To Administrate, Manage and Initiate Group Research Activities at WSA

/ Job Description and Person Specification (HR5)
Job Description
School/Department: / Winchester School of Art
Post Title: / Senior research assistant
Career Pathway and Level: / ERE / TAE / MSA / CAO
4
ERE Category / Academic Posts / Non-Academic Posts
Academic / Research / Teaching / Enterprise / Education Development
X (mixed)
Post Responsible to (and Level):
Posts Responsible for (and Level): / Head of WSA Research Centre
None
Job Purpose:
To assist the Director of the WSA Research Centre in a variety of roles involving administration, management, carry out self-initiated research projects in visual arts & design studies, impact work development, teaching at postgraduate level in new and existing visual arts/design fields, and in other tasks and responsibilities.
Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities (6-10 bullet points maximum)

To administrate, manage and initiate group research activities at WSA.

To undertake self-initiated research, impact and other developmental work related to the furtherance of strategic research development at WSA.

To undertake some teaching at postgraduate level in visual arts & design fields.

Contribute to the preparation of bids for research funding.

To undertake some work away from WSA when required.

To collaborate with other visual arts institutions and agencies on WSA research activities.

To assist the Director of Research in other capacities when required.

/ % Time
60%
admin
and
management
20%
research
20%
teaching
Internal & External Relationships: (nature & purpose of relationships)
Direct responsibility to Director of Research.
May have additional reporting and liaison responsibilities to external agencies and collaborators.
May be asked to serve on relevant University committees, for example, research committee.
May be asked to work closely with WSA research partners at the UoS and other venues in the UK.
Special Requirements:
To be available to participate in fieldwork as required by the specified research project.
To attend national and international conferences for the purpose of disseminating research results.
You may be required to work internationally and for other parts of WSA.
Person Specification
Criteria / Essential / Desirable / How to be assessed
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
PhD or equivalent expertise in modern or contemporary visual arts studies
PhD in cultural institutions administration / management
Detailed understanding and knowledge of world
visual arts institutions, practices and contexts
Knowledge of research councils’ visual arts interests and grant applications procedures
Experience of team-working in a HEI environment, knowledge of museums and galleries; management of research projects
Teaching at postgraduate level in visual arts studies areas such as arts management, criticism, and theoretical studies / 
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Planning and Organising:
Able to organise own research activities to deadline and quality standards /  / Application & Interview
Problem Solving and Initiative:
Able to develop understanding of complex problems and apply in-depth knowledge to address them
Able to develop original techniques/methods / 
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Management and Teamwork:
Able to supervise work of junior research staff, delegating effectively
Able to contribute to school management and administrative processes
Work effectively in a team, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of others to help teamwork development / 
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Communicating and Influencing:
Communicate new and complex information effectively, both verbally and in writing, engaging the interest and enthusiasm of the target audience
Able to present research results at group meetings and conferences
Able to write up research results for publication in leading peer-viewed journals
Work proactively with colleagues in other work areas/institutions, contributing specialist knowledge to achieve outcomes / 
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Other Skills and Behaviours:
Understanding of relevant Health & Safety issues
Positive attitude to colleagues and students / 
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Special Requirements:
Able to attend national and international conferences to present research results /  / Application & Interview

Job Hazard Analysis Form - Appendix to Job and Person Specification

School/Department: / Winchester School of Art
Post Title: / Post doctoral research assistant / research manager
Post Number:

Please tick one of the following statements:

This post is an office-based job with routine office hazards e.g. use of VDU / 
This post has some hazards other than routine office e.g. more than use of VDU

Please tick all those that apply, and put N/A if not applicable

Environmental Exposures / O* / F / C
Outside work / N/A
Extremes of temperature (eg fridge/ furnace) / N/A
Potential for exposure to body fluids ## / N/A
Possible Contact with patients in a clinical/home setting ## / N/A
Noise (greater than 80 dba- 8 hrs twa) ## / N/A
Exposure to hazardous substances (eg solvents, liquids, dust, fumes, biohazards, animals). Specify ………textile dyes…………….. ## / N/A
Frequent hand washing / N/A
Ionising radiation. / N/A
Equipment/Tools/Machines used
Food Handling ## / N/A
Driving university vehicles(e.g. car/van/LGV/PCV) ## / N/A
Use of latex gloves (note: prohibited unless a specific clinical necessity)
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Vibrating tools ( eg strimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers) ## / N/A
Physical Abilities
Load manual handling. / N/A
Repetitive Crouching/Kneeling/Stooping / N/A
Repetitive Pulling/Pushing / N/A
Repetitive Lifting / N/A
Standing for prolonged periods / N/A
Repetitive Climbing i.e. steps, stools, ladders / N/A
Fine motor grips (eg pipetting) / N/A
Gross motor grips / N/A
Repetitive reaching below shoulder height / N/A
Repetitive reaching at shoulder height / N/A
Repetitive reaching above shoulder height / N/A
Psychosocial Issues
Face to face contact with public / O
Lone working / N/A
Shift work/night work/on call duties ## / N/A

O – Occasionally (up to 1/3 of time); F – Frequently (up to 2/3 of time); C – Constantly (more than 2/3 of time) ## denotes to HR the need for a full PEHQ to be sent to all applicants for this position.