Research Officer - LBTMF

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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

This is a Fixed Term contract until May 2026 working 21 hours per week.

The Gambling Research, Education and Treatment (GREAT) Centre is seeking a Research Officer for the Look Back to Move Forward study of pathways to gambling harm among Armed Forces veterans. 

Working closely with the Look Back to Move Forward principal investigator (Professor Simon Dymond, Swansea University) and external partners (Adferiad), the post-holder will help design, conduct, evaluate, and report findings on the impact of a bespoke toolkit to aid the identification and assessment of gambling-related harms among Armed Forces veterans. We are seeking an enthusiastic, competent and motivated individual, capable of independent working, to liaise with external partners and funder, conduct on-site visits, and manage the final months of this innovative study. 

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.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

Please include details of any previous experience analysing and reporting findings from mixed-methods investigations with Armed Forces veterans.

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