Research Assistant/Research Associate (Fixed Term)

We are seeking an outstanding researcher to support our 6-month project.

About the role

You will examine the support needs of university academics working in research areas that could be distressing (e.g., trauma, violence, death).

The role will involve identifying research participants, completing qualitative interviews and data analysis, and presenting research findings. You will also assist in generating guidelines for supporting researchers effectively, based on the evidence generated.

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) fixed term basis with an expected duration of 6 months.

About you:

• Have a degree and/or masters level qualification in sociology, psychology, criminology or related discipline (Research Assistant).
• Additionally a PhD if applying for Research Associate.
• Experience of and/or training in conducting and analysing qualitative interviews is essential.

We are aware that conducting such research can itself be potentially distressing, so close academic supervision and monthly independent clinical supervision will be provided.

For informal discussions about the role please contact. Dr Tina Skinner (Senior Lecturer) on sssts@bath.ac.uk or Prof Paul Chadwick (Professor) on pdjc20@bath.ac.uk

About the Department

The Department for Social & Policy Sciences is one of the UK’s leading centres for social policy research and teaching excellence, committed to interdisciplinary and impactful research. Our academic staff represent a range of disciplinary backgrounds, including social and public policy, sociology, social work, international development, and criminology.

We have a vibrant research community of academic staff, postgraduate students, and research staff, whose work is supported by the Department’s three research centres: the Centre for the Analysis of Social Policy and Society (CASPS), the Centre for International Development (CDS), and the Centre for Death and Society (CDAS).

The Department of Social and Policy Sciences is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for our staff and students. We have a Bronze Athena SWAN award currently under review, in recognition of our ongoing commitment to gender equality.

We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, creating a learning environment and organisational culture that enhances health and wellbeing across our community.

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

We aim to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups such as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and disabled people, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

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