CAMRI Policy Observatory Research Fellow (Fixed Term - 9 months , Part Time - 0.8 fraction) Ref. 50048490 Salary: £31,602 (incl. L.W.A.) Department: Westminster School of Media, Arts and Design Location: Central London https://vacancies.westminster.ac.uk/Hrvacancies/default.aspx?id=50048490 http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BEL523/camri-policy-observatory-research-fellow/ The University of Westminster is well-known for its academic excellence in the study of media and communication and its vibrant and diverse research environment. The Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI) has been a leading centre of media and communications research in the UK for almost 30 years. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014), 52 per cent of our research was judged to be "world-leading", with 87 per cent of the total rated "internationally excellent". The CAMRI Policy Observatory Research Fellow will work in the newly launched CAMRI Policy Observatory. The post will involve monitoring the policy environment nationally and internationally and mapping important policy issues; identifying key policy areas where CAMRI members can make interventions; cultivating links with policy stakeholders (including civil society); producing policy briefings for key policy areas; aiding CAMRI members in the organisation and publicity of networking events with policy-makers; publicising our impact on policy through blog posts on the CAMRI blog or social media activity; identifying funding opportunities and applying for funding for the CAMRI Policy Observatory. Successful applicants will have PhD or the equivalent in professional qualifications and experience. A high level of analytical capability, as well as the ability to communicate information clearly are also essential. Job reference number: 50048490 Closing date: 18 October 2017 Interviews are likely to be held on: 30 October 2017 Administrative contact (for queries only): Recruitment@westminster.ac.uk<mailto:Recruitment@westminster.ac.uk> Please note: We are unable to accept any applications by email. All applications must be made online. CVs in isolation or incomplete application forms will also not be accepted. The University of Westminster is a charity and a company limited by guarantee. Registration number: 977818 England. Registered Office: 309 Regent Street, London W1B 2UW. This message and its attachments are private and confidential. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and remove it and its attachments from your system.