Jobshop Research Assistant - Fostering community food resilience through mutual aid networks and cooperatives

Faculty of Education, Health and Human Sciences

To provide research assistance on an ongoing research project examining the role of grassroots and community groups in addressing food justice and resilience in London. 

We are looking for a research assistant to work on this project for 10 hours per week, conducting data analysis, preparing literature reviews and contributing to the preparation of academic outputs. This position is available from the beginning of January 2024. " This post is only available to current University of Greenwich students ". The post can be conducted remotely however the successful applicant will be expected to attend some project meetings at the Greenwich campus. 

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Dr Emma O’Dwyer, e.odwyer@gre.ac.uk 

Should you have any queries please contact People Directorate Team at Jobshop@gre.ac.uk

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