Graduate Research Assistant Remote
Job description
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
The above fixed-term part-time (0.6 FTE) post is available immediately until 22 July 2023 in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.
This role can be based anywhere in the UK.
The post
The Faculty wishes to recruit a Graduate Research Assistant to support the work of Dr Catherine Butler. This Education Incubator funded post is available immediately until 22 July 2023. The successful applicant will conduct an initial evaluation of the International Buddy Scheme and conduct a literature review in the area. The post holder will be working remotely.
The post will include writing up the initial evaluation into a report format for the Education Incubator, as well as conducting a literature review and writing this up as a contribution to a future peer-reviewed paper submission.
About you
The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.
Applicants will be educated to first degree level or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study or equivalent experience and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants will be able to work independently, possess interview and questionnaire analysis skills, be able to conduct a qualitative Thematic Analysis and write research reports.
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Why our staff love working here
- Flexible working opportunities
- 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Actively inclusive organisation ensuring equality and fairness for all
- Leading parental leave initiatives
- Multiple wellbeing and health initiatives for staff
- Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do
- Beautiful campus environment when working from either Exeter or Penryn
- Inspiring research that really makes a difference to the world
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).
Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
For further information please contact Dr Catherine Butler, e-mail [email protected]
The closing date for completed applications is 23 April 2023. Interviews are expected to take place on 4 May 2023.
