Sexuality and gender: marginalisation, participation,
transformation
This studentship is hosted by the Transforming
Sexuality and Gender research cluster. The research cluster draws together
scholars from critical psychology, human geography, sociology, media,
criminology, sport and leisure, and health studies to create a theoretically
rich and methodologically creative hub of research activity.
The project is being led by Dr Katherine Johnson supported by Dr Kath Browne, Dr Hannah Frith, Dr Olu
Jenzen and Dr Megan Chawansky.
For additional information on the project and how to
apply please contact Fiona Sutton at F.J.Sutton@brighton.ac.uk or
on +44 (0)1273
641065
Detailed project description
The successful candidate will be located in the School
of Applied Social Science, supported by access to new qualitative and visual
research facilities and will be co-supervised by academics from more than one
discipline. The project is expected to provide empirical evidence and
offer significant methodological innovation by drawing on qualitative, visual
and participatory-community approaches.
Current research priorities in the cluster are to
investigate intersectional forms of marginalisation and develop understanding
of experience, politics, policy and practice in under researched areas locally,
nationally or internationally. The proposed research should aim to improve
knowledge about how sexuality and/or gender experiences are formed in the
context of marginalisation, exclusion and stigmatisation, and contribute to
social justice, community-engagement and transformation agendas.
Funding information
This studentship is worth at least £60,000 over three
years, subject to satisfactory progress. For UK/EU students this comprises
£4,530 per year to cover annual tuition fees and a contribution towards living
expenses of £15,470 per year. For suitable students from outside of the UK/EU
the funding will be £13,840 per year to cover annual international tuition fees
and a contribution towards living expenses of £6,160 per year. The contribution
available towards living costs will rise annually in line with inflation. The
value of the studentship will also be raised to take into account any rise in
annual tuition fees.
Entry requirements
Candidates are invited to submit their own proposals
for original research within these parameters but we particularly welcome
applications on the following topics:
- Mediated sexualities
- Ageing
- Mental health and distress
- Homophobia/Biphobia/Transphobia
- LGBT/Queer activisms
- New/Contemporary Feminisms
- Sport and Leisure (particularly
in development contexts)
- Youth participation/exclusion
and well-being
Potential applicants should have a minimum of a 2:1
undergraduate degree and desirably have/expect to achieve a Masters degree or
equivalent by October 2014 with excellent grades in a relevant subject from a
UK university or comparable qualifications from another recognised university.
Applicants whose first language is not English, must have either obtained a UK
Masters degree or successfully completed a Secure English Language Test (SELT)
within the last two years that satisfies one of the University’s English
Language requirements as listed here
Closing date for applications is Thursday 19th
June 2014 at 4.00pm
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Dr Katherine Johnson
Reader in Psychology and
AHoS, Psychology and Psychotherapy Division
Ke a leboha
Dr. Puleng Segalo
(Moradi wa Batshweneng)
Senior Lecturer:Social and Community Psychology
Department of Psychology, P.O. Box 392, Unisa, Pretoria, 0003
Tel: +27 12 4298292
