The ICONIC (Inter-generational CO-production of Novel technologies in Coastal communities) project has been funded by the EPSRC for 30 months from November 2022.
This is an inter-disciplinary project with investigators from all three Faculties at the University. ICONIC will be recruiting 120 older and younger participants to take part in co-design workshops, working in collaboration with numerous project partners. The project partners range from care homes, through organisations representing people with sensory impairment, through to organisations offering cultural and environmental connections. Interaction between the generations is a key element of the study. The Media and Administration Officer (MAO) will be a key link for the project with our partners and with other Centre for Health Technology (CHT) projects.
You will have two primary areas of focus:
For an informal discussion to find out more please contact Prof Ray Jones by email ray.jones@plymouth.ac.uk
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.
Interviews are expected to take place via Zoom on Tuesday 26 July 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis from 1 November 2022 to 30 April 2025 due to funding.
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
A current full driving licence and willingness to travel is essential/desirable as you will be required to travel to remote areas not easily accessible by public transport.
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.
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.
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 and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.
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