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The Research Assistant will support for the production of the first legal commentary on the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The CBD is one of the main international treaties on the environment and is instrumental in protecting species, ecosystems and genetic diversity globally. This is essential given that 1 million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction, many within decades, with grave impacts on people and the world economy. However, despite its critical importance, there has been no comprehensive commentary to date that clarifies its provisions and their implications for parties to the Convention, a near-universally ratified treaty. This edited volume is the first to provide an authoritative, provision-by- provision legal analysis of the CBD, offering essential insights into its obligations, operationalisation, and evolution since its adoption in 1992. It brings together over 20 leading experts in biodiversity law from a range of geographical locations and career stages. The Commentary will provide policymakers, legal scholars, and practitioners with a crucial resource to understand and implement the CBD.

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The research assistant will support the editing process. This includes liaising with contributors, supporting the peer review process, as well as editing and formatting chapters. They should be a PhD student with knowledge of international environmental law and excellent language editing skills.

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Studying for a PhD in a closely related field. 

Detailed understanding of and experience working with CUSP London 

The applicant will support an educational research project in the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences. The research involves analysing data collected from a dashboard including teacher feedback, student feedback and self-reflections.

The role includes conducting thematic analyses and working with quantitative data. The successful candidate will be supported in developing their qualitative and quantitative research skills through guidance towards self-directed learning resources and ad-hoc training to enhance their expertise. 

The Research Assistant will contribute to generating meaningful insights to inform educational practices, particularly in assessment and feedback.

Key responsibilities:

1. Clean, process and manage datasets from multiple excel sources for analysis.
2. Provide quantitative and qualitative research support.
3. Assist in conducting thematic analyses to identify themes from qualitative data.
4. Perform quantitative analysis of student grade performance.
5. Participate in discussions, communicating and presenting research at meetings.
6. Contribute to writing reports, presentations and academic publications.

A third-year undergraduate student or above in any subject area.

Desirable skills: 

1. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods and techniques 
2. Some understanding of thematic analysis and experience in working with large datasets. 

Required skills:

1. Basic knowledge of excel.
2. Ability to work independently and collaboratively remotely.
3. Ability to manage tasks and deliver results under tight deadlines.
4. Strong work ethic, commitment to data accuracy.
5. Ability to work with limited supervision.