Research Assistant - Social Research with Deaf people (SORD)

A Research Assistant (Grade 5) part time post is available from 1st November 2024 until 31st July 2025 in the Social Research with Deaf people (SORD) group. This person will fulfil a range of research support and development roles within the portfolio of research projects currently undertaken by SORD as well as having responsibility for SORD’s social media research presence.  Responsibilities will be varied, and this is a suitable post for a doctoral candidate seeking to enhance their research experience or a post-graduate new to research who wishes to develop their skills. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong time management, team working, and communication skills. Must be a fluent BSL (British Sign Language) user. Please see person specification for more information on essential skills and experiences for this post.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Informal enquiries: Professor Alys Young

Email: alys.young@manchester.ac.uk and video call is possible for informal discussion in BSL.

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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