Research Associate InPLACE Project
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Position Overview & Specifications
Role: Research Associate InPLACE Department: Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment Grade: 6/7 £29,636 Responsible to: Principal Investigator Campus: Belfast Full-time, Fixed-Term until 31 May 2023 (Part-time option also considered) The Researcher will work closely with Dr Gavan Rafferty in the Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment, and other researchers in the InPlace project. The researcher will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, using a case study approach set within an island of Ireland context, to meet the project aim and objectives. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the wider research team to support the collection of qualitative and quantitative data, and guide the analysis of data. S/he will be required to engage with various stakeholders and undertake administrative work associated with the project. We intend to create a 12-month waiting list for same or similar roles within the University.
Job ID : 017123 Location : Belfast
Close Date : 02-Feb-2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
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Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Research Associate InPLACE Project roles across University of Ulster's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £29,636 - £29,636 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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