15 Oct
University of Birmingham
Dubai
Position Details School of Psychology Discipline: Psychology University of Birmingham, Dubai campus Salary: Competitive Grade 6 No. of positions: 1 Full time Duration: 1 Year FTC Location: Dubai, UAE Closing date: 12th October 2023
University of Birmingham Dubai Having established ourselves in Dubai International Academic City in 2018 we have now moved to our new state-of-the-art campus which opened in Sept 2021. These posts represent an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious World Top 100 University as we continue to grow our long-term strategic mission in Dubai, the UAE and the wider region. Our campus reflects the very best of Birmingham through our presence in Dubai. Background
To assist in research (by carrying out data collection or analyses) to create knowledge through providing research support for the University of Birmingham Dubai, Early Childhood Authority (ECA) project and research group. Role Summary
- Work within the ECA project team at the University of Birmingham Dubai campus
- Overall project facilitation
- Contribute relevant expertise
- Contribute to publications
Main Duties
- Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews
- Analyse research data as directed
- Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters
- Develop or adapt techniques, models and methods
- Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with research
- Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
- Carry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research
- Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture
Person Specification
- Degree or equivalent in relevant subject area
- Practical experience of applying the relevant skills and techniques
- Ability to analyse information and communicate effectively
- Ability to access and organise resources successfully
- Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly
Internal and External relationships For informal enquiries, please contact Rasha Bayoumi (Dubai Campus)
[email protected]
Valuing excellence, sustaining investment We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working .