Working hours: 35 hours per week, open to flexible working.
Location: SW1P 3HE. Staff will have the option of working three days from the office and two days a week from home as standard, with other requests considered on a case-by-case basis.
Benefits: 30 days holiday, USS pension
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research is Britain’s oldest, and one of its most prestigious, independent research institutes. We specialise in applied social and economic research, combining high academic standards with relevance to policy making. Our reputation for quality and independence, outstanding networks and unrivalled location at the heart of Westminster makes us the ideal base to build a national profile for academic or policy research that makes real impact.
We are seeking someone who will drive several concurrent research projects using qualitative methodologies. Leads a team of four qualitative researchers (3.8 FTE) who work in areas such as education and skills, inclusion in employment, and migration. Mentors and supervises less experienced researchers. Supports in cultivating external networks and future sources of funding. Leads and collaborates in developing research proposals so that funding targets are achieved for own role, other team members and NIESR. Takes the lead with the support of the Deputy Director in ensuring that the team is properly resourced and capacity is suitably utilised. The team is currently working on a range of projects, involving qualitative research and evidence reviews. They have a wide range of research interests across different policy areas. In the last five years, our work has included research on: experiences of workers over 50, wellbeing of refugee and asylum-seeking young people, employer pay-setting in relation to the National Living Wage to name but a few.
Please see the attached job description for full details of the role and more detail on what we have been researching.
The essential requirements we are looking for in the successful candidate are:
Experience
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
To apply
To apply for this role, please send full CV and a supporting statement of no more than 1500 words setting how you meet the essential requirements outlined above. Please number each point and address these one at a time to ensure that we are able to fully consider how your experience, skills and abilities meet the needs of the post. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role.
Applications should be sent to Louise Hodgson via email: hr@niesr.ac.uk.
Closing date for applications is midday Sunday 19th February 2023.
Interviews TBC
Location: | London |
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Salary: | £64,500 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 21st December 2022 |
Closes: | 19th February 2023 |
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