Vacancy Details

Description

Would you like to gain experience working in a dynamic research team, carrying out academic research and consultancy projects for a wide range of clients?

 

Would you like to make a real contribution to cutting-edge research whilst learning about rural and environmental issues and research methodologies?

 

The Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI), based at the University of Gloucestershire, is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant (Student Placement) to support the research output of the Institute. The CCRI is one of the largest specialist rural research centres in the UK and currently employs over 20 people who work on a diverse range of social science research and consultancy projects relating to rural environment and agricultural policy; rural community and services; rural economic development; food; recreation; and access issues. For further information, visit  http://www.ccri.ac.uk

 

The successful applicant will be expected to become a fully functional team member and to make a genuine contribution to the output of the Institute during their placement.

 

Essential qualities of placement student:

• Good level of computer competency; particularly Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Strong interest in environmental and rural issues
• Experience of using social media for marketing/networking
• A full-time undergraduate students for whom the placement is a defined component of their course

 

To apply, please email your application form and a cover letter (to include two named referees), to ccriplacement@glos.ac.uk for the attention of Nick Lewis by 12.00pm SUNDAY 29th MARCH.

• Interview candidates will be informed w/c Monday 30^th March.
• Interviews will be held 7^th & 8^th April.

 

If you wish to discuss the placement, please contact Nick Lewis - 

nlewis@glos.ac.uk / 01242 714125.

 

Key information –see the Job Description for full details:

Location: Francis Close Hall Campus, Cheltenham*

Contract type: Fixed term

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £16,420 per annum pro rata 

Length of placement: 9-11 months (negotiable)

Start date: Early September 2020 (negotiable)

Leave: 24 days pro rata, plus bank holidays and University closure days

Other benefits: 0.5 day per week allocated for personal development  

*The post holder may be required to work on any University site, or site being used for the business of the

University.