Research Fellow

Job title:

Research Fellow

Company

University College London

Job description

About usUniversity College London (UCL) is London’s leading multidisciplinary university, with more than 13,000 staff and 41,000 students from 150 different countries, with degree programmes in Arts and Humanities, Social and Historical Sciences, Architecture, Laws, Life Sciences and Clinical Sciences, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Engineering Sciences and more.About the roleThe Department of Information Studies at UCL is seeking a Research Fellow to be part of an ongoing research project focused on digital literacy for young people. The project aims to explore how digital literacy resources can be effectively developed and implemented to support young people’s critical engagement with digital technologies and policymaking processes.The primary purpose of this role is to conduct research and develop evidence-based digital literacy resources that empower young people to navigate and critically engage with their digital worlds. The Research Fellow will work closely with young people, educators, and policymakers to understand the challenges and opportunities in digital and information literacy.Please upload a CV and supporting statement with your application.Enquiries should be addressed to Dr Kaitlyn Regehr (Associate Professor in Digital Humanities) at k.regehr@ucl.ac.ukAny queries on the application process can be directed to Terrie Fiawoo (Department Manager) t.fiawoo@ucl.ac.uk or Lucy Panesar (Department Coordinator) lucy.panesar@ucl.ac.ukAbout youThe successful candidate will play a key role in conducting and coordinating qualitative research, engaging with key stakeholders, and contributing to the dissemination of findings that shape policies and practices that enhance digital literacy, promote informed decision-making, and support meaningful youth participation.Duties and responsibilities

• Design and coordinate qualitative research studies on digital literacy and its impact on young people and policymakers.
• Conduct literature reviews and synthesize existing research on digital literacy, youth engagement, and policy development.
• Develop and secure ethical approval for research studies in line with UCL’s research governance.
• Recruit and engage participants, including young people, educators, and policymakers.
• Collect and analyze qualitative research data using methods such as interviews, focus groups, and participatory workshops.
• Use software such as NVivo and other qualitative analysis tools to manage and analyze data.
• Contribute to external funding bids for related research projects.
• Facilitate dialogue between young people and policymakers to ensure research findings contribute to policy discussions.
• Develop accessible reports, toolkits, and policy briefs based on research findings.
• Present research findings at academic conferences, workshops, and public engagement events.
• Support project administration, including coordinating meetings and maintaining project documentation.

What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; people with disabilities; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here:Available documents

Expected salary

Location

North West London

Job date

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 02:01:50 GMT

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