Junior Research Assistant

Job overview

Helic & Co is hiring a Junior Research Assistant for a fully remote full-time role in the United Kingdom. This entry-level opportunity is aimed at someone who is eager to build a career in research or academia and can support ongoing projects with careful data handling and documentation.

What you will do

• Review existing literature and pull out the main takeaways in a clear, concise way.
• Help plan and run research studies and experiments.
• Gather, clean, and arrange both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Keep records, databases, and research files accurate and up to date.
• Assist with analysing findings and interpreting results while working under supervision.
• Draft summaries, reports, presentations, and other research materials.
• Follow ethical standards and research protocols throughout the work.
• Work closely with the wider team and help coordinate project-related tasks.

What you need

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant area, or current enrolment in one; suitable fields include Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Business, or a related discipline.
• A basic grasp of research methods and how data is collected.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical thinking, organisation, and problem-solving ability.
• Good written and spoken communication skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to juggle several tasks at once.

Nice-to-have skills

• Exposure to statistical software such as SPSS, R, or Python.
• Understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research approaches.
• Experience with academic writing and referencing styles like APA or MLA.
• Familiarity with survey platforms or other data-collection tools.

Additional information

This role is remote. No stipend or salary amount was provided in the listing.