Research Assistant - REPAIR

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About The University Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life. Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance. About The Role Working closely with Professor Andrew Kemp (Co-Lead for the psychology workstream), the post-holder will support research on the behavioural and psychological dimensions of biophilic retrofitting and urban climate adaptation. The role will focus on community engagement (e.g., recruitment and ensuring inclusive participation), data collection and analysis (including mixed-methods and repeated-measures designs), and contributing to the write-up of findings for publication and dissemination. Based in the School of Psychology at Swansea University, the post-holder will work within an interdisciplinary team and join the Sustainable Wellbeing Research Group, contributing to impactful research on sustainability, climate adaptation, and wellbeing. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh Language Skills The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course. The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted. Additional Information Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter. Please include details of any previous experience relevant to this role, particularly in research, data collection and analysis, and engagement with community partners or applied settings. £34,132 to £38,249 per annum

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