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The University of Exeter is an educational institution that provides a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines. The university's primary focus is on delivering high-quality education, conducting research, and contributing to the academic and professional development of its students. With a commitment to academic excellence, the University of Exeter aims to be a leading institution in the UK and globally, fostering a dynamic learning environment. Their core purpose is to provide students with a well-rounded and intellectually stimulating education, preparing them for successful careers and active participation in society. Through teaching, research, and community engagement, the university seeks to make a positive impact on individuals and society at large.

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We use the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future.

<p>The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.</p><p><strong>Job details</strong></p><p>Salary: The starting salary will be from £32,332 up to £38,205 per annum pro rata on Grade E, depending on qualifications and experience.</p><p>Contractual hours: 14.6</p><p>Package: Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).</p><p>Job category/type: Research</p><p>Date posted: 01/07/2024</p><p>Job reference: P93212</p><p><strong>Job description</strong></p><p><strong>Faculty of Health and Life Sciences</strong></p><p>This new part-time (0.4 FTE) post is available from 1 August 2024 until 27 June 2025 on a fixed term basis.</p><p>We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.</p><p>This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>The post</strong></p><p>The Faculty wishes to recruit a 0.4FTE Graduate Research Assistant to support the work of Psychology’s Athena Swan Self-Assessment Team. This is available immediately or from 1st August 2024 until 27 June 2025. The successful applicant will support the Head of Department, Director of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, the Department manager, and colleagues in the Athena Swan Self-Assessment Team (SAT) to deliver the department’s next Athena Swan submission.</p><p>The post will include project management responsibilities for the Athena Swan application, including:</p><ul><li>gathering and tracking data and evidence to support the application</li><li>analysing data and presenting these in written and graphical form</li><li>co-ordinating and implementing Athena Swan activities across the department and beyond</li><li>monitoring progress of action plans and collecting evidence of the impact of these actions</li><li>supporting the delivery of new initiatives</li><li>supporting the writing of the Athena Swan application&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.</p><p>Applicants will be educated to first degree level or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study or equivalent experience and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes.</p><p><strong>Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.</strong></p><p><strong>What we can offer you</strong></p><ul><li>Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;</li><li>Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly</li><li>An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development</li><li>Our&nbsp;Exeter&nbsp;Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career</li><li>A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around&nbsp;maternity, adoption and shared parental leave&nbsp;(up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy</li><li>A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.</li></ul><p><strong>The University of Exeter </strong></p><p>We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024).&nbsp; We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.</p><p>Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today.&nbsp; More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).</p><p>We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City</p><p><strong>Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment</strong></p><p>We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.</p><p>Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.&nbsp;</p><p>With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.</p><p>We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.</p>

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.Job detailsSalary: The starting salary will be from £32,332 up to £38,205 per annum pro rata on Grade E, depending on qualifications and experience.Contractual hours: 14.6Package: Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).Job category/type: ResearchDate posted: 01/07/2024Job reference: P93212Job descriptionFaculty of Health and Life SciencesThis new part-time (0.4 FTE) post is available from 1 August 2024 until 27 June 2025 on a fixed term basis.We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.         The postThe Faculty wishes to recruit a 0.4FTE Graduate Research Assistant to support the work of Psychology’s Athena Swan Self-Assessment Team. This is available immediately or from 1st August 2024 until 27 June 2025. The successful applicant will support the Head of Department, Director of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, the Department manager, and colleagues in the Athena Swan Self-Assessment Team (SAT) to deliver the department’s next Athena Swan submission.The post will include project management responsibilities for the Athena Swan application, including:gathering and tracking data and evidence to support the applicationanalysing data and presenting these in written and graphical formco-ordinating and implementing Athena Swan activities across the department and beyondmonitoring progress of action plans and collecting evidence of the impact of these actionssupporting the delivery of new initiativessupporting the writing of the Athena Swan application About youThe successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.Applicants will be educated to first degree level or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study or equivalent experience and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes.Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.What we can offer youFreedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordinglyAn Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and developmentOur Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their careerA multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment PolicyA beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.The University of Exeter We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024).  We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today.  More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative CityOur Equality, Diversity and Inclusion CommitmentWe are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

Graduate Research Assistant Job profile - University of Exeter

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   <p> The starting salary will be from £32,332 up to £38,205 per annum pro rata on Grade E, depending on qualifications and experience.</p>
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   <p> 14.6</p>
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   <p> Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).</p>
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   <p> Research</p>
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   <p> 01/07/2024</p>
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   <p> P93212</p>
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   <b>Faculty of Health and Life Sciences</b>
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    This new part-time (0.4 FTE) post is available from 1 August 2024 until 27 June 2025 on a fixed term basis.
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    We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.
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    This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.
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   <b> The post</b>
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    The Faculty wishes to recruit a 0.4FTE Graduate Research Assistant to support the work of Psychology’s Athena Swan Self-Assessment Team. This is available immediately or from 1st August 2024 until 27 June 2025. The successful applicant will support the Head of Department, Director of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, the Department manager, and colleagues in the Athena Swan Self-Assessment Team (SAT) to deliver the department’s next Athena Swan submission.
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    The post will include project management responsibilities for the Athena Swan application, including:
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   <li>analysing data and presenting these in written and graphical form</li>
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   <li>co-ordinating and implementing Athena Swan activities across the department and beyond</li>
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   <li>monitoring progress of action plans and collecting evidence of the impact of these actions</li>
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   <li>supporting the delivery of new initiatives</li>
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   <li>supporting the writing of the Athena Swan application</li>
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   <b> About you</b>
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    The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.
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    Applicants will be educated to first degree level or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study or equivalent experience and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes.
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   <b> Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.</b>
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   <b> What we can offer you</b>
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   <li>Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;</li> 
   <li>Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly</li> 
   <li>An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development</li> 
   <li>Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career</li> 
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   <li>A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy</li> 
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   <li>A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.</li>
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   <b> The University of Exeter</b>
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    We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
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    Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
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    We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City
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   <b> Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment</b>
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    We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
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    Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
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    With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
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    We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.
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   <b> Further information</b>
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    For further information please contact Prof Joanne Smith, e-mail psychologyhod@exeter.ac.uk.
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