From: P Briggs [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 05 February 2003 12:14 To: 'J Armitage' Subject: Research Assistant required (for cyber-society list) Research Assistant for ESRC-funded E-Society project School of Psychology and Sport Sciences Northumbria University Ref. PSS02/02 A full-time research assistant is required, starting March 2003 or as soon as possible thereafter, for three years. The post is tied to an ESRC project investigating online advice seeking in the health and fitness domains. The successful candidate will be required to undertake research investigations using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. A good first degree in psychology or a closely related subject is required and candidates should ideally be able to demonstrate an interest in health issues and show some knowledge of research in human-computer interaction. It may be possible for the successful candidate to register for a Ph.D. The post will be located in the Psychology Division which supports an active research community and which received a 4 in the 2001 research assessment exercise. Closing date 17th February, 2003. Interviews held 26th February 2003. For a discussion about this post telephone Professor Pamela Briggs on (0191) 2274648 Applications can only be accepted when made on the official form which can be obtained by telephoning (0191) 227 4321 during office hours or by writing to Recruitment Services, Human Resources, Northumbria University, Ellison Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST. Or visit our web site: www.northumbria.ac.uk/vacancies Please quote reference number. An equal opportunities employer. ************************************************************************************ Distributed through Cyber-Society-Live [CSL]: CSL is a moderated discussion list made up of people who are interested in the interdisciplinary academic study of Cyber Society in all its manifestations.To join the list please visit: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/cyber-society-live.html *************************************************************************************