CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Slovak Governance Institute (SGI), a not-for-profit research and policy institution and one of Slovakia's leading think tanks focusing on good governance and public policy, is looking for Research Assistant in the field of employment and social policy. Research Assistant will work under close supervision of senior researchers and will provide research support for collaborative international research projects, mainly FP7-funded project ‘STYLE'.
STYLE – Strategic Transitions for Youth Labour in Europe – is a large scale research endeavour which aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the causes of very high unemployment among young people in Europe and to assess the effectiveness of labour market policies designed to mitigate this phenomenon. SGI participates in work packages studying youth unemployment in relation to labour market mismatches (WP5), labour migration (WP6) and policy performance (WP4).
The successful candidate will be required to support researchers at all stages of research, in particular: preparing and organizing data (quantitative and qualitative), reviewing relevant literature, assisting in field work (interviews), contributing to analysis of project data, and supporting the team in dissemination of research findings related to the project. Participation and active involvement in other activities of SGI is expected.
We in turn offer an opportunity to participate in an international research project and to experience full research cycle. SGI offers a relaxed working atmosphere and, if interested, opportunities for soft skills development of the candidate. The candidate will be encouraged to fundraise for other research projects falling within the general interest of the organization or of the candidate. We offer standard employment contract for the duration of 10-12 months, with a possibility of extension. The successful candidate is expected to start in August or September 2014. The work will be organized flexibly, the team member is expected to work about 80-100 hours per month (part-time) and will be remunerated at the rate of about €10/hour (€800-1000 gross/month).
PROFILE
The candidate should:
• Hold a masters' degree or a PhD in political science, sociology, economics or a related social science field from a research university (degree earned abroad preferred)
• Have at least basic statistical and database skills or willingness to learn these skills; knowledge of SQL is an advantage
• Have affinity and experience with interdisciplinary research
• Have experience or a proven interest in at least one of the following research areas: employment, labour migration, social policy, social inclusion and public policy
• Be fluent in English and in Slovak in writing and speaking
• Have strong analytical skills, excellent organizational skills, critical thinking, good time-management and strong interpersonal skills
• Data visualization skills are an advantage
• Experience with varied research methods (qualitative and quantitative) is an advantage
APPLICATION
The applicant should provide in English:
• Curriculum Vitae
• A letter of motivation explaining how her/his skills and/or experience fit the position (500 – 700 words)
• An academic writing sample (5-10 pages)
• The shortlisted candidates will be expected to provide one recommendation letter
APPLICATION DEADLINE
• Applications should reach SGI not later than June 1st 2014, 6PM. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by June 30th 2014.
• Applications should be sent via email to: kostal(at)governance(dot)sk, Subject: ‘Research Assistant – STYLE'
For further questions and queries about the position please write to Dr.Lucia Mytna Kurekova at kurekova(at)governance(dot)sk or call: +421 910 444 636
Further information about Slovak Governance Institute and its projects and activities: www.governance.sk . Further information about STYLE: www.style-research.eu