Research and Project Officer (Inclusive Education)

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

This is a fixed term appointment for 2 years

Salary from £42,429 to £50,656 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £54,295 pa inclusive of London allowance

The Research and Project Officer post is based in the LSE Eden Centre for Education Enhancement. The LSE Eden Centre brings together educational, digital, and developmental expertise at the School to support the development of academic staff, enable curriculum enrichment and digital innovation. The successful applicant will work with academic and professional services colleagues across the School and in partnership with students to ensure research-rich inclusive education in line with the priorities of the LSE Strategy and ‘Educate for Global Impact’ (EGI).  

The Research and Project Officer (RPO) for Inclusive Education will contribute to the development of inclusive education initiatives, project management, and research and evaluation activities within the Eden Centre's Inclusive Education team. The role combines knowledge of inclusive education in higher education with qualitative and quantitative research skills and project management expertise. Working closely with the Head of Inclusive Education, the RPO will contribute to bidding processes, research and evaluation activities, and project management in the field of inclusive education. The role requires collaboration with academic departments and relevant professional service units as well as external partners to pursue opportunities aligned with the School's values and strategy. The RPO will also demonstrate specialist expertise in research, writing, and analytical skills.

The Research and Project Officer will need to have:

• Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline.
• Advanced knowledge of race and marginalized experiences in higher education.
• Experience in conducting research on topics related to inclusive education.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Please see the job description and person specification for the full requirements for the post.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

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Should you have any queries about the role, please email:

Akile Ahmet on a.ahmet@lse.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is 14 February 2025 (23.59 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

In-person interviews are currently scheduled for the week of 24 February 2025.

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