What is the Research Associate position?
The VSC Research Associate position is designed for scholars who want to bridge the gap between academic excellence and commercial innovation. We offer a unique platform where you can pursue high-quality, publishable research while contributing to projects that have genuine, tangible impact.
This role is built on the principle that the most profound insights often emerge at the intersection of scholarly rigour and practical application. We empower you to leverage your intellectual curiosity to solve real-world challenges, creating a synergy between academic outcome and commercial success.
Why apply?
Academic Freedom & Impact:
You maintain the intellectual freedom to drive your own research, with the added benefit of seeing your findings applied to solve critical industry problems.
Publishable Research:
We actively support and encourage the academic dissemination of your work. The goal is to produce high-quality, publishable outcomes that advance knowledge in your field.
Valuable Remuneration:
We provide fair and competitive compensation for your expertise, ensuring you are appropriately rewarded for the value of your scholarly contributions.
Global Collaboration:
Join a diverse, international network of peers. Your work will be a part of a wider community of experts, promoting cross-disciplinary learning and collaboration.
Eligibility
We are seeking intellectually driven researchers with a strong foundation in their respective fields. You are eligible for our scheme if you are:
- An Independent Scholar: You are a self-motivated individual who can take a research project from a conceptual idea to a complete, final output.
- An Expert with a Publication Record: You have demonstrated your academic rigour through a history of scholarly contributions or a proven record of excellence.
- A Synergistic Thinker: You believe that the best research is both academically sound and practically valuable.
Contractual Terms
| Duration | Contract | Salary |
|---|---|---|
3 months |
0.2 FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) / Freelance International Contract |
£45,000 / $63,000 pro rata |
Duration:
You will be employed as a Research Associate for 3 months, in which you are contractually obliged to have completed your research project by the end of the contract.
Contract:
Being employed under a 0.2 FTE / International Freelance Contract, means that your workload will be equivalent to 20% of a full-time position. This means that you will be working 8 hours per week (1 working day) over the duration of the 3 months.
For this, contact research@voicestudycentre.com
Salary:
This position is paid £45,000 / $63,000 pro rata. Therefore, you will be paid the part-time wage for this role, which is £2,250 / $3,150 over the 3-month period.
How to apply
To apply, please submit the following to research@voicestudycentre.com:
- Your most up-to-date CV or resume.
- A cover letter detailing your research interests and how you believe they can generate both academic and commercial value.
- A brief, one-page proposal for a research project you would like to undertake.
We look forward to hearing from you and discovering how your work can help us innovate together.