Research Associate - Leicester, United Kingdom - University of Leicester Recruitment Team

University of Leicester Recruitment Team

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Leicester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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About the role:

In this role you will support the pioneering research and knowledge exchange activities of the Centre for Hate Studies (CHS), based within the School of Criminology.

The CHS has a strong track record of securing research income, working in partnership with professional bodies and sustaining impact.

You will help to sustain that track record and will identify new opportunities for collaborative, interdisciplinary initiatives which feed into the ambitions of a world leading research centre.

About you:

With a PhD in a relevant discipline, you will have experience of conducting sensitive research with hard to reach communities.

You will have expertise within the field of hate of studies and experience of working on externally funded projects.

Additional information:

We anticipate that interviews will take place on either 7 or 8 December 2023

As part of the University's ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members.

Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people's lives, for 100 years.

When you join us, you'll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do.

That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We're committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond.

We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Vacancy terms:
Full time, fixed term contract from 01 February 2024 to 11 November 2024