Impact-Focused Research Associate

Cardiff Met; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25–30 days

LGPS pension

Family-friendly policies

Learning & library access

Sports facilities

Health Assured wellbeing support

Job summary

Cardiff Metropolitan University is seeking a Research Associate - Impact to evidence and enhance the impact of research across our university. You will gather and analyse data, conduct targeted research activities and work with academics and stakeholders to demonstrate the economic, social and cultural benefits of our research.

This fixed-term role runs until 31 August 2029, with potential casual contracts.

Qualifications

• Experience in an academic research environment.
• Strong understanding of research methods and data collection.
• Ability to manage research data accurately and present findings clearly.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse data to evidence and enhance research impact.
• Conduct targeted research activities and collaborate with academics and stakeholders.
• Develop compelling impact outcomes and case studies from findings.

Skills

Academic research experience

Research methods

Data collection

Data management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Job description

Cardiff Metropolitan University is seeking a Research Associate - Impact to evidence and enhance the impact of research across our university. You will gather and analyse data, conduct targeted research activities and work with academics and stakeholders to demonstrate the economic, social and cultural benefits of our research.

This fixed-term role runs until 31 August 2029, with potential casual contracts.