Cambridge Judge Business School leverages the power of academia for real world impact to transform individuals, organisations and society. Cambridge Judge is situated within one of the world's most prestigious research universities, and in the heart of the Cambridge Cluster, the most successful technology entrepreneurship cluster in Europe.
We are looking for a part‑time Research Assistant (1.5â3 days per week) to join the Centre for Risk Studies (CRS) at Cambridge Judge Business School, in the heart of Cambridge. The Centre aims to identify new ways to address social challenges and improve lives by leveraging the combined expertise of faculty at Cambridge Judge Business School and researchers across the University of Cambridge.
Responsibilities
* Support and maintain the Business School's reputation for excellence in research and impact, and support the Risk Centre's work in two essential ways.
* Use expertise in international relations as part of a project to inform geopolitical risks of relevance to corporations with a global footprint.
* Work on different research‑related and engagement tasks, overseen by one or more members of the risk centre team depending on the topic.
* Contribute in a timely and professional way to the administration of the Centre for Risk Studies by supporting any of its activities and (other) projects including events and meetings, communications (including producing content on the centre's activities), liaising with visitors and collaborators, and so on.
Qualifications
* A master's degree in international relations including research methods and techniques in that area.
* Some exposure to commercial organisations specifically on the topic of geopolitical risk.
* Good time management and planning skills with a commitment to delivery, as well as experience in event management and general content preparation; using AI as a tool is expected.
* Self‑motivating, driven and able to demonstrate initiative.
* Advantageous: exposure to quantitative research methods, project management and posting of content to the public domain.
Please submit your cover letter, CV, a statement covering your research expertise and professional experience, and the names and contact details of three referees. Three references will be requested for candidates who are shortlisted for an interview.
Fixed‑term: The funds for this post are available for 9 months in the first instance.
Informal queries may be directed to hrsupport@jbs.cam.ac.uk.
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