Senior Research Associate in Organisational

2 weeks ago


Lancaster, United Kingdom Lancaster University Full time

**About the role**:
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced social science researcher to make a key contribution to understanding and delineating the dynamics of organisational learning within the civil nuclear industry in the UK.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic full-time Research Associate to join our active, collaborative and interdisciplinary research project based at Lancaster University Management School. The research project is funded by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, and is designed to develop in-depth understanding into current and potential learning dynamics and processes within the civil nuclear industry, and how they may be affected by organisational insularity. The purpose of the project is twofold. Firstly, to contribute to identifying learning blockages and opportunities within the civil nuclear industry (and broader energy sector) and to inform practical interventions to address these. Secondly, drawing from this, to contribute to the academic understanding of organisational learning dynamics.

The Research Associate role is positioned in the Department of Organisation, Work and Technology (OWT) in Lancaster University Management School (LUMS). The project continues and builds upon a long interest within the Department and School into organisational learning, knowledge development, and the re-organisation of work in contemporary society. The project also continues the University tradition of combining theoretical, critical, and applied forms of inquiry, and will contribute to research, knowledge exchange, and impact activities. In the most recent UK research evaluation exercise (REF 2021) LUMS retained its #1 spot amongst UK business schools for ‘research power’, with 100% of LUMS’ research environment rated world-leading, 90% of its research rated world-leading or internationally excellent, and 85% of its research impact cases judged to be 3* and 4* - the highest possible categories.

OWT, LUMS and Lancaster University offer a highly collegial and stimulating environment for career development based on departmental values and embedded in Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) considerations and actions. There is access to relevant training and development, conference funding, and remote working in an agile work environment.

**Cover Letter** Please discuss why you are interested specifically in this position, and how it fits with your career goals. Please also describe any skills you have developed that are relevant to this post, and how you may seek to develop this area of research.

**CV** Please include a 2-page CV.

**Supporting Statements**: Please provide a supporting statement for each Personal Specification point that is listed as being scored via “Supporting Statements”. This should include examples that provide evidence of your experience and expertise. Aim for one paragraph per criteria (~50-200 words).

**Referees**: Contact information for at least two referees.

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