Research Assistant in Digital Media at University of Leeds

Location: Leeds – Main Campus

Working time: 80%

Contract type: Fixed Term (31^st July 2025 to complete specific time limited work.)

Are you an early career researcher looking for your first challenge? Do you have a background in digital research and digital research methods and an interest in the media? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 80 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant to support an exciting new research project, Expanding the Evidence Base for UK Public Service Media and Audiovisual Policymaking, funded by Research England. Under the supervision of Professor Catherine Johnson and Dr Chris Birchall the successful candidate will collaborate with external project partners to develop new methods that ensure the evidence-base for UK PSM/audiovisual policymaking is adapted to changes in technology, distribution and consumption. They will also help to coordinate three project events.

The successful candidate will possess a degree in an area related to media and communication studies or a closely allied discipline. They will also have experience in digital research methods and an evidenced background in quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Excellent communication and written skills are essential, as is a commitment to professional development in the area of programming.

The role will also include the requirement to travel to London to host one project event which will include an overnight stay, with travel and accommodation paid for by the University.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/global-talent.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Joanne Williams, Research Manager,  Tel: +44 (0)113 343 8919, Email: J.Williams1@leeds.ac.uk