Queen’s University Belfast

About the job: The Research Fellow will work within the Northern Ireland Cerebral Palsy Register (NICPR) and the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The role involves working on high-impact data linkage project linking the NICPR and the Northern Ireland Longitudinal Study (NILS). The role's primary purpose is to conduct advanced quantitative analyses, lead scientific reporting, and participate in the ethical and governance process of collaborative epidemiological research. Working within an active multidisciplinary team, the Research Fellow will be integral to planning, executing, and disseminating key research findings, collaborating with public health agencies, and supporting data quality assurance throughout the project. The post is based in Belfast and is not suitable for remote working: the appointed person will have to conduct analyses of data that will only be available in the premises of administrative offices in Belfast and cannot be transported. About the person: The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria: Normally have, or be about to obtain*, a relevant PhD eg epidemiology, social sciences, psychology or allied health. (*must be obtained within 3 months of the date of interview of the post) Significant, relevant research experience in quantitative research and data analyses. Experience of preparation and writing of scientific reports and a publication track record commensurate with stage of academic career Demonstrable experience of successful project management and compliance with relevant governance and quality standards Experience in management and analyses of large quantitative datasets using relevant software (e.g. STATA or R) Demonstrable experience of successful project management and compliance with relevant governance and quality standards To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website.

Momentum One Zero (M1.0) is Northern Ireland's new regional innovation centre for advanced digital technologies, creating commercial value for companies at the convergence of cyber security, AI, and wireless technologies. The Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT) is the UK's Innovation & Knowledge Centre for cyber security, hosted at Queen's. The BDM (fintech /cyber-security) will proactively build new partnerships, secure new business and funded research opportunities, and develop collaborative relationships in support of the M1.0 and CSIT's fintech /cyber-security theme with external organisations including large and small companies, public sector stakeholders, national and international research organisations and government bodies. About the person: Essential Criteria: Honours degree, or equivalent qualification, in Business, Marketing, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Fintech/cyber-security or a related discipline. A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in the Fintech sector with a proven track record of: developing and managing relationships with both commercial customers and technical specialists; and operating within international markets / commercial entities. Negotiating and Influencing at Senior level. Demonstrable experience of significant responsibilities within a proposal / bid process and contributing to multi-disciplinary teams, as well as identifying suitable opportunities for business growth. Demonstrate a track record of understanding problems and have a logical/systematic approach to developing solutions. Desirable criteria: Experience of working in the Fintech sector with a clear understanding of converging enabling technologies and innovations. Experience of technology product development and launch. Experience of working with or within start-up companies. Experience of European Framework Programmes and consortium development. Experience of working with legal experts and customers to manage commercial contract negotiations, including IP management. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website. What we offer: Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website. Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application.

To be an active member of the research team assisting in the development of the research project and the planning and delivery of the research activity on the British Academy Global Professor project on The EU's new frontiers of human rights at work: exploring and assessing how the EU uses international labour and human rights to address green, trade and supply-chain concerns. The post-holder will be resident in Belfast, be fully part of the QUB Law Department and work closely with the British Academy Global Professor, Claire Kilpatrick. About the person: The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria: Have or about to obtain a relevant PhD. At least 3 years relevant research experience to include: Advanced knowledge of EU law, especially labour and human rights, trade and environmental law, sustainable supply chain legislation and external relations. Capacity to design and conduct fieldwork. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website. This post is available for 3 years or until 30 April 2029, whichever is soonest. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding. What we offer: Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website. Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application.