Vacancy for a research assistant at the Food and Climate Change Research Institute

The Food and Climate Change Research Institute has a vacancy for a Research Assistant. The post is part time (2 days a week) and funded for 2 years.

The work will involve providing administrative support, synthesising information relating to food and climate change and producing material for dissemination via the FCRN membership mailing list and the FCRN website.

Candidates should have a first degree in a relevant subject or equivalent work experience, excellent writing, summary and communication skills and a general understanding of food and environmental issues. A Masters degree or equivalent experience is preferable but the job may also be suitable for someone undertaking a part-time Masters course.

For full job and application details visit http://www.surrey.ac.uk and click on ‘Job Opportunities’ or contact Rebecca Varcoe on Tel: +44 (0) 1483 686060 or email r.varcoe@surrey.ac.uk. Quote Post Ref No. 7042.

Deadline for applications: 22 May 2009.