Research Assistant, Digitalisation for Sustainable Development
Salary Grade 6 (£32,296 – £37,999 per annum pro-rata)
‘We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.’
Omar Al-Tabbaa is seeking a Research Assistant to support the project ‘Digitalisation for Sustainable Development: The Perspective of Internationalising UK SMEs’. The project explores how UK-based internationalizing SMEs can leverage new Digital Technologies (DTs) to advance four critical "firm-level" UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): 1) SDG7: Affordable and Clean Energy; 2) SDG8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; 3) SDG12: Responsible Consumption and Production; and 4) SDG13: Climate Action.
In addition, the project will explore the institutional complexities that arise from variations in regulatory and operational environments affecting the transnational activities of SMEs adopting these technologies. This research will include a systematic literature review, focused group discussions, a pilot study, and the creation of an advisory board to guide the project.
Salary Requirements of the Skilled Worker Visa Route
G6 - Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
What we offer in return
• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Professor Omar Al-tabba
Email: O.F.O.AlTabbaa@leeds.ac.uk
Or
Dr Meng Song
Email: m.song2@leeds.ac.uk
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