About the role
The postholder will be part of a research team led by Prof. Ayona Datta (PI), for a European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant - funded project, “Regional Futures: The territorial politics of digitalization-as-urbanisation in the global south”.
The Project Administrative Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the project, working directly for the PI, Prof. Ayona Datta, based at UCL. They will also work closely with 3 collaborators based in Mexico, Kenya and India, with 9 post-doctoral researchers and 3 PhD students who joined the research team in. They will liaise with relevant project partners and advisors on a range of outreach and dissemination activities such as seminars, workshops and conference. They will be responsible for supporting the PI in maintaining the budget, timetable and delivering the communications plan.
See the project website for further details:
This is a part time, fixed term post (15 hours per week), with funding available at Grade 7, spine point 30, until 31st December. The appointment is available to start ASAP.
Applications should include:
1. Your CV
2. A covering letter detailing how you meet the essential criteria required for the role
Further details of the department are at)
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the department’s research administration team:
About you
Applicants must have demonstrated experience in an outreach/event management/public relations role, experience working in Higher Education and experience of using digital media in communications, including the delivery of web content and deploying social media within an organisational context.
Excellent organisational and time management skills with ability to work to a high standard with great attention to detail is essential, along with experience of managing partnerships and the ability and confidence to represent the project in a professional manner to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of the global south, particularly Kenya, Mexico and/or India and an interest in contemporary urbanisation in global south is desirable (but not required).
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance