Researcher in Creative and Cultural Industries Public Engagement

at  University of Derby

JOB DETAILS

Department
Innovation and Research
Responsible to
Unit of Assessment (UoA) Lead
Location
Kedleston Road, Derby Campus
Salary
£27,979 to £42,978 per annum
Closing date
Sunday 8 September 2024
Contract type
Fixed term contract 24 months
Post type
Full-time
Adaptive working type
Hybrid
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location with the opportunity to work remotely available in line with our Adaptive Working Framework.
Reference
0289-24

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD (pending or awarded) in a relevant discipline

EXPERIENCE

• An appropriate level of digital capability with practical experience of applications
• Evidence of sufficient breadth or depth of research methodologies and techniques to work in research area
• Evidence of engagement in high-quality public facing research activity within the relevant discipline
• Experience of public engagement research in the Creative and Cultural Industries, such as impact development and analysis
• Experience of creating high-quality research outputs for submission to the Research Excellence Framework (REF), such as exhibitions, performances, events, articles and books

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Developing research skills, with the ability to creatively apply relevant research approaches, models, techniques and methods
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly both in writing and presentations to both academic and public audiences
• Analytical ability to facilitate conceptual thinking, innovation and creativity
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues, internally and externally
• Ability to use initiative and creativity to solve problems in a research context
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team

BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrate competences, core behaviours and supplementary behaviours that support and promote the University’s core value
• Flexible to the needs of others
• Committed to a high-performance culture, fostering continuous improvement and driving quality
• Able to take a flexible approach to work

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fellowship Status with the Higher Education Academic (HEA)

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of assisting with grant applications
• Experience of writing publications for journals and presenting research at conferences
• Experience of generating research or knowledge exchange income

ABOUT THE ROLE

The University of Derby Creative and Cultural Industries Academic Theme has two Post-Doctoral Researcher posts available on a two-year fixed term contract.
One of the Post-Doctoral Researcher positions will be in Art and Design with a particular focus on capturing and assisting with the development of impact case study strategy around audience and public participation in art and design. The second position will focus on capturing and assisting with the development of impact case study strategy around news media, communication and audience engagement. Both of these posts will be geared towards impact case study development and research outputs supporting UoA32 and UoA34 respectively.
You will develop your own research programmes and profiles within the context of the above priorities and work alongside leading academics and scholars in their respective field.
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact both Professor John Steel via j.steele@derby.ac.uk and Professor Ang Bartram via a.bartram@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Under the direction of the respective Unit of Assessment Lead and Impact Officer, contribute to the development of new knowledge and techniques to the research project(s).
• Contribute to the determination of appropriate research methodologies for the project(s).
• Analyse research findings and determine the need for further investigation.
• Contribute to the writing up of research findings and dissemination through publications or seminar and conference presentations.
• Assist with the preparation of relevant proposals and applications to both external and/or internal bodies for funding, contractual or accreditation purposes.
• Plan and manage own research activity and initiate research relevant to the discipline or research project(s).
• Where opportunities exist within the research project(s), support the development and delivery of business engagement activities, developing entrepreneurial links with external organisations.
• Contribute to the writing of collective bids for funding, and, where funders permit, write individual bids for funding with appropriate support.
• Undertake appropriate training and staff development.
• Provide guidance as required to other colleagues working on related research project(s).
• Develop internal and external contacts with other academic staff to form collaborative relationships and assist with their research project(s).
• Understand own development needs and formulate a personal development plan.
• Observe and implement University policies and procedures.