Research Support Assistant

We are seeking to appoint a Research Support Assistant for the project "Socio-Demographic Determinants of Geriatric Suicide in East Asia," jointly funded by the British Academy and Welcome Trust. This research project aims to examine the socio-demographic determinants of geriatric suicide in East Asia, contributing to understanding and addressing the challenges faced by aging populations. The role entails the following:

1. Organizing and synthesizing existing research on geriatric suicide and related socio-demographic factors.
2. Data Handling: Identifying and compiling data sources.
3. Conducting basic data organization and analysis using R or Excel.
4. Community Engagement: Exploring potential community partners and stakeholders. Establishing initial contact and fostering collaboration opportunities.
5. Reporting: Creating tables, figures, and concise reports to summarize findings.
6. Assisting with manuscript preparation or presentations such as proofreading.
7. Administrative Support: Managing project documentation and other organisational tasks.

The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in socio-demographic research and potentially community engagement.

The School of Geography and Sustainable Development is well known for world-leading research and teaching in Environmental Change, Development, Population Studies, Spatial Data Science, Health Geography, and Sustainability. According to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 94% of research by the School was classified as world-leading or internationally excellent. The School also has an outstanding reputation for high-quality teaching and was ranked fourth in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2023, fourth by The Times Good University Guide 2023 and fifth by the Complete University Guide 2023. The School has 38 academic staff, 15 postdoctoral fellows and 42 PhD students, supported by two technicians and seven administrative staff.

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