£29,138 - £31,840 depending on qualifications and experience, Ref: 3541

Applications are invited for an Academic Research Fellowship to be held at the CCIG Centre. The Centre undertakes and promotes research, dialogue, and debate that contributes to a critical understanding of the manifold connections between concepts of citizenship, processes of identity formation and practices of governance. RCUK fellowships are prestigious appointments for outstanding early career researchers and provide a five-year appointment for the development of a research programme with low teaching or administrative obligations for the first three years. RCUK fellow moves to a permanent academic post following the end of the contract in one of the departments of the Faculty. You should have a PhD or equivalent in social sciences, a developing but outstanding record of research linking two or more or the Centre's research strands. You will work with the Centre's Director on collaborative programmes.

The closing date for this position is 10 April 2007. Interviews will take place later in April or early May. It is intended to fill this position at the earliest possible date.

If you would like to discuss this position please contact Professor of Citizenship & Director of the University's Centre for Citizenship, Identities and Governance, Engin Isin, on 01908 6552022, email e.f.isin@open.ac.uk

For detailed information and how to apply go to www3.open.ac.uk/employment , or call Sandra Lawson on 01908 654483 or email SocSci-Recruitment@open.ac.uk quoting the reference number. Closing date: 10 April 2007.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be interviewed. Further particulars are available in large print, disk or audiotape (minicom 01908 654901).

We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.