Research Fellow in Science and Technology Studies, Oxford University

Research Fellow in Science and Technology Studies – OeSS project
Saïd Business School

Grade 7: Salary £28,839 - £35,469 p.a.

The Saïd Business School is one of Europe’s fastest-growing and most prestigious management schools. It boasts a record of outstanding research across a wide range of social sciences and areas of business and management. Further information about the School is available at http://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk.

We are now seeking to recruit a research fellow with a background (or interest) in Science and Technology Studies (STS) or a cognate social science discipline to work on a project exploring the legal, ethical and institutional issues associated with grid enabled e-Sciences. The focus for the research fellow is to investigate the genesis of new knowledge from the application and development of advanced Internet and grid technologies. In particular, the focus is to examine the ways in which new modes of visualisation and of data sharing are implicated in the production of scientific knowledge.

The researcher should have a PhD in science and technology studies or relevant cognate discipline or a higher degree and considerable relevant experience, especially in fieldwork, demonstrated research record, experience of, or familiarity with, ethnographic research methods, ability to work both independently and as part or a team and excellent communications skills, both oral and in writing.

This is a fixed-term position for three years.

Applicants who would need a work visa if appointed to the post are asked to note that under the UK’s new points-based migration system they will need to demonstrate that they have sufficient points.

This position is based at Saïd Business School, Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HP. Further information about this opportunity is available at http://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/about/vacancies, by telephoning 01865 422769 or emailing vacancies@sbs.ox.ac.uk. A full covering letter indicating how you fulfil the requirements of the post together with a detailed curriculum vitae including a list of research publications and the names and complete contact details (including email addresses if possible) of two referees, should be sent to the Human Resources Department at the Saïd Business School, Egrove Park, Kennington Road, Kennington, Oxford OX1 5NY or vacancies@sbs.ox.ac.uk.

The closing date is 10.00 a.m. on Monday 1 June 2009.

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Research Studentships in Engineering & Information Sciences, Middlesex University

Applications are invited for up to five Postgraduate Research Scholarships to work in the areas listed below. They are offered on a full-time basis and cover a maintenance award, fee payments (at the UK/EU rate) and research support costs. The Scholarships are for three years, subject to satisfactory progress.

The level of the maintenance element of the Scholarships is linked to the level of corresponding awards made by UK research councils and is subject to regular review. Maintenance payments from 1 Oct 2009 will be £13,290pa. The studentship bursaries are free of both tax and national insurance contributions.

In addition to work on the doctoral research project, successful applicants will be expected to contribute to associated activities within the School.

Eligibility

Applicants must have a minimum of a first or an upper second class honours degree or equivalent, and preferably a good masters degree, in a relevant area. If your first language is not English, you should have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL 575 (paper-based), 231 (computer-based).

Research Project Areas

The School is currently seeking well qualified students to work on research projects in the following areas:

1. Human-Computer Interaction

• Naturalistic decision making and representation design, in complex dynamic environments such as command and control centres
• Interaction strategies with virtual environments and objects
• Relative effectiveness of different media types on human performance

2. Algorithms, Architecture and Networks

• Bio–medical signal and image processing
• Telecommunications, data networks, optimisation and security
• Cell assemblies

3.Software Process, Practice and Design

• Ethical and legal aspects of Computing
• Complex process and project management

4.Engineering Systems

• Autonomous air and ground vehicles
• Knowledge management and frameworks

How to apply

Applicants should submit an application form and a CV (including the names of 2 academic referees) plus a personal statement explaining your interest in the project area you have chosen and any relevant experience or knowledge that you may have. The statement should not be more than 1,500 words in length.

Applications forms, CVs and personal statements should be submitted to :

Patricia Babatunde,
Middlesex University Research & Business Office
The Burroughs
London
NW4 4BT

For further information, email csresman@mdx.ac.uk or call +442084114836 .

Deadline for applications: 29th May 2009
Interviews to be held    : June 2009

General enquiries to: Dr Stefan Narkiewicz

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