Research Assistant – Cambridge


Atrium EMEA are looking for a Research Assistant to support our data collection activities at the data collection facility in Cambridge. The role involves working closely with Engineers and Project Coordinators, assisting internal and external participants, and ensuring accurate recording of data. Over time, the Research Assistant may take on responsibility for running some data collections. You will be required onsite 5 days a week
- Support the execution of data collection activities
- Work closely with Audio and Systems Engineers during data collection campaigns, handling participant-facing aspects, basic equipment setup and operation of data collection systems.
- Assist internal and external participants, ensuring they understand the process, their role, and any required tasks. Accurately record and maintain data, with particular attention to detail and consistency.
- Liaise with Project Coordinators and other stakeholders to ensure smooth day-to-day operations such as assisting with scheduling and organisation of both internal and external participants. Perform data validation of collected data. Provide input into planning activities and experiment protocol design.
- Assume responsibility for running some data collections (e.g. subjective experiments requiring simple technical setups). Assume responsibility for running some technical demonstrations to participants (e.g. operation of prototype devices).


Essential:
• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in a relevant field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience working in a research environment and collecting various types of data.
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail, particularly in recording and managing data.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work confidently with participants and colleagues.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (or similar spreadsheet software).
• Ability to work full time on site in Cambridge
• Programming experience (e.g. Python or R)
• Experience handling prototype devices.
• Understanding of audio, whether through academic study or practical experience (such as a hobby in music production or recording).
• Programming experience (e.g. Python or R) would be an advantage. Experience handling prototype devices.
• Understanding of audio, whether through academic study or practical experience (such as a hobby in music production or recording).


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