Postdoctoral Research Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £34,610 i £39,906 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £34,610 to £39,906 per annum (£6,922 to £7,981 per annum pro rata) |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | York, North Yorkshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | York St John University |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 126-25 |
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Part-time, fixed-term
Location: York
Salary: £34,610 to £39,906 per annum (£6,922 to £7,981 per annum pro rata)
Introduction to YSJ University
York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.
As one of the fastest growing universities in the U.K over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.
The Team
This project is a collaboration between St Nicks and researchers at York St John University’s Institute for Social Justice. St Nicks is an environmental charity which started in the 1990s by transforming a former landfill site into a thriving Local Nature Reserve. It holds an ambitious vision for York ‘to create thriving and connected biodiverse communities’.
The Role
The project, titled ‘More than a mission statement: Shaping St Nicks’ strategies through youth participatory research and co-creation’, will explore the role of young people as researchers and stakeholders at the site. It is designed to inform St Nicks’ Equality Statement and mission to ensure that ‘people...are able to fully gain from and contribute to St Nicks’. The role is part-time (7.4 hours per week).
Skills and Experience
Experience conducting / contributing to social justice research that engages young people, ideally in field of co-production.
Experience working with nature-based interventions and enthusiasm for connecting communities to nature.
Abilty to take initiative in progressing research aims, working effectively and thoughtfully within local networks.
Working outdoors across seasons will be required. Experience of this is advantageous.
The research assistant will form a key part of the project team and will work closely with both the researchers from YSJ (Education and Ecological Justice) and staff from St Nicks. It is important to the project that the researcher be based at St Nicks / YSJ, so ability to work locally (York), on site is essential. This will include working outdoors across seasons. The project will work with YP to co-design research that informs their local reserve. Therefore, experience working with young people, ideally with those who are vulnerable or otherwise marginalised, is essential. Enhanced DBS check required.
There will also be responsibilities associated with research project management, such as organizing progress meetings, working with partners to create different outputs, and helping with event organization.
Good organization and communication skills are essential. We especially encourage applications from those who may have lived experience related to the project focus.
Additional Information
For candidate queries contact v.pugh@yorksj.ac.uk or l.sors@yorksj.ac.uk
It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and presentation. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.
Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
Closing Date - Thursday 28 August 2025 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date - Thursday 18 September 2025
Location: York
Salary: £34,610 to £39,906 per annum (£6,922 to £7,981 per annum pro rata)
Introduction to YSJ University
York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.
As one of the fastest growing universities in the U.K over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.
The Team
This project is a collaboration between St Nicks and researchers at York St John University’s Institute for Social Justice. St Nicks is an environmental charity which started in the 1990s by transforming a former landfill site into a thriving Local Nature Reserve. It holds an ambitious vision for York ‘to create thriving and connected biodiverse communities’.
The Role
The project, titled ‘More than a mission statement: Shaping St Nicks’ strategies through youth participatory research and co-creation’, will explore the role of young people as researchers and stakeholders at the site. It is designed to inform St Nicks’ Equality Statement and mission to ensure that ‘people...are able to fully gain from and contribute to St Nicks’. The role is part-time (7.4 hours per week).
Skills and Experience
Experience conducting / contributing to social justice research that engages young people, ideally in field of co-production.
Experience working with nature-based interventions and enthusiasm for connecting communities to nature.
Abilty to take initiative in progressing research aims, working effectively and thoughtfully within local networks.
Working outdoors across seasons will be required. Experience of this is advantageous.
The research assistant will form a key part of the project team and will work closely with both the researchers from YSJ (Education and Ecological Justice) and staff from St Nicks. It is important to the project that the researcher be based at St Nicks / YSJ, so ability to work locally (York), on site is essential. This will include working outdoors across seasons. The project will work with YP to co-design research that informs their local reserve. Therefore, experience working with young people, ideally with those who are vulnerable or otherwise marginalised, is essential. Enhanced DBS check required.
There will also be responsibilities associated with research project management, such as organizing progress meetings, working with partners to create different outputs, and helping with event organization.
Good organization and communication skills are essential. We especially encourage applications from those who may have lived experience related to the project focus.
Additional Information
For candidate queries contact v.pugh@yorksj.ac.uk or l.sors@yorksj.ac.uk
It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and presentation. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.
Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
Closing Date - Thursday 28 August 2025 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date - Thursday 18 September 2025
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