[AISWorld] Post-Doctoral Research Assistant - Migration and Digital Technologies; Royal Holloway, University of London - Deadline 6th Nov 2020

[Harindranath, G]

Post-Doctoral Research Assistant - Migration and Digital Technologies; Royal Holloway, University of London<http://www.rhul.ac.uk/> - Deadline 6th Nov 2020

We are looking for a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant to contribute to the UKRI GCRF South-South Migration, Inequalities and Development (MIDEQ) Hub.<http://www.mideq.org/> Specifically, the PDRA will support Professors G Hari Harindranath (School of Business & Management) and Tim Unwin (Department of Geography) on the development of research within the work package on digital technologies, inequalities and migration across the six migration 'corridors' in which the MIDEQ Hub is working but particularly focusing on their work in the following migration 'corridors': Nepal-Malaysia, Ghana-China, Ethiopia-South Africa, and Haiti-Brazil. The PDRA will be based in the School of Business and Management at Royal Holloway, University of London but will work across the School and the Department of Geography and within the UNESCO Chair for ICT4D. Occasional overseas travel will be an essential component of this role.  The post's central focus will be on working with migrants and tech developers in partner countries to facilitate the development of digital technologies that will reduce inequalities identified by migrants. The successful candidate will have the ability to develop excellent working relationships with diverse and international team members and have technical expertise relating to the design and implementation of digital technology interventions.

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. However, the post-holder will be required to travel nationally and internationally to fulfil the responsibilities of this role.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Prof G Hari Harindranath at G.Harindranath at rhul.ac.uk<mailto:G.Harindranath at rhul.ac.uk> or Prof Tim Unwin at Tim.Unwin at rhul.ac.uk<mailto:Tim.Unwin at rhul.ac.uk>.

To view further details of this post and to apply please visit https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk.<https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=1020-215> Please note the Job Description and Person Specification at the at the end of the advertisement. For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment at rhul.ac.uk<http://www.rhul.ac.uk/Personnel/JobVacancies.htm>

In addition to completion of the online application form applicants are also required to upload two references. Please ensure these documents are uploaded in order for your application to be considered.

Please quote the reference: 1020-215

Closing Date:   Midnight, Friday 6 November 2020

Interview Date: Interviews will be held in the week commencing 16 November 2020

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