Research Assistant

This is a fixed term, part time appointment until 30 June 2023.

Are you an aspiring researcher with an interest in social issues?

This role will involve working closely with our partners in the local authority in Haringey identifying people, policies and plans that they adopted in their battle to combat knife crime.

You will identify existing literature and research in this field and identify best practice examples to tackling this issue. You will have the opportunity to engage with academics, policy makers and individuals from community and charity sector.

You will be able to work flexible hours, including from home but be able to facilitate and conduct face to face meetings with individuals and organisations in Haringey.

You will be an excellent communicator with knowledge of community and or local authority based approaches to social issues and be able to undertake research orientated tasks such as database searches and the writing of reports. 

Please refer to the person specification for further details.

Remuneration:

Grade 6 of the College's London Pay Scale which is £35,374 rising to £40,348 per annum

The salary quoted will be pro-rata for this part time post and is on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area.

Enquiries:

If you would like to know more about the role please click on apply below or contact William Ackah, Project Co-ordinator via w.ackah@bbk.ac.uk

If you have technical issues or difficulties using the recruitment portal please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk, providing your name and the job reference number of the position.

While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all while being located right in the heart of Central London.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

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