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Research Fellow, School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
United Kingdom
Closing date
Jul 29, 2016

Job Details

JOB PURPOSE:

To be an active member of the research project/team assisting in the development of research proposals and the planning and delivery of the research activity within the substantive area(s) of medical sociology and/or disability studies and public health so that the overall research objectives of the project/school are met.

MAJOR DUTIES:

  • Develop and plan an area of personal research and expertise and/or undertake research under supervision within medical sociology and/or disability studies with a public health focus.
  • Using qualitative research strategies and design to develop and refine studies that have a public health focus (preference will be given to those with knowledge and/or experience with Institutional Ethnography or other critical qualitative research strategies).
  • Carry out analyses, critical evaluations, and interpretations using methodologies and other techniques appropriate to area of research.
  • Present regular progress reports on research to supervisor.
  • Prepare, often in consultation with supervisor, material for publication in national and international journals and presentations at international conferences.
  • Assist supervisor in the preparation of funding proposals and applications to external bodies.
  • Carry out routine administrative tasks associated with the research project/s to ensure that project/s are completed on time and within budget. These might include organisation of project meetings and documentation, financial control, risk assessment of research activities.
  • Carry out occasional undergraduate supervision, demonstrating or lecturing duties within the post holder’s area of expertise and under the direct guidance of a member of academic staff.
  • Read academic papers, journals and textbooks to keep abreast of developments in own specialism and related disciplines.


Planning and Organising:

  • Plan for specific aspects of research programmes. Timescales range from 1-6 months in advance and contribute to research group planning.
  • Plan for the use of research resources and workshops where appropriate.
  • Plan own day-to day activity within framework of the agreed research programme.
  • Plan up to a year in advance to meet deadlines for journal publications and to prepare presentations and papers for conferences.
  • Coordinate and liaise with supervisor and potentially other members of the research group over work progress.


Resource Management Responsibilities:

  • Ensure research resources are used in an effective and efficient manner.
  • Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with research.


Internal and External Relationships:

  • Liaise on a regular basis with colleagues and students.
  • Build internal contacts and participate in internal networks for the exchange of information and to form relationships for future collaboration.
  • Join external networks to share information and ideas.
  • Contribute to the School’s outreach programme by establishing links with local community groups, industries etc.


ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

  • Normally have or be about to obtain a relevant PhD.
  • At least 3 years relevant research experience.
  • Ability to contribute to broader management and administrative processes.
  • Contribute to the School’s outreach programme by links with industry, community groups etc.
  • Sufficient breadth and depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes.
  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
  • Ability to build contacts and participate in internal and external networks.
  • Demonstrable intellectual ability.
  • Ability to assess and organise resources.

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