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Post Title: Research & Insights Assistant - statistician School/department: University of Sussex Business School, Department of Strategy and Marketing Hours: Temporary contract Fulltime working 36.5 hours per week, from June 17-July 31, 2024 (33 working days). Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need). Location: Brighton, United Kingdom Contract: fixed term until 31st July 2024 Salary: £230 per day for 33 days - £7590. Expected start date: June 17th, 2024. Objective: Help Plant Futures and industry stakeholders unlock how we can drive long-term growth in the UK plant-based sector. Data Source: 2023 survey data from the EU Smart protein research which was funded by the 5-year EU Horizon 2020 project and conducted across 12 countries. Raw respondent level data will be provided and a company called SigDiff will ensure you have a clean set of data tables and some base analysis to work with. This will include: Full set of data tables with top breaks and cross tabs Net codes in the tables and relevant grouped responses Factor analysis Tables will be statistically tested to 95% significance Focus: Primarily on the UK market, with interest in the insights from other 11 countries where this survey was conducted. This new study will follow on from an analysis on the 2021 wave of research which was conducted across the same 12 markets and will provide the comparison set and conclusions which will be shared Person Specification Required We are looking for an Insights analyst, this is not a pure data analyst /scientist role as the outputs and conclusions will be the key to success Completed (or be close to completing) a PhD in economics, marketing, business studies, statistics, or a similar core related field Knowledge of data analysis, key statistical methods, what they mean, and experience of using data and statistical analysis to come to conclusions. Strong excel skills (including pivot tables, conditional formatting, sorting, filtering, formulas, etc) Good presentation / ppt, and data visualisation skills Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Ideal The ability to work with raw respondent level data and undertake statistical analysis on it would be helpful, although won't definitely be needed as the data tables, base sig testing, and factor analysis will be provided. Curiosity in generating clear insights from data to address business questions, with a passion for impactful contributions and enthusiasm for continuous learning Familiarity with SPSS or willingness to learn, with an openness to alternative presentation tools like Canva to produce infographics. Interest in exploring web analytics and social media analysis tools (Google analytics) with a readiness to learn.
Are you in an active university course, studying Materials Science/Materials Engineering or Chemistry or related degree subject and looking for a 1-year placement to start on Aug 2024? Our Student Placement on a 1-year Fixed Term Contract is now open. This role will be based at our site in East Leake- Working Monday-Friday 36.25 hrs per week. Science Placement to start Mon 26th Aug 2024 Here at Saint Gobain Interior Solutions, we're offering a Scientist placement at our site in East Leake, Loughborough. Saint Gobain Interior Solutions is one of more than 30 exciting Saint-Gobain brands in the UK. The Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions portfolio of brands brings our full range of solutions and knowledge together all under one roof, this includes British Gypsum and Isover. About Us Saint Gobain was established in the year 1665 and have grown to employ 179,000 people, with over 100 different nationalities working with us in 76 countries. This really helps us in our corporate and social responsibilities in helping us with our purpose which is to "make the world a better home" and specifically contribute to our target of zero carbon by 2050. As a business, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and solutions that have a positive impact on each of us and provide wellbeing, quality of life and performance, all while caring for the planet. Our materials and solutions can be found everywhere in our living places and in daily life; in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in many industrial applications. They provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change. What will I be doing? Hands-on laboratory work on projects using a range of skills and knowledge gained. Development and testing of gypsum based construction products Shadowing our experienced colleagues and being guided through tasks. Supporting the department on key tasks and projects, working both independently and within teams with constant support, guidance, and mentorship from our specialised colleagues What's on offer? The exciting opportunity to gain invaluable experience with our engineering function. A competitive salary What will I need to be considered? Relevant degree in Materials Science/Engineering or Science discipline (minimum of 2 years of studies completed) Ideally you will have used Microsoft suite software. Strong team working skills A desire to learn, develop and grow. The confidence and vision to look at, as well as challenge, existing ways of working. The ability to interpret, analyse and understand data. Are Saint-Gobain Inclusive employer? We're working hard to be, and we're keen to hire talented people regardless of their background, abilities, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, taste in music, fashion sense or anything else that makes you, you! We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us. And what about flexibility? The world of work is changing, and at Saint-Gobain we are open to new ways of working in order to attract talented people to our business. We understand that everyone has different needs and commitments. Therefore, we are very open to discuss any flexible requirement or need that you may have for this role. We can't guarantee to meet all requests for flexibility when we are recruiting, but we promise to listen.