Study development, structure, social patterns and interactions of groups and human societies in rural areas.
Tasks
- Observe and investigate social groups and subjects, such as family, community, education, industrial relations, crime, politics, minority and ethnic relations, poverty and mass communications
- Investigate, collect and analyse data from qualitative and quantitative surveys
- Record and interpret data
- Write reports and journal papers for publication
- Design surveys, undertake interviews, analyse and interpret information collected through investigative research
- Live with communities under study to achieve better understanding of data being gathered
Personal Requirements
- communication skills
- observational skills
- enjoy research
- ability to work alone
- work unsupervised
- understanding of rural issues
- be caring and understanding