+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Posted Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:58:00 This message was forwarded through MEDSOCNEWS. If you wish to make an announcement or publicise an event then please send the text to: [log in to unmask] +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Dear List Members We are currently recruiting a researcher for a new 1-year project on how hostel services support homeless drug users (full details via the link below). I would be very grateful if you would circulate to anyone who might be interested. Many thanks Jo School of Health and Social Care Oxford Brookes University Post Doctoral Research Assistant - Supporting Homeless Drug Users in Emergency Hostels Starting salary: £24,273, rising annually to £26,524 This is a fixed term position for 12 months commencing on 1 July 2010. A qualitative researcher is needed for a study which seeks to increase our understanding of the support needs of homeless drug users who stay in emergency hostels/nightshelters. The research is being funded by the Sir Halley Stewart Trust and will be conducted in collaboration with Dr Nat Wright, Leeds PCT and the University of Leeds. You will work with Professor Joanne Neale as part of a team and be involved in setting up the study and conducting semi-structured interviews with homeless drug users. You will also contribute to analysing the data and disseminating the findings in a range of media, including good practice guidelines. A good first degree, a PhD (or close to completion) in a social science subject, and experience of working with vulnerable adults in either a research or practice capacity are required. Some evening and weekend work may be necessary. Please note: the successful applicant will need to be subject to a background disclosure check by the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) before any appointment can be confirmed. Ref: 236/17155/BC Closing date: 19 April 2010 Full details and an application form are available at: https://edm.brookes.ac.uk/hr/hr/vacancies.do?id=7298389 ********************************************************************** 1. For general enquires or problems with the list or to CHANGE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS send a message to: [log in to unmask] 2. To suspend yourself from the list, whilst on leave, for example, send an email to [log in to unmask] with the following message: set medsocnews nomail 3. To resume email from the list, send the following message: set medsocnews mail 4. To leave MedSocNews, send an email to [log in to unmask] with the message (leave the subject line blank and do not include a signature): leave medsocnews 5. To join or subscribe to MedSocNews, send an email to [log in to unmask] with the message (leave the subject line blank and do not include a signature): SUBSCRIBE medsocnews firstname lastname 6. Further information about the medsocnews discussion list (including list archive and how to subscribe to or leave the list) can be found at the list web site: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/medsocnews.html **********************************************************************