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Research Assistant (DECAP 2040+)

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Research Assistant (DECAP 2040+)


The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

31,236 - 37,694 per annum (pro rata) - depending on experience

Contractual hours

35

Basis

Full Time

Region

Business School

Package

Excellent Benefits Package

Job category/type

Research

Date posted

04/11/2025

Job reference

0000022338

Job description

Edinburgh Napier Business School

is the Business School for empowerment, enterprise and employability for all. Offering a distinctive, inclusive and dynamic educational environment, it is one of the largest Business Schools in Scotland.



Research at the Business School has an applied focus, is policy and practice led, and is of both national and international relevance.



Currently, we are recruiting a

Research Assistant

to support the Demand and Capacity of Ports Post 2040 (DECAP 2040+) Project and develop foundational data and robust models essential for strategic port capacity planning.

The Role:

This role is an excellent opportunity for you as an early career academic, to provide valuable support to this high-impact project that directly influences strategic decisions around the shape and future of port infrastructure.



As Research Assistant, you will have the chance to use your skills in quantitative analysis--including benchmarking, and scenario modelling to assist in developing econometric models for demand forecasting.



Your previous experience with econometric modelling and data interpretation will allow you to conduct quantitative analysis of port throughput, vessel turnaround times, and other KPIs, as well as market drivers including GDP growth, infrastructure development, & climate policy.



Furthermore, your proficiency in Excel and statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, SPSS) will put you in an excellent position to contribute to the production of research reports and publications, prepare visualisations and summaries of quantitative findings and present information on research progress and outcomes to bodies supervising research.



This post will give you the excellent prospect for professional development and growth, allowing you to develop and deepen your professional networks in academia, and related domains. If you have the skills and experience, and an interest in sustainable transport and climate policy, then we would love to hear from you.

What we will need from you:

Bachelor's degree in economics, data science, logistics, transport planning Strong quantitative and statistical analysis skills. Experience with econometric modelling and data interpretation Proficiency in Excel and statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, SPSS) Familiarity with maritime logistics/port economics

Benefits we offer:

Annual leave entitlement based on 46 days (pro rata), generous pension scheme with Employer contribution of 17.6 - 26%, hybrid/flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Additional information:

Salary

: 31,236 - 37,694 per annum (pro rata) - depending on experience

Contract:

Fixed Term - 10 months

Hours:

Full Time - 35 hrs/wk

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible

Interviews: Week commencing 24th November 2025

On this occasion, the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

The University is committed to inclusion, demonstrated through our work in respect of our diversity awards and accreditations and hold Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion status. We are a flexible Employer.









Research Assistant (DECAP 2040+)