Job Title: Research Associate - All-Island programme of research on loneliness and social isolation
Department/School: School of Psychology
Campus: Coleraine/Jordanstown
Salary: £28,773 - £32,361
Duration: Fixed-term until 28th February 2023
Closing Date: 6th July 2022
Reference Number: 013382

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

The post-holder will undertake data analysis using datasets in Ireland and elsewhere, examining the issue of loneliness and social isolation to assist policy and practice on the island of Ireland. They will be involved in the design and analysis of large, longitudinal and cross-sectional datasets. Based in the Bamford Centre for Mental Health, they will work in collaboration with colleagues in Trinity College Dublin. (Fixed-term until 28th February 2023).

- ABOUT YOU -

The post-holder will be required to hold:

- A primary degree in a subject with a significant quantitative component e.g., in public health, education, social and behavioural sciences or a statistics related subject

- BENEFITS -

- Competitive salary
- Generous annual leave entitlement promoting a healthy work/life balance - plus an additional 15 days per year when the university is closed
- Enrolment in USS pension scheme - employer contribution of 21.1%
- An environment that supports flexible working and allows you to balance both work and home life
- An open and inclusive environment that celebrates and welcomes diversity
- On-site and discounted sports/gym facilities (3 months’ free gym membership at either the Jordanstown, Coleraine or Magee Campus)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounted eye tests with subsequent competitive prescription lenses and frames
- Exposure to the very latest in cutting edge technologies including Dell, Aruba, Checkpoint and Avaya, feeding your passion for IT
- Autonomy in your role to make impactful decisions and changes to company processes

Athena SWAN Statement

The School of Psychology holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website.

The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

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