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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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