Research Assistant

2 weeks ago

Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff University Full time

**Advert**

**Research Assistant (WCPP)**-
- The Centre provides a stimulating and supportive working environment with flexible working arrangements; a generous pension scheme and a range of other benefits; a wealth of training opportunities; and offices in the world’s first Social Science Research Park (SPARK), located on Cardiff’s £300 million Innovation Campus.-
**Salary**: £32,332 - £34,980 per annum (Grade 5).-
**Opening date: 23 August 2023**

**Closing date: 21 September 2023**

**Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements. Cardiff Business School is particularly looking to recruit from under-represented groups within the School.**

**Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at**:Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University

**Job Purpose**: To contribute to research on evidence-informed policy-making, carrying out work that helps lead to the publishing of high-quality research and development of the Wales Centre for Public Policy’s methods of mobilising evidence. Support colleagues in helping to assess the impact of the Centre. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.**General Duties**
- To manage, undertake and disseminate research to improve understanding of evidence-informed policy-making including reviewing existing literature, scoping new projects, data collection (e.g., interviews), and drafting outputs.
- To conduct research that informs the Centre’s work with Welsh public services and the Welsh Government.
- To conduct research to assess the impact of the Centre’s work and identify how it can make improvements in this area.
- To undertake research on the contribution the Centre makes to academic expert's experience of policy engagement and research impact.
- To actively participate in the research team by communicating and presenting research at meetings, through publications and other recognised avenues as appropriate, ensuring information is communicated to internal and external partners,
- To analyse and communicate complex ideas, concepts and data using appropriate methods and packages.
- To contribute to the development and design of new research projects.
- To provide general support and guidance in research activities to members of the research team across all projects.
- To support the organisation of events including panels at Conferences and internal meetings.
- To contribute to the dissemination of research through conventional and social media including the Centre’s website, blogs, and Twitter.
- To maintain and update area of specialist knowledge, researching and critically appraising relevant literature within the area.

**Other**
- To engage in personal and professional development which will enhance performance.
- To ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties.
- To abide by the University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity.
- Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

**Person Specification**

**Essential Criteria**

Qualifications and Education
- 1. A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., social sciences including politics, economics, sociology, public policy etc.) or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- 2. Knowledge of appropriate research methods and techniques.
- 3. Proven ability to analyse complex information and data and to summarise appropriately.
- 4. Strong organisational skills and the confidence and ability to ensure that projects are delivered on time, working in collaboration with senior researchers.
- 5. Interest in and knowledge of evidence and policy: e.g., knowledge transfer, science and technology studies, policy-making.
- Communication and Team Working
- 6. Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively with academic or other audiences.
- 7. Excellent organisational and team-working skills.
- Other
- 8. Demonstrable ability to work creatively and innovatively within a team and proven inter-personal skills.**Desirable Criteria**
- 10. Experience of managing, conducting and/or using research in the public sector, research organisations, think ta

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