Research Assistant

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham City University Full time

**Location**:

- Curzon Building**Salary**:

- £31,762 to £34,525 per annum- Fixed Term**Posted On**:

- Thursday 23 February 2023**Closing Date**:

- Monday 13 March 2023**Interview Date**:

- Monday 20 March 2023**Reference**:

- 022023-66This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the ESRC-funded _Narrow Margins _project, focusing on the criminalisation of trespass in England and Wales, and how this is impacting marginalised groups (including roadside Gypsy-Travellers, homeless squatters, and activists).

Working closely with the Principal Investigator (Sam Burgum), the research assistant will support the project by conducting ethnographic and qualitative fieldwork, analysis, writing up, and dissemination. Clear and frequent communication with the PI, partner organisations, participants and stakeholders will be crucial.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Collaborating with PI and partners to write up research work for publication and dissemination.
- Make presentations at national or international conferences and events.
- Continually update knowledge and understanding in their field and develop research skills.
- Deal with problems which may affect the achievement of research objectives.
- Plan and conduct ethnographic and qualitative fieldwork ethically and safely.
- Analyse and interpret results of the research.
- Engage in continuous professional development.
- Manage own research and administration activities.
- Work in collaboration with the PI, partners, participants, colleagues and stakeholders.

**Requirements**:

- Possess sufficient knowledge and research experience, including methods.
- Evidence of research activity and published research is desirable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to manage research and administrative activities and to balance competing pressures of research and administrative demands and deadlines
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with partners, colleagues, participants and stakeholders.
- Able to build contacts and participate in internal/external networks to exchange information and collaborate.
- Evidence of engagement in continual professional development.
- Understand equal opportunity issues and how they may impact on areas of research.
- Understanding of health and safety requirements, including risk assessments. Ability to take responsibility for reducing hazards and have regard for health and safety of others.
- Able to undertake duties at different premises, including the university campus and fieldwork sites. Expected to work outside of normal office hours as required.
- Actively participate as a member of the research team, attending and contributing to relevant meetings.

**_
Birmingham City University_**_ has the drive and ambition to be a leading seat of teaching and research excellence. We are passionate about providing our learners with a transformational journey, enabled by an exceptional and supportive academic community._ _With around 26,900 students from 100 countries, Birmingham City University is a large and diverse learning community. We put students at the heart of everything we do, giving them the best _opportunities_ for future success. The University has an enviable reputation for providing quality, student-focused education in a professional and friendly environment. Our superb courses, state-of-the-art facilities, first-rate academics, and focus on practical skills and professional relevance all support our graduates’ future employability._ _We're investing £340 million in our estate, including a major expansion of our City Centre Campus at Eastside, providing students with an enviable range of facilities_

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