Research Associate Digital Transformation

Newcastle University; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Newcastle University as a Research Associate to contribute to innovative research in digital transformation. This full-time position involves a blend of technology, business, and education while supporting impactful research initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a doctorate in a relevant field and expertise in technology adoption and data management, offering a dynamic opportunity in a leading university environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday package

Excellent pension schemes

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Demonstrable expertise in technology adoption and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Experience presenting research at conferences.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, conducting, and analyzing research.
• Contribute to teaching materials and digital education initiatives.
• Collaborate with industry partners for knowledge exchange.

Skills

Technology adoption

Data management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate degree in a relevant field

Job description

Salary: £35,116 - £45,413 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 08 August 2025

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Research Associate to join our team and contribute to cutting-edge research in Digital Innovation and Transformation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, business, and innovation, supporting research, teaching pedagogy, and stakeholder engagement initiatives. Projects are likely to be related to artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies. Please note that this is not a computer science post

You will be working at the intersection of digital technology, business, and innovation, supporting research, teaching pedagogy, and stakeholder engagement initiatives. Projects are likely to be related to artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies.

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Prof Savvas Papagiannidis.

This is a full time, fixed term post available for 2 years.

To apply, please attach your CV and a cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria for the position, as outlined in the Person Specification of the Job Description. Any requested additional documents required as part of your application, should be included within the same file as your cover letter. The total file size must not exceed 10MB. Previous applicants should not reapply

For informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Prof Savvas Papagiannidis ([e-mail])

Newcastle University Business School is located in Newcastle City Centre and at the gateway to the Newcastle Helix, a £350million partnership between Newcastle University, Newcastle City Council and Legal and General, where business meets Science.

Newcastle University is a Russell Group institution, and the Newcastle University Business School is home to 4000 students and is one of an elite group of Business Schools worldwide to hold triple accreditation from the three internationally recognised accreditation bodies: AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS. This is testament to our reputation for our world leading Research and Teaching.

For more information about Newcastle University Business School, please visit our website https://www.ncl.ac.uk/business/

As part of our commitment to career development for research colleagues, the University has developed 3 levels of research role profiles. These profiles set out firstly the generic competences and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and secondly the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level.

Key Accountabilities

• Research support: Assist in designing, conducting, and analysing research related to digital innovation and transformation, including data collection, literature reviews, and report writing
• Disciplinary knowledge: you should have knowledge of technology adoption and diffusion as well as implementation and management of information systems. Projects are likely to be related to artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies
• Teaching & Learning support: Contribute to the development of teaching materials, and support digital education pedagogic initiatives
• Stakeholder engagement: Collaborate with industry partners, policymakers, and academic peers to facilitate knowledge exchange and drive impactful research outcomes
• Creating impact: Help translate research findings into real-world applications by developing insights, frameworks, and recommendations that support external stakeholders
• Any other duties within the scope and general nature of the role which may be required

The Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Demonstrable expertise in technology adoption, diffusion, and implementation in digital transformation
• Ability to critically assess and evaluate concepts/theories to develop original research solutions
• Strong knowledge of quantitative methods and data management related to social science research
• High-level analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, both in writing and verbally
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and work within tight deadlines
• Experience in presenting research at academic conferences and stakeholder engagement events, as well as in published formats (e.g., journal articles, book chapters, reports)

Desirable:

• Knowledge of qualitative methods and data management in social science research
• A track record of journal publications

Qualifications

• A doctorate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Information Systems Management, Business, Digital Innovation, or related disciplines)

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

Requisition ID: 28135

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