Description Grade UE06: £33,882 to £39,105 per annum (pro rata) College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences / Business School Part Time: Guaranteed Hours Fixed Term: for 8 Months Applications are invited for the Research Assistant role within the Business School, as part of the CII Project. Your skills and attributes for success: Strong understanding of ESG metrics and their application in sustainable finance. Proven quantitative analysis skills, particularly in handling large datasets. Knowledge of financial markets and their role in ESG evaluation. Proficiency in statistical software and tools (e.g., Python, R, or equivalent). Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a research team. Click here to view a copy of the full job description As a valued member of our team you can expect: A competitive salary of £33,882 - £39,105 Per Annum, pro rata An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits Championing equality, diversity and inclusion The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab) Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 26 November 2024. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. Interviews will be held week commencing 9th December 2024