Research Assistant/Associate

at  University of Glasgow

JOB PURPOSE

You will be based in Urban Studies. The purpose of the post is to assist with meeting the following project objectives:
(1) To increase knowledge and visibility of the environmental histories, traditions and values of Romani groups in England, Scotland and Spain;
(2) To explore how to represent these through traditional Romani visual and dance arts;
(3) To use these arts communication tools to counteract negative stereotypes of Romani people, in particular, as harming the environment;
(4) To contribute to the development of new sustainability discourses, policy and programmes that build on the lived experience of Romani peoples;
(5) To address a participation deficit in terms of the inclusion of marginalised groups, particularly Romani communities, in sustainability discourses, policy and programmes;
(6) To use visual and dance arts to enhance public education, programme development and policy on addressing the climate and other environmental crises.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Carry out high quality research.
2. Undertake specific data collection and analysis activities agreed with the PI.
3. To contribute to the following work strands: literature review, mapping of traditional Romani sites; interviews with Romani community members; organisation and facilitation of focus groups; organisation of events; analysis of findings; dissemination of research.
4. Contribute to disseminating research findings through publication and presentation.
5. Maintain confidentiality and security of data generated by human subjects and personal data in accordance with prevailing data protection legislation (GDPR and UK DPA 2018) and ethics protocols.
6. Analyse, interpret and assist in writing up results of research.
7. Contribute to the production of research reports, publications, and presentations.
8. Liaise with research colleagues and support staff on routine matters.
9. Form and maintain positive and productive relationships with research participants and colleagues.
10. Deal with any problems which may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines.
11. Effectively plan own day-to-day research activity within the framework of the agreed programme.
12. Continue to update own knowledge and develop skills.
13. Participate in team meetings and contribute to team discussions and decisions.
14. Carry out such other duties, commensurate with the grading of the post that may be assigned by the PI.
15. Travel for fieldwork to Lanarkshire, Scotland, Sussex, England (primarily the latter).