Policy & Research Assistant - Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom - University of Kent

Description

Contract Type:
Fixed Term- 16 Months- Expected start date of 01/10/2024
59 hours BST on Sunday 14 April 2024 (unless otherwise stated)

The School of Politics and International Relations is seeking to appoint a Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) with expertise in the politics or development of the Global South to assist Dr Jamie Gruffydd-Jones on his Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) project 'Resistance to External Powers in the Developing World'.

As a Post-Doctoral Research Associate, you will lead on the project's case study work, which will involve qualitative and/or quantitative analysis of the rise of local resistance to China and other external powers across the developing world, and what this resistance means for politics and development.

You will carry out fieldwork and develop links with academics and policymakers across a minimum of four countries (travel to be funded by the grant).

Additionally, you will also be expected to contribute towards the theoretical development and write-up of the project, and its presentation to conferences, workshops, and policy audiences
Candidates with expertise in development economics, international development, or politics of the Global South are encouraged to apply. Experience with computational social science methods and/or fluency in Mandarin would be advantages but not requirements.
As a Post-Doctoral Research Associate you will:
lead on the project's research of case studies of local resistance to external powers' presence and influence
contribute to the write up of research work for publication
promote the project to academic audiences, including presenting the research at conferences and workshops
a doctorate (completed or submitted) or equivalent qualification/experience in political science, international development, development economics, sociology, or relevant discipline
experience of implementing social science research methods
knowledge or experience of development economics, international development, politics, or sociology in the Global South

Applications must be made via the University's online application system; The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.

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