06 April 2012

WANTED: Postgraduate Part-time Research Assistant

Postgraduate Part-time Research Assistant [Queen Mary, University of London]

 

HomeThe department of Law is seeking to employ a suitably qualified Postgraduate Research Assistant to work within the research project RELIGARE. This is a EU grant funded position. The project researches the area of: 'Religious Diversity and Secular Models in Europe - Innovative Approaches to Law and Policy'.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake research in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, Dr Prakash Shah, in order to realise the objectives and development of the research programme. Duties will involve writing case notes, assisting in the organisation of project meetings, attending project meetings, coordinating volunteers' activities, and writing and editing research papers and reports. Good academic and legal writing skills are necessary.

The post is part-time and available for 6 months. Remuneration will be made on an hourly basis and will be in the range of £15.43 - £16.27 per hour depending on the tasks allocated and experience of the employee. Benefits include 30 days annual leave (pro-rata) and defined benefit pension scheme.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to please contact Dr Prakash Shah (
prakash.shah@qmul.ac.uk)

Details about the department and further particulars are available from:
www.laws.qmul.ac.uk

Further details and an application form can be found at:
www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies

Completed application forms, quoting 12065/NL, should be returned to law-recruitment@qmul.ac.uk. Applications must be made on the official College application form and must include the applicant's CV and the names of three referees.

The closing date for applications is 2nd May 2012 at 17:00 hrs BST and interviews will be held shortly thereafter.

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