Research Fellow

1 week ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

**The Opportunity**:
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced social researcher to work closely with the research team in a proactive and hands-on manner and with students in a confident yet sensitive manner. The post-holder will engage with the project team, including the responsibility to report on findings and participate in regular meetings with the Principal and Co-Leads.

The Research Fellow will work on the University-funded project (PTAS) to examine commuter students’ experiences of assessment. The post-holder will:
- Conduct a secondary analysis of university administrative data relating to the degree outcomes of commuting students- Conduct focus groups of commuting students and non-commuting students to explore their experiences of assessment- Conduct interviews with commuting students about their experiences of assessment.- Analyse and write up the data in an accessible report- Contribute to a range of dissemination activities

This role is part time (17.5 hours per week) and fixed term (6 months). This role is Grade UE07 £40,247 to £47,874 per annum (pro rata). Due to grant budget it is expected that appointments would only be to a maximum of UE07 Step 2 - £40,247 to £41,421 per annum, pro rata.

**Your skills and attributes for success**:

- High-level quantitative and qualitative social science skills
- Excellent academic writing and communication skills
- Ability to work within a research team.
- Excellent organisational and analytical skills

Experience or demonstrable interest in the research area and research methods

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**Application Information**
- CV
- Cover letter

**As a valued member of our team you can expect**:

- A competitive salary
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our **staff benefits page**(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

**Championing equality, diversity and inclusion**

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our **right to work webpages**(opens new browser tab).

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

**Key dates to note**

Interview date to be confirmed.

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