Link: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AWE273/research-fellow-camri-policy-observatory/ Research Fellow - CAMRI Policy Observatory University of Westminster - School of Media, Arts and Design Location: London Salary: £39,502 per annum Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Contract / Temporary Placed on: 14th December 2016 Closes: 11th January 2017 Job Ref: 50047134 Fixed Term - 1 February 2017 - 31 July 2017 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: 50047134 Interviews are likely to be held on: 27 January 2017. To apply for this vacancy and for further information about careers and benefits at the University of Westminster, please click on the following link: http://www.westminster.ac.uk/about-us/careers-westminster/vacancies 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. We are fortunate to receive a large number of applications for our vacancies. Regrettably, we are not able to provide feedback to those job applicants who were not shortlisted and invited for interview as it would simply not be manageable to do so. Link: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AWE273/research-fellow-camri-policy-observatory/ 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.