Applications are invited for the role of Research Assistant in the 'Islam and the West' project at Civitas: Institute for the Study of Civil Society.

The ‘Islam and the West’ programme, led by Senior Fellow Ed Husain, aims to answer the question ‘what is the future for Islam in the West?'.

The main role of the post holder is to carry out research on social integration and religion in the UK and internationally under the direction of Ed Husain. Additional tasks will include fundraising and events management as well as copyediting and drafting of reports.

Essential

• A Bachelor's degree (2:1 or above);
• A Master's degree OR 2 years research experience post-graduation or other relevant experience;
• Investigative research skills and demonstrable ability to produce high quality rigorous academic research;
• Experience engaging with government, civil society and the media;
• Events management and administrative skills.

Desirable

• Experience working in a think-tank;
• Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research;
• Arabic language.

This post is a full time, fixed term appointment for one year.