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1080448
University of Nottingham
03/06/2024
Other - See Job
18 hours a week to be discussed with the successful candidate
Smart Casual
Pay
£16.17
£1.95
Description
Role
The successful candidate will work with Dr Alison Gardner and Dr Hannah Wilkinson to understand how students in SSP are engaging in paid work, the nature of that work, the impact on studies and student life, and connections to future work and employability
Duties and responsibilities
- To meet regularly with supervisors (online or face to face) in order to plan and undertake the research;•
- Undertake a literature review examining existing literature and evidence on the nature and impacts of paid work for students in the UK. This will include identifying key academic literature, grey literature such as policy reports, news articles etc;
- Promote take-up of a survey and focus groups on work for current SSP students, utilising social media platforms, and other existing networks.
- Assist with analysis of survey results and focus group data;
- Assist in drafting a final report.
Skills and experience
This post is suitable for third year undergraduates, Masters and PhD students studying a social science subject.
- Team work,
- Identifying key academic literature, using social media platforms
- Analysing data
- Report writing
Location
Remote working with occasional meetings in Highfield House, UP - Work must be completed in the UK
Additional information
This role is expected to last until 31st July 2024
Please apply via the website with a CV and cover letter by Thursday 23rd of May Interviews expected on 31st of May
Ensure that you demonstrate how you meet the requirements outlined above in your written application. You will always need to tailor your application to the role you are applying for
Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found, so apply early to avoid disappointment
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