Research Assistant

Closing Date: Thursday 20 April 2023

0.4 FTE - Fixed Term (8 months)

Wrexham Glyndwr University is a forward-thinking and student-focused institution that places great emphasis on its quality of learning and teaching and the student experience. We are a vibrant and diverse university located in Wrexham, North East Wales. Our strategic vision sets an ambitious agenda for our future success and growth, which focuses on the delivery of excellence in learning and teaching underpinned by research. The University is seeking to appoint a research assistant to work on a project funded by the Welsh Government to consider Youth Work funding in Wales. This project is run in partnership with two HEIs in Wales. This post is to support the delivery of phase 2 of the research project. 

Wrexham Glyndwr University is a signatory to the Researcher Development Concordat and Research Integrity Concordat. The University is committed to the principles of these concordats and is dedicated to the development of researchers in all posts and upholding the highest standards of rigour and integrity in all aspects of research.  

The post holder will support the projects by undertaking data collection and analysis, maintaining confidential and accurate record keeping in line with ethical considerations and liaising and networking with a wide range of people at different levels working in the youth work sector. 

• The post holder will require excellent time management and organisation skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including the development and analysis of online surveys, and a good understanding of the youth work sector in Wales.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential.

For an informal discussion please contact Professor Mandy Robbins via email- m.robbins@glyndwr.ac.uk 

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Wrexham Glyndwr University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates and will ensure applicants will not be discriminated against due to their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. The University will make all efforts to meet your access requirements, please contact our Human Resources Team as soon as possible to discuss any adjustments you may need.  

We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

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