Evidence-Informed Policy Research Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Cardiff University; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Flexible working arrangements

Training opportunities

SPARK campus offices

Job summary

Cardiff University invites applications for a Research Assistant (Fixed Term, Maternity Cover) in the Wales Centre for Public Policy, Cardiff Business School. The role focuses on researching evidence use in policy-making and evidence mobilisation, working with expert researchers to inform engagement with public services and the Welsh Government.

The successful candidate will contribute to the growing literature on evidence-informed policy, expanding understanding of key debates and disseminating

Qualifications

• Good understanding of public policy and ability to work with public service leaders.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to disseminate research findings to external audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on the use of evidence in policy-making.
• Study practices of evidence mobilisation and their impact on public services and Welsh Government.
• Disseminate findings to external audiences and contribute to policy-relevant outputs.

Skills

Public policy understanding

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Cardiff University invites applications for a Research Assistant (Fixed Term, Maternity Cover) in the Wales Centre for Public Policy, Cardiff Business School. The role focuses on researching evidence use in policy-making and evidence mobilisation, working with expert researchers to inform engagement with public services and the Welsh Government.

The successful candidate will contribute to the growing literature on evidence-informed policy, expanding understanding of key debates and disseminating