Centre of Methods and Policy Application in the Social Sciences, University of Auckland, New Zealand: Research Fellow

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Research Fellow

CENTRE OF METHODS AND POLICY APPLICATION IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES

FACULTY OF ARTS

UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

The Centre of Methods and Policy Application in the Social Sciences (COMPASS) is looking for a Research Fellow to assist with analysing data, writing reports, disseminating findings, maintaining existing research relationships, and developing new business.

The successful applicant will work across a number of COMPASS research projects, including Knowledge Laboratory of the Early Life-course, and Life-course predictors of mortality inequalities, as well as other existing and future research projects as required. The applicant will have strong quantitative and writing skills, and the ability to work as part of a team.

This is a wonderful career development opportunity to both apply your existing skills and knowledge, and learn new methods and applications. It is important for the ongoing success of COMPASS that the team of researchers is diverse with respect to skills and experience, and that individual members of the teams are prepared and enthused to tackle new and varied tasks. This position may offer opportunities to write grant applications to seek additional funding.

This is a full-time position for a fixed term of two years. Specific enquiries may be directed to Dr Barry Milne, Associate Director, COMPASS, Faculty of Arts, phone +64 9 3737599 ext. 89168 or email b.milne@auckland.ac.nz

For more information on COMPASS please visit www.compass.auckland.ac.nz

To apply please go to our jobs website www.opportunities.auckland.ac.nz

Applications close: 14 June 2015 midnight NZT