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Dr Ciara Hackett is seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Research Assistant. 

The successful candidate will contribute to a project for the Athena Swan Committee on perimenopause and menopause: specifically, on the impact of menopause/perimenopause on academic and professional service careers. This research comes in the context of the university?s recent policy on Menopause. Dr. Hackett is looking to commission this research in her capacity as SWAN Champion so that we, via the school Athena Swan Committee, might develop specific law school support across research, service and teaching.

The successful candidate will assist in: 

1) Preparing a review of menopause literature as it relates to career impacts for academic and professional services staff. 

What you?ll get in return 

The successful candidate will receive a contract for 50 hours of research assistance at the rate of ?16.60 per hour. This will likely be completed between February - May 2025, with 5 hours of work per week currently allocated. The successful candidate will receive written credit for their contribution to this research in any 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 Dr Ciara Hackett (c.hackett@qub.ac.uk) by specifying ?Application for the Research Assistant position? in the subject line. 

Deadline: 31st January 2025 at 5pm.

Essential Criteria 

• Currently undertaking a PhD within the School of Law. 
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and to deadlines. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop good working relations with colleagues. 

Desirable criteria 

        -  Knowledge of menopause/women?s health literature

Further enquiries about the position may be directed to Dr Ciara Hackett (c.hackett@qub.ac.uk) 

Currently undertaking a PhD within the School of Law. 

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Medical degree and masters level postgraduate qualification

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THIS ROLE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CURRENT STUDENTS. Please note that start dates are prospective and subject to change depending on recruitment timeline. 

Job purpose

To provide first point of contact to all residents, staff, contractors, and visitors presenting to Reception, providing information and advice and co-ordinating/troubleshooting of minor/routine operational problems. To assist with building checks on a regular basis to ensure compliance with all processes.

Main duties and responsibilities

To respond to telephone queries and emails promptly promoting a positive image.
To receive and deal with initial all enquires and to refer to appropriate members of staff when enquiry cannot be dealt with directly.
To assist with checking rooms and communal areas when required and ensuring all records for room checks are kept up to date
To assist with the issue and receipt of keys and access cards.
To report requests in accordance with departmental procedures.
To ensure all relevant administrative and computerised records are kept in good order.
To receive and check incoming goods and direct deliveries to the appropriate storage areas.
To coordinate initiatives and campaigns which will involve being actively involved in sending out communications to residents and guests and keeping accurate records.
To ensure compliance with the University's financial and audit regulations governing the ordering, receipt, control and security of all supplies, equipment and materials connected with the service as required.

GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Customer Service level 2 qualification or equivalent experience

Experience of working in a customer-focused environment

Familiarity with administrative/clerical work and processes

Experience of working in the hospitality/service industry

Experience of dealing with customers and customer complaints

Awareness of problems associated with student housing

Strong interpersonal skills and a professional presence

Awareness of Equal Opportunities legislation and its importance in effective communications

Experience of working in a customer-focused environment

Good customer care skills

Computer literate including Word, Excel and e-mail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Ability to deal with conflict situations with discretion and sensitivity

A flexible attitude to working hours will be required, including working beyond the normal working times during busy periods (Summer, Move in and Move out etc where time off in lieu will be given)

The ability to meet UK right to work requirements