Research Assistant in Education for Sustainable Development (Ref No: 032266)

Job title:

Research Assistant in Education for Sustainable Development (Ref No: 032266)

Company

South East Technological University

Job description

Job Information Organisation/CompanySouth East Technological University DepartmentQuality Promotion Research FieldAll Researcher ProfileFirst Stage Researcher (R1) CountryIreland Application Deadline8 Apr 2024 – 16:00 (Europe/Dublin) Type of ContractTemporary Job StatusFull-time Hours Per Week37 Offer Starting Date13 May 2024 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?European Union / Next Generation EU Reference Number032266 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?NoOffer DescriptionDepartment: RegistrarLocation: Waterford – Main CampusEmployer: South East Technological UniversityReporting to: Head of Quality PromotionContract Duration: 27th December 2024Commencement Date: ImmediateA standby panel may be formed from which vacancies for this role may be filled.Position Summary:South East Technological University (SETU) is offering an exciting opportunity to work on a multidisciplinary role supporting Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). The University plays a key role in Sustainability for its students, staff and other stakeholders, especially through its education and research mission, but also through its own actions as a public body.Ireland is committed to ESD through following the Departments of Education and of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology guidelines for ESD across all levels of the education sector, in the 2nd National Strategy on Education for Sustainable Development – ESD to 2030. This strategy is aligned with the pillars of the UNESCO ESD Framework to 2030, which aims to transform learning environments across all levels, making them more inclusive and sustainable. The Departments have also issued a related a roadmap for success, ESD to 2030: Implementation Plan 2022-2026.This role is funded under the Strategic Alignment of Teaching and Learning Enhancement (SATLE) Funding in Higher Education, administered by the National Forum in partnership with the Higher Education Authority. ESD is a key theme of the SATLE fund, recognising the unique position of higher education to positively impact the future of our world.This role will contribute to the University-wide promotion of sustainability in teaching and learning and assist in the dissemination of ESD best practice, local, national and international. The Research Assistant will work with interdisciplinary colleagues from Quality Promotion, Education and Instructional Design.Job Overview:We are looking for a Research Assistant with a passion for Sustainability, Education and Public Engagement to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be working in a close-knit, inclusive environment with a supportive team that encourages creativity and collaboration.The successful candidate will assist in the research and development of ESD supports for staff and in the creation, organisation, promotion and delivery of ESD events. This will involve researching best practice, working with multiple different stakeholders, presenters, venues, and a range of target audiences including SETU staff and students and the public.Key Responsibilities / Duties:

• To project manage sustainability projects from concept to completion.

• Analyse the options for sustainability in education in partnership with the SETU Office of Quality Promotion and prepare innovative approaches.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with external sustainability-related stakeholders.
• Be both creative and responsive in the delivery of new sustainability solutions for University staff.
• Liaise and communicate effectively with SETU staff on sustainability matters.
• To assist in the delivery of sustainability education and training to University staff.
• Literature Reviewing, benchmark studies, report writing and documentation related to sustainability themes.

• Creating design guides and systems to support ESD expansion across the University.
• Attend project coordination meetings.

• Any other duties as required by the Head of Quality Promotion
• To provide suitable support to existing and future SETU sustainability projects.

Salary:The Gross salary scale applicable to this post is: €30,025 – €39,908 p.a.RequirementsResearch Field All Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalentSkills/QualificationsPERSON SPECIFICATIONAttributesEssentialDesirableAcademic QualificationsAppropriate first or second class level 8 degree from a recognised degree awarding authority.Further qualification at least Master’s degree/level 9 and/or PhD/DoctoralExperienceAt least three years post primary degree relevant industrial / sectorial experience.Experience of Research based projects.Five years post primary degree relevant experience.Specific knowledge and skillsEvidence of professional achievement in their chosen field.Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.Demonstrable management, analytical and problem-solving skills.I.T. SkillsProficiency in Microsoft Suite to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Specific Personal QualitiesGood communication skillsEmpatheticSelf-motivatedExperience of contributing within a team environment.Ability to work on own initiative.Specific RequirementsAll vacancies are advertised through this online recruitment system. All applications must be submitted via this system. We no longer accept applications through email.At a minimum candidates must demonstrate in their application that they possess all of the essential elements applicable in the person specification. The Technological University will then decide to interview only those applicants who appear from the information available, to be the most suitable, in terms of experience, qualifications and other requirements of the post. Candidates should keep a hard copy of the advert for their file as this will be needed for review should their application progress.Garda Vetting may be required for particular posts.SETU is an equal opportunities employer.Level ExcellentResearch Field All Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Additional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute South East Technological University Country Ireland City Waterford Postal Code X91 KOEK Street Main Campus, GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact State/ProvinceDraft CityWaterford WebsiteStreetCork Road Postal CodeX91 KOEK E-Mail[email protected]STATUS: EXPIRED

Expected salary

€30025 – 39908 per year

Location

Waterford

Job date

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 06:50:52 GMT

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