- JOB
- Ireland
3 Jul 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- South East Technological University
- Department
- Social Care and Early Childhood Studies
- Research Field
- Sociology » Educational sociologyAnthropology » Communication anthropologyAnthropology » Social anthropologySociology » Societal behaviourCommunication sciences » Business communicationComputer science » ProgrammingEducational sciences » Education
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions
- PHD Positions
- Country
- Ireland
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Other
- Type of Contract Extra Information
- 4 years (48 months) PhD
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 40
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
Duration: 4 years (48 months) full-time
Stipend: €18,500 per annum
Fees: €5,750 per annum
Research costs: €2,000 per annum
Closing date: 17th July 2024 at 4pm Irish time
Project Key Words: (enter 3 to help advertise on online platforms)Teenage girls, lived experiences, social media literacy, Participatory Action Research
Post summary
This research project aims to empower teenage girls (13-17 years old) in Ireland to develop a social media literacy programme. Recent research indicates that social media spaces are distinctly gendered, with teenage girls experiencing higher levels of abuse, sexualisation and cyberbullying (SapienLabs, 2023; Milosevic et al., 2022; Ging and Siapera, 2019). Current social media literacy programmes mainly focus on dispensing knowledge rather than allowing teenage girls to construct the programme themselves. To drive change, empowering teenage girls to shape the structure of the programmes is crucial. Thus, the project adopts Participatory Action Research (PAR) principles, placing teenage girls at the forefront of the research process, enabling them to voice their experiences and influence the research design.
This research project will utilise qualitative methods to explore the following:
1. Teenage girls’ perspectives/suggestions on how to develop a social media literacy programme
2. Co-creation of such a programme through workshops
3. Evaluation of the programme through diary entry
The findings of the study are anticipated to inform policy developers, schoolteachers, youth and social care workers, as well as families, on ways to deliver social media literacy programmes. The project's novelty lies in its participatory and inclusive approach, addressing gendered challenges in social media spaces, and empowering teenage girls to drive change.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will:
- Be based at SETU Cork Road/College Street, Waterford Campus.
- Complete research modules and training as agreed with supervisors.
- Present research findings at academic conferences.
- Provide periodic progress reports.
- Contribute to public dissemination of the research through various media.
- Engage with the academic community at SETU.
Where to apply
- Website
Requirements
- Research Field
- Sociology » Educational sociology
- Education Level
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours Degree (minimum 2:1) or equivalent in Social Care, Social Science, Humanities, Arts or a related discipline.
Desirable
- Masters Degree or Level 9 equivalent in Social Care, Social Science, Humanities, Arts or a related discipline.
Specific Requirements
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of research process and ethics.
- Knowledge of qualitative research methods.
Desirable
- Experience working with young people.
- Knowledge of social media platforms.
- Experience working in applied social care or related contexts.
Skills & Competencies
Essential
Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate on application that they meet SETU’s English language requirements and provide all necessary documentation. See Page 7 of the Code of Practice
- In order to be shortlisted for interview, you must meet the SETU English speaking requirements so please provide evidence in your application.
- Strong written, oral, and audio-visual communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary research team and on their own initiative.
- The successful candidate will have to obtain Garda Vetting Clearance.
Desirable
- IT skills and familiarity with the MS suite of applications.
- Project management and organisation skills.
Keen interest in working with young people.
- Research Field
- Sociology » Educational sociology
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- South East Technological University
- Country
- Ireland
- State/Province
- Waterford
- City
- Waterford
- Street
- Cork Road
- Geofield
Contact
- City
- Waterford
- Website
- Street
- Cork Road
- irena.loveikaite@setu.ie