Research Fellow – Social Development

Job title:

Research Fellow – Social Development

Company

University College London

Job description

About usThe UCL Department of Computer Science is one of the leading computer science research departments in the UK. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) evaluation, UCL Computer Science was ranked 2nd in the UK for research power and 1st in England. It carries out research, undergraduate, and postgraduate teaching across all areas of theoretical and applied computer science.GDI Hub is a world-leading research and practice centre of disability innovation. It hosts the world’s first and only World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre on Assistive Technology and the first MSc Disability, Design & Innovation programme. It has a research and innovation portfolio of nearly £100m and is operational in 33 countries. It is comprised of an Academic Research Centre (ARC) led by UCL CS and a community interest company. www.DisabilityInnovation.comAbout the roleGlobal Disability Innovation Hub is a research and practice centre driving disability innovation for a fairer world. It is part of the department of Computer Science and hosts the World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre on Assistive Technology.We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Fellow to join our innovative and creative team. The post will be one of the first cohort of fellowships associated with version 3 of the FCDO funded AT2030 programme. You will plan studies and innovations which seek to build evidence with a focus on social economic and political justice outcomes.About youYou will have a PhD in a relevant subject or a closely related field (e.g Social Sciences, Engineering etc). With the ability to apply qualitative and quantitative research methods, including user research prototyping and testing. There will be a particular focus on the role of AT in enabling inclusion in the context of global megatrends.A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. To apply for the vacancy please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact: Vicki Austin at victoria.austin@ucl.ac.ukWhat 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

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; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Available documentsAvailable documents

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Location

North West London

Job date

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:16:05 GMT

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