The Role
Applications are invited for a full-time Research Assistant with an interest in social justice. We anticipate such applicants having varied academic and professional journeys, potentially holding Masters Degrees in disciplines including Sociology, Social Policy, Criminology, Youth and Community Work, or Social Work, among others.
The postholder will undertake various scoping exercises, including literature and policy reviews, to build a multi-disciplinary and multi-country understanding of safeguarding responses to risks beyond the home. They will convert knowledge generated by staff across the GCCS into accessible and practical resources and will use these, alongside their scoping activities, to support bid development activities across the Centre.
The successful applicant should be experienced in literature review methodologies and have a sufficient grasp of theory and research knowledge relevant to Contextual Safeguarding. Research experience, including from a Masters' dissertation and/or professional experience, is essential. We are open to candidates with methodological expertise in either quantitative or qualitative research.
Responsibilities:
1. Complete literature reviews and policy scoping exercises under the supervision of senior researchers.
2. Assist the Centre Director in developing international academic stakeholder networks, including knowledge capture activities under the leadership of senior researchers in the Global Centre for Contextual Safeguarding.
3. Understand and convey information that requires careful explanation to the team or group through presentations, discussions, and meetings, contributing to research reports and publications.
4. Write up research results and present progress and outcomes to supervising bodies clearly and accurately.
5. Analyze or undertake basic research by selecting appropriate methodologies based on context and objectives.
6. Address problems affecting research objectives and deadlines by consulting with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and proposing creative solutions.
7. Liaise with research colleagues and make contacts to develop knowledge and future research collaborations.
8. Contribute to planning research projects.
9. Support student projects on research methods and equipment.
10. Foster a collegial, inclusive, and respectful working environment where everyone is treated with dignity.
11. Engage in wider citizenship activities to support the department and discipline.
12. Participate in continuing professional development through relevant training and courses.
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