[ecrea] Research Assistant – Video-analysis as a tool to research people with dementia in a gallery space

The School of Modern Languages, UoL and Institute of Mental Health, UoN
are seeking a Research Assistant to work on a project on the effects of
arts and culture on people with dementia. We are particularly seeking a
research assistant with experience, qualifications and skills in the
area of video-analysis.

Research Assistant – Video-analysis as a tool to research people with
dementia in a gallery space

Location:          University of Nottingham/University of Leicester

Salary:              £15 per hour on a self-employed basis

Hours:               Flexible

Applications are invited for a research assistant to work with Professor
Justine Schneider, Professor Tom Dening and Dr Christian Morgner on a
pilot project that wants to measure the impact of fine art on people
with dementia. This investigation will break new ground in the study of
meaning-making in dementia by capturing this through innovative forms of
data collection, namely, video-analysis (Heath and Hindmarsh 2002).
Video analysis offers a means not only to record, but also to analyse
the management or performance of meaning-making (glances, gestures,
movements) in a particular social setting, which will enable us to
obtain a better understanding of the communicative impact of art on
people with dementia and to advance the science of measurement in this
field.

This project has been funded by Alzheimer’s Research UK East Midlands,
and is in collaboration with the Djanogly Gallery, Nottingham Lakeside
Art and the University of Nottingham Fine Art BA. We are given access to
the final year students' degree show (June 2016) to conduct a pilot
study using video analysis. Participants – people with dementia and
their family carers - will be recruited locally from clubs and day
centres for people with dementia.

You will be required to manage the details of the data collection;
planning and administering the private views and the recording process
with support from a student volunteer. Your main task will be to analyse
the video material by focusing on the most significant findings,
creating a small sample of videos that demonstrate this and taking the
lead on interpreting the data.

*Candidate requirements:*

You must have a relevant degree at Master’s level and experience in
using video analysis in a social science tradition (Heath and Hindmarsh,
2002).  Previous experience in working with fine arts or people with
dementia would be an advantage.  Candidates should be able to
demonstrate experience of working in a team, and also ability to plan
and work independently. Excellent communication skills and knowledge of
the English language are essential.   This position is available for
about six months from 1 March 2016 and has a flexible workload
structure. Ideally, you would be based in the Midlands.

*Informal enquiries:*

Please contact Christian Morgner ((cm570 /at/ leicester.ac.uk)
<mailto:(cm570 /at/ leicester.ac.uk)>) or Justine Schneider
((Justine.Schneider /at/ nottingham.ac.uk)
<mailto:(Justine.Schneider /at/ nottingham.ac.uk)>). Tel: 07843607085

*Application process:*

The post is open until filled. Application is by CV to Christian Morgner
or Justine Schneider (details above)

Thank you and best wishes,

Dr Christian Morgner

Director of in International Communication and Communication

School of Modern Languages

The University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH

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