Research Officer (SAPEA)

An exciting opportunity is available to work in the field of scientific advice for policy. The Science for Policy Officer plays a key role in the effective delivery of Cardiff University’s responsibilities in the SAPEA (Science Advice for Policy by European Academies) project. SAPEA is part of the European Commission’s Scientific Advice Mechanism and undertakes evidence reviews that inform European policymaking. The work is delivered by the Academia Europaea Cardiff Knowledge Hub, hosted at Cardiff University. The postholder will join the Hub’s small team of professional staff.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience of working on research-based projects. They should be able to coordinate projects and carry out desk research, as well as setting up and maintaining the necessary systems and processes. They should have strong communication skills, particularly editorial experience. The postholder should also demonstrate their ability to work unsupervised to deadlines, to plan and set priorities for their work and to monitor the overall progress of projects.

This position is part-time-time, 17.5 hours per week and fixed term until 31st December 2024. 

Secondment opportunity welcome - please note for Cardiff University members of staff interested in this post on a secondment basis, permission will need to be sought from your current Line Manager before applying.

Salary: £32,332 - £34,980 per annum, pro-rata (Grade 5).
Please note that it is not expected that we will appoint above grade 5.25, currently £32,332 per annum, pro-rata. 

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at:  Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University 

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English

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