.
- Programming experience (eg, Python or R).
- Experience working with prototype devices.
- Understanding of audio, whether through formal study or practical interests such as music production or recording.