An enthusiastic qualitative researcher is required to join the research team of the Leverhulme Trust-funded project ‘Place, Culture and Film: An Investigation of Migrants’ Health Making Practices.’ The postdoc will be involved in all aspects of the research, including: recruitment, data collection and analysis; post-production film editing and dissemination activities; and management of project records. Training in visual methodology will be provided if required.

The successful candidate will have completed a PhD in the Social Sciences or Humanities using qualitative methods, have excellent organisational and communication skills and preferably have experience of working with BME groups and one or more years postdoctoral research experience.

The post is based in the Department of Geography, Queen Mary, University of London, with fieldwork conducted in the London Borough of Greenwich.

Salary will be within the range of £24,063 – £26,793 per annum (pro rata to £30,079 – £33,492, full time equivalent) inclusive of London Allowance, depending on skills and experience. Start date is 1st Sept. 2009.

The research is directed by Professor Isabel Dyck. Please contact for informal discussion of the post on 020 7882 5416 or by email: i.dyck@qmul.ac.uk

Further details of the post and an application form can be found here

Closing date for applicants is 30th June.

Oxford Institute of Ageing Spring School
‘The Multi-disciplinary Toolkit for Global Ageing’
University of Oxford
19-23 April 2009

Deadline for registrations: 2 April 2009
Download the updated brochure here:
http://www.ageing.ox.ac.uk/system/files/SpringSchoolBrochure2009.pdf

This four day school will address concepts and tools in demography, bio-demography, bio-medical research and practice, economics, sociology, health and policy. Special emphasis will be placed on developing methodological skills, both from quantitative and qualitative perspectives. Additional opportunities for networking and informal discussion will be provided through poster sessions and workshops.

Costs for participation:
£550 (without accommodation)
£800 (including 4 nights B&B).

Places are limited, and registration will close on 2 April 2009.
For more information on the School and registration details please go to:
http://www.ageing.ox.ac.uk/education/spring-school
or email to: angelika.kaiser@ageing.ox.ac.uk .