Research Associate (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge
Cambridge - United Kingdom
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The Department of Land Economy is seeking to appoint one fulltime research associate to work on a research project, Financing the New Urbanization Plan in China. The project is directed by Dr. Helen X. H. Bao. You will be expected to work closely with PhD students and visiting scholars that are involved in this project. This may include a range of tasks such as literature reviews, designing and administering surveys, data analysis, and writing first drafts reports and academic papers.

Subject to a probationary period, the appointment will be for 12 months in the first instance with possibility of extension for one more year, subject to funding and performance. This fixed-term appointment is from 1 April 2016, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The salary will be at Research Associate Grade 7 (£28,982 to £37,768) on the University scale. The post holder will be expected to have a good first degree in a relevant area (e.g., social policy, economics, finance, housing, urban studies or geography) and proven research skills and experience. Appointment as Research Associate is dependent on having a Ph.D (or equivalent experience). Where a Ph.D. has been submitted but has yet to be awarded appointment will initially be made at Research Assistant and amended to Research Associate upon the award of Ph.D.

The post would enable an early career researcher to gain experience in several interlinked disciplines, including finance, urban economics, planning, and housing studies. The position will provide a real opportunity for a career within several interesting areas of research, and you will have every chance to develop your research skills in a rapidly changing policy context.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

Further information about the Department of Land Economy can be found at http://www.landecon.cam.ac.uk.

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