Research Assisstant (Climate Change Research) Job - London - Central

Job Description

We are seeking a research assistant to work approximately 60 hours to help with qualitative research on climate change.

The research assistant will be asked to read and code interview transcripts according to the instructions of the researchers.

The interviews were carried out on climate change topics with Australian politicians.

The work will start in early May, and it will be completed over a period of approximately three weeks.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief expression of interest by 3 May to:

Professor Sarah Birch, sarah.birch@kcl.ac.uk

Qualifications

BA in a social science discipline

Skills

The post-holder will be an MA or PhD student in the social sciences. A background in political science is preferred, though a political geographer or sociologist with expertise on climate change could also do the work. Experience with Nvivo, or an equivalent software package is preferred.

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