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Role Description

We are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant (RA) to work flexibly six hours per week for eight months (or 35 weeks) and support a range of tasks on the Leverhulme Trust project “Reframing Ecoanxiety: A cultural and political history” led by Dr Angela M. Filipe (Sociology).

  • Conducting a literature review and targeted social/news media clipping
  • Assisting with qualitative interviews, data analysis, and write-up
  • Supporting the development of the project’s website and/or other public-facing output (e.g., publications and events), depending on the applicant’s research interests and career development goals

Previous experience of qualitative research in the social sciences and humanities is essential, but open to a range of theoretical perspectives and methods across disciplines (e.g., historical and critical discourse analysis; cultural and media studies; STS; medical and environmental humanities).

Prior knowledge of bibliographic and transcription software would be an asset, as would any experience of blog/website development and scientific publication.

We welcome applications from postgraduate researchers in the social sciences, arts, and humanities. We also welcome applications from researchers in practice, with relevant expertise, outside of academia. There will be opportunity for wider learning and training, as well as networking and mentoring from the PI, as this project links in further with interdisciplinary workstreams.

Work will be carried out remotely and flexibly. The successful applicant will have the option of working the same hours within a compressed 12-week period (e.g., 17 hours/week for 3 months). The PI and RA will informally review progress as the work develops, with the possibility of renewing and/or extending the contract (contingent on HR policy and funds) until end of 2026.

Qualifications

  • Experience in qualitative research in the social sciences and humanities
  • Open to a range of theoretical perspectives and methods across disciplines

Requirements

  • Prior knowledge of bibliographic and transcription software
  • Experience of blog/website development and scientific publication

Benefits

  • Opportunity for wider learning and training
  • Networking and mentoring from the Principal Investigator (PI)

Company Description

At Durham University, we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other.

  • We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally.
  • We have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, making us a large and successful community.
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