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2014-07-02

Call - Time Use Research Postdoctoral Opportunites (Univ of Oxford)

The Department of Sociology, Centre for Time Use Research, is seeking to appoint 2 Post-doctoral researchers with a strong grasp of quantitative methods, and a background in one or more of Sociology, Economics or related disciplines. The Fellows will be part of a large and vibrant research group whose remit includes both resource provision and academic research in the field of time use.

The successful candidate will be working with Professors Jonathan Gershuny and Oriel Sullivan and the CTUR team, undertaking both joint and independent research under the aegis of the SCaEL project, (visit http://www.timeuse.org/research/social-change); publishing in leading peer-reviewed journals; and contributing to the Centre’s other data gathering, management and analysis activities.  The Fellows will have the opportunity to contribute to all aspects of the project from research design to the dissemination of results to academics, policy makers and the public.

The successful candidates will provide research expertise and advanced data management and analysis skills to the Centre. Experience in the use of advanced statistical analysis packages is essential.

There are 2 positions available.  The appointments will be on the University’s salary grade 7, currently £29,541 - £36,298 per annum, and are available as full time appointments for a period of 4 years, to begin as soon as possible.
Candidates will be eligible for consideration for appointments to non-stipendiary research fellowships in Nuffield and other colleges.
Applications, including a covering letter, CV and the names of three Referees should be submitted by 12.00 noon on 02/07/2014, using the University’s online system.