Research Assistant

• Exciting opportunity to join a fledgling organization focused on encouraging biodiversity, particularly insects, in urban areas.
• The appointee will be responsible for developing and running multiple projects for the Buzz Club https://www.thebuzzclub.uk/ , a citizen science based organization. Buzz Club projects investigate ways to increase biodiversity in gardens.
• Liaising with volunteers and using social media to recruit new volunteers will be important parts of the job.
• The job holder will also be expected gather and analyse data and write reports

Please contact Prof Dave Goulson (d.goulson@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.

“Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.”

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy, Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.