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Research Assistant

The University of Edinburgh

Scotland

On-site

GBP 33,000 - 40,000

Full time

21 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a full-time Research Assistant for a project exploring multilingualism and religious experience. The successful candidate will be involved in qualitative research focused on Gaelic and Polish cultures and languages, requiring strong communication skills and a background in research design.

Qualifications

  • Experience in developing research design, conducting data collection, and analysis in previous projects.
  • Fluent command of the Gaelic language and knowledge of its culture.
  • Excellent social and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research on multilingualism and religious experiences.
  • Analyze data related to the communication of religious experiences in Gaelic and Polish.

Skills

Research Design
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Fluent in Gaelic
Excellent Communication Skills
Social Skills
Flexibility
Positive Attitude

Job description

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Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week.

Fixed Term Contract - Temporary

The Opportunity:

The part-time (14 hours per week) Research Assistant (RA) will work with Dr James Eglinton on the project ‘Multilingualism and religious experience’. The main purpose of the project is to explore how religious experience, its communication, and associated moral judgments are influenced by different languages. Specifically, it compares the two largest non-English speaking linguistic groups in Scotland: Gaelic and Polish.

The salary for this post is £33,882 to £39,105 pro-rata per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:
  • Experience in developing research design, conducting data collection, and analysis in previous projects.
  • Fluent command of the Gaelic language, with demonstrable knowledge of Gaelic culture and customs, particularly those related to religious practices.
  • Excellent social and communication skills, with the ability to approach new people, work with them, and maintain contact.
  • Respect for different views, religious creeds, attitudes, and practices.
  • Willingness to adopt a flexible approach to work, capable of working independently and as part of a team when required.
  • Enthusiasm, a positive attitude towards work, and the interest and ability to learn new skills.

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