Part-Time Research Associate, Social Science Training Hub

The Open University; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policies

Supportive environment

Range of benefits

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a part-time Research Associate to support the development and delivery of a new Research Capability Hub focused on enhancing training for social scientists across the UK. The role involves mapping existing resources, contributing to evaluation plans, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should hold a PhD in a relevant field, have experience in participatory research, and demonstrate strong collaborative skills. This fixed-term role requires 26.25 hours per week, offering a chance to significantly impact social science research training.

Qualifications

• Completed PhD in relevant field (Educational Technology, etc.).
• Experience with co‑production methods in social science research.
• Ability to analyze both qualitative and quantitative data.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of research training and sustainability.
• Lead mapping of existing training resources for social scientists.
• Co‑design evaluation instruments for assessing training impact.

Skills

Participatory research

Quantitative data analysis

Collaborative teamwork

Academic writing

Education

PhD in Educational Technology or similar

Job description

A leading educational institution is seeking a part-time Research Associate to support the development and delivery of a new Research Capability Hub focused on enhancing training for social scientists across the UK. The role involves mapping existing resources, contributing to evaluation plans, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should hold a PhD in a relevant field, have experience in participatory research, and demonstrate strong collaborative skills. This fixed-term role requires 26.25 hours per week, offering a chance to significantly impact social science research training.