New opportunity: WIRED Researcher

As part of the continuation and development of our WIRED project, we’re recruiting an experienced freelance researcher to support advocacy and workforce development activities around gender inclusion and young people’s music technology education.

We’re looking for someone who can design and carry out a research project to gain greater insight into the experiences of participants and/or educators in the field, and then use the findings to write a toolkit of recommendations and practical strategies for creating gender inclusive learning environments in music, as well as co-authoring a book chapter on the topic with YSWN co-director Dr Eddie Dobson.

The contract is for 20 days between December 2022 and September 2023 with a fee of £300/day (total fee £6,000).

For full details of the role and how to apply, download the brief below. Alternatively please contact info@yorkshiresoundwomen.com if you would like to receive a copy by email.

YSWN WIRED Research and Toolkit Brief (opens PDF)

The closing date for applications is Friday 14 October 2022 at 5pm. Interviews will take place online on Thursday 17 November.

This contract is funded by the National Foundation for Youth Music as part of WIRED.