Research Associate In Digital Transformation

Job Title: Research Associate in Digital Transformation
School: Department of Management, Leadership and Marketing
Campus: Belfast
Salary: £31,414 - £39,369 per annum
Duration: Fixed-term until 30th June 2026
Closing Date: 18th February 2024
Reference Number: 025762

- 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 work on the Digital Transformation research stream, which comprises of researchers from Ulster University and the University of Galway. They will be based at Ulster University. The post holder will explore the following topic: ‘how can we influence behaviour for digital adoption and in turn enhance the Digital Transformation of the rural and peripheral regions in the west coast of the island of Ireland (which span north-west, south-west and border regions, both Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland)’, working on the Atlantic Futures Project.

Atlantic Futures is a €4million Shared Island research project by Atlantic Technological University, Ulster University, University of Galway and University of Limerick, funded by the North South Research Programme.

We may create a 12-month waiting list for the same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts.

- ABOUT YOU -

The post holder must have:

- A PhD in one of the following areas, business management, economics, behavioural science, management, psychology, public policy, sociology, regional studies, or a related field. Candidates with a PhD near to completion will also be considered if in their final stages.
- Experience of working in a research environment involving the use of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Practical experience of qualitative and quantitative data analysis including statistical analysis packages (e.g. SPSS) and qualitative data analysis packages (e.g. NVivo).

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Ulster University holds a Silver 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.

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