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Research Fellow (0.45FTE, Fixed-Term)

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Leeds Beckett University

Sep 6

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Research & Development
    Education & Teaching
  • Leeds

Requirements

  • To be successful in the role, you will have, or will be close to completing, a PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., community psychology, sociology, gender studies).
  • You will have a passion for participatory research, public engagement and creative methods, and sound knowledge and/or experience of undertaking and writing up action research.
  • You will have experience of conducting sensitive qualitative research with human participants to high ethical and data management standards, and experience of developing engaging and creative digital strategies and content for research (e.g., websites, social media, blogs) and building digital networks/followings.
  • You will have outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills, and excellent planning, organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • - Explore the ‘ideal future’ of online sperm donation with and for people involved in online sperm donation
  • - Work with participants to try to realise this future
  • - Run action research workshops to share the research findings from the first two phases of the project using comics and drawings
  • - Engage in collective reflection on the findings to identify what needs to change in online sperm donation
  • - Plan and undertake activities that lead to change in online sperm donation
  • - Log the changes that occur as a result of these activities
  • - Continue to share and disseminate the findings from the project with specialist and non-specialist audiences via various platforms including the project website, social media, blog and newsletter
  • - Conduct webinars, public seminars and events, conferences, journal articles, briefing documents and media outreach
  • - Collaborate with a supportive team comprising researchers from various disciplines and public involvement members with lived experience of online sperm donation

FAQs

What is the duration of the Research Fellow position?

The position is a fixed-term post from the 20th January 2025 to the 31st May 2026.

What is the focus of the Online Sperm Donation Project (OSDP)?

The project explores interpersonal relationships within online sperm donation, the influences on donors' journeys, and the impacts on those involved, including potential abuses of power.

What kind of research methods will be used in the third phase of the project?

The third phase will involve action research workshops, which will use comics and drawings to share findings, facilitate collective reflection, and plan activities aimed at realizing an 'ideal future' for online sperm donation.

Is prior experience in conducting qualitative research required for this position?

Yes, candidates should have experience conducting sensitive qualitative research with human participants to high ethical and data management standards.

What qualifications are needed to apply for this position?

Applicants should have, or be close to completing, a PhD in a relevant discipline, such as community psychology, sociology, or gender studies.

How will the findings from the project be disseminated?

Findings will be shared through a project website, social media, blog, newsletters, webinars, public seminars and events, conferences, journal articles, and media engagements.

What type of team will the successful candidate be joining?

The candidate will be part of a supportive team comprising 10 researchers from various fields, as well as approximately 10 public involvement members with lived experience related to online sperm donation.

When is the interview date for this position?

The interview date is scheduled for Tuesday, 26th November 2024.

When is the application closing date?

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 12th November 2024 at 23:59.

Are there any specific diversity hiring practices noted in the job posting?

Yes, the position encourages applications from all individuals, particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.

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Leeds Beckett University

Education
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1824
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Here at Leeds Beckett, we are a modern professional university with ambition. Based in the vibrant city of Leeds, the biggest financial district outside of London, our vision is to be acknowledged for our commitment to student success, innovation and enterprise, global reach, and strong local impact. Our aspiration is to help create great graduates, exceptional employees, dynamic citizens and enterprising leaders and we work closely with employers and partners to ensure that our graduates are ready for work, ready for life, and ready to seize the opportunities that lie ahead. A big business in our own right, we have around 2,900 staff and more than 28,000 students from almost 100 countries around the world; we contributed an estimated £477 million to the economy every year. We are rightly proud to be the only university in the UK to hold the Investors in People Gold standard. With a 190-year history of education, which began with the founding of the Leeds Mechanics Institute in 1824, we are proud of our history and excited about our future.