Internal Only – Research Fellow – Wales Centre for Public Policy

  • Full Time
  • Cardiff

Cardiff University

Job title:

Internal Only – Research Fellow – Wales Centre for Public Policy

Company

Cardiff University

Job description

School / DirectorateCardiff Business SchoolAdvertThis post is currently open to employees of Cardiff University only. Please do not apply if you do not have a current contract of employment with the University.Internal Applicants Only – Research Fellow (WCPP)
The Wales Centre for Public PolicyThe is a unique £9 million initiative which is co-funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and Welsh Government, with additional support from Cardiff University. Its mission is to increase the use of research evidence by government and public services in order to improve policy decisions and outcomes for the public.The Centre is independent of government but works closely with ministers, civil servants, local government, and the health service to generate high quality evidence and analysis that informs and improves national and local strategies, policies, and programmes. It is part of the UK’s What Works Network and collaborates with colleagues from across the UK and internationally to mobilise evidence that addresses major economic, environmental and societal challenges. The Centre was a finalist in the prestigious ESRC Celebrating Impact Prize, and is recognised internationally for its pioneering, demand-led approach to evidence use, and knowledge mobilisation.
The Centre is seeking an outstanding researcher to work on projects on knowledge mobilisation, evidence use, and impact. This will involve literature searching, primary data collection, and writing up the results for external audiences, including in peer-reviewed journals.You must have an interest in and understanding of knowledge mobilisation, evidence use, and impact; a commitment to high quality research; excellent communication and organisational skills; the ability to lead research projects, and work effectively as part of the Centre’s wider team of 20 full-time staff. You will work with experienced researchers to scope and undertake new research projects and be mentored by the Centre’s senior staff.The Centre offers a stimulating and supportive working environment within a highly motivated and collegiate team. You will have access to the wealth of training opportunities provided by Cardiff University. We support hybrid working and other flexible working arrangements but expect staff to work from our offices in the purpose-built Social Science Research Park (SPARK) located on Cardiff University’s £300 million Innovation Campus at least two days per week.The post is a full-time appointment available from September 2025 until 31 March 2028. We will consider applications to join the Centre on secondment during this period. To enable the post-holder to focus full-time on research, there is no requirement to undertake teaching.For an informal discussion about the role please contact the Director of Research, Professor James Downe ( ).This post is full-time (35 hours per week), advertised on a fixed term basis from September 2025 until 31 March 2028.Salary: £51,039 – £55,755 per annum (Grade 7)Closing date: Thursday, 22 May 2025External applications are currently not being considered for this post. If the decision is made to open the post to external candidates, the strapline at the top will be removed and you will be given ample time to apply – please check back periodically for details.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 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. Cardiff Business School is particularly looking to recruit from under-represented groups within the School.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:Post Reference Number20124BRJob DescriptionMain functionThis full-time research only post offers a rare opportunity to develop and undertake leading edge research on knowledge mobilisation, evidence use, and impact.Your role will be to complete existing research projects in the Centre as well as designing and conducting new primary research. These projects will build upon existing publications which have examined knowledge brokering organisations and their impact. You will work closely with colleagues on projects and in co-authoring research outputs in leading peer reviewed journals, The post is available from September 2025 to 31 March 2028 and we are open to applications to take it up as a secondment.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesResearch

  • To conduct independent research on knowledge mobilisation, evidence use, and impact.
  • To generate and pursue independent and original research ideas and support the initiation of new lines of research
  • To work with colleagues in the Centre to develop and conduct new research projects in the areas mentioned above.
  • To conduct interviews in What Works Centres (WWCs) and other knowledge brokers, documentary analysis, and organise workshops to share findings.
  • To publish research in leading peer reviewed journals and disseminate it through seminars, conferences and social media.
  • To engage effectively with existing academic networks to promote the Centre’s work and encourage research collaborations.
  • Join new domestic and international research networks to disseminate findings, including delivering regular national/international conference/seminar presentations.
  • Influence the work of the WWCs and other knowledge brokers by sharing the findings of the research internally and externally and outline the implications for our way of working in the Wales Centre for Public Policy.
  • To supervise and develop other research staff within the Centre, including line management of staff.

Other

  • To contribute to other research projects in the Centre.
  • Support colleagues in making bids for research funding.
  • Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Salary Range Max.55,755GradeGrade 7Salary Range Min.51,039Job CategoryAcademic – ResearchAdditional InformationIMPORTANT NOTE TO CANDIDATES
It is the University’s policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing and we only invite candidates to interview who clearly evidence that they meet (or partially meet) each of the essential criteria. During the application process you will be asked to attach a supporting statement. This statement must outline how you meet the criteria below and we recommended formatting this by using each criterion as a sub-heading and providing your relevant experience/evidence below each sub-heading. It is crucial that you save your supporting statement with the vacancy number (e.g. BR) in the filename as failure to do so may result in it being omitted from your application.Cardiff Business School
Cardiff Business School is a leading business and management school in the UK, holding AACSB and AMBA accreditations and ranked 1st for its Research Environment and 2nd on Research Power (REF2021). The School has a Public Value purpose and focuses on the co-creation of high quality, interdisciplinary education and knowledge that delivers economic, social and environmental value. The School’s activities are oriented towards five : , , , , and .
.Career PathwayResearchPerson SpecificationEssential CriteriaQualifications and Education
1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject area or equivalent research/professional experience.Knowledge, Skills and Experience
2. Established expertise in and knowledge of research on knowledge mobilisation/evidence use/impact.
3. A growing national reputation for research in this field.
4. Proven experience in publishing in high quality peer reviewed journals.
5. A demonstrable ability to independently design and pursue high quality research in knowledge mobilisation/evidence use/impact.
6. An interest in and knowledge of public policy and public services.Communication and Team Working
7. A proven ability to communicate effectively and persuasively to both academic and policy maker/practitioner audiences.
8. A proven ability to work as part of a team of researchers.Other
9. A proven ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with external stakeholders including academic colleagues.Desirable Criteria10. Relevant professional qualification(s).
11. Experience of working in and/or with government and/or public services.

Expected salary

£51039 – 55755 per year

Location

Cardiff

Job date

Sat, 10 May 2025 06:53:12 GMT

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