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Research Assistant

£39,078 - £39,078
Office, Clerical & Administration
England-London
Temporary / Interim
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Job Description

CHILDREN, YOUTH, PEACE AND THE ARTS RESEARCH GROUP (CYPA).

TERMS OF REFERENCE:

 RESEARCH ASSISTANT

SCOPE AND PURPOSE

As the first research cluster on children, youth, the arts and peacebuilding at King?s, the CYPA brings together all who share a vision and commitment to incorporating the arts including but not limited to music, poetry, drama, dance, painting, film, textiles, sculpture, graffiti, digital arts and photography, when involving children and youth in peacebuilding efforts across war-torn and post-war contexts. The CYPA membership is open to established academics, PhD students, early-career researchers and practitioners in these areas, both in the UK and internationally, with the aim of fostering collaboration and transdisciplinary dialogue. We also work with experts, including practitioners and policy makers, on issues related to children/youth and peacebuilding, arts and peacebuilding, and the nexus of all three (children/youth, the arts, and peacebuilding). We provide a platform for all members to showcase their innovative research and impact in these areas and provide a stimulating, welcoming environment for transdisciplinary networking between researchers, policy makers and practitioners who work for and with children.

 

The appointed research assistant will be expected to undertake activities as set out in this (non-exhaustive and evolving) Terms of Reference to support the academic leadership of the CYPA.

MEMBERSHIP .
Role Dr Sukanya Podder, Reader in Post-war Reconstruction and Peacebuilding, Defence Academy, King?s College London; PI.
RoleDr Jeannette Rodgers, Visiting Fellow, King?s College London; Postdoctoral Researcher, School of Law, University College Cork; PI.
RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES OF RA (not exhaustive)
  • Opening and closing of CYPA membership form [MS Forms].
  • Updating of mailing list/s.
  • Sending out of information emails to membership from CYPA inbox [once a month unless urgent opportunity or member event has come up that needs circulating].
  • Organisation of CYPA Seminar Series (organising schedule of already confirmed speakers, matching presenter with a facilitator from within CYPA membership, circulating advance copies of papers and presentations for chair if available, promotion to members by email and linking with SoSS comms for recordings).
  • Organising meetups at conferences and other events as directed by SP and JR.
  • Management of Twitter/X (@CYPA_KCL) according to guidelines.
  • Attend events as member of CYPA where required.
  • Literature review of children arts and peacebuilding sources upto 8000 words (before March 2025).
  • Organising writing workshop in February. In person at King?s.
  • Other duties as agreed with RA and as they arise.

 

 



Qualifications

As above



Skills

Good admin and organisational skills

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BA/MA in Linguistics, Education, Psychology or related discipline. 

 



Skills

Essential:

Familiarity and ability to use Microsoft packages (e.g., good Excel command)

Undergraduate level knowledge in linguistics, psychology and/or education research or related field

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DBS certificate 

 

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Experience in research methodologies

 

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Thank you for your interest.  This job has already been offered and accepted, unfortunately King's Talent Bank will not remove the ad until 7th October which is why it still appears as live.   

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