Research Assistant

Overview of the role

To assist in the project Can the record be trusted? Challenges and prospects of Human Rights documentation and archiving in transitional justice. The project under the lead of Dr Julia Viebach (School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work) and in conjunction with external partners seeks through a two-day international workshop  1)the mapping of processes and actors in the field of digital fact-finding 2) Identification of challenges of digital HR documentation in the production of archival knowledge. 

This role offers the opportunity to meet local and international Human Rights organisations that are active in collecting digital evidence in ongoing conflicts including Palestine, Syria and Ukraine. 

Responsibilities

• Support in organizing the KE workshop
• Workshop participation and note-taking 
• Develop non-academic project outputs 
• Coordination of podcast series in collaboration with LawPod
• Support of the social media campaign to raise awareness of the topic 
• Evaluation of impact activities 

A total of 85 hours for the duration of the contract. Max of 10 yrs per week which is variable, relative to the stage to the project.

Essential Criteria 

• Postgraduate studies either Masters or PhD 
• Knowledge of Transitional Justice, Archives or Technology 
• Interest in fact-finding or Human Rights documentation
• Ability in social media usage
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Ability to work to deadlines 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Excellent communication skills to non-academic audiences

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of International Criminal Law and International Humanitarian Law 
• Experience in writing policy-relevant publications 
• Experience in conference and workshop organisation 

• Postgraduate studies either Masters or PhD 
• Knowledge of Transitional Justice, Archives or Technology 
• Interest in fact-finding or Human Rights documentation
• Ability in social media usage
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Ability to work to deadlines 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Excellent communication skills to non-academic audiences

Consent Ambassadors (3 Posts Available)

About the roles

The University is committed to ensuring a safe campus for all. As part of this work the Student

 Wellbeing Service is looking to recruit Consent Ambassadors to assist in the development of preventative initiatives across the University highlighting in particular awareness raising measures on sexual consent and bystander interventions.

Due to the nature of the post, students who are available between start of September 2023 consistently through to 30 June 2024 are only eligible to apply. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications from students who are expected to graduate from the University in December 2023



The anticipated interview date is Friday 8th September with a start date for these posts in early September 2023. The posts will be primarily on campus.

Pay: per hour £10.90

Hours: A minimum of 10 hours per month will be guaranteed, with an increase in hours during

 busy periods.

How to Apply?

Interested applicants can apply through QWork via the link below.

Please apply through an up-to-date CV with your education and employment history, including any paid and voluntary roles you have undertaken, as well as the experience and skills you acquired.

Please submit a supporting cover letter. There is no minimum or maximum word limit, but a

 minimum suggestion would be 400+ words.

Applications close at 3rd September 2023 11:59PM (Belfast time). Late applications will not be accepted.



Please note: we strongly recommend that you complete your application beforehand in a word

 processing software such as Microsoft Word. This is so that you can perfect your application, as once it is submitted, you will be unable to amend your application thereafter.

MAJOR DUTIES

• To deliver peer directed learning to students on issues of consent and bystander intervention.

• The planning, promotion, delivery and evaluation of ongoing Student-led events around the issue of sexual consent, gender based violence, hate crime, bullying and harassment etc.

• To assist with the development of student resources including producing online content hosted on the Report + Support website.

• To support the Student Wellbeing Service with organising awareness raising campaigns aligned to national and international awareness days/weeks throughout the academic year.

• Assisting with the creation of informed promotional content to highlight events, website and social media

• Familiarisation of and signposting key university support services including in-course disability, Student Wellbeing, Learning Development Service and Graduate School, QUB Accommodation etc

• Work alongside key partners both internal to the University including Schools, QUBSU, Community Engagement, QUB Accommodation etc.

• Assisting with campus duties associated with the Pre-Semester Engagement Programme, orientation and settling in advice and guidance,

• To provide an excellent customer service experience to new and returning students;

• To act as an Ambassador for the University at all times when undertaking the duties of the

post;

• Proactive monitoring of key issues and trends facing students, with meaningful and effective events designed around student insight and engagement; data entry to shared spreadsheets / issues log to provide to supervisors within the Service;

• Assisting with other projects throughout the academic year that help students settle into University life and learn more about the services & support available to them (e.g. Student Disability & Wellbeing Service activity, workshops, mental health awareness campaigns etc.);

• Carry out any other duties which are appropriate to the post as may be reasonably requested by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

 Applicants must be registered students at Queen’s University Belfast for academic year 2023 – 2024 and for the full period that the post is available, otherwise the application will not be

 considered. (Please note, eligibility restrictions apply to PhD/MPhil applicants based on date of first registration as an undifferentiated research student, as per our code of practice and University Regulations associated with PGR students, in the first instance).

The successful applicant, for whom English is not their first language, must have achieved a minimum pass mark of 6.0 overall for their IELTS (International English Language Test Score) or equivalent. Please note a copy of your IELTS results will be requested by email to your QUB email address following submission of your application).

The successful candidate should be / have been / plan to be a resident in Belfast for their studies

 The successful candidate will commit to flexible working hours per week (£9.50/hour) from week beginning Monday 22 August 2022 until 30 June 2023, working a minimum of 10 hours per month, although hours will vary.

The successful candidate will be required to attend any relevant training required for the post.

Essential Criteria

 • Registered students at Queen’s University Belfast for academic year 2023 - 2024 and for the full period that these posts are available, otherwise the application will not be considered. (Please note, eligibility restrictions apply to PhD/MPhil applicants based on date of first registration as an undifferentiated research student, as per the University's

  code of practice and University Regulations associated with PGR students, in the first

instance).

• An awareness of, and a keen interest on the issues of sexual consent, gender based violence, bystander approach, wellbeing and mental health.

• At least three to six months experience of organising events including booking venues, communicating with attendees, preparing materials, and identifying and resolving issues as they arise;

• At least three to six months demonstrable experience of taking initiative and solving problems in a working / volunteering environment with minimal supervision;

• At least three to six months experience of posting engaging content across the main social media platforms and growing audiences;

• Experience with and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications and in the use of the internet as a tool for finding information;

• Willingness to complete the training required to undertake the role;

• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours - must be available for a minimum of 10 hours per month between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday during term time.

  Additional hours will be available during key periods during the academic year i.e. Pre- Semester/ Welcome period, St Patricks Day etc.

 Desirable Criteria

• At least three to six months previous experience of working on campaigns in relation to safe & healthy relationships, gender based violence, bystander approach and equality and diversity issues (in a paid or volunteer capacity).

• At least three to six months previous experience of supporting students or pupils, in paid or voluntary capacity in a role providing peer directed learning either in an individual or group basis.

• At least three to six months experience of writing content for publication (e.g. FAQs, Blogs, Website, leaflets), and social media;

• Evidence of creating innovative projects.

  

Mentor for InReach undergraduate students

Batchelors degree or equivalent

Understand need to increase diversity in science.

Be an MPhil/ PhD student.