Research Fellow in Social Inclusion

Closing Date: Monday 26 August 2024

0.6 FTE - Fixed Term (three years)

Wrexham University is a forward-thinking and student-focused institution that places emphasis on the 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 which contributes positively to the economic, social, and cultural development of North East Wales and beyond. 

The University is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to work within Cyfiawnder: The Social Inclusion Research Institute. Following the Institute’s positive outcomes from the Research Excellence Framework 2021 this role is key to future research developments and the next REF in 2029.  

The post holder will work with members of Cyfiawnder and liaise with teams across the University, including the Research Office. They will lead high-quality collaborative research, working both independently and as part of research teams across our academic community. You will support the Research Institute to achieve strategic research goals and foster collaboration between academics, service providers, and service users.

Wrexham 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 must have a PhD in a relevant discipline and have experience of project managing research projects, undertaking high quality research, respond to funding opportunities, developing grant applications to promote inclusion, and writing for publication. The post holder will require excellent time management and organisation skills. 

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential.

Further details: Job Description    

Wrexham 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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