Knowledge Exchange Officer, Marginalisation and the Microbe Ref 21507
School: School of Law, Politics and Sociology, University of Sussex
Hours: Part-time hours considered up to a maximum of 0.3 FTE (10,95 hours) per week. Remote or University of Sussex. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Location: Brighton, UK
Contract: fixed term 11 months.
Reference: 21507
Salary: Starting at £32,982 rising to £37,099 per annum, pro rata if part time.
Placed on: 14 August 2023.
Closing date: 11 September 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date
Expected start date: 1st November 2023
Expected interview date: Week commencing 25th of September
Job description
The School of Law, Politics and Sociology is looking for someone to join the Marginalisation and the Microbe project to expand impact work from the Wellcome Trust funded project in the Department of Sociology and Criminology.
The project is focussed on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in sexual health, using qualitative methods to look at ways to ensure that new approaches to reduce this resistance do not exacerbate social inequities.
As the Knowledge Exchange Officer you will play a pivotal role in the project, supporting Dr Catherine Will by helping with the website, social media and proposing new activities, such as additional workshops or events. Creating and maintaining documents, and managing resources, you will be part of the success of the programme. You will need to initiate knowledge exchange activities including setting up and running workshops, managing new material on the project website and engaging in social media activities to help increase the numbers of people around the project and work out when and how they might be receptive to learning from the new knowledge we are creating.
To excel in this position, we're seeking applicants with a relevant first degree or Masters’ (Science and Technology Studies, Politics, Gender or Sociology) and experience in administrative roles, coupled with excellent IT, organisational and communication skills. Research experience, analytical skills, and reporting proficiency are desirable.
Ideally, you'll have advanced knowledge of project coordination and familiarity with computer programming and IT would be advantageous. Further information on the required skills, experience, and knowledge can be found in the link provided below.
This role offers the opportunity to be appointed at either Grade 6, and is part-time – 1.5 days (or 10,95 hours) a week.
Working at the University of Sussex offers:
- a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters collaboration and prioritizes employee well-being;
- competitive compensation with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;
- generous annual leave entitlement;
- regular meetings with your line manager and an annual development review to support your personal growth
- access to University training courses for continuous learning and development opportunities.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society, and has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Please contact Dr Catherine Will, c.will@sussex.ac.uk , or Dr Eleanor Kashouris, E.Kashouris@sussex.ac.uk , for informal enquiries. and/or look at X: @AMRinterrupted or on our website: https://marginalisationandthemicrobe.org/
We also have a project Facebook page and Instagram account, but these have not been recently used.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy, Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.
Download job description and person specification 21507 [PDF 133.74KB]
The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK.
How to apply
Download our professional services application form and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form and fill in all sections.
You must email your completed application, and personal details and equal opportunities form, to jobapps@sussex.ac.uk
Please send alongside the application form and the personal data and equal opportunities form your CV (two-pages maximum) with a covering letter explaining why you are interested in the job (also two-page maximum).
You should attach your application form and all documents to the email in PDF format (we are unable to accept applications as google.docs or .pages) and use the format job reference number / job title / your name in the subject line.
You can also send your application by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.