Policy Researchers

We are looking for researchers with a passion for improving digital equality and closing the digital divide across the United Kingdom.
 

Experience and Skills Needed

• Desk-based research skills
• Educated to a degree level or equivalent research/policy experience
• Excellent command of written English 
• Competent IT skills
• Ability to mediate complex information and analyse governmental reports, academic articles, and media articles
• Interest in issues regarding the digital divide in the United Kingdom and/or previous experience in writing about such issues
• Willingness to dedicate 3-7 hours per week and work remotely
     

Responsibilities

• Compile shorter research briefs (800-2,000 words).
• Deliver the first draft of the report within 9 weeks. 
• Notify the director of new research developments or governmental initiatives regarding digital inclusion.
   

Benefits

• Develop your skills in research and writing.
• References for employers.
• The satisfaction of contributing to an important cause and emerging research area.
• Fully remote working, with the ability to fit the role around other commitments.
   

Application Process

• Please send a letter of interest and CV to info@digitalinclusionuk.org, with "Volunteering" in the subject line.
• Specify your preferred research topic in the letter of interest.
• We will be in touch after reviewing the application. If successful, we will schedule a short interview.

Main Duties and Objectives

• You will provide short research reports (800-2000 words) and desk-based research regarding the effects of digital exclusion by analysing governmental reports, academic journal articles, and media articles.
• You will notify the Director of new research developments or governmental initiatives regarding digital inclusion.
• You will deliver a first draft within 9 weeks.

Selection Procedure

• Please send a letter of interest and CV to info@digitalinclusionuk.org, with "Volunteering" in the subject line.
• In your cover letter, please specify your preferred research topic.
• We will be in touch after reviewing the application.

Induction/Training

We provide an introduction to the roles and responsibilities and showcase example reports to the volunteer. The induction may partly be tailored depending on the volunteer’s background, interests, and ambitions.

Ongoing Support/Supervision

Per our “Volunteer Agreement”, Digital Inclusion Research Hub ensures the well being of the volunteer through regular contact and provides the necessary information required to successfully carry out duties. The Director and the wider team provide feedback on drafts, and can aid in identifying relevant material for report writing. We respect any other commitments the volunteer might have which may, on occasions, prevent their ability to deliver reports on time.