Post Doc Research Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Salford, M5 4WT |
| Cwmni: | University of Salford (Personnel) |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 498 |
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Opportunity Overview
The City of Salford is applying to become a UNESCO City of Culture; Media Arts. This specific designation recognizes cities that are hubs for media arts, which can include digital art, film, and other creative technologies. The preparation for this application process has begun with a timeline running to the bid deadline of October for submission by Salford City Council of the application. Initial work capturing current and historical activity across the university will enable the researcher to effectively provide information that will be fed into Salford City Councils UNESCO Strategic Innovation Project Group to fully represent the Universities contribution to the city wide application. Further work will be in response to the addressing relevant sections of the UNESCO application form as directed by the UNESCO Bid leads. This will include gathering information from external stakeholders and collating university or council data to demonstrate the city’s strengths and comparative assets in Media Arts
Key Responsibilities
- To support the Associate Dean; Knowledge Exchange and Salford City Council in the gathering of University evidence in preparation for the submission of the UNESSCO application
- To work with the Associate Dean:KE and Salford Council in addressing the questions within the UNESSCO application document
- To under the guidance of the Salford Council lead, gather relevant data and evidence from external GM stakeholders to further support the application
- To attend working groups and capture actions resulting from these meetings
About the School
SAMCT is one of the leading centres for practice-based education in the creative disciplines within the North West, offering a range of interdisciplinarity programmes that equip our students with the in-demand skillsets they need to thrive in the creative industries.
We are proud to be at the centre of Salford’s cultural sector, offering a programme of events from across the arts spectrum with our staff, students, industry and the local community. We work closely with Salford Council and industry partners across the Creative and Cultural sectors.
Our state-of-the-art facilities at our New Adelphi building and our campus at MediaCity – a globally renowned media hub with neighbours such as the BBC and ITV – offers a diverse range of spaces that are used by professionals from across the creative sectors and can be tailored to suit all external requirements.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
- An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
- Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
- Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
- Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
- The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
- Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships
- Sustainable Salford - we have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.
- Greater Manchester - live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleges, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyles
- Our Peel Park campus is unique with lots of green spaces and great transport links including Salford Crescent train station means we're easy to get to
- Our MediaCity campus is at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub
- Team Salford - join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK's fastest growing universities
- A rewarding career - where everything you do will make a difference. To our students, our local community, and the world around you
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