Research Assistant

Are you a motivated Researcher with an interest in investigating the causes and consequences of resistance to foreign presence in the developing world? Are you experienced in database construction? If so, this exciting opportunity may be an ideal role for you.

The School of Politics and International Relations wishes to appoint motivated Research Assistants to join the team led by Dr Jamie Gruffydd-Jones on his Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) project ‘Resistance to External Powers in the Developing World’ which investigates the causes and consequences of resistance to foreign presence, with a particular focus on China’s growing influence. For more details on the project, please visit UKRI Project Details.

Please note that you must be proficient in researching and reading Chinese language sources to be suitable for this role.

As Research Assistant you can expect to be involved in:

• Creating, developing, cleaning and managing the database
• Assisting with analysis, interpretation, and visualisation of data in a reproducible way
• Assisting with the administrative support on the project, including coordination of events and activities

What will you bring to the role?

• A BA or equivalent degree or experience in a social science discipline
• Skilled in social science research, particularly experienced in database construction and use of excel, or other data management tools
• Reading frequency in Chinese (in addition to English)

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number HSS-243-24-R.

Further details:   

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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