Associate Research Fellow
Geography
University of Exeter -College of Life and Environmental Sciences
(Ref. P45100)
The College wishes to recruit an Associate Research Fellow to support the work of Professor Steve Hinchliffe. This ESRC-funded post is available immediately. The successful applicant will in the first instance: assist in the completion of fieldwork, data analysis and dissemination activities associated with the ESRC-funded Biosecurity Borderlands Project based in Geography at Exeter. The researcher will be responsible for co-designing and co-analysing research into contagious processes, involving working with the project team (Dr Clive Sabel and Dr Sam Kinsley) on large data sets, devising critical mapping techniques and working with critical social theory.
The post will include working with partners in the US and London on large data sets as a means to develop an understanding of contemporary contagions in social media, infectious disease and financial domains. Work will involve quantitative and spatial analysis as well as theoretical development and applicants keen to explore new methods and critical theory are welcome to apply. The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically.
Applicants will possess a relevant PhD and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants will be able to work in teams, have an aptitude for spatial analysis and for social theory.
The starting salary will be from £24,766 on Grade E, depending on qualifications and experience.
We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.
For further information please contact Professor Steve Hinchliffe, e-mail Stephen.hinchliffe@ex.ac.uk or telephone (01392) 725400.
The closing date for completed applications is 13 May 2013.
The College is working towards department Silver Athena SWAN awards as a commitment to providing equality of opportunity and advancing the representation of women in STEM/M subjects: science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.
The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive about Disabled People'. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:
Please send your CV, covering letter and the details of three referees, along with a completed application and equal opportunities form to Professor Steve Hinchliffe Stephen.hinchliffe@ex.ac.uk quoting the reference number P45100 in any correspondence.
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