This opportunity is for Postgraduate Researchers who began receiving Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) funding in or after Autumn 2024 to undertake a Research in Practice (RinP) placement as part of their studentship.

Key Host Information

About the Host

Ridgeway works with major corporates, not-for-profit and public sector organisations to deliver impactful research and analysis. They help companies find, understand and exploit opportunities and optimise operations. They guide them on risk, asset protection, and corporate reputation.

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Type of Organisation
SME

Host Location
London & York

Equal Opportunities Statement
Ridgeway is committed to valuing diversity and seeks to provide all staff with the opportunity for employment, career and personal development on the basis of ability, qualifications and suitability for the work as well as their potential to be developed into the job.
We believe that people from different backgrounds can bring fresh ideas, thinking and approaches which make the way work is undertaken more effective and efficient.
Ridgeway will not tolerate direct or indirect discrimination against any person on grounds of age, disability, gender / gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy / maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation whether in the field of recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, career progression, training, transfer or dismissal.
It is also the responsibility of all staff in their daily actions, decisions and behaviour to endeavour to promote these concepts, to comply with all relevant legislation and to ensure that they do not discriminate against colleagues, customers, suppliers or any other person associated with Ridgeway.

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Placement Description

Ideal Start Date

Flexible

Placement Location

Hybrid

Mode of Placement

Full-time

Relevant Pathway(s)

DCA, SCJ

Types of Project

  • International relations

  • Policy

  • Research and analysis

Further Project Details

The researcher will work on a large research project funded by the UK government in support of one of the UN’s special agencies.

Skills Required

  • Keen interest in international affairs

  • Good knowledge of research methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative

  • Modern languages desirable but not required

Financial Contribution Offered by the Host

£1000