The post represents an outstanding and exciting opportunity for an early career scholar who wishes to establish themselves as a future leader in experimental social science research.

You will be responsible for promoting the awareness and knowledge of experimental methodologies across the West of England and beyond – visiting partners to give talks and meeting with stakeholders. A major part of this work will be implementing the Brunel Experimental Methods Academy (BEMA) – a capacity building initiative that aims to bolster the awareness, knowledge and expertise in experimental research methodologies of those working in industry and public policy across the West of England and beyond. 

This includes recruiting interested parties to BEMA, designing and running the training elements of the Academy, and maintaining online presence and resources.

Alongside this important capacity building activity, you will work with academics in the Brunel Centre to develop research proposals using experimental methodological designs. Working with colleagues appointed to such bids, and the wider academic team, you will be expected to publish from this funded research in relevant leading academic journals, including methodological publications.

成人网站 us

From the Centre to the Periphery project aims to develop the policy solutions that are needed to close gaps in education and skills across the UK to ensure opportunity is not constrained by geography. 

It adopts a quasi-experimental methodological research design, that includes both large-scale analysis of Linked Educational Outcomes (LEO) data with qualitative case study research across 12 locations in England. The work is funded by the UKRI Trial Accelerator Fund (TAF). 

The UKRI Creating Opportunities Trial Accelerator Fund is aimed at enabling the research and innovation community to test interventions that will spread opportunities and reduce spatial disparities in economic, health and social outcomes for people and places across the UK.

Whilst part of the wider project team, you will sit within the Brunel Centre. The Brunel Centre is a new research and insight hub launched by the 成人网站, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and Futures West, with £4.5 million in funding from Research England. It provides independent, real-time, open-access data for and about the West of England economy, helping businesses, investors, and policymakers make better decisions across areas such as productivity, skills, innovation, trade and investment.

Our ideal candidate

The successful applicant will be passionate about experimental methodologies in social science research, especially that which produces evidence that is impactful on public policy.

You will be

• skilled in communicating complex experimental methods in an easily accessible way to promote the uptake and use of these methodologies in the wider scientific community. 
• supported by experts in experimental methodologies based in the Brunel Centre and academics from the Universities of Bath, Durham and Bristol who are part of the project team.

Additional information

This is a part-time (29.2 hours per week), fixed-term role expected to be 15 months in duration.

As a member of Research Staff at the 成人网站, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Michael Donnelly, Professor of Education and Social Policy at mpd35@bath.ac.uk

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the 成人网站 a great place to work as well as following us and .

 

Closing Date: 01 Feb 2026

Department: Education & Research

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049 pro rata

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The Brunel Centre formally launched in April 2025, backed by a multi-million-pound investment from Research England, we’re a partnership between the 成人网站, UWE Bristol, and Futures West.

Our mission is to provide the data, research, and insights to help local leaders and businesses make smarter decisions - driving sustainable and inclusive economic growth across the West of England. 

From boosting productivity and innovation to supporting key sectors like clean energy and digital tech, we’re shaping a stronger, more resilient regional economy.

Join us and be part of a team that’s making devolution work and creating real impact for communities across the region.

成人网站 the role

This is a varied and interesting role which encompasses a wide range of different tasks supporting the Centre Director and working alongside the Centre Manager to help deliver the aims and objectives of the Brunel Centre by providing a comprehensive administrative and financial service; this will include diary management and meeting organisation, organising events, co-ordinating the production of newsletters and marketing materials, collating data, making travel arrangements, liaising with internal and external stakeholders and acting as the primary point of contact for queries to the Brunel Centre.

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To make a success of this post you will be a good team player who also enjoys working independently and taking initiative. You will have excellent administrative abilities and problem-solving skills, including experience of supporting committees and capacity to manage a varied workload whilst meeting strict deadlines. You will be highly organised, confident dealing with data, with great attention to detail. You will have excellent spoken and written English with the ability to write clearly and concisely, and will be proficient in using IT.

You will be able to use your knowledge and initiative to manage and prioritise effectively the requirements of the role. Effective and professional liaison with internal and external contacts is an integral part of the role and so a need for tact and discretion and an ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.

Previous experience within the HE sector is desirable but not essential. Skills in the use of University specific software, particularly Agresso, will be an added advantage. However, an interest in the work of the Brunel Centre and a willingness to become fully involved in the project is equally important.

Additional information

This is a fixed-term position expected to end March 2030. However, part of the ambition of the Centre is to secure long term financial sustainability so there could be scope for extension in the future.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you:

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the 成人网站 a great place to work as well as following us and .

 

Closing Date: 08 Jan 2026

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £31,236 to £37,694