Senior Research Associate (Fixed Term)

Applications are invited for a Senior Research Associate for the Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy (MCTD). The successful candidate will pursue high-quality research at the intersection of digital issues in humanitarian action. These could include a focus on cybersecurity, law, policy, or human rights. The successful candidate will work independently at the intersection of research and application, working to further knowledge in this area, identifying new challenges as they emerge and developing guidance and learning opportunities to equip the humanitarian sector with the tools necessary to navigate these challenges. The appointee is either already established as an independent researcher or will be encouraged to use this position as an avenue to develop as an independent researcher.

The Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy (MCTD) is the first node in a planned international network of academic centres established to rebalance power and restore agency in a world dominated by digital platforms. MCTD is hosted within (CRASSH) and is supported by the Frontier Tech initiative

Applicants must have been awarded a PhD in a relevant specialist area, including but not limited to Politics, Digital Media Studies, Cybersecurity, or Law. Candidates with relevant experience working in the fields of humanitarian organisations, international or human rights law, or cybersecurity are highly desired.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance. The position is funded through the support of the ICRC Data Protection Office and of the ICRC Delegation for Cyberspace in Luxembourg.

Working arrangements in terms of in-office or from home can be discussed.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/40128.

Please ensure that you upload in in the Upload section your:

•  Curriculum Vitae (CV)
•  A covering letter (maximum two pages)
•  A one-page selected research publication list starring the two outputs most relevant to your application
•  A research proposal of no more than 1000 words

If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Sunday 23 April 2023 and the interviews will take place at the beginning of May, subject to change. If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the School HR Team on sahhr@admin.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference VM35978 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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