Research Associate - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Newcastle University

Newcastle University
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Salary:
£33,348 to £36,333 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits.

We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.


Closing Date: 09 April 2023

The Role


The purpose of this 0.2 PDRA role over 12 months is to conduct and coordinate research, qualitative data analysis, policy engagement and dissemination for a 12-month project funded by the Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC).

The project is on, 'Reducing Modern Slavery in the Health Sector's Supply Chains for Personal Protective Equipment'. The post-holder will support an interdisciplinary academic team and an ethical trade consultancy firm in this work.

Key Accountabilities
Organizing and participating in monthly project team meetings
Organizing and participating in online workshops with non-academic and academic organizations
Organizing and conducting online interviews with organizations in Personal Protective Equipment supply chains, with guidance and support from the PI and Co-Is
Collating and managing project data with guidance from the Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Investigators
Organizing, note-taking for and reporting on policy engagement online workshops
Contributing to all outputs (an awareness raising video for procurement managers; project report, interim reports, policy briefs, academic papers), in collaboration with and with guidance from the PI and Co-Is
Archiving data, where consent is granted, with guidance from Hughes and the Co-Is from the project
Attending training on impact and engagement at Newcastle University

The Person (Essential)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Experience of conducting in-depth interviews
Experience of carrying out independent research and engagement with non-academic organizations
Experience of writing up research and engagement activities for publication
Experience of conducting social science research in/on Global South settings
Proven ability to publish, either as a lone scholar or joint author in the field of economic geography
Experience of online communication and/or research and engagement methods
Ability to prepare research and engagement work for reports and publication
Ability to work as part of a team and to work independently using own initiative
Highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with wide and diverse audiences, both orally and in writing, using a range of media
Experience of, and ability in, conducting qualitative data analysis
Experience of working in groups
Knowledge of debates, literature and concepts in economic geography
Knowledge of debates, literature and concepts in labour studies

Attributes and Behaviour
Enthusiasm for research into, and engagement on, global labour rights and corporate responsibility
Collaborative ethos
Positive attitude to colleagues and research participants/partners
Ability and willingness to work outside conventional working hours if required by the opportunities presented by the project
Ability to plan and prioritise work to meet deadlines
Commitment to personal development and updating of knowledge and skills
Willingness to up-skill as necessary in online research and engagement methods and data management


Qualifications:

PhD in Economic Geography or related social science discipline

Newcastle is an inclusive global University community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.


The University holds a silver Athena S wan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.

The University is also a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.


Requisition ID: 25269
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