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• Grade 6 – Research Assistant Pool
• Maximum of 6 hours per week
• We are seeking to appoint a pool of research assistants to employ on a casual basis, as and when required throughout the academic year. By applying to this position, you will be entered into a pool of applicants that will be contacted as and when an opportunity arises in the department. For example, when an academic member of staff has a successful research grant and requires some assistance.
• Generic Responsibilities
• Undertake research as appropriate to the field of study including conducting literature reviews, collecting, and analysing data
• Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
• Provide ready access to all experimental data for the faculty researcher and/or supervisor
• Prepare other articles, reports, and presentations
• Manage and respond to project related email. Attend project meetings, seminars and other meetings as required
• To assist in contributing to the development of research objectives and proposals

Person Specification

• Essential
• A good first degree in Sociology, Criminology, Social Work or relevant cognate subject
• Ability to manage time effectively and work to strict deadlines.
• Good written and oral communication in English;
• Support and agreement from your supervisory team.
• Have successfully completed an appropriate Research Methods module;
• Experience of analysing quantitative and qualitative research data (applicants should specify if they have a preference for one rather than another)
• Currently engaged or registered to begin in a programme of doctoral level research study at Durham University
• Currently undertaking a programme of research in an area which aligns with one of the department’s five research themes (please specify which in your application).
• Desirable
• Good organisational and facilitation skills (e.g. event organisation, facilitating groups)
• Experience in conducting basic academic research or providing research assistance, including the use of standard research methods.
• Experience of preparing documents for ethical review
• Candidates should submit via Taleo a CV together with a table of no more than two pages evidencing your fit with the person specification.
• If you have any queries about the application process, please contact sociology.research@durham.ac.uk

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