Research Fellow - 15674

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Hours: Part-time (10.5 hours per week)

Contract Type: Fixed-term (4 months)

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.

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Applications are invited for a Research Fellow to work on a 4 month research project: “Examining Masterplanning Practices”. The research fellow will conduct under the supervision of Prof Degen a literature review; observe and conduct interviews with planners, policy makers and architects involved in designing or implementing master plans; and draft articles for publication.

You will be expected to hold a first degree and a PhD in a social sciences related subject, preferably urban sociology. You should have experience of managing research projects, conducting and analysing qualitative research, and disseminating research findings.

You must be able to work both independently and as part of a team with the ability to initiate, plan, organise, implement and deliver a programme of work to tight deadlines.

You should have in-depth knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

• Materiality, embodiment & space, urban regeneration
• Set up and conduct qualitative research projects (ethnography/interviews)
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative (basic) data
• Experience in writing reports and academic articles
• Project management
• Writing for academic and non-academic publications

For informal discussions please contact Prof. Monica Degen on email: [email protected]

Brunel has a strong track-record of securing research funding from EU and other international sources. Regardless of the long-term future for UK participation in Horizon Europe, Brunel will continue to ensure that staff have access to non-EU research funding, and we will continue to support our many bilateral collaborations within the EU and will remain an active member of YERUN.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Closing date for applications: 2 April 2024.

Interviews will take place on 12 April 2024

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Brunel University London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.