Job Description

Salary

Starting salary is 29,179 per annum

Job category/type

Professional Services

Job reference

R5280



The Housing and Health Research Network, located in the Department of Psychology at the University of South Wales is developing a simulation-based training programme for frontline professionals in the social housing sector, aimed at bridging the gap between evidence, policy, and practice.

This role is based at Pontypridd, but there are options for flexible working.

The successful candidate will be motivated, organised and able to work independently to deadlines and with attention to detail. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential as well as a proactive approach to work.

We are seeking a Research Assistant to support this work through stakeholder liaison, fieldwork, scenario development, evaluation, and reporting. The RA will play a central role in ensuring the co-production

process runs smoothly and that the final training offer is practical, evidence-informed, and aligned with sector needs.

This is a 0.8fte (four days per week), fixed term post for a period of 8 months

For an informal conversation about this post please contact Dr Dan Bowers

(dan.bowers@southwales.ac.uk).

If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.

Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: https://tinyurl.com/PSSatUSW

USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively

encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success

through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.

If you're a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we'd be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you'll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.