Research Assistant x2

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:

• To contribute to the review and summaries of relevant literature for the project.
• To undertake participant recruitment and data collection.
• To analyse and interpret qualitative and quantitative data, making use of appropriate qualitative research methods and techniques.
• To report and present information to the project team, including production of short findings reports.
• To keep accurate and up-to-date records of activities relating to the project.
• To contribute to the promotion and dissemination of the project and its pedagogical outputs across the University and in external conference presentations.
• To comply with University policies relating to health and safety, equality of opportunity and data management.
• Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices
• Any other such reasonable duties as required by the Head of School / Deputy Head of School

What we offer:

• a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• Hybrid working (dependant on business needs)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about this role please contact Prof Jermaine M Ravalier, Head of School of Health and Social Care Professions. jermaine.ravalier@bucks.ac.uk

All applications are to be made in full and online.

BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’S workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.

Closing Date: 16 September 2024

Interview Date: W/C 30 September 2024

If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

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