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Salary*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY.*
Full time, fixed term (end of July 2024), 37 hours per week
Band 3 - £27,181 to £30,487 per annum
We currently have an exciting research opportunity available within the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, as a Research Assistant.
About the Role
The Research Assistant (RA) at the University of Suffolk's Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching will primarily support the university's commitment to promote equity of access to and success in higher education. This role involves evaluating and enhancing Access and Participation Plan activities through research, quantitative data analysis, and developing success criteria. The RA will work under the Research Fellow's supervision, collaborating with university colleagues and external stakeholders, ensuring ethical standards and confidentiality. Responsibilities include contributing to research activities, assisting in project management, and facilitating dissemination of findings. The RA must be flexible, self-motivated, and able to work with limited supervision, prioritising continuous professional development.
About You
This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking to effect change and empower individuals and communities through their work. If you feel that you could make a positive contribution within this new opportunity, then we would love to hear from you!
Please refer to the full job description for further details or for an informal discussion about the role, please get in touch with Paulo Vieira Braga (Research Fellow, CELT) at p.vieirabraga@uos.ac.uk.
- This vacancy is only open to internal applicants
Closing date: Friday 2 February 2024
Interview date: Friday 9 February 2024
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
- Agile and flexible working, including family friendly policies.
- We offer a competitive pension scheme through USS.
- Staff discounts at a number of local amenities.
- Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites: unlimited access to gyms, swimming lanes, fitness classes and discounted racket sports.
- We offer up to an 100% fee waiver for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
- Wellbeing programmes.
- Staff recognition annual awards.
We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.
