Apologies to all those who are not interested but below is information
about two vacancies for researchers to explore the situation of and
contribution made by migrant workers in low paid work in London.
Please forward to anyone who might be interested.
many thanks
Jane
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Queen Mary, University of London
Department of Geography
Two Research Fellows
Global Cities at Work: Migrant Labour in Low Paid Employment in London
Applications are invited for two Research Fellow posts to work on a
project funded by the Economic and Social Research Council examining the
role and experiences of migrant workers in low-paid employment in London
and the importance of their labour to global cities.
You should have a postgraduate degree (MA/MSc or PhD) in Geography or a
related field. Knowledge and experience in using qualitative research
techniques (including semi-structured interviewing) are important.
The posts are available from 1 May 2005 to 30 June 2007. They involve
working on all aspects of this project and will include extended periods
of fieldwork in London. Salary £19, 460 - £21.640 on the RA1A scale,
depending on qualifications and experience. Both posts will also include
an additional London allowance of £2,134.
The posts will be based at the Department of Geography at Queen Mary
which was graded 5A in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise. The
department has an international reputation for theoretically-informed,
empirically-grounded and politically-engaged research.
Informal enquiries may be made to:
Dr Kavita Datta ([log in to unmask]); Dr Jon May ([log in to unmask]); Dr
Jane Wills ([log in to unmask]). All available on: (+44) (0)20 7882 5400
Application forms and further details from Jenn Page, Departmental
Secretary ([log in to unmask]) (+44) (0)20 7882 5400, Department of
Geography, Queen Mary, University of London, Mile End Road, London E1
4NS, United Kingdom www.geog.qmul.ac.uk
Please quote reference 05038/AB.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 25th February 2005
Interviews for both posts are likely to be held in London on the 9th of
March 2005.
Working Towards Equal Opportunities.
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Dr Jane Wills
Department of Geography
Queen Mary
University of London
Mile End Road
London E1 4NS
UK
(+44) (0)207 882 5414
fax: (+44) (0)208 981 6276
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http://www.geog.qmw.ac.uk/
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