The ESRC is inviting applications from suitably experienced persons to act as members of the Grant Assessment Panels (GAP). Panel membership is drawn from all areas of the social sciences, representing a broad range of expertise, skills and approaches. However, following the retirement of some current GAP members they are currently looking for applications in the following disciplinary areas:
. Demography
. Macro-economics
. Economic and Social History
. Environmental Planning
. Human Geography
. Linguistics
. Political and International Relations
. Psychology
. Social Policy
. Social Work
. Socio-Legal Studies
. Political Sociology
Further details about the role of GAP members can be found on the ESRC website along with a link to the vacancy notice and application form.
http://www.esrc.ac.uk/about-esrc/governance/committees/responsive-mode.aspx
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Vicky.Dunstan@esrc.ac.uk.

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