Admittedly not too much to do with property or investing really but I'm sure its of interest to most posters on here.

Less than a month until the new year and many will be thinking of a new job in these hard times. Here's one that will fit with the interests and abilities demonstrated here over the last year (me included, yes indeedee):

I know a few never click links so I've posted job description but here's link too so you know it's for real - I don't make things up (where is mikey anyway?) Pity it's where it is but there's travel and it's above average salary however you measure it. At least this is govt spending money wisely - wonder if our Minister for Women and Equality Harriet Harridan is responsible for this ;-)

Louise, don't bother you have to be able to interview women not just drool.

http://hr.leeds.ac.uk/jobs/ViewJob.aspx?...

Research Officer - The rise and regulation of lap dancing and the place of sexual labour and consumption in the night time economy
(Job reference: 316199 )

Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
School of Sociology and Social Policy
(Full-time, fixed term 12 months from March 2010)

You will work on an ESRC funded study on the rise and regulation of lap dancing and the place of sexual labour and consumption in the night time economy. The post will involve qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. It is based in Leeds, although some travel to other cities may be necessary.

You will have, or be about to complete, a postgraduate qualification in the social sciences or relevant subject and some appropriate research experience. You will be mainly responsible for access and fieldwork. Good interviewing, communication and organisational skills are essential as is the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience of interviewing and conducting surveys is essential, as is prior experience of conducting research in the female sex industry.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place on December 14 2009
Salary: Grade 7 (£29,704 - £35,469 p.a)
The appointment will be made at £31,513 p.a or below since there are funding limitations which dictate the level at which the appointment can start.
Apply using: Application form, CV and Equal Opportunities Monitoring form
Download an application form: (pdf version) | (Word version)
Informal enquiries:
Dr Teela Sanders t.l.m.sanders@leeds.ac.uk
Send completed applications to:
Anne Prendergast, email a.prendergast@leeds.ac.uk

or by post to:

Anne Prendergast,
Social Science Building,
The University of Leeds,
LS2 9JT.

Closing date: 27 November 2009