Salary
GRADE E - £34,610.00 per annum
*appointment will be made at the minimum of scale
Job category/type
Professional Services
Job reference
R5655
The Hydra Research and Innovation Centre (HRIC) is the only Hydra research centre globally combining interdisciplinary research to improve lives using innovative immersive tools.
Our work with Hydra has traditionally focused on using immersive methods to aid teaching and learning. The HRIC aims to provide evidence based research using hydra tools to inform future decision making across various sectors with an initial focus on cultural leadership within emergency services and other organisations.
The purpose of this Research Assistant position is to support the general research activities of the HRIC. The role is positioned to undertake supervised research projects and provide support for researchers and research teams as required. Part of this role will involve providing technical support for Hydra immersive exercises (Hydra accredited training and development will be provided).
The successful candidate will be expected to work with a range of partners from all sectors to support research across a range of largely public sector organisations working within our themes of:
* Critical decision-making across organisations (Hydra Methodology)
* Culturally sensitive leadership and practice
The role is positioned to support research across all themes within the HRIC. Specifically, you will work concurrently across multiple contract research projects to support delivery of the HCRIC Research Strategy and USW Research Strategy 2030.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Dr Gina Dolan ) or Claire Parmenter ).
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the USW (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.
Discover the advantages of working with us at USW:
USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.
If you're a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we'd be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you'll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.
We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.