This is an exciting opportunity for a junior researcher to join an international research and social policy think - tank. The Youth Voice Journal is a key part of our work allowing academics and young people to publish their research on a peer–reviewed platform. It has grown in stature of the past months and has a strong online profile. As the Secretariat for the Youth Voice Journal your role will be key to the development of the Journal. You will support the Comms and Marketing Manager with the organisation, development and promotion of the Journal. Your day to day tasks will vary including: handle new submissions and ensure that they comply with the submission guidelines, register the journal with indexing services and research universities and educational institutions to identify opportunities for its the expansion.

BENEFITS

In return you will gain the opportunity to develop your research skills and academic interests working in an international environment with experienced researchers. You will be given the opportunity to develop your own ideas or projects that are along with the lines of our work. Furthermore, you will also be supported to publish your own work, organise and attend international conferences and attend internal and external training events in the areas of your research.

This internship is offered for a minimum commitment of three months. Working days and hours will be flexible and agreed upon negotiation with the Comms and Marketing Manager. Travel expenses and food will be covered.

http://www.iars.org.uk/content/YVJvacancy.