University of Exeter
Research - Graduate Research Assistant
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About The Role
Graduate Research Assistant
This Research England-funded full-time post is available on a fixed term basis from 1st September 2026 until 30th June 2027.
The starting salary will be from £33,951 on Grade E, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.
The Role
The University of Exeter Business School wishes to recruit a Graduate Research Assistant to support the work of Professor Alison Truelove and the Developing Business-Aware Academics project. This Research England-funded national project is piloting and evaluating a range of initiatives aimed at helping doctoral and early-career researchers – from across all disciplines – to develop the business awareness and competencies that improve innovation and knowledge exchange across academia and industry. The successful candidate will focus on a range of research tasks, working closely with other project team members and with external partners across other universities and non-academic organisations.
About You
The successful applicant should have experience of collecting and managing quantitative and qualitative research data (including via surveys), as well as supporting the interpretation of complex datasets. They will be expected to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic project environment.
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Applicants will be educated to at least first degree level and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of research methods and techniques to work within an established research programme.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Further information
Please contact insert Professor Alison Truelove, insert A.Truelove@exeter.ac.uk
Closing date: 13th August 2026.
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We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 140 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.
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- Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines
- Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
- An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
- Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
- A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy
- A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon/Cornwall
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If you are considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at hrhelpdesk@exeter.ac.uk. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.
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