Research Fellow - Centre for Research in Inclusion

Supported by the Froebel Trust and the University's Impact Acceleration Award, this 12-month project will continue to embed the Digital Stories in everyday practice at Aviary Nursery and also work with new nursery settings to extend the approach. The successful applicant will be expected to have relevant knowledge and experience of inclusive educational environments, especially with regard to the needs of autistic children. We anticipate that this post will appeal to someone with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, who is also confident in using digital technology and who may be seeking to build their experiences for a career in education / psychology research and / or practice. Building trusting relationships with community partners is an essential part of the role.

More information about the original research on which this project is based can be found here: https://autismtransitions.org/ The successful applicant will also become a member of Southampton Education School's Centre for Research in Inclusion: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/education/research/centres/centre-for-research-in-inclusion.page

The successful candidate will have to undergo a DBS check.

Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

Informal enquiries about the post are welcomed; please contact Prof Sarah Parsons via email: s.j.parsons@soton.ac.uk or telephone: 023 8059 2977

All applications should be submitted by 23:59 on Thursday 12th September 2019. Interviews will take place between Wednesday 25th-Thursday 26th September 2019.

The role is for 2 days a week (0.4 FTE). Days to be discussed with the successful candidate.

Application procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form. The vacancy will close at midnight on the closing date as shown above.

References are requested along with your application. This reference system is automated so please ensure you provide the correct email address and allow time for these to be received, prior to the close date, to assist the department with shortlisting.

If you need any assistance, please call Hannah Farrance (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2507. Please quote reference 1173919CJ on all correspondence.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.