Research Assistant: Digital Data Privacy In Agriculture – Global South Focus

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and capable Research Assistant to join a pilot project investigating digital data privacy in agricultural platforms, with a particular focus on rural communities in the Global South - especially sub-Saharan Africa. This interdisciplinary research lies at the intersection of data justice, digital agriculture, and development studies. The project will map the local and global flows of agricultural and farmer data in selected countries, examining the emerging political economy of datafication, platformisation, and financialization in agriculture.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Katarzyna Cieslik
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.