PhD Studentship: Communicating with vulnerable populations during extreme events
To Start: September 2014
Person specification
Criteria
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HOW IDENTIFIED
AND ASSESSED
AP
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Education/qualification and training
First degree in behavioural/social sciences (e.g. psychology, sociology) AND
relevant MSc with Distinction (OR equivalent relevant post-graduate
experience)
AP
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Knowledge/skills
Good understanding of research methodology (especially qualitative research
methods) and data analysis
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Excellent report writing skills
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I, R
I, R
Knowledge of risk perception and risk communication literature
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Knowledge of public health and behavioural responses to emergency
incidents
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AP, I, R
AP, I, R
Ability to work as part of a team comprising different disciplines
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I, R
Ability to communicate research ideas to a non-specialist audience
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I, R
Familiarity with NVivo or other qualitative analysis software
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AP, I, R
Experience
Experience of conducting interviews and/or focus groups
AP, I, R
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Experience of working with vulnerable populations
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AP, I, R
Experience of multi-disciplinary research
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I, R
Personal characteristics/other requirements
Ability to be adaptable, flexible and capable of working under pressure
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I, R
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
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I, R
Strong organisational skills
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I, R
Methodical but flexible approach to work with a good eye for detail
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I, R
Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
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I, R
Professional, calm and efficient manner
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I, R
Application
Assessment
Interview
Presentation
References