Research Assistant Ref 21864

School/department: Policy@Sussex, Sussex Business School
Hours: 0.6FTE. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Contract: Fixed term until 31 July 2025
Reference: 21864
Salary: Starting at £32,982 to £37,099 per annum pro rata
Placed on: 09 October 2023
Closing date: 26 October 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected Interview date: 06 November 2023
Expected start date: 06 December 2023

Job description

Established in 2016, Policy@Sussex is Sussex’s dedicated policy engagement initiative that acts as a bridge between policy-relevant research and the world of public policy.

We are excited to be recruiting a Research Assistant to support and drive forward a programme of activities to support increased, effective policy engagement. This is an exciting role requiring experience of using academic research to engage external audiences, as well as building internal and external networks and delivering collaborative projects.

It’s an opportunity to play a key role in a small but friendly team, developing and supporting the expansion of impact and engagement activities undertaken by Policy@Sussex over the next two years.

Funded by the UKRI Policy Support Fund, and working right across the academic disciplines, this role would suit someone who is currently studying for - or has recently completed - a PhD, or an external engagement specialist with enthusiasm and interest in policy and research impact.

Please contact Alex Waddington (a.waddington@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries about the role.

Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy,  Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.

Download job description and person specification Ref 21864 [PDF 156.92KB]

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK. 

How to apply

Download our professional services application form and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form and fill in all sections.

You must email your completed application, and personal details and equal opportunities form, to jobapps@sussex.ac.uk

You should attach your application form and all documents to the email in PDF format (we are unable to accept applications as google.docs or .pages) and use the format job reference number / job title / your name in the subject line.

You can also send your application by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.

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