Anglia Ruskin University
Research Assistant 0.5 FTE
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About ARU
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
Job Category
Teaching, Research & Scholarship
Vacancy Type
Fixed term contract
Fixed Term Duration
2 years
Employment Type
Part time
Salary From
£31,236 p.a. pro-rata
Salary To
£36,636 p.a. pro-rata
Location
Cambridge
Faculty/Prof Service
Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education & Social Sciences
Closing Date
07/08/2026
Ref No
4009
Documents
- Job Description Person Specification (PDF, 811.44kb)
- Candidate Brief (PDF, 1805.65kb)
- Expectations of Academics (PDF, 161.69kb)
About The Role
You will be supporting Professor Tanya Horeck, Director of the Centre for Media, Arts & Creative Technologies (MACT). The role will involve data collection, analysis, administration, bid writing, and collaboration. It will entail working on impactful research projects relating to digital culture, social media platforms, and technology-facilitated gender-based violence (including AI-Facilitated harms) so a good understanding of these areas is important. You will need to be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. A sound knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential, as is the ability to meet deadlines, sometimes under pressure. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable research experience working for a vibrant research centre committed to research excellence and social change. A passion for the research and a desire to make meaningful change are essential.
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Ideally with a higher degree, you will have a Degree and demonstrable research and administrative experience and be keen to collaborate on research projects. You will be supporting the lead researcher with day-to-day activities to ensure smooth delivery of ongoing research projects and will need to be enthusiastic about contributing to the planning and development of research projects, including preparation of research applications/bids to external bodies. The role will also involve organisation and running of stakeholder events.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Tanya Horeck at tanya.horeck@aru.ac.uk
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Benefits
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
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Safeguarding and Diversity
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Right to Work
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK and will conduct Right to Work checks in line with UKVI’s Right to Work policy and our own institutional policy. Furthermore, we must note:
- Applicants applying from outside the UK: At this time, ARU is unable to sponsor applicants applying from overseas for a Worker Route visa.
- Applicants already in the UK: ARU is unable to offer Worker Route visa sponsorship to applicants whose salary does not meet our minimum sponsorship threshold, which aligns with roles at Grade 6 and above.
Flexible Working
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
Closing
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Guidance Notes
Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.
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