Research Fellow - Engaged Research Lead
New Yesterday
Queen's Communities and Place (QCAP) is an AHSS Faculty flagship research initiative based in the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work. It launched in November 2021, and supports the creation of research partnerships between world-leading academics and partner communities. QCAP focuses on a "place-based" approach, harnessing local expertise, insight, and academic expertise to create and test novel solutions to previously intractable problems. In addition to this, it provides the opportunity to work with other national and international partners, sharing knowledge and best practice and creating new, sustainable partnerships for the longer term. QCAP is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to lead research activities across the Education Skills and Inclusive Innovation Dimension within the Queen's Communities and Place (QCAP) initiative, ensuring successful delivery of the QCAP research, evaluation, and knowledge exchange programme. This role will focus on developing and implementing community-centric research methodologies that contribute to an inclusive knowledge economy, urban innovation, and educational and skills equity. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: An upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) or a Master's degree in a social science discipline. PhD in a relevant subject. At least two years' relevant research experience working on a project that relates to education, skills and the knowledge economy. Experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, particularly in the context of evaluating educational and social programmes. Experience of communicating research to lay audiences. Track record in securing and managing research funding. Publication record in education, skills and community research. Experience of providing expert advice on own subject specialism to a range of stakeholders. Good understanding of the key issues and challenges associated with engagement with communities for research studies. Experience and demonstrable record of applying community-based participatory action research. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website. This post is available for 46 months. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding. What we offer: Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at Skills: Research PHD Social Sciences
- Location:
- Belfast
- Category:
- Education | Education