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Scottish Graduate School of Social Science

Sgoil Cheumnaichean Saidheans Sòisealta na h-Alba

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University of Edinburgh, School of Chemistry

Internship host: University of Edinburgh, School of Chemistry
Part time or Full time: 3 months full-time or 6 months part-time
Location: Edinburgh / Hybrid

Project Title

Understanding the barriers and enablers for current and aspiring neurodivergent leaders in academia.

Project Details

Skills Required

Essential:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Qualitative (primarily) and Quantitative Analytical experience and evaluation skills, including thematic analysis 
  • Research skills including designing and administering research surveys, qualitative data collection and using mixed methods 
  • Ability to work independently and manage own time 
Desirable:
  • Interest in and/or lived experience of neurodiversity 
  • Interest in/experience of leadership development 
  • Experience conducting interviews or focus groups 
  • Experience of data analysis tools such as Excel, NVivo 
  • Experience in data visualisation 
  • Research Data Management skills, including working with personal & sensitive data 

Skills to be Developed

• Academic research management skills
• Communication and writing skills
• Engagement and impact

Timing and Working Hours

Preferred start date asap and before the end of June 2025
3 months full-time or 6 months part-time
Hybrid

Challenge-Led Pathways aligned to this placement

• Health, Wellbeing and Communities
• Social Inequalities

Challenge-led pathways give students the opportunity to develop capacity for interdisciplinary connections within the social sciences and beyond. More information on challenge-led pathways can be found here.

About the Host

The School of Chemistry in the University of Edinburgh, in partnership with Schools in the University of St. Andrews and Univeristy of Glasgow have been awarded funding by the Inframe Catalyst fund for a project investigating the experiences of neurodivergent researchers and research leaders to understand how their different ways of thinking alter their experiences of and access to leadership roles This will require gathering information from neurodivergent researchers using both quantitative and qualitative methods – this internship is central to providing this social science expertise. In addition to the core team from the School of Chemistry, the project is also supported by a Community Knowledge Analyst from the Inframe team who will work closely with the intern, providing guidance on research methodology, ethics, data governance and designing outputs for positive culture change impacts.  The School of Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh has a long and distinguished history. The first Chemistry Professor was appointed to the Chair in 1713 and the Edinburgh University student-led Chemical Society is regarded as the oldest chemical society in the world. The School is run as a single academic unit with approximately 160 staff (made up of academic, postdoctoral researchers and professional services staff) and 800 students (undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research students). Our vision is for all students and staff to harness their curiosity, utilising outstanding and diverse talents to pursue knowledge that can be used to tackle global challenges and improve people’s lives. Sustainability, collaboration and inclusion are at the heart of all our school activities.  Along with the University of St Andrews we formed EaStCHEM in 2004 to combine the research activities of two of Scotland’s leading schools of chemistry. Combined, we are the largest chemistry unit research in the UK. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), we were one of only three chemistry submissions to achieve a 100% “world-leading” score for our research environment. We hold a Silver Athena SWAN award, in recognition of excellence in science, engineering and technology employment in higher education relating to supporting women in Science. We are particularly proud of establishing the Christina Miller Fellowships, which have enabled seven talented postdoctoral researchers from under-represented groups to establish themselves as independent group leaders.   For further information about our school please visit our web page (opens in new browser tab) 

Contact for Queries

Director of Professional Services: Diane Gill, Diane.gill@ed.ac.uk

How to Apply

To apply for this internship create an account on SGSSS Apply and start a new Internships application selecting “University of Edinburgh, School of Chemistry” from the host options. The deadline for applications is 4pm on Monday 28 April.

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