GenerationResearch is a charitable initiative that provides paid summer studentships, Masters
by Research and PhDs to students from underrepresented groups. Our mission is to widen
access to research and careers in STEMM in order to be inclusive and diverse in answering the
question; who will our next generation of scientists be?
GenerationResearch is run by volunteers at the University of York, and we are seeking a
placement student to assist with various tasks in running the GenRes initiative. The successful
candidate will work with the GenerationResearch team, various wider teams at the University of
York, as well as GenRes partner universities and employer partners.
Generation Research | Paid technical and research experiences for students
Project Overview
GenerationResearch is offering an exciting opportunity for a PIPS student to apply data
analysis, social media marketing and relationship management in a charitable STEMM context.
The tasks involved in the project include:
● Supporting the creation of fundraising messaging and donor relationship building.
● Support the creation and publishing of social media posts.
● Analysing, visualising and presenting anonymised data from studentship applications to
provide insights into demographics of students who have applied, students who have
been interviewed, and students who have been successful in gaining a
GenerationResearch placement.
● Attending the annual GenerationResearch Symposium at the University of York on
Tuesday 9th September, and assisting with tasks in the lead up to and after the event.
● Supporting the GenerationResearch team with marketing and fundraising planning in
the lead up to Giving Day, the University of York’s annual crowdfunding campaign in
early November.
● Other duties commensurate with the role as needed, and we are welcome to
suggestions from the candidate once they get to grips with the role.
The successful applicant can expect to have regular contact, guidance and support from
various members of the GenRes team, including Founder/Director Dr Jillian Barlow.
The successful applicant can expect to have regular contact, guidance and support from
various members of the GenRes team, including Founder/Director Dr Jillian Barlow.
Timeframe
The exact timing can be confirmed with the successful applicant, though we expect the role to
begin on Tuesday 26th August and end on Friday 14th November. The project is anticipated to
run for 12 weeks. This is a contract for Monday to Friday 9-5pm, with a one hour lunch break.
Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate would ideally have experience in content creation, relationship
management and data analysis. The candidate will be expected to work independently,
alongside regular contact with the GenRes team.
The role is a hybrid between working at home and in the office at the University of York. The
balance of this can be agreed with the candidate.
Benefits to student undertaking this project
This project is a great opportunity to gain and develop experience in charitable STEMM
communication, data analysis, fundraising and relationship management, with opportunities to
develop contacts which could be helpful to someone considering a future career in STEMM
research or industry. The successful applicant can be expected to be treated as a member of
the GenerationResearch team that sits within the University of York, and as such, will benefit
from professional development, cross functional working, interaction with wider stakeholders
and an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of higher education fundraising.
How to apply:
A CV and covering letter should be sent to the GenerationResearch team at
gen-res-project@york.ac.uk with the email subject: “PIPS Application: {Your name}” before
11:59pm on Monday 30th June 2025.
Interviews will take place in mid July prior to the project starting in late August.
Should you have any questions prior to applying, please do not hesitate to get in touch at
gen-res-project@york.ac.uk.