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1. Applications are invited for fully-funded PhD research topics:
Everyday lives in/of ‘alternative’ cities
This project will focus on the practical and gritty everyday lives in/of the ‘alternative’ city. An empirically rich and theoretically informed focus on particular ‘cities’ and/or urban districts that have developed reputations for being ‘alternative’, within and beyond normative conceptualisations of diversity, is envisaged. This could include considerations of social relations, bodies, communities, emotions, affects, materialities, governance, regulation, and/or citizenships. The specific case studies could examine particular counter cultures, LGBT communities, ‘alternative’ music scenes, acts of resistance, or the student could take a broader more conceptual view of ‘cities’ and the lives within. This project will adopt a largely qualitative approach where new methodological developments will be encouraged. The theoretical, methodological and case study focus will be developed with the student in relation to their interests. Supervisors: Dr Kath Browne (email: k.a.browne@bton.ac.uk), Dr David Bissell, Prof. Andrew Church.
How to apply: For further information and an application form, contact Edward Rhodes (School Research Administrator): email e.c.rhodes@bton.ac.uk, telephone +44 1273 642280. The closing date for applications is Friday 21 November 2008. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 9 December 2008, with a planned start date for the studentships of 1 January 2009. Studentships will cover UK/EU fees, a grant equivalent to those supported by the EPSRC and funding to cover travel, subsistence and laboratory costs. The successful candidates will have a first or good upper second-class Honours degree and normally a good Masters degree in a relevant subject. All successful applicants will be required to participate in University Research training and will register for an MPhil with possible transfer to PhD.
2. Research Project Assistant
From £19,263 to £21,681 per annum (pay award pending)
The Count Me In Too (CMIT) research project seeks to progress social change for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) people through evidence-led practice. Having conducted exciting participatory action research since 2005, the project is now embarking on a new phase that will focus on creating community and academic resources. As part of this new strategy, the project now requires a dynamic and self-motivated Research Assistant to work as part of the team with community partners Spectrum. You will support the production of resources, operate an information desk that addresses LGBT research, undertake further research and analyses, and contribute to the academic outputs of CMIT. The nature of this project means that you will be involved in both academic and community engagements and outputs. The role also requires close liaison with key stakeholders including LGBT people, communities and voluntary groups, together with an engagement with the local mainstream community, voluntary and statutory services. Alongside direction from the research team, the duties will be guided by consultations and an LGBT steering group. Experience of qualitative research and a working knowledge of SPSS software are required. The post is fixed-term for 18 months as funding is limited. Job sharers welcome.
Call (01273) 642849 (24 hours) or visit www.brighton.ac.uk/vacancies/
1. Applications are invited for fully-funded PhD research topics:
Everyday lives in/of ‘alternative’ cities
This project will focus on the practical and gritty everyday lives in/of the ‘alternative’ city. An empirically rich and theoretically informed focus on particular ‘cities’ and/or urban districts that have developed reputations for being ‘alternative’, within and beyond normative conceptualisations of diversity, is envisaged. This could include considerations of social relations, bodies, communities, emotions, affects, materialities, governance, regulation, and/or citizenships. The specific case studies could examine particular counter cultures, LGBT communities, ‘alternative’ music scenes, acts of resistance, or the student could take a broader more conceptual view of ‘cities’ and the lives within. This project will adopt a largely qualitative approach where new methodological developments will be encouraged. The theoretical, methodological and case study focus will be developed with the student in relation to their interests. Supervisors: Dr Kath Browne (email: k.a.browne@bton.ac.uk), Dr David Bissell, Prof. Andrew Church.
How to apply: For further information and an application form, contact Edward Rhodes (School Research Administrator): email e.c.rhodes@bton.ac.uk, telephone +44 1273 642280. The closing date for applications is Friday 21 November 2008. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 9 December 2008, with a planned start date for the studentships of 1 January 2009. Studentships will cover UK/EU fees, a grant equivalent to those supported by the EPSRC and funding to cover travel, subsistence and laboratory costs. The successful candidates will have a first or good upper second-class Honours degree and normally a good Masters degree in a relevant subject. All successful applicants will be required to participate in University Research training and will register for an MPhil with possible transfer to PhD.
2. Research Project Assistant
From £19,263 to £21,681 per annum (pay award pending)
The Count Me In Too (CMIT) research project seeks to progress social change for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) people through evidence-led practice. Having conducted exciting participatory action research since 2005, the project is now embarking on a new phase that will focus on creating community and academic resources. As part of this new strategy, the project now requires a dynamic and self-motivated Research Assistant to work as part of the team with community partners Spectrum. You will support the production of resources, operate an information desk that addresses LGBT research, undertake further research and analyses, and contribute to the academic outputs of CMIT. The nature of this project means that you will be involved in both academic and community engagements and outputs. The role also requires close liaison with key stakeholders including LGBT people, communities and voluntary groups, together with an engagement with the local mainstream community, voluntary and statutory services. Alongside direction from the research team, the duties will be guided by consultations and an LGBT steering group. Experience of qualitative research and a working knowledge of SPSS software are required. The post is fixed-term for 18 months as funding is limited. Job sharers welcome.
Call (01273) 642849 (24 hours) or visit www.brighton.ac.uk/vacancies/