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Source: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/YX350/Research_Associate_Research_Fellow/ Research Associate/Research Fellow: Historical Perspectives on International Broadcasting Sociology Department The Open University (based in Milton Keynes) £25,134 - £29,138 per annum pro-rata (according to qualifications and experience) Ref: 3335 Temporary 12 month contract or 24 months part-time (subject to negotiation) - starting January 2008 This position is funded through an AHRC grant to work on a project entitled Tuning In: Diasporic Contact Zones at BBC World Service. This will be an ideal opportunity for an outstanding researcher to gain first hand experience of conducting independent research in a collaborative setting. You will play a key role in this inter-disciplinary empirical research project, exploring how BBC World Service functions as an agent of public diplomacy(1961-91). For project details see http://www.open.ac.uk/socialsciences/diasporas/ You should have a proven record of achievement in research gained through a PhD, good publications or equivalent output. All applicants should have a good first degree and/or postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline (or equivalent, such as sociology, politics and international relations, media and cultural studies). You will need to demonstrate: self-motivation and good time-management skills, the ability to work as part of a team, experience of working to deadlines, the ability to take responsibility for the day to day management of a research project, experience of writing research findings for reports and scholarly publication. For detailed information and how to apply go to www.open.ac.uk/employment, or call Margaret Marchant on 01908 654457 or email [log in to unmask] quoting the reference number. Closing date: 16 October 2007. Interview date: w/c 12 November 2007. Disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be interviewed. Further particulars are available in large print, disk or audiotape (minicom 01908 654901). We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community. -- Iain Robert Smith Doctoral Student Institute of Film and Television School of American and Canadian Studies University of Nottingham University Park NG7 2RD