Research Data Assistant in Norwich

Job description

Data, Science and Analytics

Finance, Planning and Governance Division

Research Data Assistant

Ref: SC4898

Salary on appointment will be £24,685 per annum, with an annual increment up to £26,093 per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Data Assistant to undertake a database mining project to support the Finance, Planning and Governance Division in ensuring database accuracy and completeness.

You will assist the Data Science and Analytics Team within the Finance, Planning and Governance Division by undertaking a number of data search, retrieval, and data entry duties.

You will have a good standard of secondary education or equivalent experience in a similar role. Strong organisational and accuracy skills are essential as is the use of Microsoft Office particularly Excel.

This full-time post is available immediately on a fixed-term basis for 3 months.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Benefits include:

• 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, public transport discounts and childcare and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes where eligible.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 10 December 2025

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Norwich

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

04-12-2025

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English