Researcher Academy

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Our postgraduate placements are designed to help you recognise the breadth of your potential and highlight future opportunities.

About our placements

Each placement involves a discrete project at an external organisation for which the postgraduate researcher acts as a specialist consultant. The placements are delivered in partnership with a wide range of employers from small local businesses to multinational organisations. 

We generally offer two types of placement:

  • part-time projects, up to 200 hours, for a period of 3-6 months.

  • full-time 3 month internships.

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  • Receive weekly email updates of vacancies.

  • Let us know what kind of projects interest you.

  • Receive emails highlighting vacancies relevant to your skills and experience.

 

 

Current Vacancies

  • Analysis of postgraduate engagement in careers activities to enhance Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) practices 
    Application closing date: 8 Apr 2024
    Location: Postgraduate Careers Office, Jubilee Campus, Nottingham United Kingdom
    This project involves gathering and analysing date related to service provision with the aim of providing insights for enhancing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) practices for a University. Successful candidates will gain practical experience in project management, data analysis, and report writing. This placement would suit individuals interested in both data analysis and social equity initiatives.
  • Exploring the Integration of AI in Employment Recruitment Processes
    Application closing date: 8 Apr 2024
    Location: Jubilee Campus, Nottingham United Kingdom
    Working with a University you will research how technology is shaping recruitment processes. Exploring the use of AI tools to gather insights from employers and offer recommendations to enhance career support. Gaining experience in project management, research, data analysis, communication skills and contributing to a comprehensive understanding of technology's impact on recruitment. This project would appeal to individuals who have a strong interest in both technology and human resources.
  • Researching International Postgraduates’ Employment in the UK since the introduction of the Graduate Visa
    Application closing date: 8 Apr 2024
    Location: Jubilee Campus, Nottingham United Kingdom
    This placements offers the opportunity of working with a University to analyses the career progression of MBA and MSc graduates, with a focus on international graduates in the UK. You will gain practical experience in project management, data analysis, and communication skills. This would suit a postgraduate with an interest in contributing to research in a collaborative university setting.

 

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