Research Fellow (Creative Media)

QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST is seeking a Research Fellow to contribute to the Mencap NI project 'Hear Us Now', engaging with participants to record and share their stories through creative media outputs.

The role is part-time (0.4 FTE) and fixed-term for two years, with potential renewal subject to funding. Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field and strong experience in creative media technology and academic writing.

Qualifications

• PhD in a subject related to creative media/audio production (to be obtained within 3 months of closing date)
• Significant research experience with information technology and creative media technology (recording/editing audio/video)
• Demonstrable understanding of operational requirements for a successful research project
• Experience writing up research findings in academic format
• Experience writing for a broad audience of the general public

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research on the Mencap NI project 'Hear Us Now'
• Record and edit audio/video content as part of project outputs
• Engage with participants and stakeholders to gather stories
• Disseminate findings through accessible creative media outputs

Skills

PhD in relevant subject

Research experience in media/IT

Creative media technology

Academic writing

Public outreach writing

Education

PhD in creative media/audio production

Tools

Audio/video editing tools

Job description

Organisation/Company QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST Research Field Communication sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 16 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country United Kingdom Type of Contract Other Job Status Part-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

About the Role

The School of Arts, English and Languages (AEL) at Queen's University Belfast, is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Research Fellow. The successful applicant will contribute to research on the Mencap NI project 'Hear Us Now: Voices of Mencap NI'. The project is concerned with engaging with participants who have used the services of Mencap NI over its 60 year history, recording their stories and life experiences, and sharing them with the public through engaging creative media outputs.

This is a part time post at 0.4 FTE.

About the Person

The successful candidate must have and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Have or be about to obtain a PhD in a subject relevant to creative media/audio production (must be obtained within 3 months of closing date of post)
• Significant, relevant research experience with information technology, creative media technology (recording/editing audio / video)
• Demonstrable understanding of the operational requirements for a successful research project
• Experience of writing up research findings in academic format.
• Experience writing for a broad audience of the general public.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

Fixed-term contract (2 years or until 31 Jan 2029, whichever is soonest). Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.