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RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITIES AT THE POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, LEEDS METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

The Policy Research Institute is one of the country's leading centres for policy relevant economic and social research. We undertake a wide range of research and consultancy work for the European Commission, DfES, DTLR, DWP and the ES, LSCs, local partnerships, Government Offices and Regional Development Agencies.  Three exciting opportunities exist to join research staff in the Institute and contribute to a wide range of research. The working environment at the Institute is friendly, informal and team based. Staff are expected to be flexible in their hours of work and highly committed.

For details and an application form for any of the following posts please ring 0113 283 7458 quoting the relevant reference(s). Closing date for all three posts: 17 August 2001

Senior Researcher  / Principal Researcher - Evaluation          Ref:    LBS/AC/176
Salary: Up to £31,555 (Senior Researcher); Up to £37,529 (Principal Researcher)

We are seeking an outstanding individual to contribute to evaluation work. This position offers the enviable opportunity of making a major contribution to the continued development of the Institute's evaluation research projects and to provide academic and professional leadership. The postholder will be responsible for managing a portfolio of research and  consultancy projects and will contribute to other research teams. Applicants should have extensive experience of working in a contract research and consultancy environment and preferably have a  record of academic publication.

For an informal discussion ring Professor Ian Sanderson or Professor Janie Percy-Smith on: 0113 283 1747.
Senior Researcher - Skills and Labour Markets                           Ref:    LBS/AC/175
Salary: Up to £31,555

We are seeking an outstanding individual to contribute to the Policy Research Institute's labour market and skills work. This position offers the enviable opportunity of making a major contribution to the continued development of the labour market and economic development team in the Institute and to provide academic and professional leadership. The postholder will be responsible for managing a portfolio of research and  consultancy projects and will contribute to other research teams.  Applicants should have extensive experience of working in a contract research and consultancy environment and, preferably have an interest in producing academic publications.

For an informal discussion ring Professor Mike Campbell or Steve Johnson on: 0113 283 1747

Research Officer (Temporary for 21 months)                      Ref:    PRI/RO/B/T
Salary: £16,209 - £20,471 (Researcher B points 1-6)

We are seeking to appoint a Research Officer (temporary for 21 months in the first instance) to provide research support and take responsibility for some elements of research projects in a variety of areas of the work undertaken by the Policy Research Institute. Applicants should have expertise in at least two of the following areas:  Evaluation; Regeneration and Community Development; Labour Markets; Skills; and Public Services.  Applicants should be graduates with a qualification in a relevant social science. 

For an informal discussion ring Simon Baldwin, Operations Manager, or Professor Janie Percy-Smith on: 0113 283 1747.


Professor Ian Sanderson
Policy Research Institute
Bronte Hall
Beckett Park Campus
LEEDS LS6 3QS
Tel: (+44) 0113 283 1747
Fax: (+44) 0113 283 1748
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