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Research adjunct/Associate (Part Time, Fixed Term):Job description:Job location: Cambridge The University The Faculty of Education is looking to recruit a part-time18.5 hours (0.5FTE) fixed term post-doctoral researcher to work on the ESRC funded research project 'Higher Education, States of Precarity and Conflict in the 'Global North' and 'Global South': UK, Hungary, South Africa, and Turkey'. About the function The postholder will play a significant function in conducting a programme of research within the Faculty of Education developing and leading research on HE in crisis and states of conflict in at least two of the four case studies: Turkey, Hungary, UK and South Africa. practice conducting research in the South African Higher Education context would be particularly valuable. Responsibilities of the function The individual appointed will also take on a leading function in ensuring the development of high-impact writing, publications, and events stemming from this broad ESRC research program on Higher Education and Crisis, along with connected activities in its final year. Additionally, they will supervise part of the research grant portfolio and provide research support to group leaders, research committee meetings, research activities, and case study planning. Joining an existing research group focused on higher education and crisis, they will have access to a community of researchers engaged in the project. This presents an opportunity for the appointed individual to enhance their skills and strengthen their competencies in this exciting interdisciplinary field. What you will need » candidates must hold (or be close to completing) a PhD, in the social sciences (sociology, sociology of education, politics).Appointment as Research Associate is dependent on having a PhD, including those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD (in which case appointment will initially be made at Research adjunct and amended to Research Associate when the PhD is awarded). » skills with qualitative methods, particularly archival research, policy analysis and interviewing skills » Evidence of initiating and conducting independent research is also required, together with evidence of preparing texts for academic publication to a high standard. » Evidence of a strong interest in and knowledge of learning research, and a clear interest in working in an interdisciplinary context. Benefits You can expect to receive: » A competitive income with automatic service-related progression and annual cost of living increases » A generous annual leave allowance of 41 days per year (including bank holidays) » Access to a range of shopping and travel discounts through the Cambens scheme. How to apply For full details of the tasks of the post and criteria for appointment, please see the Further Particulars document. Please ensure that you upload a detailed curriculum vitae list and a letter of application indicating how you meet the person specification and would contribute to the responsibilities of the post. We hope to hold interviews in the week commencing 27th May 2024 Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 10 months in the first instance. To apply online for this vacancy and to view more information about the function, please click on the Apply button above. Informal enquiries can be addressed to Professor Jo-Anne Dillabough jd217@cam.ac.uk. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. If you have any questions about the application process Contact Us by the Faculty of Education HR team (recruitment@educ.cam.ac.uk). The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. Skills:
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