Dear Env-Psy members,
Please see below an advertisement for a post which may be of interest to you or other colleagues. I'd be grateful if you could pass it on as appropriate.
Many thanks.
Stewart
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University of Exeter
School of Geography, Archaeology and Earth Resources
Associate Research Fellow - Sustainable Lifestyles (Ref J48N1182)
The School of Geography, Archaeology and Earth Resources seeks to appoint an Associate Research Fellow to work with Dr. Stewart Barr on an ESRC-funded project entitled 'Promoting Sustainable Travel: a social marketing approach'.
Building on existing ESRC-funded work this research aims to explore the barriers and motivations for adopting 'sustainable travel behaviour' using a framework of environmental behaviour developed by the applicant. This will be examined through segmentation analysis in order to gain a broader and more applied understanding of 'sustainable lifestyles' and behaviour change using social marketing techniques. Intellectually, the research seeks to relate a range of theoretically distinct perspectives to behaviour change, whilst applying a mixed-methods approach to exploring a highly topical issue at a practical scale. The objectives of the research are as follows:
First, to identify and measure a series of 'sustainable travel behaviours' using a sample of individuals from the general public;
Second, to explore the empirical and conceptual links between different types of sustainable travel practices amongst the sample;
Third, to use segmentation analysis to identify a series of lifestyle groups based on these behavioural data;
Fourth, to use an established framework of environmental behaviour to identify the motivators and barriers for adopting different forms of behaviour according to lifestyle group;
Fifth, to assist local and national policy makers in promoting sustainable lifestyle practices through social marketing techniques.
Accordingly, the research offers an exciting opportunity for an early-career researcher to develop theoretical and methodological strategies in the field of sustainable lifestyles.
For more detailed information about this project, see the PDF file at:
http://www.sogaer.ex.ac.uk/geography/pdf_files/Case_for_Support
The position is due to commence 1 November 2007 or as soon as possible thereafter for 24 months. Applicants should have a PhD in Geography or Social Science discipline, and a clear understanding of the current research on sustainable lifestyles. The Associate Research Fellow will be responsible for the primary data collection and analysis, alongside some secondary data collection and organisation of stakeholder meetings and dissemination activities. The Associate Research Fellow will be jointly responsible for the writing of articles and the writing and presentation of conference papers.
Salary will be up to £24,403 pa on grade E £22,332 - £28,289pa, with placement depending on experience and qualifications.
Application packs are available from www.exeter.ac.uk/jobs; e-mail [log in to unmask]; or phone (01392) 263310, quoting reference number J48N1182. Closing date for completed applications is 8 October 2007. We expect to hold interviews in Exeter on 23 October 2007.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
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Dr. Stewart Barr
Department of Geography
University of Exeter
Amory Building
Rennes Drive
Exeter, EX4 4RJ
Tel: +44 (0)1392 263832
Fax: +44(0)1392 263342
Web: www.exeter.ac.uk/geography
