Science Shop Officer

The Science Shop is based within Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility. It works with QUB students and staff and with community partners to build collaborative research projects based on the needs of community organisations into the curriculum for both undergraduate and Masters students.

The postholder will support the enhancement of learning and teaching and curriculum development with a particular focus on Science Shop research projects which are co-developed with community and voluntary sector partners.

This is a part time post working 29.6 hours per week (0.8 FTE).

About the person:

• A primary or higher degree, or equivalent plus significant recent relevant experience in an education-related role relevant to community engagement in learning and teaching, with at least 6 months within a higher or further education context; OR Substantial relevant experience as outlined in sections 1 & 2.
• Evidence of partnership working and supporting collaboration across a diverse range of organisations, including education and community organisations and a knowledge of issues affecting them.
• Experience of supporting learning and teaching through providing professional advice and support to further or higher education staff and students.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/HumanResources/pay-reward-and-benefits/

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit www.qub.ac.uk/diversity

If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application - http://go.qub.ac.uk/internationalstaffsupport

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