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Tue Sep 10 2002

Jobs: German Socioling: Researcher, U of Plymouth, UK

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    Message 1: Jobs: German Socioling: Researcher, U of Plymouth, UK

     Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2002 06:33:32 +0000
    From: khorschelmann <khorschelmannplymouth.ac.uk>
    Subject: Jobs: German Socioling: Researcher, U of Plymouth, UK


    University or Organization: University of Plymouth Rank of Job: Researcher Specialty Areas Required: Discourse Analysis, Sociolinguistics, Cultural Studies, Social Science Required Language(s):German, Standard (GER)

    Description:

    University of Plymouth

    Research Fellow

    Ref. 4998/SCI

    ''Globalisation, cultural practice and youth identity in former east Germany''

    Department of Geographical Sciences

    A postdoctoral researcher is required for this one-year position. The project is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (U.K.). It investigates how the socio-spatial identities of adolescents in former east Germany are shaped by transnational cultural flows. The researcher will be responsible for conducting qualitative field research, including diaries and focus group discussions, one-to-one interviews and participant observation. The successful applicant will also be involved in data analysis and publication of research results.

    The applicant must have, or be near to completion of a PhD in Human Geography or a related Social Science subject and be experienced in conducting qualitative social research. Fluency in spoken and written German is essential. A proven ability to work with young people would be a distinct advantage.

    Deadline for receipt of applications: 3 October 2002

    Interviews will be held on 17 October 2002.

    Salary: GBP 17,624

    Informal enquiries should be directed to: Dr. Kathrin Hoerschelmann, University of Plymouth, Department of Geography and Geology, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA, Tel: 01752 233068, Fax: 01752 233054, e-mail: khorschelmannplymouth.ac.uk

    For an application pack and further information, please contact us, quoting Ref no. 4998/SCI and Job title, via:

    Email: jobsplymouth.ac.uk Tel: 44 (0)1752 232168 Web: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/vacancies

    Address for Applications:

    Attn: Personnel & Development Geography University of Plymouth University of Plymouth Drake Circus Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AA United Kingdom Applications are due by October 3, 2002

    Contact Information: Dr Kathrin Hoerschelmann. Email: khorschelmannplymouth.ac.uk Tel: +44 (1752)233068/233051 Fax: +44 (1752)233054 Website: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/vacancies