Grade and Salary
Grade 6, £31,236 - £36,636
FTE and Working Pattern
Part time 0.50% FTE (17.5 Hrs), fixed‑term contract until 31 July 2026
This is an exciting opportunity for a research assistant to engage in participatory action research, to inform working practices across the participating organisations. The role will involve a combination of activities to support the impact and engagement of research projects which aim to improve working lives and employment outcomes for marginalised people. The successful candidate will hold or expect to obtain an undergraduate degree in social sciences with equivalent post‑graduation experience such as a masters or research experiences.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* To undertake data collection (qualitative) to map the impact of disability inclusive science careers.
* To work with industrial stakeholders to disseminate research findings.
* To produce research outputs including blogs, factsheets and reports.
* To carry out the research project to a high standard.
* Meeting planned milestones and deliverables.
* Reporting progress regularly to supervisors, both verbally and in written reports.
* Keeping clear written records of work done, and storing data in accessible formats according to a system agreed with the project supervisor.
* To collaborate with partners within the project and others as appropriate.
Education, Qualifications & Experience
* An ability to demonstrate an understanding of equality and diversity in the workplace is essential.
* Experience of undertaking and analysing qualitative research.
* Ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
* Demonstrated ability in writing research outputs.
* Experience in public presentations of research results.
* Evidence of research ability, for example, completing projects on time to a high quality.
* Ability to work as part of a team within Heriot Watt University and across partners.
* Experience in leading the writing of research outputs.
* Experience of leading research engagement activities.
* Evidence of effective social media use as related to research.
* Evidence of web‑design, such as writing blog posts.
* Experience of designing and delivering training.
How to Apply
Applications, including a covering letter, CV and the names of three referees, should be submitted by Wednesday 20th May 23:55.
For further information regarding the position, please contact Professor Kate Sang, Director Centre for the Transformation of Workk, k.sang@hw.ac.uk.
Heriot‑Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.
Heriot‑Watt University values diversity across our University community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from under‑represented groups. For more information, please see our website: https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/equality-diversity.htm and also our award‑winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers: https://disc.hw.ac.uk/.
We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part‑time working and job share options.
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