Research Assistant
- Source: Ac
- University College London
- Remote
- London
- Mid level
Job Description
Ref Number
B04-07938
Professional Expertise
Research and Research Support
Department
UCL BEAMS (B04)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Part time
Salary
£36,433-£42,891
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
Remote
Available for Secondment
Yes
Closing Date
28-Oct-2026
About us
University College London is a world-leading university. The UCL Department of Security and Crime Science undertakes internationally recognised multi-disciplinary research and is dedicated to equipping current and future professionals working in the crime and security field with the skills to meet the challenges of the 21st century. We are committed to bringing disciplines together and having real world impact.
About the role
This is an opportunity to join a UCL research team working on a project examining how existing interventions could help prevent and respond to Sadistic Online Exploitation Networks (SOENs), an emerging form of technology-facilitated violence against women and girls. The research brings together evidence from fields including violence against women and girls, child exploitation, online harms, cyber offending, safeguarding, youth violence and violent extremism. As a Research Assistant, you will contribute to the development of a systematic Evidence and Gap Map identifying interventions relevant to the harms, drivers and mechanisms associated with SOENs. You will undertake key elements of the evidence synthesis, including literature searching, screening, data extraction and coding, quality appraisal, and contribute to the development of the Evidence and Gap Map and associated research outputs. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary research team within the Department of Security and Crime Science. The findings will be used to identify gaps in current evidence and promising opportunities for future intervention development, adaptation and evaluation. Internally SCS applicant only x 4 the role is hybrid, with the option to work fully remotely.
About you
You will have completed a research-based Master’s degree in a relevant discipline or be currently studying towards a PhD in a relevant discipline. You will have experience of systematic or structured evidence review methods and be confident working with academic research literature. You will have strong analytical and organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately and consistently with research protocols. You should also be able to work effectively as part of a collaborative research team and deliver high-quality work to agreed deadlines. Please see the job description and person specification for full details.
What we offer
41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards- and-benefits to find out more.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Athena Swan Status Statements • Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion her: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion.
