Liverpool John Moores University
Senior Fellow in Research Excellence 0.5ft (24 months fixed term)
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Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.
The Institute of Art and Technology (IAT)
The Institute of Art and Technology (IAT) is a world-leading centre of excellence at the intersection of digital technology, art and design, drawing upon its 200 years history of pioneering arts research, innovation and real-world impact.
Operating within the Liverpool John Moores University’s Strategy 2030 and Research and Knowledge Exchange Plan 2030, IAT is currently delivering Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 through its two Units of Assessment - UoA32 and UoA34. Since REF 2021, The Institute of Art and Technology (IAT) has affirmed its position as a world-leading research institute with enhanced research outputs portfolio, Impact, and SPRE (Strategy, People, Research Environment).
Job Opportunity: IAT Senior Fellow in Research Excellence (Research Staff)
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We are looking for an IAT Senior Fellow in Research Excellence (Research Staff), part time (0.5 fte), fixed term for 24 months, based at Liverpool School of Art and Creative Industries, Faculty of Society and Culture.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership informed by disciplinary subject expertise across Art and Design in advising on IAT’s research portfolio, external research grant generation, and delivery of REF 2029.
- Act as an enabler to the successful achievement of IAT’s strategic ambitions contained within its Biennial Review 2025, LJMU and Research Strategy 2030.
- Collaborate with colleagues across IAT, Faculty of Society and Culture Research and Knowledge Exchange, and Research Innovation Services (RIS) to enhance delivery of IAT research and impact.
Requirements
- Detailed understanding of the REF regulatory framework, policy and requirements.
- Significant expertise and a strong track record of successful delivery for REF.
- Subject expertise pertinent to UoA32 (Art and Design) and UoA34 (Communication, Cultural and Media Studies, Library and Information Management).
- Ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Exceptional research portfolio of international quality of research outputs and / or impact in your discipline.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form and upload a CV and Supporting Statement of no more than 1000 words detailing your experience and what you feel you can bring to the role in relation to elements of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Job Description document.
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Benefits
- Excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.
About LJMU
This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.
Diversity and Inclusion
LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.
Application Deadline
Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.
Researcher Development
LJMU are committed to adhering to the Principles set out in the Researcher Development Concordat; in line with this all fixed-term researchers will be supported to complete 10 days professional development activities per year (pro-rata).
If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.
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