Research Assistant (Fixed Term)

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 24 months in the first instance.

Applications are invited for a full-time Research Assistant to join BRIDGE, a five-year, €2 million European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant led by Dr Davide Luca, investigating urban-rural political polarisation.

The successful candidate will join an international and interdisciplinary research team comprising the Principal Investigator, Project Manager, two Research Fellows and a Research Assistant, and will support the delivery of innovative research examining the causes and consequences of urban-rural divides. The team also hosts international academic visitors throughout the duration of the project.

The post holder will provide research support across all strands of the project, working closely with the Principal Investigator and Research Fellows on a range of research activities. Responsibilities are likely to include supporting quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, undertaking literature reviews, assisting with the management and organisation of research data, and contributing to the wider activities of the BRIDGE project.

The position is full-time with flexible working arrangements and is available on a fixed-term basis for 24 months. The role is particularly suited to candidates seeking to develop a career in research and would provide an excellent opportunity for individuals wishing to build research experience as a foundation for future doctoral study.

Please ensure to provide your CV, covering letter and a writing sample within your application.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Dr Davide Luca: dl622@cam.ac.uk

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact: hr@hsps.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference JP50261 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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