Research Associate - Critical Epistemologies Across Borders (FTC)

Belfast | £29,636 - £33,331 pro rata

Employer: Ulster University
Sector/Specialism: Education & Training

Job Title: Research Associate - Critical Epistemologies Across Borders
School: Of Law
Salary: £29,636 - £33,331 pro rata
Closing Date: 9 February 2023 @ 23:59
Reference Number: 17842
Campus: Belfast
Part Time: 2 days per week
Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2024

- 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 be involved primarily in the recruitment of women’s organisations in Northern Ireland and Ireland. The role will require the organisation, facilitation, and documentation of 8 research workshops for the project Critical Epistemologies Across Borders funded by the Higher Education Authority Ireland.

- ABOUT YOU -

Applicants should hold:

- a Postgraduate Qualification in Social Science.
- significant experience of facilitating sensitive, qualitative research with hard-to-reach communities.
- experience of recruiting women and/or women’s organisations for social science studies.

- BENEFITS -

- Competitive salary
- Generous annual leave entitlement promoting a healthy work/life balance - plus, an additional 15 days’ per year when then 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
- Onsite and discounted sports/gym facilities (3 months’ free gym membership at either the Jordanstown, Coleraine, or Magee Campus)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Exposure to the very latest in cutting edge technologies including Dell, Aruba, Checkpoint, Avaya, feeding your passion for IT
- Autonomy in your role to make impactful decisions and changes to company processes

Ulster University 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.