Research Fellow

Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have an established background in ethnographic methods. Do you want to further your career in one of the UKs leading research intensive Universities?

Applications are invited for a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to work on an Enhancing Research Culture project at the University of Leeds. You will be part of a scoping project led by Dr Scott McLaughlin on how and when practice researchers interact with the library research support team and systems.

This project builds on the 2022 SPARKLE project (Sustaining Practice Assets for Research, Knowledge, Learning and Engagement) to track the ways and times that practice researchers interact with research data systems. Historically, the nature of practice research (in Fine Art, Music, Theatre etc.) has not fit easily into the text-based research systems, meaning that these researchers may only engage at specific times (near to REF submission cycles) or only when they have a text-heavy submission. Your role will primarily be interviewing researchers and library staff on a rolling basis to track researchers engagement, and note the challenges and opportunities that arise. You will organise and conduct interviews and stakeholder workshops, and transcribe and analyse qualitative interview data.

You will normally possess a PhD in arts-based practice research, or non-practice PhD with a specialism in ethnographic (or similar) research with artists. Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills, and the ability to work with colleagues from academic institutions and professional bodies are essential, as is the ability to work independently, under pressure, and to deadlines. Good communication and experience conducting interviews is essential, and writing skills and experience of organising workshops or study days is desirable. You will be based in Leeds.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dr Scott McLaughlin, Associate Professor in Composition and Music Technology

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 04 Feb 2025

Section: Research

Salary: £39,105 to £46,485 p.a. pro rata