Internal Redeployment Only – Research Associate

Job title:

Internal Redeployment Only – Research Associate

Company

Cardiff University

Job description

AdvertPlease note that this job is open only to current members of staff of Cardiff University who are eligible for redeployment.Internal Redeployment Only – Research Associate (Content)
School of Journalism, Media and Culture
College of Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesAn exciting opportunity has arisen in the School of Journalism, Media and Culture for a Research Associate.
You will conduct research and provide administrative support to an AHRC funded project entitled Enhancing the Impartiality of News: An analysis of political reporting.As the biggest university in Wales – and a major employer, with more than 7,000 staff – we are an ambitious and innovative university located in a beautiful and thriving capital city. We can offer you the chance to work in a vibrant organisation, with great benefits and opportunities for progression. Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (including bank holidays), a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments up the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.Informal enquiries in relation to the recruitment / application process may be sent to Professor Stephen Cushion
([email protected])This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and fixed term for two years from 1st July 2025.Salary: £40,497 – £45,413 per annum (Grade 6)Closing date: Wednesday, 12 March 2025Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment – Research – Cardiff UniversityJob DescriptionResearch

• To conduct quantitative and qualitative research on the impartiality of news, using methods including content analysis, focus groups and interviews, as well as analysing public opinion survey data To work as part of team and, where necessary, supervise other research associates conducting research.
• To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project, including project planning, progress updates and dissemination.
• To review and synthesise existing literature within the field, including academic research and policy documents.
• To present research at national and international conferences/industry seminars as appropriate.
• To create and nurture relevant research networks to include academics, news editors and journalists, as well as media policy makers in order to pursue opportunities for collaboration and dissemination.
• To assist with organising workshops and events associated with the research project together with the PI and Co-I.
• To co-publish in high quality peer-reviewed international journals.
• To assist with the development of management of the project website and social media accounts.
• To participate in School research activities.

Other

• To contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional, national and international profile.
• To undergo professional development that is appropriate to the post and which will enhance the post holders’ research and project management skills.
• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role of research assistant.

Additional InformationEnhancing the impartiality of news: An analysis of political reporting is an AHRC funded project that will examine the production and output of reporting in UK news media, as well as how audiences understand and engage with it. We aim to work with leading news organisations and the UK’s main regulator to enhance the impartiality of news reporting and, ultimately, raise public knowledge and understanding of public affairs, as well as accountability in journalismThe post holder will report directly to the PI and will support the PI and Co-I by reviewing the academic and policy literature about the impartiality of news, carrying out content analysis of news and/or focus groups with news users, as well as analysing surveys and interviews with journalists and editors. They will also help co-publish work in high-quality journals, and assist with dissemination and impact activities including conferences and other public outputs.Person SpecificationEssential CriteriaQualifications and Education
1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject area (or a submitted PhD not yet examined) or relevant industrial experience.Knowledge, Skills and Experience
2. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience, which relates to debates about the impartiality of political news in at least one of the following research fields:

• Journalism Studies
• Political Communication

3. Proven ability to generate academic peer reviewed outputs and/or industry reports and/or policy briefings in one of the areas identified above.
4. Evidence of knowledge and understanding of debates about the impartiality of political in the UK and internationally.
5. Proven ability to conduct quantitative research in content analysis and produce close textual analysis of news.
6. Evidence of project administration.Communication and Team Working
7. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication, particularly with industry and policy-makers.
8. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity and innovation, particularly in the dissemination of research.
9. Proven ability to work independently and supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individuals as part of a small research team.Desirable Criteria10. Proven ability to conduct qualitative research in focus groups, and an ability to analyse data from interviews and representative public opinion surveys
11. Evidence of innovative collaboration with journalism industry and/or media policy-makers.
12. Experience of using NVivo software to analyse interview and/or focus group data.
13. Experience of using SPSS to analyse media content analysis and/or survey data.
14. Experience of producing a website (e.g. WordPress) and managing a project website and social media account (e.g..X or Bluesky).

Expected salary

£40497 – 45413 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 23:00:29 GMT

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