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

Queen's University Belfast

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Job details:

Job reference
23/110948

Date posted
22/05/2023

Application closing date
05/06/2023

Salary
£36,333 per annum

Job category/type
Research

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Job description

The School of Natural and Built Environment (NBE) at Queen's University Belfast, is currently seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to contribute to the delivery of two EUfunded social science projects.
PERMAGOV is a 4year Horizon Europe marine social science project which aims to contribute to the realisation of the EU Green Deal objectives by improving the implementation and performance of EU marine policies. Through 9 case studies, PERMAGOV aims to enhance the capability of a variety of marine sectors to contribute to EU Green Deal goals. EmpowerUs is a 3year Horizon Europe marine social science project that will work with coastal communities in 6 living labs to develop social innovations to address persistent coastal issues and enable communities to better benefit from the marine economy. Through the development of community interventions and innovations, the EmpowerUs project will enable coastal communities to act for change and transition towards sustainable, inclusive and resilient coastal developments.
Have or are about to obtain a PhD in a relevant area (e.g environmental planning/policy, urban planning, human geography. sociology, community development).
Can demonstrate at least 3 years' relevant research experience to include:
Experience of using both quantitative and qualitative research methods
Demonstrable experience in collecting, analysing and reporting primary social science data
Strong track record of research communication and dissemination.
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.

About the School- For information about the project please