Research Assistant

Vacancy Information

  • Salary: fixed
  • Status: OPEN
  • Posting Period: from 27.04.2026, to 27.05.2026
  • Aptitudes and Skills:
        ➤ The applicants will need to demonstrate their commitment, creativity, flexibility, passion and enthusiasm for the subject/research area
        ➤ The applicants should also be able to meet deadlines, work in a team and be willing to learn new material and produce original work
  • Purpose:
        ✔ Based on RA claims submitted from academic staff and performance of respective Research clusters it is proposed to announce Job Vacancy for RA position for 2026-2027 Academic year in the following disciplines:
        ✔ Economics- political economy, economic development and transition, agricultural economics, economics history, education and health economics, econometrics and statistics, data science
        ✔ Finance- corporate finance, green finance, banking, financial literacy, digital payments, emerging economies, Bloomberg and Fintech
        ✔ Business management- human recourses management, consumer behaviour, SME, business case studies, tourism, ESG/CSR, sustainability
        ✔ Law- Central Asian business law, trade law, WTO integration, foreign investment law, intellectual property law, international relations, Erasmus+/Horizon projects
        ✔ Higher Education management – Transnational Education (TNE), Higher education (HE) management, governance, HE leadership, quality assessment, inclusive HE, UNESCO and British council projects
        ✔ Computer science - AI technology, Cloud-based computing, IoT, cyber security, data analytics, Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning, Sustainable & Green Computing and Cryptography
        ✔ Purpose: To act as an assistant to a research project(s), to contribute to the research promotion, publications and teaching of Westminster International University in Tashkent
        ✔ Context: The university has developed an environment and a set of policies that encourages the development of academic scholarship amongst all colleagues in particular it wishes to promote a professional relationship with academic staff that encourages a commitment to and delivery of an assured level of quality of teaching, learning, research, scholarship and corporate engagement. This requires a culture of mutual respect, personal responsibility and a commitment to the highest standards of professional engagement. The university offers a range of University of Westminster validated courses, and has developed a range of related subject areas covering for example: Business, Business Information Systems, Commercial Law, Economics, Public Health, Finance, Management, Marketing, Statistics, Global English (Education) and related disciplines. A Research Assistant (RA) will be assigned to a research or research cluster, under the general direction of the Dean of Graduate School and in particular a member of Academic staff for day to day management and supervision. Research Assistants are expected to seek to develop their research, academic and professional capabilities and capacity, and to seek to pursue further qualification study at Masters and/or PhD level. And have at least one submitted paper to any peer-reviewed international journal (Scopus or Web of Science indexed) and publish two local papers during the full tenure of research assistantship. And actively participate during Research seminars and international conferences and present at least one joint work during the academic year. Research Assistants are not permanent staff (hired for a max. period of two years). Research Assistantship scheme has two parts: 3 months’ probation period and 21 months contract.

Responsibilities

  • To assist in a research as directed by a Member or team of Academic staff of the research cluster;
  • To undertake research related activities such as literature review, data collection, analysis and synthesis;
  • To seek to publish research outcomes in conjunction with a member(s) of the School(s) / department / cluster;
  • To participate in weekly research seminars, training sessions, research development processes and professional development activities including conferences, workshops, seminars and forums;
  • To assist in the seeking of local or international funding opportunities for research projects;
  • To assist in the administrative arrangements of research activities as directed by a Supervisor, Dean or Associate dean of Graduate School;
  • To teach on a range of modules in an appropriate subject area (starting from second semester), and the associated marking and review process, including support to students;
  • To make contribution for the development of Research capability and capacity of the university by joining to respective Research Clusters;
  • To undertake the administrative and organisational requirements of teaching, and related professional educational provision;
  • To engage in institutional projects relating to the mission and direction of research strategy of the university;
  • To lead students research projects, conferences and activities;
  • To engage in the community and corporate well being of the university and participate in the professional requirements for the institutional development;
  • To undertake other duties at a similar level of responsibility and challenge as and when required in consultation with the Supervisor, Associate Dean, Dean or Deputy Rectors.

Requirements

Please attach your motivation (cover) letter and CV in a single document.

Important for 2026 graduates only: If you have not yet received your diploma, please upload your motivation (cover) letter instead of the diploma attachment.


Qualifications

  • Candidates are expected to hold, preferably, an international degree and/or relevant professional qualification (at least a bachelor's degree);
  • Candidates should be fluent in English either with 6.5 IELTS or a subject qualification taught and assessed in English as per the policy on Academic staff.

Experience

  • Curiosity in research and interest in teaching;
  • Research potential in the subject area, evidence of current scholarly and/or professional activity;
  • An understanding of the requirements for teaching in H.E. in an international environment;
  • Evidence of awareness of professional interest and scholarly activity in the area;
  • Evidence of good interpersonal skills, including presentation and communication skills;
  • Appropriate level of computer literacy;
  • Good writing skills evidenced by any writing sample (i.e., senior project);
  • Good computer software or programming skills (i.e., Stata, SPSS or NVIVO, R), (subject related, for example for Economics candidates).

Conditions

Working hours:

40 hours per week, 5/2

Our benefits:

Medical Insurance – quality healthcare coverage;

Free Access to Art Clubs – Engage in creative expression through Vocal, Dance, and Drama clubs at no cost;

Complimentary Use of Sport Facilities – Enjoy free access to the gym, as well as yoga lessons to promote a healthy lifestyle.

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