Sierra Leone & Liberia: Research Associate in Natural Resources and Development (Fixed-Term)

Mar 14, 2016 | University of Bath (Social & Policy Sciences)
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Applications are invited for a full-time Research Associate to work on a project entitled, ‘Deepening governance and widening ‘spaces’ for change: community participation and natural resource transparency in post-conflict West Africa’ that is being funded by Humanity United. The post will provide an exciting opportunity for an early career scholar to join a thriving community of researchers in the field of international development at the University of Bath.

This fixed-term research position requires expertise in the field of natural resources and development. First-hand experience of conducting research or working in low income countries, preferably West Africa, would be an asset.  Knowledge and understanding of the artisanal and small-scale mining sector would also be desirable.

The successful candidate will be flexible and highly motivated, and able to spend 12 months in West Africa (Liberia and Sierra Leone) carrying out fieldwork. You will also be expected to contribute to data analysis and archiving, undertake authorship and co-authorship of publications, and be involved in conference presentations. Applicants should hold a PhD on a relevant topic in the field of international development and have experience of qualitative and quantitative research methods. Applications from developing countries are particularly encouraged.

The Department of Social and Policy Sciences is a centre of excellence for world-leading research that has influenced policy and practice. The Centre for Development Studies at Bath has been a leading UK centre for research and postgraduate study in international development for the past forty years. Research clusters include: gender, childhood and youth; insecurity and conflict; markets, microfinance and inclusion; and wellbeing and human development.

This is a fixed term post for 24 months. To apply, please complete the online application form and attach your CV with a detailed covering statement highlighting your relevant experience, why you are interested in the post and how you would envisage contributing to the research.

Informal enquiries about the post can be made to the Principal Investigator, Dr Roy Maconachie, at r.maconachie@bath.ac.ukor on +44(0) 1225 384524.

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