RESEARCH ASSISTANT
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Position Overview & Specifications
This is a full time, fixed term appointment for 13 weeks.
We are looking to recruit a self-motivated research assistant with an interest in the psychological cognition associated with security related decision making.
You will join a project which is funded by the Discribe Hub+ (funded by the UKRI Digital Security by Design (DSbD) Programme, to support the DSbD ecosystem).
This is an ideal opportunity for you to advance your interviewing skills and help us to understand how people working in a large organization complete security adoption practices.
Excellent interviewing and qualitative research skills are essential. The work can be undertaken flexibly, as agreed by the lead investigator, working remotely as appropriate. We are looking for an immediate start.
Remuneration:
Grade 6 of the College's London Pay Scale which is £35,374 rising to £40,348 per annum.
The salary quoted is on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area.
Enquiries:
If you would like to know more about the role please click on apply below or contact Julie Gore, Professor of Organizational Psychology, via j.gore@bbk.ac.uk
If you have technical issues or difficulties using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position.
While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for RESEARCH ASSISTANT roles across Birkbeck, University of London's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,374 - £40,348 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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