Research Associate

By joining the University of Lancashire, you'll become part of a thriving community of talent that's united by a shared vision - to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

About the role:

The University of Lancashire is seeking a Research Associate to prepare, organise and teach the workshops of a fixed term public engagement project entitled 'Heritage and History in Practice: Enhancing Research Culture through Co production and Public Participation' with the aim of advancing the University's creative and participatory research.

This project focuses on heritage and family history as a bridge between academic and public knowledge and seeks to promote co production through collaborative work on family history and heritage archives. By inviting community participants into the University to share, digitise and interpret their heritage materials, the project seeks to develop inclusive research skills, promote open heritage scholarship and reinforce the University's creative, publicly engaged research.

About you:

The successful candidate will have experience of research in History and of using qualitative and quantitative methodologies. You will also have excellent communication and IT skills, along with the ability to work both independently and as a team.

A PhD or equivalent is required for this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits - from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

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