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Research Assistant Post
Tourism studies or related (e.g. in anthropology, sociology, cultural geography etc)
1 year fixed term
proposed effective date for appointment: December 2005
Centre for Tourism and Cultural Change
Fac. Organisation and Management
Sheffield Hallam University
Due to staff research leave an opportunity exists for a dynamic and motivated person with proven research abilities and demonstrable organisational skills to work with the Centre for Tourism and Cultural Change in managing and delivering its range of research, consultancy and conference projects. In addition to supporting the CTCC's research team on a day to day basis, the successful candidate will be expected to take a lead role in assisting in the organisation of international conferences and related publications. The researcher will further assist in the organisation and management of ongoing research programmes and events and contribute to the preparation of cutting edge research outputs (publications, exhibitions, visual outputs, etc.). Candidates should have a good Masters degree in tourism or a related topic, proven research experience and enthusiasm to further develop the international work of the CTCC.
The Centre for Tourism and Cultural Change is an international research and development organisation pursuing both fundamental and applied research in the field of tourism studies and theory. Through active research agendas, conferences, publications, consultancy and development cooperation, and postgraduate teaching the CTCC aims to create new understandings of the relation between tourism and culture in a broad sense and develop new tools for cultural and sustainable development strategies. Through its international partners, the CTCC animates a global network of excellence aspiring to promote innovative ways of thinking and practice relating to the tourism and culture interface, and to work with academics, policy makers and practitioners to share ideas and best practice.
Candidates should have a research Masters degree in tourism or related to tourism (e.g. in anthropology, sociology, cultural geography etc). A completed PhD would be desirable. Candidates should have experience in working on research projects and in project management (relevant administration and logistics, organisation of conferences, seminars etc.). The contributing to and developing of funding bids and the ability to produce published outputs would be desirable. Candidates should have good organisational and communication skills and be good communicators with external agencies and be able to work with databases (excel and access), spreadsheets and websites. Fluency in one or more European languages is desirable.
For an informal discussion, please contact David Picard ([log in to unmask]) or tel: 0114 225 [3973]
For further information on the CTCC please visit:
www.tourism-culture.com <http://www.tourism-culture.com/>
To download an application form, please go to the HR section on the SHU website: www.shu.ac.uk.
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