Doctoral Researchers

CIRCY welcomes doctoral applications. PhD projects in the interdisciplinary area of childhood and youth within the School of Education and Social Work are likely to be attached to CIRCY. Doctoral projects in other Schools can also be linked.

We see PhD students as playing a central role in our research culture, and opportunities will be available to contribute to teaching, research projects, and the planning and running of academic events. To identify potential supervisors, look at the list of CIRCY members. We particularly welcome applications linked to our research themes:

• Digital youth
• A good childhood?
• Extraordinary children
• Emotional lives

Research Associates

CIRCY is currently looking for a full-time Research Assistant for one year. Salary range to start at £27,047 (it is normal to apooint at the first point of the salary scale). Expected start date: 1 September 2013.
This post offers an opportunity to join a dynamic new research centre and to be part of a team investigating children and young people's use of new technologies and everyday cultures. You will have experience of working with children and young people, qualitative research skills and a practical knowledge of digital and social technologies in popular use. Your main duties will be to establish and generate rich qualitative data with a panel of young co-researchers. You will have specialist knowledge in the social sciences and/or childhood / youth / media studies reflected in a relevant qualification at Masters level or above. You will also have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The post requires the willingness to work flexibly and to travel for fieldwork as required.
Closing date for applications: 15 June 2013
Expected interview date: 10 July 2013
Download the Full Time Research Assistant: Job Advertisement [DOC 80.50KB]

Visiting Research Fellows

CIRCY welcomes applications from Visiting Research Fellows, the purpose of whose appointments will be to contribute to the intellectual life of the centre. Fellowships are available to all scholars who wish to spend time in/with the Centre, or establish stronger links with its members.

There is no deadline for applications and fellowships can run for any length of time - from two weeks to three years. Applicants should contact Professor Rachel Thomson who will liaise with you and help you complete the School Form: Visiting Fellowship Application Form [DOC 49.00KB] and the School Form: Visiting Fellowship Fees and Workspace Application Form [DOC 101.00KB].

Visiting Fellows should agree in advance what is expected of them during the duration of their fellowship. Commitments would usually include one or more of the following:

• Giving seminars to faculty and students of the University of Sussex, or guest lectures for CIRCY-related taught courses
• Producing working papers, or equivalent
• Advising or engaging in knowledge exchange with students, faculty and research staff working within childhood and youth
• Producing a collaborative research proposal with a member of faculty

CIRCY can offer Visiting Fellows a vibrant, interdisciplinary context within which to undertake their programme of study or activities. In each term, the centre will host a variety of research-related events, including open papers and lectures by internal and external academics, workshops and lunchtime seminars. Visiting Fellows will be appointed to a sponsor who can facilitate their integration into the life of the centre and that of the School of Education and Social Work.

Visiting Fellows will have access to the University's Library, their own email account, University stationery and postal facilities. Depending on individual requirements and the availability of School resources, they may also have office space and the use of a PC. The University and School's infrastructure and environment will support Visiting Fellows' research activity.

See the School Policy: Visiting Research Fellows [DOC 34.50KB].

NOTE: Visiting Fellowships incur a fee to cover administration and resource costs, although the cost is subject to variation depending on the funding available to, and the perceived/expected contribution of, the applicant, Please contact the CIRCY directors for more details.