Example Person Specification for a Research Assistant (Grade 5)

Example Person Specification for a Research Assistant (Grade 5)

Essential Criteria

Expertise/Competence/Skills

Proven excellent oral and interpersonal skills

Proven excellent written communication skills

Good organisational skills

Excellent IT skills including experience of using xxxx

Ability to summarise complex information

Knowledge

Sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop further skills in and knowledge of research methods and techniques (give examples in the relevant field)

Understanding of Health and Safety matters in the workplace.

Knowledge of specific techniques (give examples relevant to the field)

Qualifications (IT/Academic/Vocational)

A degree (1st/2:1) in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.

Experience

Experience of communicating to a variety of audiences through different media

Experience of specific techniques/methodologies (relevant to the field)

Specific Qualities (e. g. attitudes)

Self-motivated with a proactive approach to work.

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Ability to work towards identified goals within an agreed timeframe

Ability to present confidently to academic and non-academic audiences at meetings and conferences.

Desirable

Demonstrable experience in interviewing/questionnaire and/or observational methods, along with competence in data analysis and dissemination of research findings

Knowledge and experience of clinical, health service or social science research (or please specify).

Experience of working with xxxx (please specify)