The Academic Department of the International Association for Political Science Students (IAPSS here and after) is looking for a General Research Coordinator.
If you are an academic research enthusiast and enjoy helping students and young researchers grow and achieve their research goals, then this role is for you.
The General Research Coordinator is responsible for the following:
● Setting short-, medium-, and long-term goals and objectives for the department’s academic development in cooperation with the SRCs and the Think Tank is a unique opportunity to contribute to our academic growth.
● Cooperating with Student Research Committees on their “semester themes”;
● Harmonising the research efforts of the SRCs, the Think Tank, the Journals, and the Blog;
● Managing the presentations and workshops calendar of the SRCs, Think Tank, Journals and Blog;
● Supporting the two Journals and the Blog with research-related tasks;
● Supporting the two Journals and the Blog with the research portion of in-person and virtual events
● Experience in academic research and writing
● Basic knowledge and experience in grant writing
The General Research Coordinator will be reporting and working along with the Head and the Deputy Head of the Academic Department.
Essential Requirements:
● A Master’s (ongoing or graduated) in Political Science, International Relations, Civics, or related disciplines.
● B2+ English. Oral and Written knowledge of other languages will be appreciated.
● Excellent communication skills, ability to work in multicultural environments, and excellent administrative and time management abilities, offering a chance to learn and grow in a diverse setting. Experience in organising/coordinating virtual events and workshops via Zoom or other platforms will be an advantage.
● Prior experience in research groups/teams will be an asset.
● Most importantly, the willingness to help and support students and young academics from all over the world is an inspiring and motivating role.
● Respective and appreciative of the multicultural work environment and assignment deadlines.
Prefered Requirements and Qualification
These requirements stated below are desired in the potential candidate, but if not, training will be provided.
● Basic knowledge of both theory and practice of research methodology (social sciences).
● Grant and Research Proposal Writing
●A good understanding of Google Workspace and MS Office.
Expected involvement: 5 hours per week. The individual is assumed to continue office until May 31st, May 2025, unless further notified of any update.
Pre-Requisites: Access to well-established internet services and technological devices to access meeting and work documents.
Encouraged Applicants:
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, caste, gender, sexual orientation, geographical positioning, medical status, or educational and work experience affiliation. Applicants from BAME, Dalit-Bahujan-Adivasi, ITM, PoC, and Queer and Global South communities are encouraged to apply. Relevant help shall be provided to understand further and access the application form and role.
Application Procedure
Please fill out the form with your academic CV and a short letter of motivation (max 1 page) indicating relevant experience and why you are interested in the position.
This position is established within the Association’s Academic Department. If you have questions, please contact Harshul Singh, Head of Academic Affairs, at academic@iapss.org. Applications via email will not be considered.
This position, like all other positions within IAPSS, is voluntary. No remuneration is offered. Successful candidate(s) must be members of IAPSS. This position is fully remote, no physical presence or travel is required.
Application Deadline: September 25th 2024 | 10:00 PM GMT. IAPSS holds the right to close/extend the application forms until the relevant candidate is found.
