Student Research Assistant Breaking Barriers to a Successful Career in Research Project
Student Research Assistant Breaking Barriers to a Successful Career in Research Project
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Job Description
About the Opportunity
Position overview
Department
Research
Location
Devon House London (Hybrid role) hybrid working with attendance at events
Term
Parttime; fixed term 2 months
Salary Range
13.15/hour in April rising to 13.85/hour from May 1 five hours allocated for 3 workshops.
Benefits
The university supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance offer flexible working and parental leaveopportunities an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free confidential advice on both home and work concernsaswell asoptional private medical insurance season ticket loans andbeingpart of the cycle to work scheme.
Direct Reports
None
Reports to
Dr Niamh Bhalla Assistant Dean Associate Professor in Art History and Director of Belonging and Dr Dina Rabie Assistant Professor in Economics.
Start
30 April 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter
The role
This is an exciting career development opportunity to gain experience in research and research management for someone who is passionate and knowledgeable about diversity equity and inclusion in higher education. The successful candidate will grow their network across influential thought leaders in higher education and gain visibility across other UK universities.
The post holder will play a key role in organising a series of hybrid workshops open to other universities with expert speakers around the theme of individual and institutional barriers for those underrepresented in research careers particularly women and researchers from minoritised groups. They will compile bibliographic resources for each workshop and build a dedicated website page that will form an enduring resource after the project has concluded.
For more information and a detailed description of this Research Culture and Environment Fund project please contact Niamh Bhalla .
Duties and Responsibilities
Event organisation: liaising with our speakers organising room bookings and risk assessments publicising the events etc.
Researching and compiling the relevant research literature for each of the three workshops
Developing the Toolkit for our external website.
Person specification criteria
To undertake this role the following should apply should you not have the experience below please do highlight where transferrable skills would assist with you undertaking the role.
Administration experience
Demonstrable skills in research
Knowledgeable and passionate about issues pertaining to diversity equity and inclusion in higher education
Excellent interpersonal skills
Undergraduate degree or equivalent
A selfstarter who will make a big contribution to the projects success
Additional Information
Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Niamh Bhalla . However all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.
Application process
Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged but voluntary.
Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page and a full curriculum vitae. Please outline clearly in your cover letter how you meet the person specification criteria.
Interviews are expected to commence w/c 28 April 2025
Job sponsorship: The University cannot sponsor the skilled worker visa for this position.
Position Type
StudentSalary Range
Additional Information
About the University
Northeastern University London (NU London) is a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London and is part of Northeastern Universitys global campus network.
Overlooking the River Thames near Tower Bridge NU London offers academically challenging educational programmes designed to inspire innovative thinking encourage interdisciplinary study and provide global experiences. The bright and modern campus offers award winning contemporary facilities for students and staff including state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces.
Inspired by excellence infused with an energy of ideas and ability in motion at NU London being a part of our staff is to be a part of a collective of entrepreneurs and educators builders and London is growing quickly offering opportunity and growth for our staff. Currently hosting 1500 students our aim is to have 4000 students by 2028/29.
Choose NU London
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents the University supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance your health and wellness are of utmost importance to us and our offerings encompass:
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and winter break holidays (normally 2 days between Christmas and New Year).
Access to personalised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plans and opportunities.
Support with private medical insurance.
Eye test reimbursement.
Cycle Scheme vouchers.
24/7 employee assistance/ support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
Access to deals and discounts for food & shopping in the local area.
Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to . However all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.
Application process
Applications should be made viaby 23:59 on
Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged but voluntary.
Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page that addresses the criteria for the role and a full curriculum vitae.
The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.
Please note this role may require a basic or enhanced DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.
For staffs own wellbeing for part time roles the expectation is if you have multiple roles they should not exceed full time (37.5 hours per week) and for full time roles the expectation is that this will be your only role (apart from intermittent roles).
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups including the Global Majority. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Employment Type
Part-Time
