Research Fellow Register

Research Fellow Register

SALARY: £33,966 - £39,347 per annum, pro rata

GRADE: 7

REPORTING TO: Line Manager

JOB PURPOSE:

The University College is currently applying for a number of funded research projects to run through the 2024-25 academic year.

If successful, these will require a Research Fellow/fellows to manage the day-to-day running of the projects under the direction Principal Investigator (PI).

Posts will be casual (i.e. recruited as and when the need arises) for a fixed term until 31st July 2025, and hours will be dependent upon project needs. Working days will be mutually agreed, and there is no obligation to agree to undertake work whilst held on the Register.

Main Duties and Accountabilities:

Manage the day-to-day operation of a funded research project under the direction of the Line Manager/Principal Investigator to include the following:

1. Responsibility for the day-to-day management of the research project, maintaining regular communication with the Principal Investigator.
2. Lead on the detailed research design in line with the agreed project specification
3. Prepare the ethics application and other necessary approval paperwork
4. Undertake literature searches/ policy reviews
5. Design and pilot research instruments e.g. online surveys, interview questions
6. Coordinate and assist with face-to-face and online data collection
7. Lead the analysis of qualitative and quantitative research data using appropriate software.
8. In conjunction with the Line Manager, oversee the work of the grade 4 research assistant(s) (where appointed) engaged in data collection/input providing guidance, training and support and ensuring the work is completed to a high standard within requisite timescales.
9. Support the PI in complying with / meeting the conditions of the grant contract e.g. meeting strict deadlines, reporting periods, data handling and disposal requirements etc.
10. Draft sections of the interim and final report (including executive summary and press release) and present reports to relevant stakeholders as required.
11. Liaise with the funder and other relevant internal and external stakeholders
12. Comply with the College’s Equal Opportunities and Data Protection policies.
13. To undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Line Manager/PI

The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be expected.

The University College reserves the right to review this job description and make reasonable changes as necessary following consultation with the post holder.

All members of staff are required to be co-operative and flexible in line with the needs of the post.

For further information and to submit your application, click APPLY NOW.

Closing Date: Tuesday 28th May at 12 noon.