News and information for all postgraduate researchers at the University of York.
The York Policy Engine (TYPE) is the University of York’s specialist policy engagement unit. They connect people, ideas and evidence to drive policy change in the pursuit of public good. TYPE is offering an exciting opportunity to fund up to 6 Policy Associates in 2023/24. Associate Scheme Overview: The Policy Associates scheme provides a structured, … Continue reading Job opportunity at The York Policy Engine
This team is based in Careers and Placements and connects students with local schools, charities and social enterprises in York and delivered 93 projects from Sept 2020 – Dec 2022. Surveys were undertaken by participants before and after participation, plus interviews with community partners. The team now needs a qualitative research assistant to analyse the … Continue reading Research Assistant Internship with the Community Engaged Learning Team
DEFRA have asked us to advertise opportunities for Higher Executive Officers in the role of HSO Expert and External Advice. Role holders will develop a strong understanding of the key work programmes of the Central Science Division and departmental science teams and how these support Defra priorities. They will develop and manage projects to support … Continue reading Job opportunities with Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
An ASC Workshop Support Person provides technical support to the workshop leader before, during and after an ASC on-line workshop via Zoom, or whatever on-line platform is being used. You will control the waiting room for the session, manage breakout groups, deal with practical issues arising as the workshop is running, such as helping the … Continue reading Job opportunity: Academic Skills Community Workshop Support Person
Deadline: Wednesday 24 May 2023 The Library Open Research team are pleased to be recruiting three Graduate Engagement Leads for Open Research. Open to PhD researchers at York, these roles are part-time and flexible to fit around your research and other commitments (0.2 FTE, 7.4 hours per week). About the role Successful applicants will work … Continue reading Graduate Engagement Leads: Apply now
The GSA are recruiting two Events and Communications Coordinators on a part-time basis. Apply by Thursday 25 May. The posts are for candidates excited at the idea of building student engagement through both events, activities and greater outreach to the student body. The posts are 0.4 FTE (14.8 hours per working week) until 31 May … Continue reading GSA Events and Communications Coordinator job opportunity
The Careers and Placements team will be carrying out a research project this summer in order to understand more about how postgraduate researchers (PGRs) approach career planning, their views on the careers and employability provision at York, and whether the pandemic and changing labour market has had an impact on their career decision making. The … Continue reading Part-time internship opportunity with Careers and Placements – help us review careers support for postgraduate researchers
Careers and Placements are advertising a number of summer internships open to students at all levels of study. These are brought to you by York Internships and are all paid and project based. Some are also part-time and offer hybrid working options so could suit a PGR seeking to gain additional experience alongside their PhD. … Continue reading Part-time Summer internships
The GSA are recruiting a part-time Student Voice and Democracy Assistant to assist the Student voice and Representation Manager in ensuring high quality student representation exists within the GSA. Key responsibilities are: It’s a part-time position available for 10 hours per week at a rate of £10.50 per hour. Application deadline: Thursday 20 April 2023 … Continue reading GSA job opportunity: Part-time Student Voice and Democracy Assistant
Be a part of our award-winning ‘How to Thrive and Survive in your PhD’ initiative! Recognised across HE institutions as a leading example for Postgraduate support, The University of York’s Thrive and Survive initiative was set up to facilitate peer-peer support for PhDs, through panel discussions and community building. The aim of the initiative is … Continue reading Can you help lead our Thrive & Survive Programme?