Research Assistant - The Role of the Arts in Sustainable Prosperity
Economics,Social Sciences and Social Care,Sociology,Social Policy,Human and Social Geography,Other Social Sciences,Media and Communications,Media Studies,Languages, Literature and Culture,Cultural Studies
Short info about job
Company: University of Leeds
Department: Centre for the Understanding of Sustainable Prosperity (CUSP)
Salary: £26,495 to £31,604 (Grade 6)
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1432 6857086
Fax: +44-1475 8297119
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Detail information about job Research Assistant - The Role of the Arts in Sustainable Prosperity. Terms and conditions vacancy
Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you possess a PhD in a relevant field, such as: cultural policy; human geography; sociology; environmental policy; urban or regional studies; or media and cultural studies? Do you have a familiarity with standard socio-economic datasets, at regional and local level?
Applications are invited for a Research Assistant to work with Professor Kate Oakley on the ESRC funded Centre for the Understanding of Sustainable Prosperity (CUSP) project. The project has an arts and culture theme, led by Professor Kate Oakley, which explores the ways in which arts and cultural activities can help develop ideas of the good life beyond material consumption. Taking a case-study based approach, the research team will be working in regions across the UK looking at the development of localised cultural economies, the idea of cultural work as ‘good work’, and the role of cultural activities in everyday life. The appointee will provide general research and administrative support, interviewing and conducting of focus groups, and contribute to the preparation and dissemination of reports and journal articles.
With a PhD in a relevant field, such as: cultural policy; human geography; sociology; environmental policy; urban or regional studies; or media and cultural studies, you will have a familiarity with standard socio-economic datasets, particularly at regional and local level. You will also have a developing record of research, commensurate with the level of the post, and excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills. The role is based at the University of Leeds, but you will also be required to work at various locations in the UK, as required by the project.
It is likely that an appointment will be made no higher than £30,688, since there are funding limitations which dictate the level at which the appointment can start.
Post available from 1 November 2017.
Fixed-term until 14 October 2019 due to funding.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:Professor Kate Oakley, Project LeaderEmail: [email protected]