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Job Opportunity: Research Assistant – We Are The People project

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We Are The People (WATP) is a small research team of Disabled academics and non-disabled allies engaged in disability research and disability activism that WECIL are working with. They have been awarded a five-year, £1million grant from the Wellcome Trust to explore issues which affect Disabled people in South West England. 

They are currently seeking to appoint a Research Assistant to support the creation and development of a disability hub which aims to bring together and disseminate We Are The People research to the South West.  

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August 19, 2024

School of Education

Fixed Term – Part Time (0.2 FTE)

Bath – Newton Park

Hybrid

£27,979 – £31,396 (pro-rata) 

Job Description

About the Role

The role involves developing an understanding of ongoing research by Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs), creating a disability training programme led by Disabled people, and organising events to showcase findings. You will ensure the accessible dissemination of research results, investigate collaborative opportunities with DPOs, and build relationships with community contacts for future funding. 

Key responsibilities include providing guidance to community partners, contributing to meetings, adhering to Health and Safety guidelines, and developing research methods within the programme framework. 

 

About You

You will be passionate about disability equality and hold a good first degree in a relevant discipline such as Disability Studies, Psychology, Social Science, Arts, etc. You will also have demonstrable experience of working in a co-productive way with project partners, contributing to a community, charity or research environment. 

You will also show a demonstrable understanding of the sensitivities of working with underrepresented groups, and to respond to potential barriers in a compassionate way. In addition, you will be an excellent problem solver, flexible, adaptable and a committed team player.  

 
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact the team at: [email protected]  

 

Additional Information

 

We Are The People strongly encourage applications from Disabled people and can provide reasonable adjustments, so please let them know if there is anything we can do to make applying for this role more accessible for you.  

Salary: Grade 5 – £27,979 to £31,396 (per annum), £5,595.80 to £6,279.20 (pro-rata)

This is a 0.2 FTE part-time, one year fixed-term role.

Recent adjustment in the UK’s Sponsorship Threshold

 
Please note that as of April 2024, there has been a change in the UK’s sponsorship threshold. Regrettably as the salary for this role falls beneath this, you will not be eligible for sponsorship therefore your application will automatically be rejected. 
 

About Bath Spa University

 

Bath Spa University is where creative minds meet. Offering a wide range of courses across the arts, sciences, education, social science and business to over 7,500 students, the University employs outstanding creative professionals which support its aim to be a leading educational institution in creativity, culture and enterprise.

Based in stunning countryside just a few minutes from a World Heritage City, Bath Spa University ensures its students graduate as engaged global citizens who are ready for the world of work. In fact, 93 per cent of graduates find themselves in work or further study within six months.

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