Research Assistant – Part-time, 0.2FTE, Fixed-term until 30 March 2026

The University of Roehampton is recruiting for the role of a Research Assistant (0.2 FTE) to join Dr. Shekoufeh Rahimi’s research project, funded by the British Academy’s Horizon Europe Pump Priming Collaboration between UK and EU Partners 2025. This project is conducted in collaboration with King’s College London and University College London. This is an exciting time to join us as we actively contribute to advancing research in Modelling for Software Sustainability, supporting the University’s ambitious research strategy over the next five years.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly motivated, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative research environment. The successful candidate will contribute to research in Modelling for Software Sustainability by supporting data analysis, literature reviews, and project coordination. Strong analytical skills, the ability to multitask, and effective communication are essential for this role.

Key responsibilities will include supporting research activities through data collection, analysis, and interpretation, conducting literature reviews to inform research developments, collaborating with researchers from partner institutions to contribute to publications, and assisting with project coordination, including organising meetings, maintaining documentation, and ensuring timely progress.

The successful candidate will have:

• At least a first degree (Bachelor's) in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, with a preference for candidates holding a Master's or PhD.
• Experience in conducting research in Computer Science and specially Software Engineering, including software development and literature reviews.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to present research findings effectively.
• Experience working collaboratively in a research team, including liaising with academics from different institutions.

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Further information can be found on the job description, or by visiting the working at Roehampton pages of our website.

If you have any specific questions on the role, please contact Dr Shekoufeh Rahimi:

shekoufeh.rahimi@roehampton.ac.uk.

The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly. The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer.

The closing date for completed applications is: Friday 11 April 2025

It is expected that interviews will be held on Friday 25 April 2025

To enable us to respond to the market, we may interview before the closing date, so please don’t hesitate to get your application completed.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates who apply for this role must already hold the legal right to work in the UK

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