Research Officer - The rise and regulation of lap dancing and the place of sexual labour and consumption in the night time economy
(Job reference: 316199 )
Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
School of Sociology and Social Policy
School of Sociology and Social Policy
(Full-time, fixed term 12 months from March 2010)
You will work on an ESRC* funded study on the rise and regulation of lap dancing and the place of sexual labour and consumption in the night time economy. The post will involve qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. It is based in Leeds, although some travel to other cities may be necessary.
You will have, or be about to complete, a postgraduate qualification in the social sciences or relevant subject and some appropriate research experience. You will be mainly responsible for access and fieldwork. Good interviewing, communication and organisational skills are essential as is the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience of interviewing and conducting surveys is essential, as is prior experience of conducting research in the female sex industry.
It is anticipated that interviews will take place on December 14 2009
You will work on an ESRC* funded study on the rise and regulation of lap dancing and the place of sexual labour and consumption in the night time economy. The post will involve qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. It is based in Leeds, although some travel to other cities may be necessary.
You will have, or be about to complete, a postgraduate qualification in the social sciences or relevant subject and some appropriate research experience. You will be mainly responsible for access and fieldwork. Good interviewing, communication and organisational skills are essential as is the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience of interviewing and conducting surveys is essential, as is prior experience of conducting research in the female sex industry.
It is anticipated that interviews will take place on December 14 2009
Salary: Grade 7 (£29,704 - £35,469 p.a)
The appointment will be made at £31,513 p.a or below since there are funding limitations which dictate the level at which the appointment can start.
The appointment will be made at £31,513 p.a or below since there are funding limitations which dictate the level at which the appointment can start.
Apply using: Application form, CV and Equal Opportunities Monitoring form
Download an application form: (pdf version) | (Word version)
Send completed applications to:
Anne Prendergast, email a.prendergast@leeds.ac.uk
or by post to:
Anne Prendergast,
Social Science Building,
The University of Leeds,
LS2 9JT.
Anne Prendergast, email a.prendergast@leeds.ac.uk
or by post to:
Anne Prendergast,
Social Science Building,
The University of Leeds,
LS2 9JT.
Closing date: 27 November 2009 (Damn, damn, damn, blame the post. Blame Alan Johnson).
Anticipated interview date: 14 December 2009
All true - see the Leeds University job pages
I'll have to move to Leeds. It's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it. I'll check if you get expenses too, otherwise it might be a case of how much research I can afford.
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) - that's who dishes out the dosh - funds research and training in social and economic issues. It is an "independent" organisation, established by Royal Charter, but receive most of its funding through the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Planned expenditure for 2009/10 is £204 million, which funds over 2,500 researchers in academic institutions and policy research institutes throughout the UK. We also support more than 2,000 postgraduate students.
Source: ESRC website.
As the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills hasn't got any of its own money, it must by your money they are spending. Lord Mandelson is head of it.
Author: Tynan Wierd
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For any scientists lurking about, what's the formula for that curve?
I've just sent in my application.
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Mr denverthen,
that sounds awfully like an euphemism.
Quick - if we had a proper suite of evidence-based curve formulae for ladies' bottoms, we could lead the world in the programming of variable-tension knicker-knitting machines.
Think of it, dream of it - full utilization of modern polymer filaments and natural threads to make underwear which doesn't ride up, fall down or go in to horrible ripples: a boon to humanity.
Two thousand years we've been developing technology in the West and this vital area has been under-researched. Never mind all this searching for God particles with giant magnetic fishing games - it's about time we were able to make comfy pants.
Slap in a research grant application, I say.
With the emphasis on the word "slap".
This really is sexist!Where is that Harman woman when you need her?She should be getting Lord M to finance an investigation into the male sex industry.As the BBC would say,this makes it fair and balanced for all swingers.
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