Research Fellow in Creative Media
Join Queen's University Belfast to produce creative media outputs exploring the 60-year history of Mencap NI.
Best for:Best for media researchers and audio-visual practitioners with a completed PhD and experience in creative media production.
Overview
The School of Arts, English and Languages at Queen's University Belfast is seeking a part-time Research Fellow to support the Mencap NI project, 'Hear Us Now: Voices of Mencap NI'. The appointee will engage with service users over the charity's 60-year history, recording life stories and creating public-facing creative media outputs. Responsibilities include conducting interviews, managing audio and video production, and communicating research findings to diverse audiences. The role is offered at 0.4 FTE on a fixed-term contract basis.
What you'll do
- Conduct research and engage with participants associated with the Mencap NI service history over the past 60 years
- Record, edit, and produce creative media outputs including audio and video materials
- Manage project operational workflows to ensure research milestones are successfully met
- Write up research findings in standard academic formats for publication
- Produce accessible writing and media tailored for the general public and broader audiences
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in a subject relevant to creative media or audio production, or expected within 3 months of the closing date
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Significant research experience utilizing information technology and creative media technology such as audio and video recording and editing
- Demonstrable understanding of operational requirements for successful research projects
- Proven experience in writing up research findings in academic formats
- Experience writing for a broad audience of the general public
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-16
Submit your application through the official recruitment portal by the specified deadline. Ensure your application clearly evidences how you meet all essential criteria outlined in the candidate information package.
- CV
- Cover letter
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