Postdoctoral Research Assistant or Research Assistant in Policing (Exploring International Law Enforcement Information Exchange)

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School of Law, Criminology & Policing
Location:  Ormskirk
Salary:  £30,487 to £37,099 per annum pro rata
Fixed Term for 16 Months
Post Type:  Full Time
Closing Date:  Friday 26 April 2024
Reference:  EHR0132-0424

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone. 

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant or Research Assistant to join our team to provide quality research support to a major UKRI-funded project examining international law enforcement information exchange between the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA. 

The project involves close collaboration with academics, practitioners, and industry actors, with the opportunity for independent work, to assist with peer-reviewed outputs, and for national and international travel for data collection and wider dissemination. You will play a key role in driving the project forward. 

You will be based in the School of Law, Criminology and Policing, working with the Principal Investigator (PI) and research team. 

This post offers multiple opportunities. In addition to supporting your personal and professional development (i.e. supported by the PI and with various training opportunities), the appointee will have the opportunity to work, and network, with other academics and experts in industry and practice, nationally and internationally, as well as contribute to a novel research study with a high impact potential, funded by a major and highly prestigious UKRI funding award. 

The role is advertised on a full-time basis and will be based on-campus. However, part-time hours and/or Uk-based remote working will be considered. For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Dr Becky Phythian, Reader in Policing and UKRI Future Leaders Fellow (Project PI) at [email protected]

About You

As Postdoctoral Research Assistant or Research Assistant in Policing you will be able to: -

• Work well as part of a team and on own initiative, organising and prioritising work effectively to meet deadlines.
• Work within ethical guidelines and maintain high levels of research integrity at all times, including the management of research data.
• Demonstrate high level skills in the use of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and data analysis software (i.e. NVivo, SPSS).
• Travel with the PI (i.e. to meetings and conferences).
• Promote the project, and findings, via professional and social media networks, as well as update the project website.

If appointed at Grade 6 Research Assistant, you must have: -

• An ability to conduct literature reviews, and assist with report/article writing.
• Experience with qualitative (essential) and quantitative (desirable) research methods and analyses.
• Assist with project administration.
• Post Graduate Qualification (or near completion) with evidence of research, in a related discipline (i.e. policing, psychology, criminology).

If appointed at Grade 7 Postdoctoral Research Assistant, you must have: -

• Experience in designing and executing research using mixed research methods.
• Previous experience of conducting high quality research involving law enforcement (or other criminal justice / partner agencies).
• A PhD (or near to completion) in policing or a related field
• An ability to lead data collection, analysis, and impact opportunities.

Internal staff wishing to apply for a fixed term role as a secondment opportunity must discuss this with their existing line manager before applying.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) (Grade 7)
• A minimum of 36 days annual leave per annum, pro rats (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) (Grade 6)
• Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.
• Free foreign language evening classes.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and as health & wellbeing resources.
• Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68% (Grade 7)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8% (Grade 6)
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.

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About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.