Internal Applicants Only - Research Associate, Cardiff Business School

at  Cardiff University

MAIN FUNCTION

To conduct research on the impact of Brexit on European Works Councils within the field of employment relations and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research.

Research

• To develop and execute the research objectives for the research project on the impact of Brexit on European Works Councils funded by the Economic and Social Research Council.
• To conduct research on the impact of Brexit on European Works Councils within the fields of employment relations and sociology of work and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including and publishing in academic journals.
• To conduct research and collect data for the research project, using a variety of instruments, including interviews, documentary research and internet-based research.
• To review and synthesise existing research literature on employment relations, including European Works Councils, the impacts of Brexit on work and employment and institutional theory.
• To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project, including the planning and organisation of the project and research.
• To participate in the activities of Cardiff Business School’s Employment Research Unit.
• To attend and/or present at conferences and seminars at a local/national/international level as required.
• To build and create networks both internally and externally to the university, explore future research opportunities, and share research ideas for the benefit of the research project.

Other

• To engage effectively with organisations such as European Works Councils, labour unions, political parties, political campaign organizations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally, nationally and internationally to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional, national and international profile.
• To undergo personal and professional development as appropriate that will enhance learning of skills, career progression and performance.
• To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world.
• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.