Research Associate
University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Institution
- University of Sheffield
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Position type
- Research Assistant
- Salary
- GBP 38784.00 YEAR
- Location
- Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
Job description:
We are looking for a Research Associate to work in the School of Education taking a key role in supporting the delivery on a body of scholarship in relation to issues of equality, inclusion and diversity with a particular focus on disability. The post is a fixed-term contract of 2 years.
The Research Associate will work closely with Professor Rebecca Lawthom, the Head of the School of Education, on an identified body of writing and scholarship that will be delivered over a two-year period. Collaborating with Professor Lawthom, you will identify and work on a number of theoretical and analytical outputs
We are seeking candidates with a PhD or equivalent experience in independent research/scholarship/writing in the area of disability, as well as significant knowledge and expertise with secondary data analysis (especially qualitative data analysis) and knowledge of the academic literature on anti-ableist and antidisablist practice.
You will have previous experiences of and commitments to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the university sector, along with a track record of writing for publication.
What We Offer
The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.
We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities,a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.
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