School of Sport, Tourism and The Outdoors
Research Assistant / Post Doctoral Research Assistant in Social Science of Sport
Salary: Grade E/F
Applications are invited for a Research Assistant / Post Doctoral Research Assistant position within the newly established School of Sport, Tourism and The Outdoors. The successful candidate will work with John Horne, the new Professor of Sport and Sociology, on a number of research projects in the social science of sport. Candidates will be interested in working on such topics as: sport and globalization, mega-events and sport (e.g. the Olympic Games and Football World Cup), consumer culture, diversity and inequality, sport and social theory, and sport in East Asian societies.
The post holder must have at least a good first degree in sport studies, sociology or another relevant social science discipline (2.1 is the minimum requirement) and preferably should have a postgraduate Masters or a doctoral qualification (essential for the post-doctoral level appointment). Excellent communication and research skills, a high degree of initiative and independence, and the ability to convey research findings clearly and effectively are desirable attributes.
The post will be funded for three years in the first instance.
Informal enquiries may be made to Professor John Horne (via email JDHorne@uclan.ac.uk ). For further information about the School of Sport, Tourism and the Outdoors please visit our website: www.uclan.ac.uk.
Reference number: 321A-19-09
Closing date: 3 October 2008 at 4pm
Interviews will be held 27th October 2008
http://www.uclan.ac.uk/other/hr/jobs/external.htm#321
Dr John Horne
Professor of Sport and Sociology
School of Sport, Tourism and the Outdoors
Greenbank Building
University of Central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1772 894235
Fax: +44 (0)1772 892927
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