Graduate Researcher: Disability Sport, Equity in Rowing

Pararowingfoundation; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit research organization in Edinburgh seeks a Graduate Research Assistant to contribute to research on disability sport and equity. The successful candidate will engage with individuals with disabilities, analyze crucial data, and help inform practices that enhance access and fairness in sports. This role emphasizes academic growth and genuine social impact over financial gain, making it ideal for intellectually curious graduates pursuing meaningful research experience.

Benefits

Hands-on experience in applied research

Ongoing expert mentoring

Opportunity to strengthen academic CV

Qualifications

• Strong interest in disability sport, equity, and research.
• Comfortable engaging with individuals with disabilities in a respectful and professional manner.
• Analytical, curious, and motivated by applied research.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support a research study on disability sport interventions.
• Work directly with individuals with disabilities to assess their interaction with rowing.
• Collect and analyze data on health and equity outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Engagement with individuals with disabilities

Research skills

Education

Graduate degree in Social Sciences or related fields

Job description

A non-profit research organization in Edinburgh seeks a Graduate Research Assistant to contribute to research on disability sport and equity. The successful candidate will engage with individuals with disabilities, analyze crucial data, and help inform practices that enhance access and fairness in sports. This role emphasizes academic growth and genuine social impact over financial gain, making it ideal for intellectually curious graduates pursuing meaningful research experience.