Research Assistant

We're looking for a talented photography student to capture dynamic images of our Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) projects across various companies in Northern Ireland. This role involves visiting companies, taking professional-quality photos that highlight the impact of our projects.

Note: We will offer the role to the first applicant whose Right to Work is fully compliant and who can demonstrate relevant photography experience via their QWork profile or CV. Be sure to include this information in your application!
 

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Requirements:

• Proficiency in DSLR or mirrorless cameras
• Strong knowledge of photo editing software (e.g., Photoshop, Lightroom)
• Experience with lighting, composition, and post-production
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Member of the Photography Society (preferred)
• Flexibility to travel between locations

Are you looking for a well-paid, fun and professional part-time job, which is flexible around your studies and guaranteed to boost your CV?

Become part of our student calling team and get paid for chatting about student life now, and listening to graduates reminisce about their experiences at the University. You will be raising money to support fellow students by encouraging donations to the Queen's Annual Fund.

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.
• All students for whom English is not their first language must have a pass mark of 8.5 in the writing and speaking band of IELTS (International English Language Test Score) (Please note proof of IELTS results or equivalent will be required before the post can be assigned).
• 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

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.