MILGAM Research Officer X 2 at Swansea University

Contract: Fixed term from September 2023 for 36 months. Full-time

Location: Singleton Campus

The newly established Centre for Military Gambling Research (MilGAM) at Swansea University is seeking two Research Officers. These full-time positions are available from September 1^st 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter, for up three years. 

The post-holders will help establish and guide the Centre’s development as an evidence hub and knowledge mobilisation service with global reach. They will work with key stakeholders and beneficiaries to build research, education, and treatment evidence for policy-led impact in all aspects of military-related gambling research.

Prior experience of working with military populations and demonstrated expertise in mixed-methods research designs and of disseminating complex findings to diverse audiences would be advantageous. 

Please note this job is also being advertised to a pool of colleagues internally as part of our University commitment to employee redeployment. Should this post be filled from this route then you will receive an email confirming this. If you do not receive an email, please assume that your application is still in process. 

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all of its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

We have an under-representation of men in the area of research and would particularly welcome applications from men for this position. We also have an under representation of individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and would encourage applications from these groups. Appointments will always be made on merit.

Internal applicants

Applications from current Swansea University staff for a fixed term role who already hold a role within the University will require approval from their line manager and a signed Secondment request form prior to applying for this role.

To access the Secondment request form and details of the University Secondment Policy, please visit Secondment Policy.

The approved secondment request form should be uploaded along with your CV into the recruitment system. The application will not be progressed without the submission of the approval form. Your application for this role will be reviewed in accordance with Swansea University recruitment procedures. 

If you have any questions, please contact your HR Business Partner. 

To apply for the post please click on the link: MilGAM Research Officer (swansea.ac.uk)

Applicants are asked to provide a completed online application providing evidence against the essential criteria in the recruitment documentation. Applicants should also attach to the application:

• Curriculum Vitae;
• Publication list;
• Statement detailing your experience related to military gambling and/or mental health.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Professor Simon Dymond, Director of MilGAM (s.o.dymond@swansea.ac.uk).