Inspire

Our Mission Inspire believes that everyone has a right to equality and inclusion. Our mission is to try to help everyone with a disability achieve this. We do this by providing individuals and their families with educational, therapeutic and leisure services. We also advocate for inclusion, educate the general public, raise awareness among peers, and hold the best knowledge base on disability on the island. Our History The Inspire foundation is the result of a merger between Eden Foundation and Razzett Tal-Hbiberija – two leading charities that worked in the field of disability. The two organisations transferred all their resources and employees over to the new foundation, which now provides all the services in a one-stop-shop model avoiding duplication, enhancing service delivery and being more cost effective, leading to long term sustainability and added value. Today Today, Inspire helps hundreds of individuals with various disabilities ranging from Autism, Cerebral Palsy and others. We do this through many services and disability programmes that are offered. Why work with Inspire? At Inspire, we prioritise the mental health and wellbeing of our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, commensurate to experience, we offer the below: - Ten additional days of leave, additional to statutory leave - Private health insurance provided by AXA PPP Healthcare through Atlas Insurance - Free counselling sessions provided by the Richmond Foundation - Study leave - The opportunity to shape and change processes

About

Research Assistant

Join us in driving Excellence, empowering People, and enhancing Communication to create a thriving and impactful workplace.

About the Role

We are currently looking for a Research Assistant to join our new research project for a definite period of 6 months (ending November 2025) on a reduced basis (thirty-two-hour week). Our Research Assistant shall support projects within the fields of disability and psychological research directly related to accessible language within the disability sector. Responsibilities include supporting research design, data collection and analysis, preparing reports, scientific papers, and conference materials, as well as handling related administrative tasks. The role involves close collaboration with the Principal Investigator and other team members to ensure ethical and high-quality research practices.

What you'll be doing

Support the planning and design of data collection.
Conduct data collection using qualitative and quantitative methods including interviews, surveys, reaction time measures, and Eye Tracking.
Assist in data pre-processing and statistical data analysis.
Prepare, organise, conduct, and report on focus groups and workshops with and for persons with disabilities.
Support the creation and writing of scientific papers, research reports, protocols, and conference contributions.
Adhere to the highest ethical standards in data collection and handling of sensitive data.
Assist in administrative tasks related to the research projects such as communication with collaborators, preparation and formatting of deliverables, data storage, etc.
Participate in project meetings and conferences (online and in-person) in Malta and abroad.

What we’re looking for

A precise, reliable and consistent individual with an approach and willingness to learn and high attention to detail. The ideal candidate shall have excellent time management and organization skills and flexible to travel abroad as required throughout the project.

Qualifications & Experience

Undergraduate in psychology, social sciences, disability studies, experimental linguistics, or a related field
Basic knowledge in experimental methods.
Basic experience in statistical data analysis.
Previous experience in working/ supporting projects within a relative field/ sector will be considered as an advantage.
High proficiency in the English language (C1 level both spoken and written).
Willingness to travel.

Why join our team?

At Inspire, we believe that people are at the heart of everything we do. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive positive change, and be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and well-being.

What we offer you

At Inspire, we prioritize the mental health and wellbeing of our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, commensurate to experience, we offer the below: