Research Assistant

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON Research Field Literature Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Final date to receive applications 11 Mar 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country United Kingdom Type of Contract Other Job Status Part-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Location
Stratford Campus

Salary
£39,824 to £45,281 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Post Type
Part Time

Hours per Week
21

Post Type
Fixed Term

Contract Length
12 months

Closing Date
Tuesday 24 February 2026

Interview Date
Wednesday 11 March 2026

Reference
0345-26-R

Role: Research Assistant

Child Online Harms Policy Think Tank
Institute for Connected Communities
University of East London

Grade:E (Point 27)
Contract:0.6

FTE 12 months

Location:

Stratford campus, University of East London

The University of East London (UEL) is a careers-led, forward-thinking institution committed to making a positive impact on students, graduates and the communities it serves. As one of the most diverse universities in London, UEL is proud to conduct research that addresses real-world challenges and informs policy at national and international levels.

We are seeking a
highly motivated Research Assistant
to join the
Child Online Harms Policy Think Tank
, based within the Institute for Connected Communities (ICC). The Think Tank is an independent academic initiative dedicated to influencing policy on child online safety, identifying legislative gaps, addressing emerging risks from AI, VR and new technologies, and conducting cutting-edge research.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute and work across timely research projects focusing on online harms, well-being, support research funding development, and engage directly with community, third parties, industry and policymakers. The post holder will work closely with Professor Julia Davidson OBE, Director of ICC and the Think Tank, alongside a multidisciplinary research team.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Supporting and undertaking qualitative and quantitative research activities, including ethics applications, data collection and analysis
• Drafting research documentation such as participant information sheets, consent forms, topic guides and recruitment materials
• Preparing literature reviews, briefings, summaries, reports and policy-relevant outputs
• Managing participant data, anonymisation and secure data storage in line with GDPR
• Supporting safeguarding protocols and risk assessments
• Contributing to peer-reviewed publications, reports and policy briefings
• Supporting the wider activities of the Child Online Harms Policy Think Tank

The right candidate will have experience working across various teams and projects, and excellent knowledge of mixed-methods methodologies and common software (Nvivo, STATA/SPSS, Covidence).

Due to the sensitive nature of the research, the successful candidate will be subject to a
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
.

Interviews will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams.

The role is expected to start as soon as possible following appointment.

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.