Research Centre Manager – The JUST Centre

Job title:

Research Centre Manager – The JUST Centre

Company:

University of Manchester

Job description

JUST is a Research Centre dedicated to generating the knowledge, evidence and capacity needed for sustainability transformations within communities, organisations and sectors and moving public debate on net zero beyond current tensions and resistances towards the productive joining-up of decarbonisation and social justice so that no one is left behind. Its interdisciplinary team comes from five universities (Manchester, Newcastle, Liverpool, Leeds and Lancaster) and has the Institute of Community Studies (Young Foundation) as its impact partner. A range of other non-HEI partners and stakeholders are also involved in the Centre’s programme of work. The JUST Centre will use an innovative mix of data science and participatory action research methodologies to undertake place-based research in areas across the North of England.The Centre Manager will support the initiation and running of the JUST Centre, based in the School of Social Sciences at the University of Manchester (UoM). JUST stands for Joined-Up Sustainability Transformations and has been funded for 5 years under the ESRC’s Sustainable and Equitable Low Carbon Living call, part of UKRI’s Building a Green Future theme.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out moreBlended working arrangements may be consideredPlease note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.General enquiries:Email:Technical support:Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 06:01:54 GMT

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