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- Manchester
Ansök senast: 2025-02-17
Research Associate (Carbon Literacy)
About the role
The Research Associate (Carbon Literacy) will undertake applied research and knowledge exchange support to colleagues by assisting, and where necessary taking the lead, in the further development of the Carbon Literacy training project.
You will work closely with the Carbon Literacy team to conduct applied research in support of the Carbon Literacy training project, such as evaluating training needs and the outcomes of training programmes, providing assistance and where necessary taking the lead with research data collection and analysis, and the dissemination of findings to appropriate groups related to the project through seminars, conferences, and publication in academic journals and reports, in order to further the institution's standing in the Higher Education and research community and contribute to the development of new areas in the field of Carbon Literacy and climate change education.
You will be expected to make a direct contribution to Carbon Literacy, an area of existing applied research and knowledge exchange strength within the University. In particular, you will be required to undertake research evaluating training needs and the outcomes of internal and external training programmes using a mixed methods approach and will take responsibility for the management of discrete research projects as directed by the project co-ordinator.
You will undertake quality research and detailed analysis, and present findings to appropriate internal and external groups, such as conferences or seminars and will produce research reports, high quality journal publications and other impact related outcomes.
You will participate in the development of internal and external partnerships and networks in order to disseminate information, share best practice, generate income, establish opportunities for collaborative work, and to enhance the reputation of the University.
