Research Assistant: Disability and Inclusion Specialist

1 week ago


StratforduponAvon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Global Disability Innovation Hub Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Assistant to join our team at the Global Disability Innovation Hub. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our research and delivery team in driving disability innovation for a fairer world.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct research to strengthen our data and evidence on the impacts of gender on access to assistive technology across the AT2030 programme.
  • Support research projects focused on gender, reproductive and sexual health, and disability, including fieldwork/travel as needed.
  • Support the research planning and delivery of projects regarding inclusive education, accessible healthcare and gendered design of AT including digital products and work with GDI Hub's international partners.
  • Contribute research support across the research and delivery team and Hub.
Research Priorities
  • Explore gender influences in access to AT and social justice.
  • Liaise with local and international partners, travel will likely be involved.
  • Carry out research activities – conducting, analysing, and reporting theoretical and empirical results.
  • Gather qualitative data, i.e., interviews, workshops, co-design/participatory design.
  • Support dissemination of the project outputs, through contributing to writing and compiling technical reports and academic papers.
  • Plan and undertake quantitative data analysis of gender related data.
  • Ensure all data is conducted in line with ethical conduct of research, including informed consent collection and appropriate data handling.
  • Contribute to the creation of content for academic publications, publicity materials and social media.
Requirements
  • Post-graduate researcher with practice-based experience within the thematic areas of disability, gender and social justice.
  • Good grasp of both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
  • Experience working in the global south or less resources context is preferable.
  • Strong communication, project management and partnership skills.
What We Offer
  • UCL Associate status, providing access to UCL campus buildings and resources.
  • Annual learning and development budget.
  • Wellbeing Bonus of up to £500 per year.
  • 28 days annual leave.


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