Research Associate - CITP Policy Coherence
Cardiff University
- Belfast
- £39,347-44,263 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
School of Law and PoliticsThis position offers an exciting opportunity for a political scientist or legal scholar to join a new multi-million-pound ESRC-funded Research Centre, the Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy (CITP). CITP spans universities across the four UK administrations as well as international partners and brings together interdisciplinary research in trade, economics, politics, political economy and law. It is one of of three posts within a suite of collaborative projects run by a team at Queen's University Belfast (QUB) and Cardiff University under CITP's research theme 'Negotiating a Turbulent World' on the governance of UK trade policy.The Cardiff-QUB collaborative projects are: 1) Governance and Inclusivity in the UK on interactions between trade agreements and devolution, 2) Mapping stakeholder participation to formal and informal trade bodies on who, how, to what extent stakeholders are involved in the formulation of trade policy, 3) Transversal policy coherence on the degree of policy coherence - in terms of inputs and outcomes - across sectors, evaluating the quality of policy formulation and capacity to achieve multi-dimensional objectives. Following on from our Trade Citizen Juries in 2023, deliberative exercises on trade also form a crucial part of this collaborative research.Candidates should demonstrate the ability to conduct high quality research in politics, public policy and/or trade law and policy. Clear communication of research in writing and verbally, commensurate with career stage, is a key skill. The candidate should demonstrate the capability to make theoretical and empirical contributions to the Stakeholder Participation project. Candidates should also demonstrate knowledge of the UK system of devolution and the interaction between devolution and UK foreign policy. Qualitative research skills and experience are necessary, experience of quantitative research (survey design and analysis) and/or socio-legal analysis is welcome. The successful candidate will undertake a range of research, knowledge exchange and dissemination activities associated with the project.Candidates wishing to have an informal discussion in advance of submitting an application should contact Dr Ludivine Petetin at PetetinL@cardiff.ac.uk.This post is full time (35 hours per week), fixed term for 18 months and is available from June 2024.Salary: £39,347 - £44,263 per annum (Grade 6). It is not expected to appoint above the first point of the scale £39,347 per annum.Date advert posted: Wednesday, 27 March 2024Closing date: Sunday, 28 April 2024Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We especially welcome and encourage applications from those from under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT + BAME or those with disabilities. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at:Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Post Reference Number17700BRJob DescriptionResearch
- To conduct research (especially literature reviews and qualitative methods) within the areas of trade law, trade policy and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs, publishing in national academic journals and conferences.
- To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research.
- To attend and or present at conferences/seminars at a local, national and international level
- To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project, including the coordination of research logistics, planning and organisation of the project and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- To transcribe qualitative interviews and archive them securely and confidentially.
- To promote the dissemination of findings and public engagement activities.
- To assist in the write up of findings for peer-reviewed academic publications.
- To help organise events (workshops, seminars, conferences) related to the project including arranging invitations to participants, travel expenses, bookings, etc.
- To attend regular team meetings and project-related events, including training where relevant.
- To prepare research ethics applications as appropriate.
- To participate in School research activities
- To build and create networks both internally and externally to the university, to influence decisions, explore future research requirements, and share research ideas for the benefit of research projects.
- To engage effectively with central and devolved governments, public sector organisations, civil society organisations and wider stakeholders, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School's profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
- To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
- To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world.
- Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.
1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level (or nearing completion / submission) related to trade policy/trade law/politics or relevant industrial experience.Knowledge, Skills and Experience
2. An established expertise and current knowledge, evidenced through a proven portfolio of research, and/or relevant industrial experience within trade law, trade policy and/or politics.
3. Proven ability to publish in national journals / national conferences and/or other research outputs.
4. Proven qualitative research skills and experience in conducting academic literature reviews in the social sciences.
5. Familiarity with critical perspectives in law and politics.
6. Knowledge of secure and ethical data management, including fieldwork logistics.
7. Proven ability with interview transcription and coding.Communication and Team Working
8. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication (oral, written, presentation).Other
9. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work.
10. Proven ability to work without close supervisionDesirable Criteria1. Quantitative research skills (survey design, analysis of survey results).
2. Experience in planning and organising academic events.
3. Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
4. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the research activities of the School.