Placement Host

The Sociological Review Foundation

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This opportunity is only accepting applications from Postgraduate Researchers with secured funding and authorisation from their doctoral funding body to undertake a placement. 

Key Host Information

About the Host
The Sociological Review Foundation is the charity behind The Sociological Review Journal, the oldest academic Sociology journal in the UK. It champions sociology as a powerful tool for understanding and changing the world around us. Its remit is to advance the education of the public on the subject of sociology.
Our work is guided by a commitment to inclusivity, international and decolonial perspectives, and creating spaces in which diverse voices and ideas can flourish. Alongside communicating sociological research more widely, we are committed to supporting emerging scholars to develop their skills, build networks and explore new ways of sharing their work.

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Type of Organisation
Third Sector

Host Location
Remote

Equal Opportunities Statement
The Sociological Review Foundation is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of its activities. This means:
– Being fair, impartial and providing equal opportunities for employers, event participants, editors, authors and reviewers
– Recognising, respecting and celebrating our differences
– Creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued.
Full statement/document available upon request.

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Placement Description

Ideal Start Date

This can be flexible but approximately early January 2027 (for subsequent internship opportunities, early April 2027 and early September 2027)

Placement Location

Online

Mode of Placement

Part-time (2.5 days per week) – could be flexible to the PGR’s needs

Relevant Pathway(s)

Open to WRDTP PGRs working in sociology or a cognate discipline

Types of Project

  • Data management and analysis

  • Event management

  • Knowledge exchange

  • Media, journalism and publishing

Further Project Details

The SRF advances the education of the public on the subject of sociology in a number of ways, including:

  • Our quarterly open-access Magazine, a showcase for creative sociological thought

  • The Uncommon Sense podcast that celebrates the sociological imagination in a jargon-free accessible style

  • Our Conversations events series that unites thinkers in reflection on salient themes

  • Our annual and public lectures that celebrate sociological thinking and help to build our community

  • The Sociological Review Seminar Series that funds scholars to share new findings

  • Our Image-Maker in Residence series that puts visual sociology in the spotlight

  • Our free lesson plans for A-Level teachers and students, linked to the Uncommon Sense podcast and Connected Sociologies Curriculum project

  • Free annual writing retreats for Early Career Researchers

The placement would involve contributions to each of SRF’s public facing initiatives aimed at communicating sociological ideas beyond academia. This would include supporting the development, delivery and evaluation of content and activities across our magazine, podcast, events/workshops and educational resources. The student may assist with research, content development, audience engagement, event planning and communications.

Alongside this, they would also contribute to monitoring and assessing the impact of our work, helping to gather and analyse evidence relating to our audience reach, participation and outcomes, collaborating with the team to reflect upon the the effectiveness of our programmes in advancing our mission and achieving our strategies objectives.

Skills Required

We would welcome applications from students in sociology or a closely related discipline who are are interested in public engagement and have experience with social research methods. An understanding of the value of sociological and critical thinking in addressing contemporary social issues would be particularly relevant.

Other ideal qualities/skills would include: strong communication, the ability to work efficiently both independently and within a team, research and organisational skills, dedication and reliability.

Financial Contribution Offered by the Host

This placement is offered on an unpaid basis. The host organisation will not cover your PhD funding during the placement. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that their programme funding will continue during the placement.

The host can contribute up to £220 to cover necessary expenses in association with the placement.