research assistant with very good English language skills
: Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO)
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: 5 December 2019
5 January 2020
Announcement: Research assistant position 2019/20
Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO)
invites applicants for research assistant under the research project:
“Perceptions of inequality through social comparisons and transference on subjective wellbeing: a micro perspective on reference groups”
We are looking for a research assistant with very good English language skills for a Thai/German research project.
The research assistant will assist a team of Thai and German researchers in their project work and in particular a survey that will take place in Chiang Mai and Surin provinces. However, the assistant will be based in Chiang Mai where his/her main work will take place.
What we offer:
- Up to 6 months contract for al full-time position starting in December 2019 or latest in January 2020
- A salary of up to 27,000 Bath per month, depending on language skills, previous experiences, and educational level.
- The contract will be signed with the German research institute (IAMO), which will also provide a letter of reference after the contract was concluded successfully.
Expected duties:
- Close cooperation with project team leaders, in particular with view to the planned survey work
- Thai/English translation of interviews, texts, etc. for foreign researchers
- Organizing field trips (arranging interview dates, contacting local officials, etc.)
- Carrying out standardized and semi structured interviews (after a training) independently
- Supervising a team of student enumerators
- Literature search, collecting secondary data from government offices
- Travels to rural areas are necessary for the work
Requirements:
- Fluency in English
- Flexibility and willingness to work long hours during peak times
- Team working spirit and close cooperation with the German and Thai project partners
- Willingness to frequently travel in within Chiang Mai provinces and (on demand) Surin provinces, including in rural areas (travel cost will be refunded in addition to the salary)
- Previous project work or survey work and background in agriculture, economics, or sociology would be an asset
- Driving license and the ability to speak and understand local languages would be a valuable asset
Please sent you application and your CV to
Dr. Tom Dufhues
E-mail: dufhues@iamo.de
Mobile: +66624198895
Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO)
Contact : dufhues@iamo.de
ผู้ช่วย / Assistantนักวิจัย / Researcher
