Vacancy Type/Job category: Research Only
Department: Warwick Business School
Salary: £31,406-£40,927 per annum
Location: University of Warwick
Vacancy Overview: 10 x Full time, fixed term contracts for 2 years.
Ten ‘WBS Houlden Fellow’ posts are offered for the next academic year (2022/23) Prof Brian Houlden was instrumental in the founding of WBS. He was the first Chair of the School of Industrial and Business Studies, as it was first known, and worked in the department from 1966 (the School was formally instituted in 1967) until 1993. Houlden Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in the vibrant research environment at Warwick Business School.
The positions are fixed-term for a period of 24 months. Each Houlden Fellow will be a full member in one of the following academic subject groups within the School:
– Accounting
– Behavioural Science
– Entrepreneurship & Innovation
– Finance
– Information Systems Management
– Marketing
– Operations
– Organisation & Work
– Strategy & International Business
The postholder will progress their own research agenda, whilst supporting current WBS research activity and gaining valuable teaching experience. All Houlden Fellows will benefit from the mentoring of a Professorial colleague, to help them develop their academic careers, over the two-year period.
Please specify in your application your preferred academic subject group.
Preference may be given to candidates that will: (i) complement existing strengths in the School; and (ii) bridge between existing areas of expertise in the School.
If you have not yet been awarded your PhD but are near submission, or have recently submitted your PhD, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant on level 5 of the University grade structure (£30,497 pa). Upon successful award of your PhD and evidence of this fact, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of level 6 of the University grade structure (£31,406 pa).
Job DescriptionJob purpose
The post holder will undertake research, and more broadly support the work of the School to develop and enhance its reputation, both internally and externally. Such support will involve some teaching duties, and integration into one of the academic subject groups within WBS.
Duties and responsibilities
Research and scholarship
• Help establish a sound research base within the department in order to assist the development of research objectives and proposals for own or joint research.
• Support faculty with the development of their research, such as support with data collection.
• Write up research work for publication.
• Translate knowledge of advances in the subject area into research activity.
• May contribute to preparing proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g. for funding and contractual purposes, to support a developing research agenda.
• Communicate complex information (orally and in writing) and material of a specialist or highly technical nature.
• Continually update own knowledge and understanding in field or specialism.
Teaching and Learning Support
• Will be expected to contribute to the teaching and learning programmes in the department, for the most part delivering seminars, with some light marking duties, amounting to no more than 30% of workload.
• Assist in the supervision of student projects and the development of student research skills.
• May be involved in the assessment of student knowledge and supervision of projects.
• Ensure that content, methods of delivery and learning materials will meet the defined learning objectives.
Administration and Other Activities
• May be required to attend departmental meetings and to participate (where necessary) in other minor administrative tasks within the department.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety in all aspects of work.
• Work within budget constraints.
• To perform administrative duties associated with WBS teaching programmes and any additional duties are open to negotiation with the Head of Group. To work with a small number of undergraduate and masters students as personal tutees.
• May be required to undertake duties related to course administration, such as attendance records, etc
Person SpecificationThe Person Specification focuses on the knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required to undertake the role effectively. This is measured by (a) Application Form, (b) Test/Exercise, (c) Interview, (d) Presentation.Essential Criteria 1Good honours degree and possession of a PhD (obtained or near completion) or equivalent in relevant discipline. (a)Essential Criteria 2The ability to publish and/or produce high quality research output. (a) (c)Essential Criteria 3Sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. (a) (c)Essential Criteria 4Ability or potential to contribute to the development of funding proposals in order to generate external funding to support research projects. (a) (c)Essential Criteria 5An understanding of equal opportunity issues as they may impact on areas of research content. (a) (c)Further ParticularsFor further information about the University of Warwick, please read our University Further Particulars.
Warwick Business School (WBS) is a world-class business school at the heart of a world-class University, challenging assumptions and championing business as a force for good. From the pioneering research we undertake, to the students we help to shape, we are for the Change Makers who will impact the world for the better.
We were the first UK business school to be triple accredited by the major bodies (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB) and our courses consistently rank highly (our Distance Learning MBA is first in the world, our Executive MBA is ranked first in the UK and sixth in the world, and our MSc Management is ranked first in the UK and ninth in the world).
However, we’re more than our rankings and we’re proud to be different. We’re down to earth and approachable, and we want WBS to feel like home to our students, our staff and our alumni community. We look to provide a stimulating and fulfilling work environment for all. One where you will feel supported and encouraged to grow professionally; developing your knowledge, skills, confidence and career.
Our vision
Our vision is to be Europe’s leading University-based business school, developing transformational ideas and people that shape how we do business. This vision is supported by our three-fold mission:
1. To develop cutting-edge research that leads debate and deepens our understanding of the practice of business and management
2. To provide a transformational learning experience, enabling our stakeholders to realise their full potential
3. To work in partnership with policy and practice, both in terms of our research and teaching activities, to catalyse the impact of our work.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CORE values and driven by a commitment to a Change Maker mindset. We look for this shared commitment across our staff and student community.
• Change Makers see the bigger picture. Thinking beyond themselves and their environment, they’re open to other viewpoints and consider the ripple effect of what they do on a personal, social, and commercial level. They’re driven by having the biggest positive impact and a focus on the greater good.
• Change Makers challenge the norm. Challenging the status quo and not just accepting things at face value is when real impact and change can be delivered.
• Change Makers have the drive as well as the vision. It’s one thing having a vision but having the drive and work ethic to realise a vision is another matter. Change Makers relentlessly pursue every possible solution in order to achieve their goals.
Our CORE values
• Curiosity. We challenge, we embrace different perspectives, and we think creatively to build our future.
• Openness. We’re open to different perspectives, talking to stakeholders, listening to feedback, embracing change and pushing forward for the better.
• Restlessness. We’re not satisfied with standing still, and never stop looking for ways to improve. Constantly evaluating, we don’t stop when we’ve achieved one thing; we use all of our initiative, drive and resourcefulness to achieve more.
• Excellence At a world class university and a globally recognised business school, excellence is a given. There are no half measures at WBS.
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As an organisation using the (DBS) Disclosure and Barring Service to assess applicants’ suitability for positions of trust, the University of Warwick complies with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. More information is available on the University’s Vacancy pages and applicants may request a copy of the DBS Code of Practice.Other InformationRight to work in the UK
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Closing Date18 Apr 2022