Total 4 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Wrexham, Wrexham, LL11 1LF

Fixed term for 36 months

Wrexham University is looking to appoint Research Fellow in Composite Materials Engineering. Initially this role will be located in the Advanced Composites Training and Development Centre, a joint activity with Airbus at the site in Hawarden where there is a state of the art composites facility. The university has secured funding through the North Wales Growth Deal for a new facility, the Enterprise Engineering and Optics Centre on the Plas Coch main site in Wrexham and the building programme is well advanced. The role will transfer to a purpose built facility within this building when it is completed.

The fellow will perform and lead high quality collaborative research, working both independently and as part of the research team and wider academic community to achieve the project goals. They will act as a research leader at the University, develop research objectives, projects and proposals. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable.

The facilities at present include an extensive array of thermal characterisation, SEM and FTIR microscopy as well as impact and mechanical testing. There is an array of microwave and radio frequency equipment reflecting the specialism of microwave curing for low carbon, fast cycle time processing of composites.

Wrexham University is a signatory to the Researcher Development Concordat and Research Integrity Concordat. The University is committed to the principles of these concordats and is dedicated to the development of researchers in all posts and upholding the highest standards of rigour and integrity in all aspects of research.

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BANGOR UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Research Project Support Officer (Public Health Collaborating Unit)

(Ref: BU03601)

Salary: £29,605 - £36,024 p.a. (Grade 6)

Applications are invited for the above fixed term, full-time post working in the Public Health Collaborating Unit in the School of Health Sciences at Bangor University (Wrexham Technology Park, Wrexham). The Public Health Collaborating Unit is a public health/academic collaborative funded by Public Health Wales which provides a flexible and efficient resource for rapid assessment, evaluation and policy development support to serve Public Health Wales and the wider NHS.

The postholder will provide research support to two projects: 1) a review examining the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and healthcare engagement, and 2) a research study to understand trauma-informed training for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) practitioners.

Duties will include supporting study development and contributing to data management, data analysis, systematic literature review, and report and paper writing.

Candidates should have a degree with a research component in a health, public health or other scientific, psychological or sociological subject and have previous experience of working in applied public health research. Knowledge of public health, research methods and excellent written communication skills are essential. The successful applicant is expected to be proficient in undertaking scoping reviews, qualitative data collection methods and research related software.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as possible, and the post is available for a period of 7 months.

This role will be located on campus at Wrexham. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Closing date for applications: 31 July 2024

Interviews will be held: 15 August 2024.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Kat Ford (email: k.ford@bangor.ac.uk).
Committed To Equal Opportunities

Research Fellow in Social Inclusion

0.6 FTE - Fixed Term (three years)

Interviews will take place on 26th July 2024.

Wrexham University is a forward-thinking and student-focused institution that places emphasis on the quality of learning and teaching and the student experience. We are a vibrant and diverse University located in Wrexham, North East Wales. Our strategic vision sets an ambitious agenda for our future success and growth, which focuses on the delivery of excellence in learning and teaching, underpinned by research which contributes positively to the economic, social, and cultural development of North East Wales and beyond.

The University is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to work within Cyfiawnder: The Social Inclusion Research Institute. Following the Institute’s positive outcomes from the Research Excellence Framework 2021 this role is key to future research developments and the next REF in 2029.

The post holder will work with members of Cyfiawnder and liaise with teams across the University, including the Research Office. They will lead high-quality collaborative research, working both independently and as part of research teams across our academic community. You will support the Research Institute to achieve strategic research goals and foster collaboration between academics, service providers, and service users.

Wrexham University is a signatory to the Researcher Development Concordat and Research Integrity Concordat. The University is committed to the principles of these concordats and is dedicated to the development of researchers in all posts and upholding the highest standards of rigour and integrity in all aspects of research.

The post holder will have a PhD in a relevant discipline and have experience of managing research projects, undertaking high quality research, respond to funding opportunities, and develop grant applications to promote inclusion. The post holder will require excellent time management and organisation skills.

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