Research Assistant School of the Human Environment/Department of Geography
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The Department of Geography at University College Cork invites applications for the post of Research Assistant to assist with the development of a European Research Council Starting Grant Proposal. This is a part time, fixed term post lasting 4 months, working 2.5 days per week.
This post is part of an Enterprise Ireland funded project to support proposal development for a European Research Council Starting Grant. The proposal is for a digital and urban geographies project focused on property, platforms, and urban space. Working on a part time and temporary basis, the RA will work under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) to review literature and actively assist with proposal development. In particular the RA will be reviewing interdisciplinary literature (e.g. Geography, History, Planning, Sociology, Law) on the histories of property in Ireland from a spatial justice perspective.
Project title: Proposal development for a European Research Council Starting Grant
Responsibilities- To work under the direction of the Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
- To provide assistance in conducting research activities, including planning, organising, conducting, and communicating research studies within the overall scope of a research project.
- To coordinate and perform a variety of independent and team activities involved in the collection, analysis, documentation and some interpretation of information/results.
- To undertake tasks which may include recording results and preparing technical reports including conclusions and recommendations. To coordinate the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of qualitative and quantitative research techniques; write procedures manuals for data collection and coding.
- To present information on research progress and outcomes to others responsible for the research project.
- To provide guidance as required to any support staff and/or research students assisting with the research project, as agreed with the Principal Investigator/Grant holder.
- Ideally to contribute to the publication of findings.
- To confer with the Principal Investigator in developing plans for research projects and to discuss the interpretation of results and the preparation of manuscripts for publication.
- To perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
- Awareness of and interest in Irish housing policy
- A graduate qualification in a field of discipline relevant to the area of investigation i.e. BSc or MSc.
- Some research experience is desirable.
- Good report writing and presentation skills
- Previous laboratory experience and practices are desired.
- Good analytical skills and computer skills.
- An ability to work independently to a tight schedule.
- Capability of working effectively within a team to achieve results.
- Evidence of excellent organisational and communication skills.
- High levels of initiative are encouraged.