RAND Europe is an independent, not-for-profit research organisation whose mission is to help improve policy and decision-making through rigorous and independent research and analysis. We benefit the public interest through the impact and wide dissemination of over 200 projects per year. Our work at its most impactful changes policy, practice and process to the benefit of the public good. That is also our organisational mission.
RAND Europe has approximately 200 staff across offices in Cambridge, Brussels, and the Hague. Our staff represents 22 nationalities, speaks over 20 languages and covers 31 academic disciplines. Our multi- and inter-disciplinary approaches to research generate unique perspectives and insights for our wide-ranging government, foundation and other NGO clients.
Our methods are typically rooted in the social sciences – members of the research group have backgrounds in health services research; health economics; epidemiology; public health; psychology; health innovation; sociology and other social science and health related disciplines. The role could be based at our offices in either Cambridge (UK), the Hague (the Netherlands), or Brussels (Belgium). RAND Europe operates on a hybrid working policy with the opportunity to work from home for most of the week, but attendance in the office is expected at least one day a week (normally Tuesday).
Researchers in the group collaborate extensively with university-based researchers, such as through the Cambridge Centre for Health Services Research, a partnership between RAND Europe and the University of Cambridge (www.cchsr.phpc.cam.ac.uk) and The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute (www.thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk), as well as through our rapid evaluation centres (DECIDE with the University of Oxford, and BRACE with the Universities of Birmingham and Cambridge).
About the role
We are recruiting a Research Analyst to join the health group at RAND Europe. The role is part of our expanding research group working on public health, health systems and services, and technology and innovation in health.
We are looking for a candidate with relevant research skills and interest in applied research for policy and decision-making. This post would suit those who have recently completed their PhD, and/or have relevant research experience in the academic, public or private sector. We are open to applications from people with quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods backgrounds with a strong interest in policy and decision-making in health policy. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and particularly encourage people from groups that are underserved by, or under-represented in, research on health and care.
In terms of sectors, we are particularly interested in candidates with experience in at least one of the following areas:
- Technology, innovation, and life sciences;
- European Union grants (including Horizon Europe) and tenders (including European Commission frameworks);
- Mental health and wellbeing;
- Resilience, preparedness, and the intersection of health and defence.
Key Responsibilities
- Contributing to high-quality research by (for example):
- drafting data collection tools
- conducting literature reviews
- conducting interviews or focus groups
- analysing quantitative and qualitative data
- preparing presentations and research briefs
- collaborating with others as part of proposal and project teams
- Drafting sections of reports (with support)
- Managing small to medium sized projects and proposals (with support), including monitoring budget, timetable and deliverables, coordinating work by others and providing feedback
- Ensuring timely and professional contact with collaborators, clients and funders
- Contributing to impact by identifying opportunities for communication of research findings
- Analysing calls for tender to identify proposal requirements
- Supporting wider organisational and business development activities