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Research Associate, The Department of Sociological Studies

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Global Academy Jobs
Location
United Kingdom
Closing date
Jul 25, 2016

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The Department of Sociological Studies has a major international reputation for excellence in research and teaching across Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work and achieving high levels of cross-fertilisation between the three disciplines. In the field of Sociology the Department is internationally recognised for its contributions to theory, empirical investigation and innovative methods. Its overarching research focus is on social divisions, social inclusion and social change. This is reflected in its research specialisms which include social stratification and inequality, childhood, ageing and the life course, identity, gender, ethnicity and race, professional work, health and medicine, surveillance, the digital world, science and technology studies and the quality of society.

We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate who will work with the Principal Investigator, Professor Paul Martin and the main researcher Dr Maurizio Meloni on a qualitative research project exploring the impact of epigenetics in reframing discourses about health disparities and social policy, funded by the Leverhulme Trust. The postholder will carry out qualitative research on a Leverhulme Trust funded project exploring the impact of the new science of epigenetics in reframing discourses about health disparities and social policy.

The successful applicant will have, or be close to achieving, a PhD in sociology, STS or a related discipline and experience of research in the area of health medicine, technology and society. Experience in qualitative research and analysis is essential, and of researching both experts/professional and lay perspectives, an advantage. Excellent IT skills and the ability to work and deliver to specified deadlines is essential.

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