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# Data Analyst

- **Company:** RCSEd
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Salary:** £35,690.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, RStudio
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e1e2a6e70471405b

## About the Role

The postholder must have a good undergraduate degree in a science or social science subject, have proven experience of quantitative research methods, excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills, and an ability to write academic-style reports to a high standard. A postgraduate masters in a science or social science subject is desirable. The postholder will also require highly-developed interpersonal and communication skills, experience in effectively prioritising and managing competing demands, and must be willing to engage in ongoing in-house training as necessary. A good working knowledge of R coding and RStudio is desirable.

## Description

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Academic Development and Standards (Psychometrics), the post holder will work within the psychometrics team and also provide support to exams staff and examiners to contribute to the smooth running of the department and the development of our assessments.

This is a varied and rewarding role, with a range of tasks to undertake day-to-day and the opportunity to further develop relevant skills to both support personal development and ensure that work within the department can be carried out efficiently and to the highest possible standards., The key duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

Data analysis

 * Carrying out routine analyses of examination data (item analysis, reliability, inter-marker reliability, standard setting statistics) and writing up reports for examination boards to explain the analysis outcomes
 * Supporting examination staff in their use of bespoke Psychometric software
 * Production of routine reports which contribute to the examination quality assurance processes
 * Analysing data to inform best practice
 * Leading on and/or supporting other members of the team on ad hoc requests from exam boards as appropriate
 * Assisting in implementing quality assurance policies and procedures

Communication

 * Communicating at different levels to meet the needs of a wide range of audiences. This will include participating in board meetings, delivering presentations, advising examination conveners and staff, liaising with examination staff, and producing high quality written reports.

Ad Hoc

 * Basic R coding tasks as appropriate, training will be provided
 * Undertaking any training identified as relevant to the post and any other duties in the College, commensurate with the grade of the post, The default hours of work shall be 35 hours per week, working each day Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm with a one-hour unpaid lunch break on each day worked, however the College supports requests for flexible or compressed working arrangements. The Data Analyst may be required to work outside of normal working hours on occasion. They may also be required to travel and work away from Edinburgh for short periods, which may require overnight stays away from their normal place of residence.