Research Assistant / Research Fellow - Academic Innovation

Job Reference 5626

Inspire, Innovate, Impact.

At the University of Derby, people are at the heart of everything we do. As a major, local employer we not only offer one of the region’s most competitive reward packages, but we are also constantly recognising and rewarding individual contribution, as well as helping to develop colleagues both personally and professionally. We take pride in being a really friendly, supportive and innovative workplace and we are genuinely committed to offering colleagues the opportunity to develop a fantastic, long-lasting career here with us.

We encourage applications from a diverse workforce who can help us achieve our desire to be the ambitious student’s natural choice for quality, support and achievement.

About the role
The purpose of the University of Derby Innovation Hub is to lead the scoping, development and communication of exciting and sector leading strategies in relation to innovation technologies and pedagogies across the organisation.

The team is responsible for the development of test systems and prototypes which will enable the business to devise its ongoing strategy. The post-holder will write research articles and proposals to disseminate the good practice as a direct result of the projects been explored and implemented by the Innovation Hub. The post holder will also provide advice and guidance, within the context of the Innovation Hub, as to appropriate technologies, systems and products design.

The Research Assistant / Fellow will ideally have a PhD or Masters in a relevant discipline or relevant research experience in Teaching or Learning/ Educational Technology related discipline. Knowledge of educational pedagogues, strong quantitative and analytical skills, experience in drafting and submission to research publications, and being an innovative and inspirational team player are key skills identified for this role.

This role is a unique chance for a Masters' graduate who is currently completing their PhD, or an educationalist who has already become a Doctor in a relevant discipline, to land a fantastic, research and development job, working with a major local employer where people are at the heart of everything it does.

Benefits

• Accessible location; Derby is a thriving, multi-cultural city with easy access from any location within the UK
• Competitive rates of pay
• Competitive, family friendly reward packages
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Discount savings scheme and extensive staff discounts on accredited courses for yourself or family to study here at the University
• Cycle2Work scheme and subsidised travel
• Vast programme of training courses and secondment opportunities
• Local recognition scheme
• Two annual staff award ceremonies

Application procedure
For more information and to apply on-line, please click the “Apply” button below.

https://erecruitment.derby.ac.uk/apply/details.aspx?VacancyGUID=7254fec8-cc64-4e45-9f60-156072009340

Advert Closes: 29th February 2016