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Job Reference: 0628-23 Date Posted: Friday, 18 August 2023 Application Closing Date: Sunday, 3 September 2023 Location: Preston Campus Salary: £28,759 to £32,982 per annum Basis: Full Time Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months due to limited funding Job Category / Type: Professional Services School / Service: School of Engineering and Computing Hours: 36.25 hours per week Interview Date: To be confirmed We are seeking to appoint a Senior Research Assistant for 12 months to work on the Agile Research Network project (www.agileresearchnetwork.org). The aim of the project is to undertake research, create practitioner-focused outputs from research findings and identify improvements to practice in conjunction with collaborators. The particular area of interest is agile management and leadership roles, competencies and practice. The post holder will apply their methodological expertise and experience to this project whilst working alongside other academic members of the team. We are looking for an outstanding candidate with a proven track record and potential to conduct research at the highest international level. Holding an Honours degree and Masters degree or higher postgraduate qualification in a related area, the successful candidate will have strong knowledge of agile software development and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues. Utilising strong organisation skills, the successful candidate will be able to work to targets and deadlines whilst also undertaking independent research and producing excellent academic writing. For an informal discussion of the post please contact Janet Read ([email protected]) Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston UCLan is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our website at Safeguarding - UCLan Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, UCLan will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.