Location: | Swansea |
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Salary: | £33,882 to £37,999 per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 30th October 2024 |
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Closes: | 13th November 2024 |
Job Ref: | SU00601 |
Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea
About The University
Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
About The Role
This is a Fixed Term post until December 2027 working full-time.
The purpose of the role is to support Swansea University’s role within Health Data Research UK, specifically the Research Driver Programme focussed upon social and environmental determinants of health led by Professor Rich Fry and inflammation and immunity led by Professor Gwyneth Davies.
The post is for a role contributing to research support activities, health research projects, and the shared development of tools and infrastructure to facilitate research. The appointee will be a member of HDR UK Wales, an interdisciplinary team applying cutting-edge methods to further research in this field, so that maximum benefit may be derived from this data to improve population health and well-being.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
Welsh Language Skills
The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.
The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.
Closing Date: 13 November 2024
Interview Date: 12 December 2024
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