Job Title: Research Associate (Reproductive Citizenship Project)
School: Applied Social and Policy Studies
Campus: Belfast
Salary: £29,636 - £33,331 per annum pro rata
Closing Date: 13 December 2022
Reference Number: 016643

- 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 postholder (Reproductive Citizenship Project) will be solely focused on delivering the research and analysis component of the North South Reproductive Citizenship project. The postholder will work with a team of researchers from Trinity College Dublin and Ulster University under supervision from a lecturer. The postholder will have responsibility to manage the project on a day-to-day basis to deliver on outcomes.

This is a part-time position, 50% of full time and fixed term until 31 August 2024.

We intend to create a 12 month waiting list for same or similar roles within the University.

- ABOUT YOU -

The postholder will be required to hold:

- Primary degree and post-graduate qualification, or equivalent, in social sciences and/ or
related subject area.

- 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 21.6%, employee
contribution of 9.8%.

- 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.

- Onsite 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 -

Ulster University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education, read more on our website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

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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.