Cardiff University
Job title:
Research Associate
Company
Cardiff University
Job description
School / Directorate
School of Dentistry
Advert
Research Associate
School of Dentistry, College of Biomedical & Life Sciences
Cardiff University
Cardiff University, Violence Research Group and Security, Crime and Intelligence Institute invites applications for a full time Research Associate post (12 months fixed term), based at the Social Science Research Park (SPARK), Cathays.
There is a strong case for hospital-based violence intervention programmes (HVIPs) based in Emergency Departments (EDs). HVIPs have recently emerged as a public health response to violent victimisation, but despite interest in HVIPs there has been no rigorous evaluation of this public health approach to violence in the UK. The overarching aim of the proposed work is an effectiveness and cost-effectiveness study of an ED based Violence Prevention Team (VPT).
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, have experience of mixed methods research, completed or near to completing a PhD in a related field or relevant industrial experience. Being comfortable presenting to large groups and working with a broad range of stakeholders is an important feature of this project. The role will primarily involve leading and contributing to research papers.
Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (incl bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.
The majority of roles at Cardiff University are currently operating under ‘blended working’ arrangements, with staff having the flexibility to work partly from home and partly from the University campus depending on specific business requirements.
Discussions around these arrangements can take place after the successful candidate has been appointed.
For confidential, informal enquiries regarding this vacancy please contact Professor Simon Moore, [email protected]).
This post is full-time (35 hours per week), fixed term for a period of 12 months from 1st May 2024 to 30th April 2025.
Salary: £39,347 – £44,263 per annum (Grade 6).
Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.
Date advert posted: Friday, 9 February 2024
Closing Date: Friday, 23 February 2024
Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at:
Post Reference Number
18185BR
Job Description
Main function
To conduct research within Violence Prevention and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Research
⦁ To conduct research within Violence Prevention and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals and conferences, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students.
⦁ To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals
⦁ To attend and or present at conferences/seminars at a local and national level as required
⦁ To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project, including the planning and organisation of the project and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
⦁ To prepare research ethics and research governance applications as appropriate
⦁ To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field
⦁ To participate in School research activities.
⦁ To build and create networks both internally and externally to the university, to influence decisions, explore future research requirements, and share research ideas for the benefit of research projects
Other
⦁ To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
⦁ To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
⦁ To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world
⦁ Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.
Salary Range Max.
44,263
Grade
Grade 6
Salary Range Min.
39,347
Job Category
Academic – Research
Additional Information
IMPORTANT: Evidencing Criteria
It is the School of Dentistry’s policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing. Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement.
Please ensure when submitting this document / attaching it to your application profile you name it with the vacancy reference number, which for this post is, 18185BR – Research Associate.
If candidates do not provide written evidence of meeting all of the essential criteria, then their application will not be progressed. The School of Dentistry welcome the submission of CVs to accompany evidence of the job-based criteria.
Career Pathway
Research
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications and Education
1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject area or equivalent or relevant industrial experience
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
2. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:
i. Health or Public Health
ii. Social Sciences 3. Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field
4. Proven ability to publish in national journals and present at national conferences
5. Knowledge and understanding of competitive research funding to be able to develop applications to funding bodies
Communication and Team Working
6. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication
7. Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individuals
Other
8. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work
9. Proven ability to work without close supervision
Desirable Criteria
1. Evidence of collaborations with industry.
2. Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
3. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the research activities of the School.
Expected salary
£39347 – 44263 per year
Location
United Kingdom
Job date
Sun, 11 Feb 2024 01:03:59 GMT
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