Job Description
Job description
Ref. 20194, research assistant
School/department: Life Sciences/EBE
Hours: Up to a maximum of 0.4 FTE (15 hours) per week, full-time or part-time hours are accepted.
Requests for flexible scheduling will be taken into consideration (subject to business need).
United Kingdom’s Brighton is the location.
Fixed-term agreement for one year
Reference: 20194
Salary: pro rata if part-time, from £32,411 to £36,333 annually.
Posted on: March 13, 2023
The deadline is March 27, 2023.
On the day of the deadline, applications must be submitted by midnight.
Interview date anticipated: To be confirmed
Start date anticipated: as soon as possible
Job Description
● Wonderful chance to join a young organization that promotes biodiversity, especially insects, in cities.
● The new hire will be in charge of creating and managing several projects for the citizen science-based Buzz Club (https://www.thebuzzclub.uk/). Projects from the Buzz Club look into how to boost biodiversity in gardens.
● The role will require a lot of communication with volunteers and using social media to find new volunteers.
● Additionally, the job holder will be required to compile data, analyze it, and produce reports.
For casual inquiries, please get in touch with Prof. Dave Goulson at d.goulson@sussex.ac.uk.
Applications from women and candidates of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, who are underrepresented in academic positions in the fields of science, technology, engineering, medicine, and mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex, are especially encouraged by the university, which is dedicated to equality and values diversity.
Please be aware that ATAS clearance may be required for this position if you need sponsorship for a visa.
We accept applications from all backgrounds and value the variety of our faculty, staff, and students at the University of Sussex.
On our websites, you may read more about our principles and our EDI strategy, Inclusive Sussex.
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The University mandates that all work done on its behalf be done from the UK.
Visa Sponsorship Queries
● “Sponsorship may be available for this position. A job must be given an eligible SOC code, meet minimum wage standards, and be full-time in order to qualify for sponsorship.
To find out if this post can be allocated to an appropriate SOC code and meets the minimum wage standards, please contact HRCompliance@sussex.ac.uk. For further information, you can also visit our page on skilled worker visas.”
How to Apply
Download and complete our Dec 2020 professional services application form (DOC 203.00KB) as well as our Personal Information and Equal Opportunity Form (DOC 119.50KB).
Email jobapps@sussex.ac.uk with your completed application, personal information, and equal opportunity form.
Use the format job reference number/job title/your name in the subject line, and attach your application form and all supporting documents to the email in PDF format (we are unable to accept applications as Google.docs or.pages).
The Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH is also where you can mail your application.
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