Job title: Project Coordinator (WATCON)
Department: School of Law, Gender and Media
Contract Type: Fixed term until August 2026
Grade: 6
Salary: Grade 6 - £34,723.29 to £41,142.29 pro rata inclusive of London Weighting
Location: Bloomsbury
Hours: 8
SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity.
About the Department:
The School of Law, SOAS is the only one of its kind in the UK that is dedicated to legal systems and legal challenges of the developing world, with complementary strengths in human rights, international law and institutions, environmental law and international trade and commerce.
We have unrivalled expertise and produce world-leading research in comparative law (China, Africa, South/South-East Asia, the Middle East), complemented by specialists in international and transnational law, human rights, transnational commercial law, environmental law, and socio-legal method.
About the Role:
The Project Administrator will provide pro-active professional support and guidance for the UKRI funded (previously ERC Advanced Grant) project Addressing the Multi-scalar Dimensions of Sectoral Water Conflicts Through the Lens of Water Security: Lessons from South Asia (WATCON). The project comprises a team of researchers and PhD candidates, and involves a programme of research and engagement activities both in the UK and in South Asia.
The Project Coordinator will support the successful running of the project by implementing the tasks described below. You will be responsible for the effective and efficient project management of all activities of the project, satisfying the UKRI and SOAS University of London, in terms of legal, statutory and compliance requirements. You will work closely with the PI and other team members, and work with the Post-Award team to ensure the smooth delivery of the project.
You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.
How to Apply:
Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement.
Closing date: 24 December 2024
Interviews to be held: TBC
Further information:
If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact us via the HR Contact Form | SOAS.
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We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, Black, Asian, other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups from within the UK and beyond. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.
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