Research Associate - Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
Research Associate - Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
About us
The Policy Institute and School for Government work to solve society’s challenges with evidence and expertise. We combine the rigour of academia with the agility of a consultancy and the connectedness of a think tank. This is designed to equip policymakers and civil servants from across the globe to meet the challenges of the future, creating leaders capable of delivering the services that citizens expect today. Through education, research and public engagement, the School for Government focuses on the most pressing policy problems, ensuring that policy professionals are prepared with both the hard and soft skills necessary to understand how power, influence and change move through political circles.
About the role
The appointed person will make a leading contribution to the project : Media capture work package (WP) of the HORIZON project Rescuing Democracy from Political Corruption in Digital Societies (RESPOND). This is a fixed term contract for 12 months from contract start date.
Specifically, the postholder will be responsible for conducting, managing and publishing research on media capture practices, policies, mechanisms and indicators by drawing on the literature of corruption in the media, media capture, existing indicators, legislation and policies at UK and EU levels. The postholder will also assist in managing this complex project.
This is a full time (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract for 12 months from start date.
Research staff at King’s are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro-rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research and Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the Centre for Research Staff Development for more information.
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