ABOUT YOU

You will display creativity in approaching research problems and communicating research outputs, collaborate effectively and enjoy both working as part of a team and independently.

To be successful you will demonstrate:

• an interest and curiosity about education, learning, curriculum and assessment issues
• extensive research experience beyond a postgraduate qualification (or equivalent) in education or social science
• knowledge of educational research methods (qualitative and quantitative)
• deep specific knowledge/understanding of a particular area of research methods (qualitative or quantitative)
• knowledge of recent literature about education, curriculum and assessment in the UK and overseas
• ability to work in a team
• leadership including the creativity and independence to lead and deliver research projects to time
• ability to write and speak in ways that suit different purposes and that engage different audiences, such as teachers, colleagues and academic researchers
• expertise in designing and managing research in education, learning or assessment
• expertise in gathering, analysing and handling qualitative and quantitative data
• ability to provide advice
• people skills

If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site.

WHY JOIN US

Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You’ll belong to a collaborative team that’s exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it’s safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.
We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.

Key accountabilities include:

• Lead, design, conduct and manage qualitative and/or quantitative research projects and sub strands of work.
• Conduct and guide appropriate qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Check / review own and others’ results for accuracy.
• Assert professional independence and creativity to solve problems and initiate solutions.
• Author reports, research papers, and presentations of publishable quality. Critique, mentor and guide the work of others.
• Engage with and support policy development and guidance in the Research Division. Deputise for senior colleagues.
• Manage and develop the performance of direct and indirect line management reports in line with Cambridge University Press & Assessment company values and leadership competencies. Ensure direct reports complete required tasks to achieve divisional objectives.
• Lead in the provision of advice, technical expertise and supporting good research practice within and beyond the Research Division

These are exciting opportunities to work in a busy research team within the Education and Curriculum strand of our Research Division. This team undertakes research to improve, develop and innovate the education and curriculum products and services of Cambridge University Press & Assessment and beyond. They also aim to conduct research which improves education and curriculum for learners, education professionals, and wider society. Additionally, the Senior Researchers in these roles might conduct research beyond the Education and Curriculum strand, relating to other education, qualification, and assessment themes.
Some projects will require you to work independently while others will be collaborative pursuits where you will work closely with other researchers and business colleagues.
In theses roles your research will have wide-ranging impact, both for our business activities as well as on the education and assessment community more widely. You will provide critical evidence to support our business teams and will also help influence thinking and policy on education more widely within and beyond Cambridge University Press & Assessment.

Key accountabilities include:

• Lead, design, conduct and manage qualitative and/or quantitative research projects and sub strands of work.
• Conduct and guide appropriate qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Check / review own and others’ results for accuracy.
• Assert professional independence and creativity to solve problems and initiate solutions.
• Author reports, research papers, and presentations of publishable quality. Critique, mentor and guide the work of others.
• Engage with and support policy development and guidance in the Research Division. Deputise for senior colleagues.
• Manage and develop the performance of direct and indirect line management reports in line with Cambridge University Press & Assessment company values and leadership competencies. Ensure direct reports complete required tasks to achieve divisional objectives.
• Lead in the provision of advice, technical expertise and supporting good research practice within and beyond the Research Division.