Offer Description
The School of Applied Social Studies at University College Cork invites applications for the post of Research Assistant on the In Our Own Words project.
This is a part-time, fixed-term post lasting four months, working two days per week (15.6 hours per week).
The post is funded by Research Ireland under the New Foundations Grant scheme and is supervised by Dr Calvin Swords, Lecturer in Social Work.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a participatory, community-engaged research project exploring the relationship between employment and social inclusion for people living with mental health challenges.
The successful candidate will play an active role across all stages of the research process, working closely with the Principal Investigator and project partners.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Project Title:
In Our Own Words: A Participatory Exploration of Employment and Social Inclusion Among People with Mental Health Challenges.
The Key Duties and Responsibilities will include;
To work under the direction of the Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
To provide assistance in conducting research activities, including planning, organising, conducting, and communicating research studies within the overall scope of a research project.
To coordinate and perform a variety of independent and team activities involved in the collection, analysis, documentation and some interpretation of information/results.
To undertake tasks which may include recording results and preparing technical reports includ conclusions and recommendations.
To coordinate the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of qualitative and quantitative research techniques; write procedures manuals for data collection and coding.
To present information on research progress and outcomes to others responsible for the research project.
To provide guidance as required to any support staff and/or research students assisting with the research project, as agreed with the Principal Investigator/Grant holder.
Ideally to contribute to the publication of findings.
To confer with the Principal Investigator in developing plans for research projects and to discuss the interpretation of results and the preparation of manuscripts for publication.
To perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Specific Requirements
A graduate qualification in a field of discipline relevant to the area of investigation i.e. BSc or MSc.
Some research experience is desirable.
Good report writing and presentation skills.
Previous laboratory experience and practices are desired.
Good analytical skills and computer skills.
An ability to work independently to a tight schedule.
Capability of working effectively within a team to achieve results.
Evidence of excellent organisational and communication skills.
High levels of initiative are encouraged.
Please note that Garda vetting and international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
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