This position is only available for UWE Students on the courses or modules mentioned below.About this roleThe College of Health, Science and Society is seeking to appoint a temporary, part-time Research Assistant to conduct research as part of a UWE Vice Chancellor’s Early Career Researcher scheme project (Exploring student experiences and perceptions of safety and ‘unsafe’ spaces in Bristol, and understanding the impact on students’ lives). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to research exploring student safety in and around the Bristol area. The project aims to explore student experiences and perceptions of safety in and around the Bristol area, and to understand the characteristics of unsafe spaces and the impact on students’ lives.This Research Assistant post presents a truly exciting opportunity for an exceptional and motivated individual to make a significant contribution to student and community safety within Bristol. You will work in close collaboration with the research team to support the project across the various stages of the research process.The successful candidate will work alongside Dr Nick Addis (Senior Lecturer in Criminology), research project lead, and will be based within the Criminology subject group as part of the School of Social Sciences. Working in this team will provide the candidate with a first-rate opportunity to develop their skills in research methods, as well as building on their experience of working on applied criminological research within an academic setting. The main job responsibilities would be:
To conduct literature reviews around the topic of student safety and methods of measuring perceptions of safety, drawing on academic search engines to source appropriate literature;
To contribute to the drafting of academic research articles to submit for publication;
Analysing research data and conducting both quantitative and qualitative analysis using appropriate research software;
Presenting research to different audiences and engaging with other research dissemination activities, for example, conferences, or presentations to academic or industry partners;
Working collaboratively with the research team to establish research priorities, gather feedback, and support the research process.
About youThe post will suit someone who is currently enrolled on a Criminology degree (BA Criminology, BSc Criminology with Psychology, BSc Psychology with Criminology, BA Criminology and Sociology, BA Law and Criminology) at UWE Bristol. You will be comfortable and confident in conducting research, having completed either the ‘Nature and Use of Research’ or ‘Research Design and Analysis 2’ (for BSc Psychology with Criminology students) modules. You will be skilled in effectively analysing and interpreting research data, and comfortable in both quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques, and the use of associated software, i.e., SPSS, NVivo. You will be skilled in conducting literature reviews and using academic search engines to source appropriate literature. You will be able to contribute to the writing up of research projects for publication, and will be experienced in the use of Microsoft Office applications; namely Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint. You will also possess highly effective communication skills to communicate research progress and outcomes, orally and in writing to colleagues and other supervisory groups, and at conferences, where appropriate. You can effectively manage your own workload and work well under your own initiative. It would be desirable for you to have an interest in student and community safety, and enhancing safety in public spaces, as well as an interest in the use of spatial analysis techniques to help understand crime.Where is this role based?This post is based at our lively campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in , one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.We offer a wide range of including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.Add your individuality to oursUWE Bristol recognises the power of a .We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Multiple Heritage or Other Minority Ethnic and (fe)male candidates as we are currently under-represented in these areas within UWE Bristol, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.As a employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.Further informationIf you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Dr Nick Addis via email:Interviews are scheduled to take place online w/c Monday 10th June.This is a 0.4 FTE/ 14.8 hours position for a fixed-term period of three months, though there may be some flexibility with this, which can be discussed with the successful candidate.This post is not available on a job share basis.UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time.We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. As we are unable to sponsor anyone requiring a visa for this role candidates must therefore be able to provide their own right to work in the UK.Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to provide your right to work documents at your interview. Please refer to the which provides details of which documents are acceptable.Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.Advice to applicantsWe’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE, please complete our application form as soon as possible.Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.Once we have completed shortlisting, we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.Good luck!
