Research Fellow

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £34,980 to £44,263 with potential progression once in post to £46,974. Grade: 7

Job Summary

City-REDI is an evidence-based and policy-focused academic research institute focusing on finding solutions to place-based inclusive economic, social and environmental development. We work in partnership with people and places to facilitate local, regional and responsible growth for the benefit of all. 

We are recruiting for a Research Fellow who will conduct research in the areas of innovation and regional development, and contribute to the place-based approaches to evidence collection and policy analysis. The Research Fellow will contribute to existing projects and writing bids to generate new research funding, collaborating with interdisciplinary research teams operating within their area of specialism as well as bridging knowledge gaps within the research team as appropriate. The appropriate candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. Experiences of engaging with policy makers and relevant stakeholders, analysing national and sub-national policies, as well as analysing organisational level data will be advantage.

We appreciate a range of methodological approaches to our research. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in quantitative methods, including econometrics, and with knowledge of UK data sources.  

Main Responsibilities

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research.
• Contribute to writing bids for research funding.
• Analyse and interpret data (e.g. R&D, technology and innovation data).
• Apply knowledge in a creative way contributing to new knowledge, research strategies, theoretical development and practical implications.
• Collect research data and evidence through a variety of research methods (e.g. quantitative, qualitative).
• Contribute to research on methodological approaches by developing new techniques methods and models.
• Disseminate research findings through publication, research seminars etc.
• Undertake management/administration arising from research.
• Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration.

Person Specification

• First degree in area of specialism and normally, a higher research degree relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications.
• High level analytical capability.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly including responding to fast changing policy environments.
• Competence in relevant research methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones.
• Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively.
• Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes.
• Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programmes and/or specific research projects.
• Co-ordinate works with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort.

Informal enquiries can be made to Anne Green (a.e.green.1@bham.ac.uk) or Fumi Kitagawa (f.kitagawa.1@bham.ac.uk)

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Valuing excellence, sustaining investment  

We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working. 

Closing date: 30th June 2024

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