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Research Associate

University of Bristol

Location: Bristol
Salary: £36,333 to £40,745 per annum
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 22nd March 2023
Closes: 5th April 2023
Job Ref: ACAD106740

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Work Hours 17.5 Hours per Week

Industry: Education

Weeks per year-Weeks per year: 52.00

The role

We are seeking an outstanding researcher to support our 10-month project on Policy and Protest.

Recent climate protests have used “extreme” tactics, such as road-blocking and throwing soup at paintings. Such tactics succeed in their aim of generating high-profile media attention, but have also resulted in considerable public debate regarding the likely effects on policy. A key question concerns the public's view of such actions as well as its views of how government should respond. Do such actions increase public support for more urgent climate action from government? Alternatively (or perhaps additionally), do "extreme" protest actions increase public support for greater police powers and the introduction of new measures to discourage protest? Such questions are of interest to policy makers, activists, journalists, academics and the public more generally. The aim of this project is to gather evidence that will inform policy in this domain.

What will you be doing?

The role will involve identifying research participants, completing qualitative interviews and data analysis, presenting research findings and writing and submitting a research article on this work. You will assist with design and analysis of experimental surveys. You will also assist in generating guidelines for policy makers, based on the evidence generated.

You should apply if

Have a degree and/or masters level qualification in psychology, sociology, anthropology or related discipline (Research Assistant). It is expected that candidates will either have a PhD or be in the latter stages of PhD research (as the role is part-time it may be suitable for postgraduate students who are writing up their PhD research). Experience of and/or training in conducting and analysing qualitative interviews is essential. A demonstrated track record of conducting mixed methods research is highly desirable. Experience in ethnographic methods and/or in conducting media content analysis is also desirable, though not essential. We are particularly interested in interviewing candidates who have a demonstrated expertise and interest in climate activism or other forms of collective action.

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact Professor Colin Davis, pscjd@bristol.ac.uk

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

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