Research Assistant

We are ranked in the world’s top 350 institutions in the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and we are a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. Our research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world-leading. In 202, we were awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for our world-leading music therapy work.

You’ll join our team, contributing to the delivery of the British Academy-Nuffield Foundation funded project: ‘Nature-Based Integration: Connecting Communities With/In The Natural Environment’. The project is led by Dr Davide Natalini (Anglia Ruskin), and Dr Azadeh Fatehrad (Kingston University). You can read about the project here. The Research Assistant will be based at ARU (Cambridge).

You’ll have a degree and ideally with a higher degree in Migration Studies/ Sociology/ Geography/ Ethnography or related discipline and research experience in the field of Migration Studies, with a focus on one or more of the following areas: integration, place, environment, and belonging. Fieldwork will be a vital part of this role.

You’ll be skilled in participatory research methods with good understanding of ethical issues in research. You’ll be able to demonstrate experience working in diverse community settings and demonstrate an ability to work sensitively with individuals from migrant backgrounds. Experience disseminating results and coordinating public events will also be a key part of this role.

Your responsibilities will include:

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Davide Natalini, Senior Research Fellow, at davide.natalini@aru.ac.uk.

Find out more about working with us.

We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.