The Poverty Research Unit at Sussex wishes to make a research appointment.

Research Officer

£16,755 - £20,465 (Research 1A)

A research officer is required to work on a variety of poverty-related research projects and to assist with research dissemination. Applicants should possess at least a master's degree in development economics or development studies, have some knowledge and/or experience of poverty research and/or poverty related issues, be able to demonstrate quantitative analysis skills and data sources.

The post is fixed term for 1 year, beginning in September 2001. Salary will depend on experience and qualifications.

Closing date: Monday 9th July. Please mark your application RO/PRUS.

Applicants should send a CV and covering letter to Rachael Straub, Co-ordinator, Poverty Research Unit, School of African and Asian Studies, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton. BN1 9SJ.

For an informal discussion about the post contact the PRUS Director, Julie Litchfield, telephone: (01273) 678725, email: j.a.litchfield@sussex.ac.uk . For information about the Poverty Research Unit please consult our