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Dear Critical geographers, We would be very grateful if you could inform potential candidates of the following opportunities at Coventry University. With thanks and best wishes for the festive season, Moya Kneafsey and Brian Ilbery --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We invite applications for 2 Research Assistant Posts in the Geography Department at Coventry University (salary up to £18,771). We require candidates with a good honours degree in geography or a cognate discipline, with specialism in rural studies and preferably with postgraduate research experience, to work on the following 2 European Commission funded projects: 1. Supply Chains Linking Food SMEs in Europe's Lagging Rural Regions (SUPPLIERS) This 36 month project aims to assist the sustainable development of small food enterprises in lagging rural regions of the EU through the development of new tools and models for supply/distribution of chain integration, leading to improved market accessibility and competitiveness. This is a major international research project involving partners in the UK (Scotland, Wales and England), Ireland, Finland, France, Greece and Poland. 2. Supporting and Promoting Integrated Tourism in Europe's Lagging Rural Regions (SPRITE) This 38 month project aims to analyse the potential for better integrated tourism in Europe's lagging rural regions and assess how tourism's linkages with local/regional resources, activities, products and communities may be developed. This is a major international research project involving partners in the UK (Wales and England), France, Ireland, Greece, Spain and the Czech Republic. Both projects require an appointee with knowledge of rural development; computer-based data analysis; questionnaire surveying and interviewing; wordprocessing, email and internet skills; extensive literature reviews; report writing to publication standard; good interpersonal and self-management skills. A full clean driving licence is necessary. A knowledge of French would be an advantage. The posts will provide excellent experience of international and inter-disciplinary research, and offer opportunities for publication. Candidates must have a high degree of motivation, an ability for independent work, and an enthusiasm for travel. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: For further details and an application form please telephone the Personnel Department on 024 7688 8120, or minicom 024 7688 8100, or e-mail [log in to unmask] www.coventry.ac.uk/structur/vacancy For informal discussions, contact either Brian Ilbery (024 76888403 or [log in to unmask]) or Moya Kneafsey (024 76888408 or [log in to unmask]). We would particularly welcome applications from black/ethnic minority groups and people with disabilities who are under-represented in the university. Ref No: R1/01 Closing date: Tuesday 23 January 2001