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I am an experienced researcher with a phd from the University of London in development geography (2003). I have over 10 years experience of social and community research in Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico. I am currently seeking more practical research or project challenges in the development sector outside academia. I am bilingual (English-Spanish), currently living in Mexico, open to any location |
 Contact Ailsa Winton
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Area of Expertise: |
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Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
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Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
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Professional Experience: |
SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Nov 2007 –present
Full-time Associate Researcher “c”, Department of Social Geography, Institute
of Geography, UNAM, Mexico.
Sept 2003- Sept 2005
Lecturer in Geography, Department of Geography, Queen Mary, University of
London, UK.
Oct 2002- Jun 2003
Research Associate, Department of Geography, Queen Mary, University of London, UK.
Additional experience
Jan 2004-Apr 2004
Visiting Lecturer, Department of Politics, University of Bristol, gender and development module, Masters (MA) in Politics.
Feb 2003
Joint Consultant for the World Bank. Outcome: Book chapter ‘Urban Violence in Latin America’
Nov-Dec 2001
Joint Consultant for the Department for International Development, UK (DFID). Outcome: Report entitled ‘Violence in Central America’
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS AND AIMS
My research interests focus on the fields of youth development, violence, urban poverty, and migration, and I have published work on these themes in both English and Spanish.
I have a wide range of experience in qualitative social research, and in carrying out collaborative work with NGOs and local CSOs.
My professional interests lie in increasing the practical applicability of development research. I am seeking an opportunity to contribute to social development interventions through active research, participation in local community initiatives, and policy-relevant research. I consider myself to be a dynamic, sensitive, analytical and ethical researcher, and would thrive with the opportunity to become involved in direct community or policy interventions.
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Education: |
BA Hons in Human Geography (1995-1998) Department of Geography, Queen Mary, University of London, UK. Thesis: ‘Gendered Recruitment Practices in the Semi-Conductor Manufacturing Sector in Singapore’
2003 Ph.D. in Development Geography (1999-2003). Department of Geography, Queen Mary, University of London, UK. Thesis: ‘Youth, Social Capital and Social Exclusion: Examining the Well-being of the Young Urban Poor in Guatemala City’. Awarded January 2003.
2005-2007 Post-doctorate, Institute of Geography, UNAM.
Project: ‘Youth gangs in Mexico and Guatemala: transnational perspectives on violence, identity and organization’.
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
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Years of Experience:
5-10 years |
Highest Qualification:
Doctorate |
Languages:
English, Spanish |
Nationality:
United Kingdom
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