Postdoctoral Research Assistant We Are The People project : Disability and Sexual Expression Research

This is a part-time 0.4, Fixed Term contract from March 2025 – December 2025

Grade 7 – £15,299 - £17,152 per annum, pro rata, £38,249 - £42,882 pro rata

We Are The People are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Assistant for our Disability and Sexual Expressions strand of research. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the We Are The People team and the Community Research partner to support co-produced disability research projects.

About the Role

As our Postdoctoral Research Assistant for Disability and Sexual Expression, you will provide support and encouragement to execute a community-led research project whilst championing creative, alternative and accessible methodologies.  You will undertake advanced research on the efficacy of Disability and Sexual Expression, developing innovative and accessible methodologies. The role involves mentoring Community Research Partners, co-leading Bath Spa University ethics processes, and co-producing high-quality research reports in creative and accessible formats. You will support problem-solving, ensure smooth project handover, develop external networks, and advocate for the project through ethical and engaging dissemination. Additionally, you will contribute to academic reporting, uphold Health and Safety standards, and participate in relevant training.

About You

You will be a proactive and experienced researcher with a PhD or nationally recognised expertise in disability studies, equality, inclusion, social justice, or creative research methods. You will have extensive experience in co-produced, inclusive, and participatory research, mentoring new researchers, and producing high-quality outputs. Strong interpersonal, networking, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with a deep understanding of barriers faced by disabled people. You should be a flexible team player with excellent ICT skills, the ability to manage substantial projects, and a commitment to securing future research funding.

Additional Information

• We encourage applications from disabled people and people of global ethnic majority origin (referring to people of African, Asian, Caribbean or Indigenous origin).
• We can offer support and reasonable adjustments to candidates.
• Due to the project timelines you must be available to begin working in Spring 2025 on a part time basis.
• We are able to offer flexible working contracts.
• Some travel to research sites may be necessary. This will be discussed and agreed in advance with your line manager.
• Depending upon the research project this role may be subject to DBS disclosure.

For an informal discussion the role please contact Dr Stuart Read: s.read@bathspa.ac.uk

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