Research Support Officer

Job Title: Temporary Research Officer

Location: Dublin South

Contract: Type: 6 month contract

Salary: €48,000 to €58,000 DOE pro rata

About the Role

Orange Recruitment is seeking a Temporary Research Officer to support its research activities focused on working conditions and sustainable work. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful research that informs policy and improves working lives across Europe.

Key Responsibilities

Under the supervision of experienced staff, you will:

• Assist in the design and conceptualisation of research projects, including drafting tender specifications and participating in evaluations.
• Conduct background research and provide general project support.
• Support data processing, literature reviews, and dissemination of research findings.
• Help organise research seminars, workshops, and meetings.
• Gather and analyse data from sources such as the European Working Conditions Survey.
• Contribute to drafting research outputs, including blog posts and short articles aligned with communication strategy.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Head of Unit.

Qualifications and Skills

Education:

A university degree in data analysis, sociology, economics, political science, or a related social science field.

Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with statistical software such as R, STATA, SPSS, or Python.
• Strong numerical skills and ability to interpret statistical data.
• Excellent English writing and editing skills across various formats.
• Experience conducting literature reviews and desk research.
• High attention to detail.
• Genuine interest in research topics related to working conditions.

Apply Now

If you‘re passionate about research and eager to make a difference, we‘d love to hear from you.