Research Assistant Cambridge, East of England, England
Anglia Ruskin University
Full Time
Cambridge, East of England, England
28929 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
About ARU:
We are ranked in the world’s top 350 institutions in the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and we are a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. Our research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world-leading. In 202, we were awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for our world-leading music therapy work.
About the role:
You’ll join our team, contributing to the delivery of the British Academy-Nuffield Foundation funded project: ‘Nature-Based Integration: Connecting Communities With/In The Natural Environment’. The project is led by Dr Davide Natalini (Anglia Ruskin), and Dr Azadeh Fatehrad (Kingston University). You can read about the project here. The Research Assistant will be based at ARU (Cambridge).
You’ll have a degree and ideally with a higher degree in Migration Studies/ Sociology/ Geography/ Ethnography or related discipline and research experience in the field of Migration Studies, with a focus on one or more of the following areas: integration, place, environment, and belonging. Fieldwork will be a vital part of this role.
You’ll be skilled in participatory research methods with good understanding of ethical issues in research. You’ll be able to demonstrate experience working in diverse community settings and demonstrate an ability to work sensitively with individuals from migrant backgrounds. Experience disseminating results and coordinating public events will also be a key part of this role.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborating with the project team to help with designing and delivering qualitative, participatory, and creative research with migrant and non-migrant community members in fieldwork across three UK sites (London, Blackburn, Isle of Lewis) using methods such as surveys, participatory mapping, aesthetic workshops and participant observation
- To assist producing academic, policy, practice, and public-facing outputs, including co-producing 'deep maps' of nature-based integration in case study sites
- Ensuring inclusive and effective delivery of the project, including working closely with community researchers and project stakeholders
- To assist with organising and running meetings, conferences, and public events
- Maintain accurate records of project data, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects
- Attend project meetings
- Summarize work package progress
- Other related duties as assigned
Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Davide Natalini, Senior Research Fellow, at [email protected].
Find out more about working with us.
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff to share this commitment.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
Guidance Notes:
For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.
Job Category
Teaching, Research & Scholarship
Vacancy Type
Fixed term contract
Fixed Term Duration
10 Months
Employment Type
Part time
Salary From
£28,929 p.a. pro rata
Salary To
£34,314 p.a. pro rata
Location
Cambridge
Faculty/Prof Service
Faculty of Science & Engineering
Ref No
2362
Closing Date
27/06/2023
