This opportunity is aimed at Postgraduate Researchers who have funding through a Doctoral Training Partnership to undertake a placement as part of their studentship.
Key Placement Information
Closing Date
Friday 20th March 2026
Start Date
June 2026
Duration
26 weeks
Full-time or Part-time
Part-time
In Person, Online or Hybrid
Hybrid
Job Sector
Public
Project Areas
Research, Data Analysis, Impact, Knowledge Exchange
How to Apply
Send a CV and cover letter
Project Description
The Impact Team in Research Partnerships and Innovation at The University of Sheffield helps to create and evidence impact from university research.
Researchers across the UK have to consider the ‘impact’ their research has outside academia, and the benefits it could bring to our society. The team are looking for Research Impact Assistants to support the development and delivery of research impact in the University across a range of disciplines.
Expected duties will include:
- Conducting background research online on a variety of different subjects
- Data entry and analysis
- Survey creation and analysis
- Interviewing UoS staff and external partners
- Helping create online and written content aimed at UoS staff and students, and external partners
- Helping facilitate workshops
