Job Description

 

 

Job description

Edinburgh Napier University is the ‘#1 Modern University in Scotland’ (Guardian Good University Guide 2021) and the number one university in Edinburgh for Student Satisfaction (NSS 2020-2022).

The Edinburgh Napier Business School situated on our Craiglockhart campus, is one of the largest modern Business Schools in Scotland.

Our industry links are second to none and we have developed excellent connections with the corporate community and organisations such as Scottish Enterprise, and the Chamber of Commerce. We also act as official advisers to the Scottish Government.

Our researchers are involved in highly innovative and inspiring projects that have the potential to positively impact our wider society and as such, we are currently recruiting a part-time Research Fellow to support the research team over a 24-month period, in conjunction with the Association of Directors of Education Scotland (ADES).

The Role:

As a Research Fellow, you will be in an excellent position to use your experience of collecting and organising data to organise and conduct interviews and focus groups, assist in fieldwork, as well as manage and process the data collected from the study.

Your experience of recruiting participants to research studies will serve you well as you use a realist evaluation design method to conduct appreciative inquiry workshops with key stakeholders, veterans, and respondents.
A background in child education/teaching would be an advantage for the role as you will have remit to use your experience to contribute to increasing the quality and quantity of research produced by the Military Transitions Research Group (the research team) and to promote its impact on policy and practice.

Furthermore, you will have opportunity to take a leading role in collecting and organising the data, assisting with submission bids for research funding and reporting to the research steering group. This will see you building valuable working relationships with internal stakeholders, as well as participants in the study (military personnel, local council, schools, government, third sector charities related to military lives). To find out more about our Centre for Military Research, Education & Public Engagement, please click here

This is a rewarding role that will allow you to truly make a difference to the lives of children of serving personnel, reservists and military veterans and their families, while simultaneously adding to your existing knowledge and experience.

What we will need from you:

In addition to the role profile, (click here to view) the following criteria are essential:

• PhD in a social science or a related social science discipline
• Mental health qualification
• A strong background in relist evaluation and/or qualitative research methods including interviews, focus groups and qualitative data analysis.
• Ability to process and manage data collected during the course of a study
• Ability to present research results at group meetings and conferences and communicating complex information effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to use data analysis software packages such as Nvivo and SPSS

 

Additional Information:

Salary: £36,024 - £44,263 (pro rata) + Pension (Employer contribution of 23% - Scottish Teachers Superannuation Scheme)

Fixed Term – 24 months, Part time – 14 hours per week

46 days (36 days flexible + 10 fixed) paid annual leave per annum (prorated accordingly)

Further information about our benefits can be found here.

Closing Date: 17th August 2023

Interview date: Week commencing 28th August 2023

For an informal discussion please contact Gerri Matthews-Smith - g.matthews-smith@napier.ac.uk

For general queries (including the application process and right to work/sponsorship issues) please contact recuitment@napier.ac.uk

Edinburgh Napier is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels proud, confident, challenged and supported and are holders of Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Diversity Champion status. More details can be found here.

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