Student Social Researcher Placement

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Student Social Researcher Placement

Are you a social science undergraduate in your penultimate year of study? Do you want to gain practical professional experience and use your research skills to make a difference? Join the UK Government for a paid 12-month sandwich placement! 

You would spend a year in a government department working alongside social researchers and policy officials before returning to your studies. The job could involve analysing research data to help government decision making, evaluating the impact of policies, and providing social research advice to help shape government strategy. 

Sandwich students also get a priority interview for a government role upon graduation and many return to work for us. Opportunities are available across the UK. 

This scheme is a great way to kick-start your career in social research. We offer: 

• Meaningful work that benefits society 
• Chance to gain professional research experience 
• Guaranteed interview for a graduate role 
• Diverse and inclusive workplace 
• Flexible working  

Applications close 18 October 2024. We will be holding an online Q&A for students on Wednesday 9 October at 12:30pm. Joining details are on the application page. 

For further information, please refer to the job descriptions and the application guidance notes. Please refer to the full eligibility criteria in the application guidance notes. 

About Government Social Research 

Hello. We are Government Social Research (GSR), the professional body for social researchers in the Civil Service. Our social researchers study and analyse various aspects of society, like people’s behaviour, opinions, and needs. This then helps the government make informed decisions. We recruit students, graduates, and apprentices to work in over 30 departments across the UK.

If you want to gain practical experience and use your research skills to make a difference, then join the UK Government for a paid student placement! You would spend a year working alongside social researchers and policy officials before returning to your studies. The job could involve analysing research data to help government decision making, evaluating the impact of policies, and providing social research advice to help shape government strategy. 

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.