Research Assistant
25AI USED FOR25%moving to70%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£20,000 - £25,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Research Assistant
As a Research Assistant, you play a pivotal role in advancing knowledge across various fields, contributing to groundbreaking discoveries that can change lives and influence policy. Your analytical skills and attention to detail are vital in supporting research projects that make a global impact, particularly in the UK’s thriving academic and scientific communities.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI is already used for some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
University College London (UCL)UCL is renowned for its research output and offers a vibrant environment for Research Assistants to thrive.
The University of ManchesterWith a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research, this university provides excellent opportunities for Research Assistants.
The Wellcome TrustAs a leading biomedical research charity, Wellcome offers Research Assistants the chance to work on impactful health-related projects.
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)NIHR is dedicated to improving health and offers various roles for Research Assistants in health research.
The British LibraryThe British Library provides a unique opportunity for Research Assistants to engage with vast historical and contemporary collections.