School of Sociology & Social Policy

Research Associate/Fellow

Applications are invited for the above post within the School of Sociology and Social Policy, working on a AHRC/ESRC funded project entitled Religion, Youth, and Sexuality: A Multi-faith Exploration.  The project is led by Dr Andrew Yip (The University of Nottingham) and Dr Michael Keenan (Nottingham Trent University).  The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, as well as contributing to data dissemination of various kinds.

Candidates should have a qualification of at least degree level in sociology or a related subject and a Master’s degree in sociology or a relevant social sciences subject.  At least one of these degrees/qualifications should include a substantial proportion of research training.  A completed PhD, or comparable professional experience, is essential for appointment as a Research Fellow.

Salary will be within the range £24,152 - £27,183 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.  This post is available from 1 April 2009 and will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 18 months.

Informal enquires may be addressed to Dr A Yip, tel: 0115 951 5396 or Email: Andrew.Yip@Nottingham.ac.uk.