Research Assistant

There is an exciting opportunity exists for a postgraduate student to work within the Global Diversities and Inequalities Research Centre (https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/research/centres-groups-and-units/global-diversities-and-inequalities-research-centre/).

We would like to appoint a part-time Research Assistant to work on the research project 'An evaluation of the Syrian and Afghan resettlement programmes in Islington'. The post is part-time for 3 hours per week from October 2023 to mid-June 2024.

Key areas:

The successful candidate should have an interest in the areas of work of the Centre, such as migration, ethnicity, gender, inequalities, diversity, as well as good administrative skills.

Main duties and responsibilities:

1. Assist in interpreting during interviews and follow-up interviews with Afghans. Priority will be given to native speakers of Farsi and other languages spoken in Afghanistan.

2. Assist in checking the transcripts of our interviews.

3. Join the research team, attend monthly meetings and work under the supervision of senior members of staff.

4. Assist in the planning and implementation of specific research activities, as directed, such as liaising with external stakeholders and helping with the recruitment of study participants.

4. Conduct literature searches according to parameters agreed by the research team and in line with the research aims and design.

5. Assist with data collection, including conducting interviews, focus groups, administering questionnaires (as appropriate).

6. Assist the team leader in the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.

7. Assist with the presentation of information on research progress and outcomes to relevant audiences (e.g. funders, key stakeholders, user groups etc).

8. Contribute to the documentation of the results arising from research activities.

9. Contribute to the publication of research findings in appropriate publications in collaboration with other team members.

Miscellaneous:

Exemplify and promote the values of the University. Demonstrate a strong commitment to coaching and development; working collaboratively with colleagues; valuing the contribution of others and sharing knowledge and expertise.

Undertake other duties of a reasonable nature, as may be determined by the post holder's line manager in consultation with the post holder.

Carry out all duties in accordance with the University's Equality and Diversity Policy actions and commitments designed to promote and enhance equality, diversity and inclusion and protect members of staff or students from harassment. It is the post-holder's duty not to act in a prejudicial or discriminatory manner towards members of staff, students, visitors or members of the public. The post-holder should also discourage any such practice or behaviour by challenging or reporting it.

Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves, other people and resources while at work to comply with the University's Health and Safety Policy, Codes of Practice and local regulations.

Cooperate with the line manager or any other person with specific responsibility for health and safety, to enable the University to meet its responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act to be performed.

The candidates must be enrolled in the Postgraduate Research programe at London Metropolitan University.

1. Relevant experience: native speakers of Farsi and other languages spoken in Afghanistan; Experience of admin tasks; Experience of working effectively as a member of a team; ability to set up a data base

2. Education and training: Postgraduate research student with good administrative and practical skills.

3. General and special knowledge: Interest in and familiarity with the work of the centre with an interest in the areas of work undertaken by the centre (such as migration, ethnicity, gender, inequalities, diversities etc) 

4. Skills and abilities: Understanding of and ability to contribute to administrative duties; Effective communication skills, both written and verbal skills;

Ability to work independently and seek guidance where appropriate; Proven ability to work and deliver to specified deadlines.

5. Special requirements: A strong commitment to

1) the University's values, mission and strategic plan;

2) a developing approach when dealing with colleagues and students

3) working collegially; valuing the contribution of others and sharing knowledge and expertise