Surrey Black Scholars Race Equity Research Fellow

Fixed Term: December 2025

Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 18 February 2024

Interview Date: Wednesday 28 February 2024

Surrey Black Scholars Race Equity Research Fellow

The University offers a unique opportunity for an individual with excellent research and project management skills to join the Doctoral College. The successful applicant will plan and deliver a research programme focussed on improving race equity in postgraduate research and addressing structural inequalities in higher education.

In this role, you will work alongside colleagues within the Doctoral College, the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion team, and the Surrey Institute of Education to deliver an exciting programme to improve access and participation for Black British postgraduate students. The programme focuses on addressing inequalities within postgraduate research and therefore someone with a strong understanding of the impact of structural inequalities within higher education would be an asset to the team. The programme aims to positively impact all stages of the postgraduate lifecycle from undergraduate pipeline to postgraduate experience and preparation for a career, therefore, experience of researching, working, or studying in postgraduate education is essential.

The post holder will take responsibility for implementing the research programme, including planning and executing programme delivery, data analysis, and evaluation. You will also contribute to pastoral support for Black British doctoral students within the Doctoral College by drawing on understanding of ethnic minority experiences, therefore lived experience of being a postgraduate from a Black or other racialised minority group in postgraduate education would bring important insight to the role.

The role will require project management skills to deliver a multicomponent programme, as well as experience in the evaluation of interventions (ideally with mixed-methods research experience from a social science background). The role will involve liaison with staff and students across the University, as well as external stakeholders and research partners.

About you

The ideal applicant will have:

• A PhD, or be nearing submission of their PhD, or equivalent research experience in a relevant subject, such as education, pedagogy, psychology, or social science.
• Experience of designing, conducting, analysing, and disseminating qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed methods research
• The ability to project-manage multiple tasks and excellent project management skills
• The ability to work to deadlines, both independently and collaboratively, in a multi-disciplinary research team
• A commitment to continuous professional development.

What we can offer

In addition to your salary, you will receive pension contributions, a generous annual leave entitlement, relocation assistance where appropriate, an attractive research environment, and access to a variety of staff development opportunities. Furthermore, our benefit packages include childcare assistance and discounted membership to University sports facilities.

Further Information

To apply please submit a CV and cover letter detailing your motivation in applying for the role. You will also be asked some brief questions to help us understand your suitability for the role.

For an informal discussion prior to application, please contact: Dr Ruan Elliott ([email protected])

Interviews will take place online w/c 28th February 2024.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.