Job Description

The Digital Together project is funded through the Shared Prosperity Fund that aims to improve the skills and life chances of digitally excluded people in Conrwall by working in partnership with public and third sector organisations. The project is a partnership led by Cornwall Rural Community Charity and partners with Cornwall Council, Age UK, Citizens Advice and the University of Exeter.

The research project will support rural communities to design their own digital solutions to their local challenges. We will hold community engagement events and co-design events that are focused on increasing the capacity of places to leverage the opportunities of digital to improve the social fabric of place. The role will involve creative co-design with digital technologies and micro grants communities to increase the communities\xe2\x80\x99 digital capital to tackle locally identified challenges.

This role is based within the School of Art, Design and Architecture at the University. You will have a postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline, including training in research methods, and ideally have research interests of digital inclusion and related topics. You will be responsible community engagement, data gathering and evaluation. This will include working creatively with local stakeholders and user groups with a range of digital technologies. You will also be involved in collaborating within the project team and contributing to the wider project objectives. You will be skilled at analysing and writing up information, including ideally quantitative data; will be able to present complex information effectively to a range of audiences; to write up findings accurately and clearly, with excellent communication skills.

You will have:

• A PhD in an arts, humanities or social sciences discipline or equivalent experience
• Research background in digital inclusion or community empowerment
• Experience of creative co-design and engagement
• An ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

You will be based in the School of Art, Design and Architecture in Plymouth, but will be expected to visit various locations in Cornwall as part of the project.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Professor Katharine S. Willis by email

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

This is a part-time position working 3 days a week (or equivalent) on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2025 (18 months) due to funding.

The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 18 September 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

The School of Art, Design and Architecture holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today\xe2\x80\x99s global challenges.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+

Job title Research Fellow Job reference A9696 Date posted 22/08/2023 Application closing date 11/09/2023 Location Plymouth Salary \xc2\xa338,205 - \xc2\xa344,263 pro rata per annum - Grade 7 Contract Type Fixed-Term, Part-Time Contractual hours 22.2 Job category/type Academic/Research Description

The Digital Together project is funded through the Shared Prosperity Fund that aims to improve the skills and life chances of digitally excluded people in Conrwall by working in partnership with public and third sector organisations. The project is a partnership led by Cornwall Rural Community Charity and partners with Cornwall Council, Age UK, Citizens Advice and the University of Exeter.

The research project will support rural communities to design their own digital solutions to their local challenges. We will hold community engagement events and co-design events that are focused on increasing the capacity of places to leverage the opportunities of digital to improve the social fabric of place. The role will involve creative co-design with digital technologies and micro grants communities to increase the communities\xe2\x80\x99 digital capital to tackle locally identified challenges.

This role is based within the School of Art, Design and Architecture at the University. You will have a postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline, including training in research methods, and ideally have research interests of digital inclusion and related topics. You will be responsible community engagement, data gathering and evaluation. This will include working creatively with local stakeholders and user groups with a range of digital technologies. You will also be involved in collaborating within the project team and contributing to the wider project objectives. You will be skilled at analysing and writing up information, including ideally quantitative data; will be able to present complex information effectively to a range of audiences; to write up findings accurately and clearly, with excellent communication skills.

You will have:

• A PhD in an arts, humanities or social sciences discipline or equivalent experience
• Research background in digital inclusion or community empowerment
• Experience of creative co-design and engagement
• An ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

You will be based in the School of Art, Design and Architecture in Plymouth, but will be expected to visit various locations in Cornwall as part of the project.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Professor Katharine S. Willis by email

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

This is a part-time position working 3 days a week (or equivalent) on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2025 (18 months) due to funding.

The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 18 September 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

The School of Art, Design and Architecture holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today\xe2\x80\x99s global challenges.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+

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