AC 1 ( 17.51) Teaching Assistant

Dr John Taggart is seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Research Assistant. 

The successful candidate will work on a project focusing on the treatment of vulnerable suspects in police custody. This involves looking at decisions relating to identification of vulnerability, adaptations made for vulnerable suspects in the custody environment and how suspects are enabled to ?effectively participate? in police custody. This is a significantly under-researched area globally and the candidate will have the chance to contribute to research which has the potential to be ?world first?.

Dr Taggart has gathered extensive qualitative data from interviews with police officers, healthcare professionals who work in custody and Registered Intermediaries (Ris). The vast majority of this data has already been transcribed. The Research Assistant will primarily work to analyse this interview data to identify key themes and trends/future research directions. Ultimately, this data will contribute towards a series of journal articles and other research outputs.

Applicants do not need to have any specialist knowledge of police custody, vulnerability or communication studies. However, the successful candidate should have a general interest in the criminal law/criminal justice and have strong research and communication skills. 

Further enquiries about the position may be directed to John at: john.taggart@qub.ac.uk

What you?ll get in return

The successful candidate will receive a contract for 60 hours of research assistance at ?17.56 rate per hour. This will likely be completed between February and May 2025, with approx. 6 hours of work per week currently allocated (flexibility based on summer). The successful candidate will receive written credit for their contribution to this research in any research outputs that result from this role. 

How to apply

If you are interested, please send your CV (max 2 pages) + covering /motivational statement (max 1 page) to John (john.taggart@qub.ac.uk). Please specify ?Application for the Research Assistant position? in the subject line. 

Deadline: 14th February 2025 

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general interest in the criminal law/criminal justice and have strong research and communication skills. 

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The position of a Student Caller/Assistant with the Queen?s Annual Fund involves contacting Queen?s graduates by telephone for a variety of reasons which include updating their details, finding out what they have gone on to do since graduating, informing them of the latest news and events and asking them if they are able to make a donation towards the Annual Fund.

The benefits to you:

• ?12.50 per hour (plus holiday pay)
• A compelling addition to your CV
• A fun and supportive working environment
• Developing valuable skills in communication, leadership, negotiation, marketing and teamwork
• Flexible working conditions around your studies
• An opportunity to give back to the University and support fellow students

• Registered students at Queen?s University Belfast for academic year 2022 ? 2023 and for the full period that these posts are available, graduates will also be eligible.
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• Excellent spoken english is required, as the majority of the role involves speaking to graduates on the telephone.

• Plays/played an active part in University life ? member of clubs / societies
• Experience in negotiation
• Experience in administration.
• Experience in customer service.
• Experience in fundraising or telesales.
• Clear understanding of the role of the Queen?s Annual Fund
• Ability to carry out general admin duties
• Excellent communication skills
• Clear clarity of speech
• Good interpersonal skills

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