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Job Title
Research Fellow
Purpose
The post holder will help to ensure that ILC-UK maintains influence and contributes
to evidence based policy-making in the field of ageing.
Reports to
Direct Reports
Main Responsibilities
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Produce high quality reports, academic papers and journal articles of a publishable standard based on the
analysis of data and literature with a clear and engaging writing style.
Work independently and autonomously on a number of research and policy projects simultaneously, as required.
Analyse quantitative data using robust methods, preferably using STATA, and interpret, describe and publish
findings.
Comprehensively review and analyse academic and grey literature based on methodical and replicable search
strategies.
Identify new topics and develop and obtain funding for proposals (including academic, private and public sector
funders) supporting policy-relevant research projects that employ a range of social research methods; assist
other team members in obtaining funding for future projects.
Present papers based on policy and research work to policy-makers, academics and other audiences including
the media.
Deploy a proactive approach, as well as a strong and demonstrable interest in ageing issues, to ensure that the
ILC-UK maintains influence and contributes to evidence based policy-making.
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Person Specification
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Essential: Degree or Higher degree in Social Sciences with Research Methods Component including Quantitative
Analysis.
Essential: A proven track-record of policy-relevant research using quantitative methods; Desirable: Experience of
qualitative research
Demonstrable experience of producing high quality reports for publication in either an academic or policy
environment
Ability to write engaging articles, briefs and reports for different audiences.
Experience of fundraising through leading on, or contributing to, tenders or project proposals from ideally a range
Ability to manage a research project from inception to completion, including project and budgetary management
and managing junior members of staff.
Demonstrable interest or experience of working on ageing related issues and a knowledge or interest of public
policy environment in this field including policy development and the political process.
Experience or interest in the dissemination of research and the presentation of results in an academic, public or
policy setting.
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Ability to work independently but to offer support and guidance to more junior members of the research team as
well as work with other members of the team.
General Information
Starting Salary
Starting salary will be set between 30,000 and 40,000, depending on experience.
Hours
Based on a full-time position normal hours of work are 35 per week, Monday to Friday
but the ILC-UK are willing to consider part-time arrangements, secondments or
permanent placements.
Annual Leave
25 days paid leave per leave year. This is exclusive of public holidays. The leave year
runs from 1st April to 31st March.
Contract