Research Officer (50% FTE)

Applications are invited for a temporary part-time (50% FTE per week) Research Officer working in the Department of Linguistics in the School of Arts, Culture and Language.

Duties will include assisting the project team in the administration of the research project and supporting the research team in the analysis and presentation of the research outcomes. Candidates will have a PhD or be near to completion in Linguistics or related subject area. Experience of techniques related to the area of research, particularly concepts relating to the study of language attitudes is required for the post, while some knowledge of sociolinguistics methods and analysis is desirable.

The ability to speak Welsh fluently and carry out tasks such as writing emails in Welsh to a variety of audiences is essential for this post.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as possible and the post is available until 31st December 2024.

This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Closing date for applications: 25 March 2024

Committed To Equal Opportunities

The project, Understanding the relationship between speaker's attitudes and linguistic behaviour across speech communities, is funded by UKRI/ESRC. The overall project, led by Professor Marco Tamburelli (Bangor University), involves collection of quantitative data using a range of experimental techniques across five studies. The overarching aim of the project is to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the nature and role of linguistic attitudes in language maintenance from a theoretical, empirical and methodological perspective.

The post will involve working with Professor Marco Tamburelli and the Languages Attitudes Research Team. The postholder will assist the project team in organising and analysing the results and in writing up the findings. This will include assisting the research team in meeting the anticipated outcomes within the agreed timescales of the project.

• Work as part of the research team in delivering research outcomes. This could include contributing towards the creation of reports, supporting the research team in the presentation of research outcomes to internal and external stakeholders and taking part in the organisation of events and seminars to disseminate information;
• Provide assistance and support in the administration of the research project. This might include disseminating information, participating in project meetings and liaising with stakeholders;
• Prepare a range of empirical data for archiving in UK Data Service;
• Take an active part in administration of the research project. This might include coordinating the project to meet aims and objectives.

• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities;
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards;
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for him/her self and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments;
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.

Qualifications/Training

Essential
• PhD in Linguistics or related subject, or near to completion.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential
• Have some experience of basic techniques related to the area of research, particularly concepts relating to the study of language attitudes;
• Be able to demonstrate knowledge and interest in specific areas related to the post;

Skills/Abilities

Essential
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrate good analytical skills, ability to analyse data and present results appropriately;
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines. Demonstrate good computer skills, which could include knowledge of specific research related software.
• The ability to speak Welsh fluently and carry out tasks such as writing emails in Welsh to a variety of audiences is essential for this post.

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally. 

We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Bronze award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. 

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.

 All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.  

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us.  When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful.   If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa.   The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas .   If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.      

Candidates should also note that they may be required to apply for an ATAS certificate (Academic Approval Technology Scheme)  from the Counter-Proliferation and Arms Control Centre of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office before being able to apply for a visa - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/academic-technology-approval-scheme . 

Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.