CGHR Postdoctoral Research Associate University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge - Department of Politics and International Studies

Department Name: Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) {formerly Social and Political Sciences}
Salary:
Limit of tenure: 18 months.

The Cambridge Centre of Governance and Human Rights (CGHR) seeks to appoint a post-doctoral Research Associate for 18 months on its new ESRC-DFID funded research project 'Broadcast media, ICT-generated public opinion and political accountability in Africa'.

The Research Associate will:

• Manage day-to-day project coordination;
• Own the project workplan and timeline;
• Conduct extensive fieldwork (primarily in Kenya);
• Coordinate project workshops;
• Manage data collection and analysis (building research assistants capacity);
• Execute a data management plan and archiving;
• Maintain project partner relationships.

Applicants should have:

• a doctorate in a relevant subject area within the social sciences;
• clear understanding of issues of public participation in local/national governance in developing countries;
• Demonstrated research background utilising a relevant research framework or methodology;
• Proven abilities in quantitative social science data analysis;
• Evidence of an understanding of key issues concerning the role of new communication technologies and media in governance;
• Strong evidence of interest in countries or regions in Africa, possibly including one or both of the case study countries;
• Evidence of interest in opinion polling methodologies;
• Strong collaborative skills for working with academic and non-academic research partners in multiple locations and with differing capabilities;
• Ability to develop good working relations with major donors, international organisations, government agencies and individuals in the field;
• Proven ability to present and communicate research findings;
• Evidence of ability to engage in high-level research in a relevant field, with the proven capacity to develop high-quality research outputs;
• Evidence of experience managing research projects;
• Publications record in one of the above-mentioned specialist areas.

To apply, and for Further Information, please APPLY ONLINE

Informal enquiries concerning the application procedure may be directed to Ms Natalie Wood (nw319@cam.ac.uk). Informal enquiries regarding the research project should be made to the Director of the Centre of Governance and Human Rights, Dr Sharath Srinivasan (ss919@cam.ac.uk).

Quote Reference: ZZ18171,
Closing Date: 25 July 2012
Interview Date(s): August 2012

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