Turning Passion into Purpose. London South Bank University are excited to be recruiting for the post of a Research Assistant in LSBU Business School to support with a British Academy/Leverhulme Funded Project titled: Just Transition Towards Sustainable Transportation to Alleviate the Negative Impacts of Urban Overtourism Project. We welcome applications from candidates with research credentials and a research track record who will be committed to the growing success and development of the School.
This position offers the successful candidate with the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of a British Academy/Leverhulme funded project into tourism and transport studies. The postholder will have the opportunity to work with a highly motivated, vibrant and international team of academics and network with government and non-governmental bodies. The postholder will also have development opportunities for Research.
This role will be on a part-time, fixed-term basis further details can be found within the candidate pack.
About You:
We are looking to hear from candidates who have the following skills/experience:
- Experience undertaking research projects which involve the collection, secure storage and analysis of primary data
- Support in most aspects of the research process (e.g., data collection in Manchester and Edinburgh, data analysis and publication).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.
The ideal candidate will have completed a Master’s degree/is pursuing a PhD, be highly motivated to conduct a mixed method research, have a genuine interest in sustainable transport and have good communication skills that would help with the focus group facilitation. Experience with publication is highly desirable.
Benefits and How to Apply:
As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working. Full details on the range of benefits we offer can be found here .
The person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack attached. Applications must be submitted via the "Apply Online" button below.
For an informal conversation ahead of applying please feel free to contact the hiring manager for this position, Harry Radzuan -
[email protected]The closing date for applications is
Monday 21 st July at 23.59pm
Interview/assessment - week commencing-
TBC
We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route, more details on this can be found within the candidate pack.
If you have any questions related to your application, please email the recruitment team
[email protected]We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.
