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Research Associate, PolicyWISE
About the job
Please note that successful candidate will need to be able to commence the role before the end of September 2023.
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PolicyWISE
PolicyWISE is a new and unique UK and Ireland comparative policy research and knowledge exchange initiative that will change and improve how governments and academics work together in and across nations to solve policy challenges.
Led and hosted from The Open University, PolicyWISE works with UK and Ireland partner universities and with policymakers and policy professionals across the nations. Formed during 2022/23, PolicyWISE is now building a professional and research team to drive and deliver on its vision.
The role
إقرأ أيضا:يوم وظيفي مفتوح على وظيفة ممثلة مبيعات لمجموعة الشايع الدولية في الرياضPolicyWISE is led by a Director, Dewi Knight, and the Research Associate post will be a key member of the new PolicyWISE team. The post holder will manage PolicyWISE’s core comparative policy research offering. This will include identifying needs and research projects, delivering research and policy analysis independently, in collaboration with partners or commissioning additional academic resource to support PolicyWISE capacity.
The post holder will require strong interpersonal, stakeholder management and communication skills, in addition to research experience and skills.
The Research Associate will work closely with the PolicyWISE team and university academic colleagues, as well as external partners. They will report to the PolicyWISE Director.
Skills And Experience
- EdD or PhD in related subject area.
- A strong record of research and/or knowledge exchange that is commensurate to the position.
- Knowledge of current public policy issues across the UK and Ireland and ability to continually update knowledge and understanding of new policy areas.
- Ability to carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, research groups and support capability building within PolicyWISE.
- Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively – in writing and in person – with a diverse range of expert and non-expert stakeholders including policymakers.
More Information Is Included In The Job Description.
إقرأ أيضا:مطلوب مراقب ائتمان في شركة سلع استهلاكية في عمان، الأردنIf you would like to discuss the application or recruitment process before making an application, please contact Lauren Denton at Resourcing Hub on 01908 655544 or [email protected] quoting the reference VRF 20894.
If you have further questions about the role you would like to discuss before applying, please contact PolicyWISE’s Director, Dewi Knight, [email protected]
PolicyWISE’s office is based in Cardiff with hybrid terms and conditions and flexible working patterns, which are a part of The Open University’s normal pattern of operation.
The post holder can work remotely dependent on their location or situation, but some travel will be expected.
We are also happy to hear from well qualified candidates who would wish to adopt one of the university’s other locations as their office base, and from those who are interested in the role on less than a full-time basis and would discuss with any such candidates how we could accommodate different working patterns.
What You Get In Return
We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.
إقرأ أيضا:اعلان استكمال اجراءات التعيين صادر عن دائرة المكتبة الوطنيةWe also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. Staff Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.
How To Apply
Unless otherwise stated in the advert, all applications are completed online via the instructions on The OU Job’s page. Applications submitted via 3 rd party websites will not be received.
Access details for disabled applicants are available from the Resourcing Hub, telephone: 01908 655544, quoting the vacancy reference above.
To apply for this role please submit the following as one document;
- CV
- Personal statement, up to 1,000 words , you should set out in your statement why you’re interested in this role and provide examples of where your skills and experience meet the required competencies for this role as detailed in the job and person specification.
Please save your document with the following file name as appropriate to the vacancy you are applying for: reference, surname, forename .
You will need to have your documents ready ahead of submitting the electronic application.
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