Edge Hill University
Job title:
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Evaluation and Policy Analysis
Company
Edge Hill University
Job description
We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a Research and Evaluation Fellow to join a small but growing team of evaluators and researchers at the Evaluation and Policy Analysis Unit at Edge Hill University. We design and conduct evaluations of services and interventions in the public and commercial sector using theory led evaluation approaches. We specialise in theory of change and logic model development as well as evaluations of complex interventions in the health, educational or public service sector.In this role you will be expected to plan, design and implement projects at EPA; project manage projects conducted at EPA; conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection activities as requested as well as data analysis and write up tasks; contribute to administrative tasks at EPA as directed.For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Axel Kaehne, Reader in Health Services Research atAbout YouAs a Research and Evaluation Fellow you will have excellent data analysis skills in quantitative and qualitative research using SPSS and NVIVO as well as essential knowledge of evaluation frameworks and theories.You will have excellent communication skills and be able to disseminate complex information to a variety of audiences, demonstrate excellent writing skills in producing high quality outputs and provide good networking skills. You will also be a flexible, adaptable individual who can work under pressure and to tight timescales.At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.Rewards & Benefits
- A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
- Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.
- Free foreign language evening classes.
- Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and as health & wellbeing resources.
- Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68%
- Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
- Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
- Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
About UsAt Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.Further details:Staff Recruitment, Payroll & Pension Services Helpdesk
Edge Hill University£38,205 to £42,978 per annum
Expected salary
£38205 – 42978 per year
Location
Ormskirk, Lancashire
Job date
Thu, 02 May 2024 03:22:06 GMT
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