Description

The White Rose University Union seeks to a pre -emptive and cooperative developer (0.6 FTE) to support graduate studies (PGRS) from all over White Rose partners, as well as early professional life researchers (ECRS) through close cooperation with colleagues from the University of York Saint John and the British Academy.

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The White Rose University Federation brings together the universities of Leeds, Chevild and York in a cooperative partnership that puts people at the heart of everything we do. We enable individuals from all backgrounds to prosper through designer development programs, influential initiatives, and participate in our society. Our work provides practical and high value support that complements the current university offers, helping our partners achieve their goals and lead to a positive change.

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The role of the researcher’s developer provides an exciting new opportunity to support White Rose president, and work closely with Cluster Co-Leads from York ST York University, his colleagues from the British Academy and partners all over the region to design and provide support for ECRS in the figure.

Postholder will contribute to the main areas of the researcher’s support:

1. British Oscars Network Vocational Researchers – Yorkshire and Hamer Block (~ 0.4 FTE)

It will work closely with the Cluster Co-Leads of York ST York and its colleagues from the British Academy and partners all over the region to design and provide support for ECRS in the figure. This includes identifying researchers’ needs and developing a program of response to activities and resources. You will cooperate with a wide range of stakeholders, including ECRS, academic faculty members, and professional colleagues, to ensure a comprehensive and influential block that reflects the diversity of the regional research community.

2. Support PGRS through white rose universities (~ 0.2 FTE)

You will cooperate with colleagues (researchers developers, pgr threads, professions, student unions, etc.) from all over the universities of white roses to determine and respond to the common needs of PGRS, with a special focus on those of smaller societies or an active actress. This may include groups such as Arts and Humancies PGRS, mature doctoral students, or PGRS from the world majority. Together, you will develop cooperative initiatives that provide targeted and comprehensive support.

While this position is officially based in York, it contains a wide regional transformer via Yorkshire and Hamer. The role provides flexibility to work remotely, with travel from time to time required to partnership of institutions and events within the region and at the national levels.

The necessary skills, experience and qualifications

Early British Academy Network, Lead Yorkshire & Humber Cluster Lead (~ 0.4 FTE)

• Building strong partnerships and cooperation with the main stakeholders, including the University of York St. John, the regional official of the British Academy ECRN, the White Rose team, the members of the cluster union, regional social sciences, humanities and arts for people and economics (form) (ECRS/Academics), to determine the development opportunities that are chased with ECR.

• Design, delivery and evaluation of comprehensive professional training and development activities designed to form ECRS via Yorkshire and Hamer, ensuring compatibility with regional priorities.

• Organizing and facilitating cluster events and meetings in partnership with the group and collaborators in the group, ensuring smooth delivery through effective scheduling, logistical services, advertising and documentation.

• The champion ECR participation in the group program, with a special focus on inclusiveness and increasing the representation of the actress groups an exclusive representation.

• Communicate with the British Academy team and other regional groups to increase awareness of cluster activities and exchange best practices at the national level.

• Development and maintenance of accessible learning materials, online seminars, and digital content, as required.

• Produce reports and papers on cluster activities for stakeholders and relevant committees.

Support for graduate researchers in white rose universities (~ 0.2 FTE)

• Cooperation with colleagues (researchers developers, PGR leadership, professions, student unions, etc.) from all over the universities of white roses to identify and address the common needs of PGRS, especially those in smaller or represented societies (such as art and human science, mature students, and the global majority).

• Designing innovative and comprehensive learning and development solutions that complement the current university during meeting regional and individual needs.

• The White Rose University Union is represented in professional networks and remains aware of the current trends, challenges and best practices in the development of researchers.

Date of the interview: November 10, 2025

For informal inquiries: Please call Karen Hinxman, President of the White Rose University Federation k.hinxman@whiterose.ac.uk

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