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Research Fellow Position, University of Stirling
Oct 21 04
Source: CHI-Jobs
Research Fellow: Young children and new technologies
Institute Of Education, University of Stirling, Scotland
£19,460 - £21,640
We are seeking applicants for a researcher to work on a project funded by the ESRC's e-Society Programme. 'Entering the e-Society: young children's development of e-literacy' will investigate the technical and social competences needed for pre-school children to make use of digital connectivity. You will have a higher degree, be skilled in data collection and analysis, and should have experience in working with young children and, preferably, new technologies.
The University is committed to ensuring the safety of vulnerable people and our recruitment process is designed to support this. The successful applicant for this post will be subject to a Disclosure Scotland check. The post is a full-time appointment for two years from December 2004.
The project will be managed by Joanna McPake in conjunction with Dr Lydia Plowman and Dr Christine Stephen. Informal enquiries about the post may be directed to Joanna McPake by email ( j.m.mcpake@stir.ac.uk) or telephone
(01786 466295).
Further particulars are available from the HR Office, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA, tel 01786 467028 or at http://www.hr-services.stir.ac.uk. Please Quote Reference Number: 9804/3254.
Closing date for the receipt of applications is Tuesday 26 October 2004.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 3 November 2004.