Research Editorial Assistant Ref 20743
School/department: University of Sussex Business School / Science Policy Research Unit
Hours: part-time, 14.6 hours a week. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom.
Contract: fixed term until 31 December 2023
Reference: 20743
Salary: starting at £32,411 to £36,333 per annum, pro rata if part-time.
Placed on: 13 June 2023
Closing date: 04 July 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected Interview date: To be confirmed
Expected start date: As soon as possible
Job description
SPRU are seeking to appoint a part-time Research Editorial Assistant to provide support to the editors of Research Policy, a multi-disciplinary journal devoted to analysing, understanding and effectively responding to the economic, policy, management, organizational, environmental and other challenges posed by innovation, technology, R&D and science.
https://www.journals.elsevier.com/research-policy/
The position would be suitable for a doctoral researcher working towards a PhD in a related subject, with knowledge of a number of subjects in the different areas of research policy and a strong interest in the journal and academic publishing.
Candidates in the second year of their PhD, with fieldwork locally or in the UK, enabling them to be able to attend weekly meetings on campus throughout the year, would be ideal.
Please contact Maria Savona M.Savona@sussex.ac.uk for informal inquires.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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Download Job Description and person specification ref 20743 [PDF 106.22KB]
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How to apply
Download our professional services application form - Dec 2020 [DOC 203.00KB] and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form [DOCX 65.11KB] and fill in all sections.
You must email your completed application, and personal details and equal opportunities form, to jobapps@sussex.ac.uk
You can also include a short CV and a supporting statement, outlining your experience in relation to the role’s key tasks, and showing how you meet the selection criteria detailed in the job description and person specification for this role.
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You can also send your application by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.