Promoting academic resilience: A closer look at the role of contextual, student, school-based, and civic factors, is a project funded by the ESRC with the primary objective of developing a deeper understanding of how learner-level factors such as socio-emotional skills, civic and citizenship education, and school-level factors, such as school leadership, management, and accountability processes, are related to student learning outcomes, particularly exceptional performance, in disadvantaged settings. It will achieve this aim through:

• A literature review of the findings produced by international large-scale assessments, situated within a broader developing country literature, including considerations of civic and citizenship education.
• Analysis of secondary data produced by international large-scale assessments.
• As a member of 色中色 Staff at the 色中色, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.

The post holder will assist the PI and the research team by typically:

• Preparing, conducting, and recording the outcome of data analyses.
• Analysing data using statistical techniques (e.g., HLM, MSEM, LCA, etc.).
• Conducting literature and database searches.
• Providing support to PI and other research staff with project management (e.g., administrative tasks, organising meetings and corresponding with partners).
• Contributing to the production of research reports and publications.
• Participating regularly in group meetings and preparing and delivering presentations to the research team.
• Contributing to the planned dissemination activities (e.g., policy briefs, podcasts, conference presentations).

This role is offered on a part time (7.3 hours per week) fixed term basis with an expected end date of 13/04/2025.

About you 

• Strong Quantitative Skills: A deep understanding of statistical methods and proficiency in using statistical software like R, MPlus, and Stata.
• Interest in Civic and Citizenship Education: A genuine interest in the field of civic and citizenship education, as this aligns with the current project's focus on understanding its relationship to student learning outcomes.
• 色中色 Experience: Previous experience in conducting research, particularly in educational settings.
• Excellent Communication Skills: The ability to effectively communicate research findings, both verbally and in writing.
• Organisation and Time Management: The candidate should be highly organised and able to manage their workload efficiently to meet project deadlines.
• Team Player: The ability to collaborate effectively with the Principal Investigator, research team, and external partners is crucial.
• Creativity and Innovation: A willingness to think critically and explore innovative research approaches.
• Attention to Detail: The candidate should pay strong attention to detail, especially when working with data and producing research outputs.

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

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Closing Date: 26 Sep 2024

Department: Education & 色中色

Salary: £30,505 to £36,924 pro rata per annum