Research Associate

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Title: Research AssociateType: Full Time, PermanentSalary: £35,267 - £40,836Location: SRUC Kings Buildings, EdinburghREF: ACF/REES/053/23Closing Date:14th January 2024SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe. Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.The Rural Policy Centre is looking for a new Research Associate to join our inter-disciplinary team. In particular, we are looking for a quantitative (or ideally a mixed methods) researcher with specialisms in political economy (particularly well-being frameworks),or regional development (with GIS skills as desirable) or enterprise/innovation (with a rural focus). The successful candidate will contribute to strategic research projects, as well as helping to steer the Rural Policy Centre towards our new vision of becomingleading experts in well-being economies and community wealth building in rural areas. Specifically, the role holder will:· Directly contribute towards the delivery of Rural Policy Centre projects for the Scottish Government, including knowledge exchange with policy makers and other audiences.· Develop and progress individual or joint research objectives/projects.· Engage in knowledge exchange activities more widely, including organising events.· Represent the institution and the discipline at local, national, and international events and conferences.· Take responsibility for the organisation and delivery of their work activities, the use of allocated resources and contribute to the wider development of the subject area.Closing date: 14th January 2024Benefits:· Enhanced holidays· Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer opposed to 5% employee and 3% employer)· Cycle to work scheme· RAC Membership· Enhanced family leave· Flexible working patterns· Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)· Tailored investment in and individuals learning and developmentFurther details on the requirements of this role can be found in the Job Particulars document which you must read before applying for this role. This is downloadable when you click the APPLY link.SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy.SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the "Disability Confident Employer" symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.SRUC is a company limited by guarantee (SC103046) and is a registered Scottish charity (SC003712). SAC Commercial Limited (SC148684) is an SRUC company. Registered Office: Peter Wilson Building, King’s Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JGFurther informationPlease read the Job Particulars Document before proceeding with your application.ApplyTo apply for this role, please use the SRUC online application system. CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.