Academic Events & Fellowship Co-ordinator

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Academic Events & Fellowship Co-ordinator

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Offer DescriptionRole Title: Academic Events & Fellowship Co-ordinatorHours: 35 hours per weekSalary: From £35,000Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays and office closure daysLocation: London Office (62 Bayswater Road, W2 3PS)About the RoleAs the ISRF’s Academic Events & Fellowship Co-ordinator you will be contributing to the Foundation’s day-to-day activities, with both academic and administrative responsibilities.On the one hand, you will be actively contributing to the academic work of the Foundation: handling academic enquiries from prospective applicants, recruiting external assessors (peer reviewers) for grant applications, organising and hosting ISRF Events (such as workshops, conferences, and seminars etc.), liaising with ISRF Fellows and associates, and supporting the work of the Director of Research and the Academic Editor.On the other hand, you will be supporting administrative processes within the office, which may include database and spreadsheet management, website content management, social media posting, and supporting the work of the Administrator.In this role you will typically work from the London office. However, the role also involves occasional travel, both within the UK and across Europe.This is a uniquely varied and wide-ranging role within a small team, which will offer the opportunity to develop a variety of skills and interests, both academically and administratively. There will be significant room for academic specialisation and intellectual input into the ISRF’s programme of activities, and opportunities to engage with a diverse range of academics across multiple social science & humanities disciplines. As such, the post would be ideal for a PhD holder with expertise in one of the Foundation’s core research interests (see below), as well as an interest in broader, interdisciplinary social sciences, arts and humanities.Key Responsibilities

• Academic Administration
• Communications Support
• Database Administration
• Events Organisation
• Fellows Liaison
• Project Support
• Publication Support

Other Responsibilities

• Supporting the work of the Director of Research, Academic Editor, and Administrator, where appropriate. This may include Research Assistance for academic colleagues.

About the ISRFThe Independent Social Research Foundation (ISRF) is a public benefit foundation dedicated to advancing the social sciences through the promotion of new modes of inquiry and the development of interdisciplinary expertise and methods, and through better understanding of social entities and processes.To achieve this objective the ISRF provide a series of , enters into partnerships with academic institutions and supports research activities that promote development across the social sciences and humanities.The Executive Team, based in London, is responsible for the implementation of academic programmes as approved by the Foundation Board. The Foundation is advised by an Academic Advisory Board comprised of leading international academics from across the social sciences.The Foundation subscribes to a code of ethics covering its governance, its adherence to legal and good practice requirements including equality, confidentiality and financial control, and its academic values of fairness, transparency and independence.ISRF Research InterestsAside from competitively funding individual researchers to complete their own research projects, the ISRF also runs several in-house research programmes. These include programmes on the following themes: (i) The Future of Higher Education in Europe; (ii) The global politics and economics of the green transition; (iii) Race, racism, and racial capitalism; (iv) AI, Large Language Models, and the future of the humanities; (v) The affective dimension of social and political processes.About the Executive TeamThe Academic Events & Fellowship Co-ordinator would work closely with the other three members of the Executive Team, which currently comprises: , , and .How to ApplyApplicants should send a Cover Letter and CV to , no later than 5pm BST on Friday 25th October 2024.The Cover Letter should outline your suitability for the role as relevant to the stated responsibilities and criteria.Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview week commencing 11th November 2024. We hope to appoint in time for a January 2025 start, circumstances allowing.Where to apply E-mail[email protected]RequirementsResearch Field All Education Level Master Degree or equivalentSkills/QualificationsEssential Criteria

• MA in a Social Science or Humanities discipline, or equivalent experience;
• An interest in interdisciplinary research

Desirable Criteria

• PhD in a relevant discipline highly desirable given the academic challenges and opportunities of the position
• Expertise in one of the the ISRF’s core research interests (see below)
• Experience as a researcher or research assistant in an academic environment
• Familiarity with database management and relevant software (Excel, Numbers)
• Experience organising academic events

Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Independent Social Research Foundation Country United Kingdom City London Postal Code W2 3PS Street 62 Bayswater Road GeofieldContact CityAmsterdam WebsiteStreetWTC Schiphol Airport Postal Code1118 BJ E-Mail[email protected]STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

Expected salary

£35000 per year

Location

London

Job date

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:16:57 GMT

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