Post-doctoral Research Fellow: GCRF Drugs and (dis)order - Research Coordination and Collaboration

Salary Range - £36,699 - £43,110 per annum inclusive of London Allowance

Full time (35 hours per week – 1.0 FTE)

This post is fixed-term for 24 months

 
The role and its responsibilities
 

The post holder will support the delivery of research and policy-oriented outputs for a GCRF/ESRC funded research project. The project looks at the role of illicit/drug economies in transitions from war to peace in Afghanistan, Colombia and Myanmar. It brings together UK institutions and southern research partners with a view to: a) developing a robust and new evidence base b) strengthening the research capacity of southern partners c) changing prevailing policies towards drugs, development and peacebuilding. The Post-Doctoral Research Fellow will work closely with the PI to deliver high-quality, comparative and inter-disciplinary research and policy outputs. This post will have a strong coordinating role across the project team.
 

The ideal candidate will have a proven track-record of writing and editing material for academic and policy audiences, conducting, coordinating and managing research and working in inter-disciplinary and multi-partner research environments. They should have a good understanding of some of the themes underpinning the research – illicit economies, drugs, conflict and peace-building.
 

This post will be based in the UK but will involve some overseas travel. You will work closely with the SOAS team led by the PI, Professor Jonathan Goodhand, and including other post-doctoral and senior researchers. The role will also involve developing strong working relationships with the wider project team and collaborating organisations.
 

There will be opportunities to interact with other researchers in SOAS and you will be encouraged to attend and contribute to relevant research meetings, seminars and training/staff development opportunities within and beyond SOAS.
 

Skills and experience
 

The post-holder will require a PhD with experience of working on multi-partner research projects. We would also strongly encourage applicants with experience of working in policy-focussed and/or NGO environments.
 

Further information
 

We encourage potential applicants to contact the PI, Prof. Jonathan Goodhand for an informal discussion about the role: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo. or 020 7898 4483
 

Competitive benefits package
 

As an employer of choice SOAS offers an extensive benefits package including:
 

    •    30 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional School closure days (pro rata for part time staff)
    •    Pension scheme with generous employer contribution
    •    Various loan schemes including season ticket and IT equipment
    •    Cycle to Work Scheme
    •    Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay provisions, childcare voucher scheme, financial support for childcare

About the Department
 

The Department of Development Studies is a world-leading research-led department. Its academics and research students work across a wide spectrum of development-related issues including poverty, inequality, income-generation, agrarian relations, neoliberalism, globalisation, migration, conflict, and environmental sustainability. Its research combines a critical approach to the major development issues and themes of the today, with an in-depth expert knowledge of Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. Its research is recognised globally for its challenge to development orthodoxies, innovative methods, contribution to cutting-edge theory and debate, and relevance to policy-makers and those planning and managing interventions.
 

How to Apply
 

If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please complete the online application form and provide a copy of your CV. Further information can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities.
 

Closing date: 22 September 2019

Completed applications must be received by 23:59 on the closing date to be considered.

Interviews will provisionally be held in the week commencing: 7 October 2019

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo..
 

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