Research Assistant

Research Assistant – Well Communities AHRC

About The Job

Part time: 11.1 hours per week

Fixed term: 9 months

Interview date 10 February 2023

The University of Northampton is excited to be part of an AHRC (Arts & Humanities Research Council) – funded research and network building consortium – ‘Building Well Communities’ – which aims to develop new interdisciplinary networks in arts, health and social care. The post holder will assist with data collection, data analysis, and community/stakeholder engagement in accordance with the project’s deliverables as specified in the project contractual arrangements. Over a 9-month period, the post-holder will work with an interdisciplinary team, and colleagues from a national network of HEIs and practitioners.

We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.

This post is subject to a background disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service before any appointment can be confirmed.

About You

You will have a first degree, and ideally relevant doctoral research experience, in a relevant discipline. You should have proven ability to work as a researcher with high-level judgment and initiative. You will be able to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary research team, and communicate effectively with colleagues, research participants and stakeholders. You will have effective workload and project management skills and be able to effectively represent the university at meetings and community/stakeholder engagement events. You will have relevant research skills, and be able to present information on research progress and outcomes to diverse audiences, contribute to production of research reports and publications, and co-develop reports and refereed journal articles

Qualifications

Essential;

First degree in relevant discipline

Desirable;

Ph.D. in a relevant subject area

Member of relevant professional body

Faculty

As a Research Assistant You Will Join a Community Of Colleagues With a Shared Vision To

The post will be based in the Faculty of Health, Education & Society (FHES) and jointly supervised by colleagues in the Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology. The post will be supported by a multidisciplinary team and national network of researchers and arts-based practitioners working on the ‘Building Well Communities’ project. FHES brings together many multidisciplinary colleagues with fantastic research skills and expertise, aligned with the Faculty’s mission of advancing excellence in health, education, social care and social sciences.

create high quality research outputs

develop exciting opportunities for social impact, user-involvement and public engagement around research

foster evidence-based practice in diverse local, national and global health, education, and social care settings

sustain activities in support of researcher development, equalities and wellbeing

About Us

Come to the University of Northampton and you will see that we do things a bit differently.

We are one of the youngest universities in the UK but we are already leading the way in adding value to society, which we call social impact. We have won multiple awards for our work in this area, among others, but what matters the most to us is ensuring that our students and graduates have the opportunity to make their mark on the world too. That’s why we were the first university in the UK to be named as a Changemaker Campus in 2012.

We want to break the mould of what Higher Education can be. This has led us to build a whole new University from the ground up that is designed to reflect the way that students actually learn rather than the way they are expected to learn. Waterside Campus opened in September 2018.

Our commitment to transforming lives and inspiring change is at the heart of all that we do.

Right to Work

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

Equality

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.

This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.

Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.

Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.

Together @ UON demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change.

To find out more, please visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/management/equality-and-diversity/