{"id":1049,"date":"2025-07-06T15:08:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T09:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediaresearch.co.in\/?p=1049"},"modified":"2025-07-05T00:15:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T18:45:38","slug":"research-officer-digital-futures-for-children-at-lse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediaresearch.co.in\/index.php\/research-officer-digital-futures-for-children-at-lse\/careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Officer &#8211; Digital Futures for Children at LSE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)<\/strong> is inviting applications for a <strong>Research Officer<\/strong> position with the <strong>Digital Futures for Children (DFC)<\/strong> centre. In collaboration with the <strong>5Rights Foundation<\/strong>, this role offers a unique opportunity to engage in high-impact research at the intersection of <strong>EdTech, AI, and children\u2019s rights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udfaf Project Focus: Better EdTech Futures for Children<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The newly launched project, <em>Better EdTech Futures for Children<\/em>, critically investigates the implications of <strong>educational technologies<\/strong> on children\u2019s learning and digital rights. With a strong emphasis on <strong>equity, design, and governance<\/strong>, the research aims to facilitate a <strong>multi-stakeholder dialogue<\/strong> that informs EdTech policy and innovation through the lens of <strong>child rights and inclusivity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udccc Role Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Position:<\/strong> Research Officer \u2013 Digital Futures for Children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Institution:<\/strong> London School of Economics (LSE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contract Type:<\/strong> Fixed-term for 12 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> London (Hybrid options available)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salary:<\/strong> \u00a342,679 to \u00a351,000 per annum, with potential progression up to \u00a354,730<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udf93 Who Should Apply?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal candidate should possess:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>PhD<\/strong> (awarded or near completion)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proven <strong>qualitative research experience<\/strong>, especially with children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Familiarity with <strong>EdTech research<\/strong> and <strong>child-centred methodologies<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A strong grasp of <strong>children\u2019s rights in digital environments<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This role suits academics and researchers committed to <strong>child-focused, ethical technology development<\/strong> and public policy engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udf10 Inclusive and Impactful Work Environment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>LSE upholds values of <strong>diversity, inclusion, and equity<\/strong>, ensuring a supportive space for scholars and professionals. The role includes <strong>generous leave<\/strong>, <strong>training<\/strong>, <strong>hybrid flexibility<\/strong>, and the opportunity to work within a <strong>multidisciplinary, international team<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\uddd3 Important Dates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> 17 July 2025 (23:59 UK time)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Harrow Campus (with hybrid working)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact:<\/strong> For role queries \u2013 <a>s.livingstone@lse.ac.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.lse.ac.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SUBMIT NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>(The information shared here is sourced from official websites and has been reviewed by Media Research for relevance and authenticity. 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