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Dear all, Applications are invited for a fixed term appointment as a Research Associate working with Gill Valentine, Tracey Skelton and Ruth Butler on an ESRC funded project titled Living on The Edge: understanding the marginalisation and resistance of vulnerable youth. This project is part of the ESRC's Youth Citizenship and Social Change Programme. We hope that some list members may be interested in applying; and would be grateful also if list members would pass this on to anyone else they know who may be interested. The appointment will be made on the RA1A scale up to spine point 8 depending on age and experience (ie. a sterling salary in the range of approx. 16K - 19K). Applicants should have a first degree in a relevant social science subject and postgraduate or other relevant research experience. Experience of working with vulnerable groups or knowledge of sign language will be an advantage but is not essential. The preferred start date (though this is negotiable) is 1 March 1999 The duration is 2 years. Full details of the post are available on the University website: http://www.shef.ac.uk/jobs/. Application forms and further particulars can be obtained by emailing [log in to unmask] or telephoning 44 (0)114 2221631 (24 hrs). If you have any specific queries about the post (but not requests for application forms as these can only be obtained, and applications made through the personnel department) please email [log in to unmask] %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%