The Opportunity
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Technology-Facilitated CSEA Research Associate post will join and support a cadre of researchers at all career stages to further specific aspects of the Data Institute research. This post specifically will be responsible for providing data/research assistance to the analysis of the prevalence and nature of CSEA from a variety of datasets concerning technology-facilitated CSEA for the
Into the LightGlobal Index and
Searchlightreports. This post may also assist in helping to support other research and research administration related activities in the topic areas of CSEA to inform the foundational work of the Global Data Institute.
This post is open ended and full time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
The salary for this post is UE06£33,882 - £39,105 per annum.
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to generate ideas and solutions for safeguarding children.
- Experience of conducting a variety of analyses on administrative and big data including preparing data reports
- Experience of conducting literature reviews
- Experience of working with diverse stakeholders in relation to research
- Experience of undertaking research administrative tasks
- Experience in working with big data
- Experience in collaborating with private and public partners around data sharing and analysis
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Application Information
Please include a copy of your current CV along with a cover letter outlining your suitability based on the essential and desirable criteria in the job description.
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary Grade UE06: £33,882 - £39,105 per annum.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our
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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 10 February 2025.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews will be held within 4 weeks after the closing date.
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