Research Assistant

The Research Institute for Disabled Consumers is looking for a Research Assistant to join our team of highly skilled staff.

As one of our team of Researchers you will contribute to all aspects of our research to evaluate products and services for disabled and older people. You will join a staff team of eight based in Central London.  

RiDC uses a wide range of user-centred research methods including usability testing, co-design workshops, mystery shopping, surveys and focus groups, as well as market research. Our research is published as:

• Reports for policy makers, service providers and manufacturers (our clients), and/or
• Consumer reports and information for older and disabled people

How to Apply

To apply for the role, please visit our website for the full job description and send your CV and completed application form to: ericharris@ridc.org.uk Please note we will not accept CV only applications.

Essential skills & experience

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent in a relevant research based discipline e.g. psychology, HCI, ergonomics, human factors or similar

• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods such as user tests, surveys and focus groups

• An understanding of practical statistics with an ability to think analytically

• The ability to communicate verbally and write precisely in a plain colloquial style

• Ability with a range of software, including Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary research team

• Understanding of accessibility issues affecting older and disabled people as consumers and as research participants

Characteristics and qualities

• Responsible, motivated with a good work ethic

• Willingness to learn

• A team player

• Respectful, honest and friendly