Hi everyone

I'm looking for a part-time Research Assistant for 10 weeks' work beginning 5th January 2015. The aim of the project is to explore the effects of governance and institutional arrangements on the policymaking processes that shape the 'integration' of immigrants / foreign residents in Osaka and Yokohama. The first stage of the project will involve focus groups with foreign residents and semi-structured interviews with representatives from local government and migrant-support NGOs in Osaka.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with some experience of organising interviews and/or focus groups and transcribing the resulting data. Knowledge of governance, citizenship or immigration research would be an advantage, as would previous research involving central or local government. The position would suit someone with a good command of English, living in or near Osaka.

Applicants are asked to submit a CV and short covering letter, explaining how their skills match the requirements of the role, to hardeep.aiden@bristol.ac.uk by Thursday 18th December.
Pay and hours are to be negotiated, depending on the successful candidate's availability and experience.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an informal chat at Osaka City University during the week commencing 22nd December.

Please forward this email to anyone whom you think may be suitable for the role.

Many thanks
Hardeep

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Hardeep Aiden
Postgraduate Researcher

School for Policy Studies
University of Bristol
8 Priory Road
Bristol BS8 1TZ

Email: hardeep.aiden@bristol.ac.uk
Web: www.bristol.ac.uk/sps/people/hardeep-s-aiden
Twitter: @HardeepAiden