(Apologies for Cross Posting) Two research posts are available at the Centre for the Study of Ethnicity and Citizenship, University of Bristol: 1. Research Assistant, Tolerance, Pluralism and Social Cohesion in Europe (vacancy ref. 15199) 2. Research Associate, Muslim Participation in Contemporary Governance in the UK (vacancy ref. 15201) *************************************************************************** 1. Research Assistant, Tolerance, Pluralism and Social Cohesion in Europe (vacancy ref. 15199) You will work principally on the British team's contribution in relation to the theoretical framing of the project and its application to the UK within the EU-funded project "Tolerance, Pluralism and Social Cohesion: Responding to the Challenges of the 21st Century in Europe" (ACCEPT), a cross-national collaboration with thirteen other countries. The project, led by Professor Tariq Modood, studies the principles, practices, and institutional arrangements that are needed to promote tolerance and acceptance of cultural differences. In particular, the project questions whether European societies have become more or less tolerant recently, what tolerance means in different countries but also in the same country under different circumstances and for different issues, and whether traditional conceptions of tolerance are adequate to deliver mutual respect amongst citizens. The research is multi-faceted: conceptual, normative, qualitative interviews and analysis, study of media discourses and policies and is particularly focused on the role of religion in public life. You will be a member of the University Research Centre for the Study of Ethnicity and Citizenship and part of the international research networks collaborating on this research and will participate fully in the activities of the Department of Sociology. You should have training and qualifications in a relevant social science discipline and either hold (or be close to completing) a doctorate. Practical research experience with qualitative and data-sets and knowledge of research methods will be an advantage. If successful, you may be appointed either on a fixed term or a permanent contract depending on the extent of your previous relevant research experience. Further information can be found at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/personnel/ftc/ Interviews will be held on 26th January 2009. This post is available from 1st March 2010. Grade : Level a in Pathway 2 Salary : £29,704 - £33,432 Timescale of Appointment(s) - Contract : Fixed Term Contract 36 months Further details and an application form can be found at https://www.bris.ac.uk/boris/jobs/ads?ID=85088 Alternatively you can telephone (0117) 954 6947, minicom (0117) 928 8894 or E-Mail [log in to unmask] (stating postal address ONLY), quoting reference number 15199. 2. Research Associate, Muslim Participation in Contemporary Governance in Britain (vacancy ref. 15201) You will work on an ESRC/AHRC funded project on Muslim Participation in Contemporary Governance (funded within the ESRC/AHRC Religion and Society Programme). This 30-month qualitative research project investigates the emerging significance of Muslim religious values, practices and engagement within contemporary governance in the UK. It explores: how current government strategies and policies relating to citizenship recognise and respond to Muslim religious difference; how participatory forms of governance engage with Muslim groups, religious values and identities; and the impact of Muslims' participation in governance on policy processes and outcomes and for the organisation of and relations between Muslim civil society organisations more broadly. The research will be based on analysis of policy documents and qualitative research on participatory governance initiatives at national and local levels. You will join a research team, based at the University of Bristol, comprising Dr Therese O'Toole (PI), Professor Tariq Modood (CI), Dr Nasar Meer (University of Southampton) and a Research Assistant (to be appointed). You will be a member of the University Research Centre for the Study of Ethnicity and Citizenship and will participate fully in the activities of the Department of Sociology. You should have research interests in public and governance discourses relating to Muslims and Islam within the UK, have practical research experience of qualitative research methods, and either hold, or be close to completing, a doctorate. If successful, you may be appointed either on a fixed term or a permanent contract depending on the extent of your previous relevant research experience. Further information can be found at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/personnel/ftc/ This post is available from 1st July 2010. Grade : Level b in Pathway 2 Salary : £33,432 - £37,651 Timescale of Appointment(s) - Contract : Permanent Further details and an application form can be found at https://www.bris.ac.uk/boris/jobs/ads?ID=85168 Alternatively you can telephone (0117) 954 6947, minicom (0117) 928 8894 Or E-Mail [log in to unmask] (stating postal address ONLY), quoting reference number 15201. ---------------------------- Tariq Modood, MBE, AcSS Professor of Sociology, Politics and Public Policy, Director, University Research Centre for the Study of Ethnicity and Citizenship and Founding Co-editor of Ethnicities (Sage) NEW: G.Levey and T.Modood (eds) SECULARISM, RELIGION AND MULTICULTURAL CITIZENSHIP, Cambridge University Press, see: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/sociology/ethnicitycitizenship/news.html MULTICULTURALISM: A CIVIC IDEA, was shortlisted for a Muslim Writers Award, 2009; book details at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/sociology/ethnicitycitizenship/flyer For details of the Centre's work see http://www.bristol.ac.uk/sociology/ethnicitycitizenship