Main function
To conduct research on Wales' productivity challenge to inform and support the work of the Wales Productivity Forum. To contribute to the overall research performance of The Productivity Institute by carrying out impactful and high-quality published research.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Research
* To conduct research on Wales' productivity challenge and contribute to the overall research performance of the Productivity Institute and Cardiff University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals and conferences, and the dissemination of this research.
* To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals
* To attend and or present at conferences/seminars at a local and national level as required
* To undertake administrative tasks associated with the Wales Productivity Forum, including the planning and organisation of Forum meetings and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
* To prepare research ethics and research governance applications as appropriate
* To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field
* To participate in School and Institute research activities.
* To build and create networks both internally and externally to the university, to influence decisions, explore future research requirements, and share research ideas for the benefit of research projects
Other
* To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the Wales Forum profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the enhancement of the regional and national profile of the Productivity Institute.
* To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
* To participate in Productivity Institute administration and activities to promote the Institute and its work to the wider University and the outside world
* Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications and Education
1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level (or nearing completion / submission) in economics or a related subject area or relevant industrial experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
2. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:
i. Regional economics and/or the Welsh economy
ii. The drivers of productivity
1. Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field
2. Proven ability to publish in national/international journals/ national/international conferences and/or other research outputs
3. Knowledge and understanding of competitive research funding to be able to develop applications to funding bodies
Communication and Team Working
6. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication
7. Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individuals
Other
8. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work
9. Proven ability to work without close supervision
Desirable Criteria
1. Evidence of collaborations with industry and/or policymakers.
2. Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
3. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the research activities of the Productivity Institute and School.
Additional Information
IMPORTANT NOTE TO CANDIDATES
It is the University's policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing and we only invite candidates to interview who clearly evidence that they meet (or partially meet) each of the essential criteria. During the application process you will be asked to attach a supporting statement. This statement must outline how you meet the criteria below and we recommended formatting this by using each criterion as a sub-heading and providing your relevant experience/evidence below each sub-heading. It is crucial that you save your supporting statement with the vacancy number (XXXXXBR) in the filename as failure to do so may result in it being omitted from your application.
Cardiff Business School
Cardiff Business School is a leading business and management school in the UK, holding AACSB and AMBA accreditations and ranked 1st for its Research Environment and 2nd on Research Power (REF2021). The School has a Public Value purpose and focuses on the co-creation of high quality, interdisciplinary education and knowledge that delivers economic, social and environmental value. The School's activities are oriented towards five Grand Challenges: Decent work, fair and sustainable economies, future organisations, good governance, and responsible innovation.
Salary Range Min.
41,064
Salary Range Max.
46,049
Job Category
Academic - Research
Grade
Grade 6