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    We’re the University of East London (UEL) founded in 1898 and proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and crafting a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

    The Star Project

    Funded by OfS and ResearchEngland to support projects to increase the participation of global majority in research careers. UEL’s project expands our understanding of a research career through five work packages designed to promote research advocacy and to showcase the role of research in different career paths and organisations. This includes: a new MRes suite in Social Justice with disciplinary specialisms; a CPD course for community and voluntary sector groups seeking to increase their research capacity; an extended ProfDoc programme; a package to build research advocacy skills with undergraduates; an outreach package to work with local schools. The project runs until October 2025.

    About the job

    This role offers an exciting opportunity to assist in the development of the STAR Project and other ICC. You will also be expected to undertake some research methods teaching on the ICC MREs will run for the first time in 2024. Furthermore, you will encouraged to make a strong contribution to the continued development of research within the Institute in keeping with key themes ( health and wellbeing online and offline, youth and community, ageing and cybercrime and online harms, EDI and working with marginalised groups) working closely with the Institute Leads and will be expected to develop their own research profile.

    Benefits package

    Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.

    We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes:

    • Pension of 31.08 to 35.38% You’ll contribute 7.4 to 11.7% (depending on your grade) and we contribute 23.68% to maintain the scheme
    • 35 days holiday (plus 3 days closure over Christmas) plus bank holidays
    • Hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements.
    • We have a shared success bonus of £4,250 pa
    • Subsidised gym membership 
    • 3 times base salary life assurance
    • A cashback healthcare scheme
    • A wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on; Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping.