The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
The University is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment – to create better futures, together. The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of delivering educational excellence, enterprise, research and professional services. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and minoritized groups as they are currently under-represented within our community.
We recognise the value of a fulfilling and balanced work and personal life which promotes wellbeing. We seek to support colleagues in achieving this balance and have family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and many roles can be suitable for dynamic working arrangement. This includes considering applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
Loughborough University is a UKVI Sponsor. Some individuals may require sponsorship to enable them to apply for a visa to provide them with the right to work in the UK. Please note certain roles are not eligible for sponsorship. For further information and eligibility please visit the UKVI website.
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: Creative Industries (Part time 0.5FTE and Fixed term for 6 Months)
A Research Associate is required to support a new research project being led by Graham Hitchen in the Institute of Media and Creative Industries at Loughborough London.
This is a six-month project, funded by UKRI and the British Council, which aims to capture and present a comprehensive overview of the Creative Industries sector in India, the research and innovation ecosystem which supports it, and the policy frameworks within which it operates.
The Research Associate will form part of a small team undertaking the research in the UK and in India, reporting to Graham Hitchen.
The position is Part-time and Fixed Term for 6 months. Salary will be on Specialist and Supporting Academic Grade 6 £31,406 - £40,927 per annum (pro-rata) plus £3,252 London Allowance (pro-rata), at a starting salary commensurate with experience.
The closing date for applications is 24 January 2022
Interviews are due to take on 27 January 2022.
Please follow the link for further information.