Research Lead: Civic participation and digital inclusion, Responsible Innovation Centre, BBC R&D
Title: Research Lead: Civic participation and digital inclusion, Responsible Innovation Centre, BBC R&D
The Responsible Innovation Centre (RIC) is a new independent research centre hosted in BBC Research and Development. It is funded by UKRI, a non-governmental public body that directs UK research and innovation funding. RIC delivers research to generate timely evidence and critical insights on the social, editorial and ethical challenges technology raises for public media, people and society. If you enjoy helping to successfully get new initiatives off the ground and have a passion for ensuring technology works for everyone, we want to hear from you.
Package description:
* Job Reference: SF18368
* Band: D
* Salary: Up to £60,000 pro rata depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
* Contract type: 18 months FTC - 0.6 FTE (3 days)
* Location: Office Base can be BBC sites - Media City, Salford and London. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working.
We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
Job introduction:
As a Responsible Innovation Centre (RIC) Research Lead in civic participation and digital inclusion, you will be responsible for providing in-depth research and knowledge into the potential for new technologies to support or hinder civic participation and digital inclusion, as part of RIC's strategic goals.
Main responsibilities:
* You will be responsible for leading and conducting research activities in civic participation and digital inclusion.
* You will be responsible for horizon scanning and providing ongoing examination of developments in technology and society.
* You will conduct high quality research to an academic standard to advise the BBC on emerging opportunities and challenges stemming from technology.
* You will produce key research briefing papers, industry reports and publish peer reviewed journal articles.
* You will apply creative thinking, analysis and good judgement to propose innovative responses to socio-technical problems.
* You will work with wider BBC teams to translate research in ways that are usable.
* You will provide advice and consultancy to help the BBC and its external partners.
* You will evaluate technology through a social, ethical and editorial lens.
* You will document research results for the BBC and external stakeholders.
* You will help manage and review work by RIC affiliated researchers.
* You will identify and act on opportunities for learning and development.
* You will be an ambassador for RIC and Responsible Innovation.
Are you the right candidate?
For this role we are looking for someone with a passion for research aimed at advancing public interest technology who is looking to make positive changes to support good digital futures.
Essential:
* A PhD in a relevant social science or humanities based subject area or demonstrable equivalent research experience.
* Strong experience, knowledge, and a proven record in research in areas such as civic participation, civic technologies, online safety, digital literacy, and digital inclusion.
* A good understanding of the public service media context.
* A record of demonstrating capability for original work and analytical skills.
* Experience of gathering and analysing data and evidence.
* Ability to produce excellent peer-reviewed publications.
* Experience presenting and communicating in industry and academic events.
* Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and independently.
* Good written and spoken communication skills.
* Able to travel in UK and internationally on RIC business as required.
About the BBC:
The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
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