Research Associate

Cardiff University, Violence Research Group and Security, Crime and Intelligence Institute invites candidates for a part time, 7 hours per week Research Associate post (12 months fixed term), based at the Social Science Research Park (SPARK), Cathays.

To conduct research within Violence Prevention and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same. 
 
Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (incl bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

The majority of roles at Cardiff University are currently operating under ‘blended working’ arrangements, with staff having the flexibility to work partly from home and partly from the University campus depending on specific business requirements. Discussions around these arrangements can take place after the successful candidate has been appointed. 

For confidential, informal enquiries regarding this vacancy please contact Professor Simon Moore, mooresc2@cardiff.ac.uk).

This post is part-time (7 hours per week), fixed term to 30th April 2025 and available immediately.
Work pattern to be agreed at appointment.

Salary: £39,347 - £44,263 per annum, pro-rata (Grade 6).

Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances. 

Closing Date: Sunday, 19 May 2024

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. 

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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