Research Officer

Research Officer

• Job Title: Research Officer
• Location: Central Edinburgh (hybrid working available)
• Hours: 35 per week
• Contract: Temporary - 12 month contract
• Rate: £195.88 Inside IR35

Are you passionate about using research to make a real difference? Join a meaningful national project that's helping shape the future by listening to voices from across Scotland.

One of Loriens large scale Public Sector Clients are looking for a Research Officer to support the final phase of a major public engagement programme that gathered experiences from over 12,500 people. These insights will directly inform recommendations to government.

What You'll Do:

• Analyse and report on a large set of qualitative data using tools like NVivo (training can be provided).
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to produce impactful reports.
• Help ensure the voices of diverse communities are heard and reflected in the findings.
• Contribute to a human rights-based, trauma-informed, and inclusive approach to research.

What We're Looking For:

• A PhD or Master's degree (with practical experience) in social sciences, public health, or a related field.
• Strong skills in qualitative research and analysis.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with (or willingness to learn) qualitative analysis software.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a project that's making a real impact. If you're a thoughtful, detail-oriented researcher who wants to help amplify public voices, we'd love to hear from you.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.