Senior Research Associate
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking to recruit an experienced researcher to join the ConnectED (Connecting Evidence to Decision-Making) project. ConnectED is a partnership project led from the University of Bristol. The successful applicant will join an existing team to help develop the capacity of adult social care professionals make better, and more consistent use of research in decision-making at all organisational levels. Partners include Bristol City Council, North Somerset Council, South Gloucestershire Councils, AgeUK Bristol and Sirona Care and Health.
What will you be doing?Working collaboratively, you will:
- conduct a range of activities designed to develop research use amongst social care decision-makers
- help social care professionals to undertake literature reviews and small-scale evaluations
- provide training in research methods
- lead on the development of research proposals for external funding
- support the service users and carers who are helping to make the project a success.
- you can build strong, effective relationships with a range of people from different sectors and levels of seniority.
- you understand the challenges of implementing research into front-line practice.
- you want to ensure that researchers address the things that matter to service users and carers and practitioners.
- you are familiar with a broad range of research methods, including systematic reviews.
- you are someone who can get up to speed quickly and can drive activity forward in a sustainable manner.
- you have a track record of excellence in research and strong project management skills.
For informal queries please contact:
Geraldine Macdonald, Geraldine.Macdonald@bristol.ac.uk
Interviews anticipated week commencing 13 March 2023
This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on 02 March 2023
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We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.
The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.Available documents
- ACAD106652 - Senior Research Associate_job description.pdf
- Further Particulars - School for Policy Studies.pdf
- ACAD106652 - ConnectED Scientific Summary.pdf
JOB NUMBER
ACAD106652
CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN
Open ended / Full time
CLOSING DATE
02 Mar 2023
FACULTY/DIVISION
Faculty of Social Sciences and Law
SALARY
£39,745 -£44,737 per annum
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
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Technical & Competency Interviews
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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
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Onboarding & Corporate Integration
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United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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