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Researcher
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Person Specification
We have described below the range of experience, knowledge, skills and attributes we are looking for. We will use this to manage our selection process and also to identify training needs once in post. We aim to recruit individuals who largely satisfy these:
- Must possess a first degree demonstrating social research skills, using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
- Ability to monitor, research and analyse complex information with strong numeracy skills to understand statistics and check calculations.
- Able to organise own research activities to deadline and quality standards.
- Ability to work flexibly across a range of projects.
- Confidence in a range of IT skills; mainly focussed around MS Office and the use of electronic information systems.
- Knowledge of current issues affecting students and institutions in Higher Education
- Commitment to and knowledge of equal opportunities
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present information effectively to a range of different audiences in appropriate formats: to be reflected in written work and formal presentations,
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively in both informal and formal situations with students, SUSU and University colleagues.
- Excellent proof reading skills with particular attention to appropriate language, spelling and grammar.
- Strong organisational, administrative, planning and team working skills.
- Ability to manage own time and resources and to work under pressure with minimum supervision but as part of a small team.
