Postdoctoral Researchers in the Centre for Performance, Technology, and Equity (PTEQ) x2

This is anticipated as full time, 1.0 FTE, Fixed term for 24 months, with opportunities for extension.

One or more of these roles could also be configured as 0.5 FTE for 48 months.

Salary Grade 6 - £44,682- 49,598 per annum, including London weighting.

We are pleased to advertise roles for two Postdoctoral Researchers, who will be core members of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama’s newly founded Centre for Performance, Technology, and Equity (PTEQ). These are two-year, full-time appointments, with the potential for extension and/or to transition to a permanent role from the third year onward. The initial 24-month roles will be appointed at Grades 6, dependent on experience, beginning as close as possible to 16 September 2024.

Funded by an E3 grant, the Centre for Performance, Technology, and Equity (PTEQ) will expand the excellent research currently conducted in the Performance Lab at Central, where ground-breaking approaches to immersive and digital technologies are innovated from a performance-led perspective in tandem with promoting social equity. The vision for PTEQ is to catalyse research and development at the intersection of performance and technology with community and cultural industries partners that will champion inclusivity, diversity, and resource equity, to transform the discipline of theatre and performance, foster cross sector-innovation, and position the UK as a global leader in intertwining social justice with technological innovation through the arts.

We are seeking two ECRs whose research intersects with the work of PTEQ. Of particular interest is expertise in 1) the use of XR technologies in theatrical contexts; and/or 2) practices of and design for access in relation to performance. Demonstrated interest in social and/or environmental justice, and prior experience working with multiple communities and stakeholders is a plus. Our understanding of performance is broad, extending to work with varied audiences in broader gallery or performance contexts, as well as the adaptation of a wide range of experiential and gaming technologies not purpose-built for theatrical experiences. We anticipate a mentored program of research at the interface of performance and emerging technologies, emphasizing their use and evolution in the creative industries, and how they can foster inclusivity. In addition, the PDRAs will also contribute to doctoral supervision and to developing and delivering new PTEQ-related teaching initiatives, from short-courses to a new MFA program that will take place in PTEQ facilities. There may also be further opportunities with Central’s teaching initiatives in D/deaf/hard of hearing actor training, or with PTEQ’s partners, such as facilitating peripatetic training in regional theatres across the UK.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, including neurodivergent candidates, LGBTQ+ and Global Majority backgrounds as they are currently underrepresented within the sector and within Central.

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• a physical or mental impairment, or a long-term health condition which has a substantial and long term (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day to day activities.
• demonstrated in your application that you meet the minimum job criteria as set out in the advert or person specification for the post.

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If you would like to make an application for the Postdoctoral Researcher in the Centre for Performance, Technology, and Equity (PTEQ), please send your application forms to: jobs@cssd.ac.uk by midday on 24^th May 2024

It is anticipated that interviews and assessments will take place on 17^th June 2024