Research Assistant - Belfast, United Kingdom - Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

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Job details:

Job reference
23/110813

Date posted
17/04/2023

Application closing date
15/05/2023

Salary
£30,619 per annum pro rata

Job category/type
Research

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Research Assistant (MISTE Project):

Job description- The post holder will assist with, and contribute to, research on the project MISTE (

Multilingual Island:
Sites of Translation and Encounter) which investigates language practices in religious, sports and community settings where migrants and local communities interact.

Using a comparative, multidisciplinary approach, the project works with community stakeholders to determine how diverse multilingual communities co-exist in a shared island.

- An upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in translation, modern languages, linguistics, education or cognate discipline

A Master's degree involving a significant element of data collection and analysis
Experience of using qualitative research methods.
Experience in sociolinguistic research.
At Queen's our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.

We offer an excellent employment package that includes:

Great terms & conditions
Pension schemes
Flexible working by enabling you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager through a blend of remote and office working
Familyfriendly initiatives
Career development opportunities
Support for health & mental wellbeing
Generous holiday entitlement of 8.4 weeks a year (made up of 23 days annual leave, 10 closure days and 9 bank holidays).

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all.

We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

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