Research Assistant in Community Urban Commons
Social Sciences and Social Care,Social Work,Human and Social Geography
Short info about job
Company: University of Leeds
Department: School of Geography
Salary: £26,495 to £31,604 per annum pro rata (Grade 6)
Hours: Part Time
Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1536 2501007
Fax: +44-1388 7452270
E-mail: N\A
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Detail information about job Research Assistant in Community Urban Commons. Terms and conditions vacancy
Part-time working 24 days over 6 months. Fixed-term for 6 months due to external funding.
Are you an early career researcher looking for your first challenge? Do you have a background in community research and critical human geography? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?
Working with a University team involved in a cross-sector partnership in Leeds to develop a map of the urban commons in order to support neighbourhood action, you will assist with creating and delivering workshops, preparing and drafting summary documents, and managing communications between project partners.
You will have significant experience in participatory action research; an understanding of coproduction methodologies; a useable knowledge of the city of Leeds and its inner-city communities; and a commitment to, and experience of, community empowerment.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:Professor Paul ChattertonTel: +44 (0)113 343 6636, email: [email protected]