Research Assistant

Job Description

The post-holder will provide assistance conducting background research and literature review on maternal mental health in China. Concretely, the post-holder will conduct secondary research on the epidemiology and aetiology of post-partum mental health conditions in China, particularly post-partum depression (PPD) and post-partum post-traumatic stress disorder (PP-PTSD), and on the availability and effectiveness of post-partum mental health services in China. The post-holder will assist in gathering available statistical data on the conditions and will primarily focus on gathering academic research published in Chinese journals and conducting a literature review under the guidance of the research supervisor, who will help model clearly defined questions and areas of focus. The successful candidate should have a Masters degree in Social Sciences, preferably Psychology, Social Policy or International Development.



Qualifications

See above.



Skills

Essential criteria is ability to perform high-quality literature reviews and search for data sources. Ability to think critically, synthesise ideas and convey information succinctly. Excellent written and verbal communication in English. Chinese language proficiency is required. Ability to work independently, with guidance but without close supervision.  

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The Centre of European Law at King's College London is seeking a research assistant. 

The research assistant will help with completing a literature review, as well as background initial research (ECJ case law, EU institutions documents and reports, possibly national legislation) on the rule of law and independence of judiciary. They will help with contacting and liaising with various potential partners on the project, as well as organising several in-person events in London. They will collaborate with the grants and the events team at The Dickson Poon School of Law in carrying out their tasks.



Qualifications

PhD in relevant subject



Skills

The research assistant will be a doctoral or a postdoctoral researcher seeking to obtain experience with writing a large grant application. EU law knowledge is required, as well as experience in researching EU law databases. Knowledge in the area of the rule of law, independence of the judiciary, judicial politics is desirable. Working knowledge of one or more of the following languages is a plus: French, German, Polish, Italian. 

  • Perform intense desktop research on ?middle powers? within International Relations Theory, especially in relation to Africa. 
  • Read and gather all relevant information and data related to the above topic. 
  • Establish literature availability as well as collate and examine relevant literature sources to produce :
    • A ?data dump? of relevant material
    • A literature review document across the research topic, 1500-2000 words.
  • Consider and highlight interesting avenues of enquiry that emerge from the research, and list possible further research questions. 
  • Compile bibliography (with abstracts or summary) of any and all sources consulted throughout the research. 


Qualifications

None



Skills

Experience researching and learning International Relations Theory generally and Middle Powers in particular

Experience in compiling and producing a literature review

Reporting to Dr Eddy Tam, Lecturer in Economics King's Business School. The role is primarily focussed on digitizing research data (census tables) from scanned images (using computer software and data entry work)



Qualifications

NONE



Skills

Current undergraduate student who has received some statistics training.  A copy of an up to date CV should accompany your application.

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