Research Assistant, Queens University Belfast – Deadline 22 March

Job Description
To be an active member of the Advancing Children’s Rights in Ireland research team assisting in the planning and delivery of the evaluation in the Centre for Children’s Rights.
 
Duties 
  • Undertake research activities that will include, literature searching and reviewing; undertaking qualitative interviews and focus groups with children and adults; qualitative data analysis; and critical evaluation and interpretation under the supervision of the Principal Investigator of the study.
  • Present regular progress reports on the project to the research team.
  • Write up results of own work and contribute to the production of research reports and publications.
  • Carry out routine administrative duties as required, e.g. arranging research team meetings.
  • Carry out any other duties designated by a line manager and which fall within the general ambit of the post.
Planning and Organising
  • Plan own day-to-day activities and fieldwork within the timescales of the research programme.
  • Contribute to the planning of the research project, reports and publications.
Resource Management Responsibilities: 
  • Ensure research resources are used in an effective and efficient manner.
  • Provide guidance as required to support staff who may be assisting with the project.
Internal and External Relationships: 
  • Liaise with research colleagues and support staff on routine matters.
  • Liaise with colleagues from external agencies.
  • Make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding and form relationships for future collaboration.
  • Attend and contribute to relevant meetings.
Essential Criteria
  • An upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in Law, Education, Psychology, Sociology or cognate discipline.
  • Hold or be about to obtain (submission by 30 June 2013) a PhD in Law, Education, Psychology, Sociology or cognate discipline.
  • At least one year’s relevant research experience (in addition to any experience gained during primary degree).
  • Experience of undertaking literature reviews and qualitative research methods.
  • Knowledge of children’s rights/ human rights or child advocacy.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Ability to plan and organise workload to meet standards and deadlines.
  • Willingness to undertake additional training in research methods as required.
  • Willingness to travel around Northern Ireland and Ireland as required.
  • Ability to meet the mobility needs of the post.
Desirable Criteria
  • Experience of researching human rights or children’s rights.
  • Experience of delivering training on children’s rights or human rights.

Salary: £25,504 - £32,267 per annum (including contribution points)

Contact Ms Lesley Emerson, Lecturer for further information. Tel: 028 9097 5927, Email:l.emerson@qub.ac.uk.

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