Research Assistant (Fixed term)

Location: University Park

The School of Politics & International Relations is seeking a Research Associate to support an FCDO funded project. The Programme Director is Professor Paul Heywood with the role reporting directly to him. 

The Governance & Integrity Anti-Corruption Evidence (GI ACE) programme (2024-27) generates actionable evidence for use in designing and implementing more effective anti-corruption initiatives.  This role will contribute to producing synthesis outputs relating to the Anti-Corruption Evidence program, and will include analytic literature searches, conducting semi-structured interviews, carrying out analysis of research findings and drafting of relevant materials.  The role will involve close collaboration with the Centre for the Study of Corruption, based at the University of Sussex, which manages the GI ACE programme. 

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clarity on complex information.  
• Have strong knowledge of the specific research area, methods and techniques in the broad field of political science and, more specifically, in relation to corruption studies.  
• Have the analytical ability to facilitate conceptual thinking, innovation and creativity. 
• Have the ability to build relationships and collaborate with others, internally and externally. 
• Have excellent organisational and project management skills, including a proven ability to prioritise work tasks, manage own time, and multi-task.
• Have an ability to work independently and take initiative, yet also work flexibly and supportively as part of a team. 
• Have a Degree in political science or allied discipline.

THE BENEFITS OF THE ROLE

Generous holiday leave - 30 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus university closure days and bank holidays.

Access to employee pension scheme and annual flexible benefits scheme.

The role can be worked from a home location within the UK or at University Park with occasional travel required.

Further information about the School of Politics & International Relations is available at: Welcome to the School of Politics and International Relations - The University of Nottingham 

Please upload a CV and cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role. 

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups for this post, and we hope for a start date in July 2024.

This role is fixed term until 30^th September 2027. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours). Job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Paul Heywood by email paul.heywood@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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