Research Assistant, Academy of Geography, Sociology and International Studies

Job Description

FACULTY OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES ACADEMY OF GEOGRAPHY, SOCIOLOGY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Research Assistant (26270129) The Academy of Geography, Sociology and International Studies, would like to invite applications for a Research Assistant with a strong interest in family demography, population ageing, and quantitative research using longitudinal panel data. Responsibilities: • Work with the Principal Investigator on research projects related to intergenerational support, family relationships, and population ageing; • Assist with the harmonisation, management, and analysis of large-scale longitudinal ageing surveys, particularly the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) in the United States and the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE); • Conduct data cleaning, variable construction, consistency checks, and documentation related to data harmonisation; • Assist with statistical analyses and the preparation of tables, figures, and other research outputs; and • Conduct literature reviews on relevant research topics. Show More