Research Assistant in Construction Training and Innovation
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Closing date
- Oct 2, 2017
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- Sector
- Science, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Sociology
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
Working with a University team involved in a cross-sector partnership in Leeds, you will assist with creating and delivering meetings and workshops, preparing and drafting summary documents and managing communications between project partners. The project is funded by an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) and is called “Equipping construction workers to deliver sustainable zero carbon buildings”.
You will hold a Master’s degree and/or PhD (or be close to obtaining) in the social sciences related to sustainability, and have a strong background in further education and employer training needs. You will also have an understanding of construction trades and techniques, a useable knowledge of the city of Leeds and some familiarity of UK planning and industrial strategy policy.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Dr Alice Owen
Tel: +44 (0)113 343 6411, email: a.m.owen@leeds.ac.uk
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