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PLEJ is hiring a Student Associate to help advance the work of the centre.
Are you interested in language in society, and linguistic and social justice? Are you looking for work experience at a research centre? At the Platform for Linguistic and Epistemic Justice (PLEJ) we have an exciting opportunity that might be perfect for you!
As a PLEJ Student Associate you'll have the chance to take on a variety of engaging responsibilities, including:
- Take part in organising academic events
- Liaise with partners
- Assist with marketing and social media presence
- Maintain a website
- Undertake copyediting and proofreading
- Build a network of researchers
By becoming a PLEJ Student Associate, you’ll also:
- Take part in the development of a research project
- Learn and develop essential skills including communication, public speaking and networking.
- Contribute towards PLEJ’s goals to raise awareness of issues related to linguistic and epistemic justice
If this opportunity is of interest, we invite you to submit an application by answering the following questions in an email to plej@ucl.ac.uk:
- Why do you want to be a PLEJ Student Associate? (up to 300 words)
- What skills and experiences do you bring to this role? (up to 300 words)
- What aspects of the role align with your passions and interests? (up to 300 words)
We are seeking Associates from both Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes across UCL, and we will consider any stage, whether you are in your first or final year. This role is compensated by an hourly rate of £18.72 (including London allowance). We expect you to work around 70 hours in total in the period 1 February – 31 July 2025.
Please submit your application by Friday 17 January 2025 by sending an email to plej@ucl.ac.uk.