Post summary
Applications are invited from suitably qualified graduates for a PhD scholarship funded by the WIT President Scholarship.
Through the utilisation of the Postfeminist Theoretical Framework, this study explores how young women’s (18-24 years old; max 50) lived experiences of the NTE with the specific focus on
a. the system of power operating in the NTE
b. female experiences of agency and resistance in NTE
c. young women’s hopes/visions of safer/risk-free NTE
The study will employ semi-structured qualitative interview methods with young women. The collected data will be analysed using Thematic Analysis.
Even though Night Time Economy (NTE) in Ireland and abroad is becoming increasingly feminized, at the same time this space is surrounded by the narratives of the dangers that are present only for young women. Such ‘moral’ panics it is argued are reinstating the patriarchal gender relations. Moreover, the current policy developments in Ireland that address the risks associated with female participation in NTE continuously position women as victims, vulnerable consumers and in need of protection by NTE staff. While such approaches address one part of the problem, it ignores the diversity of female lived experiences, such as women’s feelings of empowerment and agency, not to mention ignoring the female voices in how they would like to change the NTE so they feel safe.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
Honours Degree (minimum 2:1) or equivalent in Sociology, Social Care, Social Science, Humanities or a related discipline.
Desirable
Masters Degree or Level 9 equivalent in Sociology, Social Care, Social Science, Humanities or a related discipline
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
· Knowledge of research process and ethics
· Knowledge of qualitative research methods
Desirable
· Experience interviewing or working with young women or related areas
· Experience in project management
· Experience in recruiting interviewees for research
· Experience or knowledge in feminist research and its philosophy
· Experience or knowledge in Night Time Economy theory and/or research
Skills & Competencies
Essential
· Strong written, oral, and audio-visual communication skills
· Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary research team and on their own initiative
· Ability to multitask
· Ability to work under-pressure
· Ability to work to deadlines
· Project management and organisation skills
· Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of competency in English, please see WIT’s English Language Requirements for details.
Desirable
· IT skills and familiarity with the MS suite of applications
Keen interest in young women’s lived experiences
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