Senior Research Associate - Political Studies Review (PSR)

at  University of Portsmouth

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Working autonomously with instruction from the research leader ultimately responsible for the project, (or group of studies), to carry out research analysing data, developing new evaluation methods and determining how best to apply them. Responsible for regularly managing elements of the project in line with the project terms of reference.
The research project involves: evaluating submissions and research on range of contributions to Political Studies Review, including via original research and publication of evidence using qualitative techniques combined with discourse and social media research methods. The project brings together a multidisciplinary group from the core areas of politics and IR funded by the PSA.
This appointment is a fixed-term contract to 31 December 2027
The working pattern for this role is 0.15 FTE (5.55 hours per week).
For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy . If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this.
Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)