Research Assistant

This post is part time (10.5 hours per week) and fixed term for up to 12 months

We have an opportunity for a part time Research Assistant to contribute to the Safety Nets Project working with Professor Ruth Patrick and colleagues on these landmark studies at the cutting edge of current social policy debates. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.

Candidates should have specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of social policy, with specific knowledge on poverty and social security systems.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Ruth Patrick, ruth.patrick@york.ac.uk

For more information on the post and to apply online: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-assistant-42

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity.

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