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Research assistants

Timeline

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DatesEvents
Late December 20252026 research assistants application guidance live on website to enable preparation
Start of January 2026Opening date
End of January 2026 (11.55pm)Closing date
February 2026Sifting of applications
Early to mid-March 2026Invitations to interview sent
Mid-March 2026Test to be taken before interview
End of April to beginning of May 2026Expected dates for interviews
May 2026Conditional offer of appointment notification sent
31 August 2026Expected start date
31 August to 4 September 2026Induction will take place for all research assistants (including those who join early) during this one week period. New research assistants are expected to attend the office during this time

All dates are provisional and may be subject to change.