Research Assistant (Threads of Heritage) - Cambridge

Job Title: Research Assistant

Start Date: 9th February 2026

End Date: 31st July 2026

Hours: 14.8 hours per week (Monday to Friday - flexible with agreement)

Pay Rate: £16.19 per hour

Location: Cambridge campus or remote

The research assistant will work on a research project focusing on “Threads of Heritage: Connecting West African Costumes with Local Communities”. The role will involve:

Data collection
Conducting interviews and transcribing them.
Conducting archival research/document review
Contributing to the project according to procedures laid out by the primary researcher (for example, contributing to literature writing and data analysis)

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

Experience in conducting qualitative research
Experience in conducting interviews and archival research
MA or above in Costume Design and Making, Fashion Studies, Cultural Studies/Art History, or related field of study
Experience in working with West African Communities in the UK
Fluent with one or more major West African languages (for example, Hausa, Yoruba, and/or Fula)

Application close date: Monday 2nd February, 9am

How to Apply: Please apply directly online with your CV and a cover letter, please ensure your CV is up to date.

Interview Date: Thursday 5th February via MS Teams

Only successful candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.

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Research Assistant (Threads of Heritage) - Cambridge

Research Assistant (Threads of Heritage) - Cambridge

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