University of Wales Trinity Saint David Hiring for Research Assistant in Education Job at Swansea, Wales , UK Full Time

– ABOUT US –

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is an employment-focused university, dedicated to ensuring students from diverse backgrounds develop the academic knowledge and practical skills to thrive.

We offer innovative teaching, state-of-the-art equipment and superb support across a wide range of learning locations and courses.

Recognised for our friendliness, UWTSD ranked 1st in the UK for Courses and Lecturers in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2020.

We are now looking for a Research Assistant in Education to join the Institute of Education and Humanities (IEH) at our Swansea campus on a full-time, fixed-term contract, working 37 hours per week.

– THE ROLE –

As a Research Assistant in Education, you will assist with the development, organisation and research of both existing and future projects within the Centre for Education.

Working alongside a number of academic staff, you will support the identification and development of new research ideas and proposals for independent or collaborative research projects.

In addition, you will help with the preparation of grants and funding proposals and applications to Welsh Government and other external funding agencies and ensure we are able to deliver and develop projects and proposals linked to additional sources of funding and award.

– ABOUT YOU –

To be considered as a Research Assistant in Education, you will need:

• Knowledge of, and experience with, education related research proposals, funding bids and project management
• Experience of working on, and possibly completing, at least some of the following: feasibility studies, project bids, funding requests, research reports and various strategic documents
• Research interests in one or more of the following: educational pedagogy, applied research, curriculum, progression, Early Years, languages, literacy and communication, and social justice and wellbeing
• Knowledge and experience of working with external bodies and agencies including Welsh Government
• A good Honours undergraduate degree in a relevant subject

– BENEFITS –

• Annual leave entitlement is 28 days’ annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days

Our employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:

• Good pay and conditions; as an accredited living wage employer, we offer competitive pay
• Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
• Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including additional paid maternity and paternity leave
• Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
• Support for mental health and wellbeing, including occupational health and counselling support services
• Staff discounts on a range of products and services
• Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme

Other organisations may call this role Research Assistant, Project Co-ordinator, or Research Grants Assistant.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Research Assistant in Education, please apply via the button shown.

Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your answers to the application questions only and, in particular, your Supporting Statement.

Closing date: 13th October 2021, 11:59pm