Graduate Research Analyst (Data) 6 month fixed term contract - Norwich - £28k
Ascent Resourcing Limited · NR70AD · posted 9 days ago
Going rate £34,900UK median £38,572
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Going rate for this occupation: £34,900 · UK median pay £38,572
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- This role£27,000 to £28,000stated
- Going rate£34,900
- UK median£38,572
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| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £27,338 |
| 25th | £30,835 |
| 50th | £38,572 |
| 75th | £47,045 |
| Going rate | £34,900 |
| UK median | £38,572 |
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Job Description:
Graduate Temporary Data Quality & Research Analyst - £28k
This role would suit a recent graduate in Economics, Earth Sciences or Data
Renewable Energy Intelligence | Fixed Term Contract (3-6 Months)
Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Data Quality & Research Analyst on a temporary basis to support a critical data normalisation programme across approximately 30 European markets.
This is an ideal role for someone with experience in research, data validation, GIS, energy intelligence, planning data, or structured data quality assurance.
Key Objective
Review and validate AI-generated wind farm project records to ensure they are ready for ingestion into our intelligence platform.
The successful candidate will be responsible for quality assurance activities rather than software development or data engineering.
Responsibilities
Data Validation & Quality Assurance
Review AI-normalised wind farm project records. Validate project names against public sources. Verify project phase information where available. Review project clustering to ensure related developments are grouped correctly. Identify duplicate, superseded and obsolete project entries. Flag records requiring further investigation.
Research Activities
Validate project information using: Planning portals Government energy registries Developer websites Industry publications Mapping tools and GIS sources Investigate ambiguous or conflicting project information. Document findings and maintain audit trails.
Data Management
Apply quality review classifications. Maintain consistency of naming conventions. Escalate complex cases to the Product and Research team.
Process Improvement
Provide feedback on recurring data quality issues. Identify opportunities to improve AI-assisted workflows. Contribute to documentation and QA procedures.
Essential Skills
Excellent attention to detail. Strong desk-based research skills. Comfortable working with spreadsheets and structured datasets. Ability to interpret and compare information from multiple sources. Strong written communication and documentation skills. Ability to work independently and consistently follow defined processes.
Desirable Skills
Experience working with: Renewable energy projects Wind energy Planning applications GIS data Environmental datasets Data cleansing and validation Familiarity with: Excel Google Sheets Airtable GIS platforms Data quality tools Additional European language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.
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