Research Assistant

The Department of Film, Media and Cultural Studies at Birkbeck seeks a part-time Research Assistant to carry out data collection in support of a funded research project. This project seeks to better understand the impact of digital technologies of communication on media ownership across borders.

You will:

• Collect and input data on revenues, ownership and other market indicators across the UK media and telecoms industries, in accordance with a standardised template.
• Attend and participate in meetings with the co-investigator as well as periodic meetings and workshops convened by the host institution in Canada (Carleton University)
• Fulfil other basic research tasks as defined by the project co-investigator.

This role is ideally suited to a postgraduate student. You will have computer proficiency in standard packages (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and internet use) as well as some familiarity with, and interest in media industry metrics and media market analysis.

Remuneration:

Payment is based on an hourly rate depending on length of continuous service with the College (starting rate £18.82 per hour inclusive of pro-rata London Allowance and holiday pay) for contact hours worked. This hourly rate is based on the starting point of Grade 6, spine point 26 (£34,343 rising to £39,173 per annum).

Enquiries:

If you would like to know more about the role please click on apply below or contact Dr Justin Schlosberg, Reader in Journalism and Media, [email protected]

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While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all while being located right in the heart of Central London.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award, membership of WISE, operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.