Oxford Brookes University - Technology, Design and Environment

Salary: £31,302 rising annually to £34,189

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Deadline: March 17, 2019

Job Ref: 063425

The School of Arts has a vibrant research environment that produces world-leading research outputs in the fields of Art & Design, Film Studies, Music, Publishing and Sound Arts.

You will contribute to the research culture of the school and in particular to one of the existing areas of research excellence: Audience Studies, Critical and historical musicology, Book History, Composition, Digital and media Arts, Film Theory, Fine Arts Theory and Practice, Sound Arts and Sound Studies.

The Research Fellow will carry out their own research and help staff in the School with the development of grant applications, networking and dissemination activities, and research outputs.

We are recuriting for 3 full time, fixed term positions, for 36 months.

As Research Fellow you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out research related to one of the areas of research excellence identified by the SoA: Audience Studies, Critical and historical musicology, Book History, Digital and media Arts, Film Theory, Fine Arts Practice, Sound Arts, Sound Studies
• Publishing REF returnable outputs
• Assisting staff in the School with the development of grant proposals, networking and dissemination activities, and outputs for publication
• Attending conferences/workshops and presenting papers, work-in-progress, creative outcomes as required
• Contributing to the research culture of the school

You should have:

• A good degree and PhD in in an appropriate discipline (Music, Arts, Film, Publishing)
• Demonstrable experience of working in an academic, arts practice or industry-led research environment
• Knowledge in one of the key areas of research excellence in order to develop a coherent research programme that is well-organised and deliverable
• Ability to contribute to one of the existing research groups within the SoA
• Excellent skills in the preparation of research for publication and dissemination
• Record of published outputs with REF return potential
• Good time management skills, including the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to the values and mission of the University.
• Applicants are asked to submit an outline of their proposed research project (2 pages maximum) with their application. The outline should include:
• Details of the significance of the project, and the contribution it will make to enhancing understanding, knowledge, insights or creativity
• A definition of the research questions, issues or problems to be addressed
• An overview of the proposed research methods and/or approach and their appropriateness, effectiveness and feasibility
• A feasible project management plan that will allow the project to be completed within the project time

Details of the proposed dissemination methods and impact plans (including potential reach and significance of impacts on the economy, society and/or culture and discussion of intended research beneficiaries and proposed ways of engaging with them).

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Paul Whitty, Professor in Composition: pwhitty@brookes.ac.uk

As one of the largest employers in Oxford we pride ourselves in the great experience we offer our staff. You'll be joining a friendly, professional environment where every member of staff is recognised as important to the success of Oxford Brookes University. To find out more about the benefits of working for Oxford Brookes please visit: www.brookes.ac.uk/job-vacancies/working-at-brookes.

The University has adopted equality, diversity and inclusion as core values. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates whatever their background, and especially from BAME candidates who are under-represented in our workforce.