This vacancy may be of interest to some list members, forwarded on behalf of Professor Allison Littlejohn:


eLearning Research Fellow, University of Dundee - up to £27,174

We are seeking an innovative and supportive eLearning Research Fellow to play a key role in the development of the JISC eLearning Framework.  This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the development of a new Institute for Learning Technology within the University's Faculty of Education and Social Work led by Professor Allison Littlejohn. The institute comprises academic staff with expertise in the educational research and practice across all sectors of education. 

You will be involved in working closely with researchers from collaborating institutions in co-developing, recording and implementing a set of cross-disciplinary usecases in 'Learning Activity Design', with academic staff from a range of subject areas. An Honours degree or equivalent and eLearning research experience  are essential.  You will have an appreciation of issues in relation to the use and implementation of digital repositories and virtual learning environments; a good understanding educational theory, particularly in the area of eLearning; experience of educational research methodology and excellent academic writing skills.  In addition you should be able demonstrate the ability to be able to work as part of a hard-working, distributed research team. 

The appointment will be for one year with a salary, depending on qualifications and experience, between point 7 (£22,507) to spinal point 12 on theRA1A scale (£27,174).  A full curriculum vitae should be attached to the application form along with the names and addresses of three referees. Referees may be contacted by the University without further permission from the candidate. Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Allison Littlejohn ([log in to unmask]) for further information. The closing date for applications is May 27th 2005 and interviews will be held in late June.

Applications should be lodged with Personnel Service, University of Dundee, Dundee  DD1 4HN quoting Job Reference:  ES/827  
http://www.jobs.dundee.ac.uk/vacancies/20050527_00001-y.html 

Professor Allison Littlejohn
Faculty of Education and Social Work
University of Dundee
Gardyne Road
Dundee DD5 1NY
UK
tel: +44 (0)1382 464349
fax: +44 (0) 1382 464900 

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Jennifer Niven
eLearning Adviser, Stòr Cùram Project
School of Applied Social Studies, Robert Gordon University
c/o Faculty of Health and Social Care, Garthdee Road
Aberdeen AB10 7QG, Scotland, United Kingdom
Web: http://www.storcuram.ac.uk
Tel.: +44 (0)1224 263 239       Fax: +44 (0)1224 263 222
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Stòr Cùram is Gaelic for Storehouse of Care 
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