Based at Pontypridd, Treforest campus, this role offers an exciting opportunity to leverage a diverse set of research and analytical skills in a vibrant academic environment. The University of South Wales, specifically within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering, and Science, is dedicated to impactful research and innovation.
The Research Assistant position at PRIME Centre Wales involves supporting the FRAIT research project by gathering, cleaning, and organising datasets, contributing to insightful analyses. We are looking for a motivated individual with strong research and software development skills to enhance the E-FRAIT management system and drive impactful outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a proactive approach, be detail-oriented, and value collaboration within a research-driven, outcome-focused environment.
This is a full-time, fixed-term post from December 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to research that directly supports family resilience and health outcomes
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.
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USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.
If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.
We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.