Research Officer (Fixed term to 01/11/2028)

Leeds Beckett University; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension schemes

Excellent holiday entitlements

Flexible working

Reduced study fees

Subsidised fitness facilities

Job summary

Leeds Beckett University’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences invites applications for a Research Officer to support ongoing History research projects and the REF 2029 submission. The role works with the unit lead for History and the Director of Research to advance research impact and dissemination.

Successful candidates will engage in collaborative research activities, contribute to data gathering, and help ensure project milestones are met while benefiting from a wide range of

Qualifications

• The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) supports applied, collaborative research and is preparing REF 2029 submission for Unit 28 (History).
• Successful candidates will work with the History REF unit lead and the Director of Research.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing research projects within History for REF 2029 submission.
• Collaborate with colleagues and the unit lead to record and develop research impact.

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
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The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) is committed to making a positive and decisive difference to people, organisations and communities through excellent education and research. We are increasingly recognised locally, nationally and globally as an outstanding department that supports its diverse student community to achieve excellent outcomes, and that generates original impactful research.

HSS has a highly applied, collaborative research culture which is supported by our research centres (School of Humanities and Social Sciences | Leeds Beckett University). To support our REF 2029 submission for Unit 28 (History), with a particular focus on developing and recording the impact of our research, we are seeking to appoint a Research Officer to work with colleagues on the following projects:

Successful candidates will work with the REF unit lead for History (Prof. Ewen) and the Director of Research to support ongoing research projects.
For an informal discussion speak to Professor Ewen [e-mail] ; tel: [phone].

Working here means you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.

We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.

Leeds Beckett University is a Disability Confident Employer . Disabled candidates who demonstrate all essential criteria within the Person Specification will be invited to an interview.