- Job Number
- SU00263
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Salary
- £32,982 to £37,099 per annum
- Faculty/Directorate
- Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science
- Location
- Singleton Campus, Swansea
- Closing Date
- 3 May 2024
- Interview Date
- 16 May 2024
- Informal Enquiries
- Aimee Grant aimee.grant@swansea.ac.uk
About The University
Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
About The Role
School of Health and Social Care sits in the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences at Swansea University. The School is interdisciplinary including staff from across public health, and the health care professions. It is one of three Schools within the Faculty alongside the School of Psychology, and Swansea Medical School. It also hosts the Swansea Centre for Improvement and Innovation and has close affiliations with the Swansea Centre for Health Economics and the Centre for Innovative Ageing. The successful candidate will be encouraged to work collaboratively with staff throughout the Faculty.
You can read more about the benefits of working at Swansea University here:
http://www.swansea.ac.uk/personnel/new-staff/benefits-of-working-at-swansea/
Dr Aimee Grant, an Autistic academic, received funding of £2.4 million from the Wellcome Trust to work with Autistic UK and Fair Treatment for the Women of Wales on an eight year project. The aim of the associated post is to undertake longitudinal qualitative research with 25 Autistic people in peri-menopause.
You will be responsible for interviewing each participant up to ten times each over a period of five years. Interviews will be facilitated through the use of individually tailored creative methods, to centre the participants’ experiences. The study has been adequately costed so that the research team have time to build supportive and reciprocal relationships with participants to facilitate long-term engagement with the study.
There will also be opportunities for the researchers to engage in development opportunities that meet their long-term career aims, and an inclusive publication policy.
We are looking for a self-motivated research assistant who can be an integral part of this project, meeting the criteria on the job description. All applicants should be able to demonstrate strong knowledge of Autism, in a neurodiversity affirming paradigm, including as an Autistic person, personal experience, research experience or work experience. Ideally you will have experience in publishing and/or grant capture specifically in this area. Furthermore, you will have a knowledge of the social model of disability and the neurodiversity movement; and have a commitment to valuing the perspectives of the Autistic community.
This is a fixed term research assistant position until 30th June 2029.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
We have an under-representation of men in the area of research and would particularly welcome applications from men for this position. We also have an under representation of individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and would encourage applications from these groups. Appointments will always be made on merit.
Additional Information
Applications for this role will take the format of a CV (including Publication List) and cover letter.
As part of your cover letter please include a statement of no more than 1,000 words responding to this question: How would your knowledge and experience of Autism ensure that you are able to provide excellent support to Autistic participants in this study?
A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed