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Summer / July 2019

 * 20 Jun. 2019: Humboldt University (EU:Deu:Ber) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, “Contestations of the Liberal Script” (SCRIPTS)
 * 30 Jun. 2019: Historic Royal Palaces (EU:UK:Eng) - Deirdre Murphy Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
 * 30 Jun. 2019: University of Luxembourg (EU:Lux) - Postdoctoral Researcher in English Philology
 * 2 July 2019: Ghent University (EU:Bel) - Post-doctoral assistant, Translation, Interpreting and Communication
 * 3 Jul. 2019: SOAS University of London (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Nigerian Screen Worlds
 * 4 Jul. 2019: University of Roehampton, London (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, ‘The Quest for God: Towards a Philosophical Theology of Desire’
 * 5 Jul. 2019: University of Queensland (AUS:Qld) - Research Fellow, Southeast Asian Studies
 * 7 Jul. 2019: King's College, London (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Associate in Economics, 'Opening the black-box of the household’
 * 7 Jul. 2019: University of Antwerp (EU:Bel) - Postdoctoral researcher, Rethinking the relationship of religion and solidarity from an interdisciplinary perspective
 * 7 Jul 2019: University of Barcelona (EU:Esp) - Postdoc in Ethics / Philosophy of Aging
 * 7 Jul. 2019: University of Oxford, Pembroke College (EU:UK:Eng) - Rokos Junior Research Fellowship in Economic History
 * 7 Jul. 2019: University of York (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Associate, 'About Face'
 * 7 Jul. 2019: University of York (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Associate, 'Urban ecology and transitions in the Zanzibar archipelago'
 * 8 July 2019: Royal Holloway, University of London (EU:UK:Eng) - Fixed-term (2 year) Postdoctoral position in Late Antique Canon Law
 * 8 July 2019: University of Liverpool (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Associate, Institute of Irish Studies
 * 10 Jul 2019: Australian Catholic University (AUS:Vic) - Senior Research & Research Fellows - Philosophy
 * 10 Jul. 2019: Durham University (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Associate in Metaphysics
 * 10 Jul. 2019: French National Center for Scientific Research, Paris (EU:FRA) - Postdoctoral Fellowship (M / F) in epistemology and logic disinformation strategies
 * 10 Jul. 2019: University of Birmingham (EU:UK:Eng) - FraMEPhys Research Fellow in Metaphysics
 * 10 Jul. 2019: University of Oxford, Pembroke College (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Fellowships - 'Religion and the Frontier Challenges'
 * 10 Jul 2019: University of Trento (EU:Ita) - Postdoc, Technologies for Research and Education in Linguistics
 * 11 Jul 2019: Rice University (USA:Tex) - Postdoc in Anthropology
 * 11 Jul. 2019: University of Essex (EU:UK:Eng) - Post-Doctoral Researcher in Linguistics
 * 11 Jul 2019: University of Lyon (EU:Fra:Ara) - Postdoc in Archaeology, material and economic networks of the Eastern Desert of Egypt
 * 12 Jul 2019: Ca'Foscari University of Venice (EU:Ita:Ven) - Postdoc in Archaeology, 'GEOarchaeology at Pieve VergonTE'
 * 12 Jul. 2019: Frauenhofer ISI, Karlsruhe (EU:Ger:BW) - Postdoc in Social Science, Technology and Innovation Studies
 * 12. Jul. 2019: University of Cambridge, Faculty of Divinity (EU:UK:Eng) - Research Associate
 * 12 Jul. 2019: University of Innsbruck (EU:Aut) - Post-Doc in Roman Law
 * 12 Jul 2019: University of Leeds (EU:UK:Eng) - Post-Doctoral Research Assistant, Quantifying Bilingual Experience
 * 12 Jul 2019: University of Oxford, Faculty of Music (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Researchers, ‘Music and Late Medieval European Court Cultures’
 * 12 Jul 2019: University of Oxford, St. Edmund's Hall (EU:UK:Eng) - Early Career Teaching & Research Appointments
 * 12 Jul 2019: University of Paris-Sorbonne (EU:Fra:Idf) - Postdoc in philosophy and political theory, 'Norms and Values in the European Migration and Refugee Crisis'
 * 13 Jul 2019: Ca'Foscari University of Venice (EU:Ita:Ven) - Postdoc in economics, 'Inheritance. Critical issues between family protection and social solidarity'
 * 13 Jul 2019: South Ural State University (RUS:Che) - Postdoc, “Legal Tech: Legal Regulation of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, digitalization of law and law for smart industry”
 * 14 Jul 2019: Macquarie University, Sydney (AUS:NSW) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, 'Multicultural Australian English: The new voice of Sydney'
 * 14 Jul 2019: Maynooth University (EU:Eir) - Postdoc, Early Modern Gaelic Literature
 * 14 Jul 2019: University of São Paulo (BRA) - Post-Doctoral Fellowship In History And Art Criticism
 * 15 Jul 2019: Copenhagen University (EU:Den) - Postdoctoral position in Indology
 * 15 Jul 2019: Lehigh University (USA:PA) - Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Research Scholar
 * 15 Jul 2019: Monash University (AUS:Vic) - Research Fellow, Digital Civics
 * 15 Jul 2019: Monash University (AUS:Vic) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Korean Studies
 * 15 Jul 2019: University of Luxemburg (EU:Lux) - Post-doc in Contemporary European History
 * 15 Jul 2019: University of Oxford, Internet Institute (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Researcher, legal and ethical analysis of Big Data analytics and AI
 * 15 Jul. 2019: University of Warwick (EU:UK:Eng) - Research Fellow, Indians in Africa
 * 17 Jul 2019: University of Innsbruck (EU:Aut) - University Assistant (postdoc), Modern History
 * 17 Jul 2019: University of Oxford (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Researcher - Refugees are Migrants: Refugee Mobility, Recognition and Rights
 * 18 Jul 2019: French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) (EU:Fra:Idf) - Postdoc, 'AVIGATE project (Next generation of AdVanced InteGrated Assessment modelling to support climaTE policy making)'
 * 18 Jul 2019: University of Exeter (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, ‘Forms of Labour: Gender, Freedom and Work in the Preindustrial Economy’
 * 18 Jul 2019: University of Exeter (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Centre for Kurdish Studies (CKS)
 * 19 Jul 2019: Ca' Foscari University of Venice (EU:Ita:Ven) - Postdoc in Archaeology, 'Innovative solutions for the promotion and the management of the Adriatic underwater and maritime traditional cultural heritage'
 * 19 Jul 2019: Ca' Foscari University of Venice (EU:Ita:Ven) - Postdoc in European literature, 'Migration and inclusion: cultural mediation through literature in education'
 * 19 Jul 2019: D'Annunzio University (EU:Ita) - Critical analysis of the work of Antonio Genovesi, Postdoc
 * 19 Jul 2019: Leeds University, School of English (EU:UK:Eng) - Research Associate (The Political Works of Richard Brinsley Sheridan) and Teaching Fellow (1 Year)
 * 19 Jul 2019: Monash University Malaysia (MYS) - Research Fellow, “South-South Migration, Inequality & Development Hub”
 * 19 Jul 2019: University of Oxford, Corpus Christi College (EU:UK:Eng) - The James Legge Memorial Junior Research Fellowship in Comparative Aesthetics and Art History (Chinese Art)
 * 19 Jul 2019: University of Oxford, Oxford Internet Institute (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoc, Fairwork Foundation
 * 19 Jul 2019: University of South Carolina (USA:SC) - Postdoctoral Fellow, Reconstruction Era/19th C US
 * 20 Jul 2019: University of Heidelberg (EU:Deu:BaWü) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Buddhist Studies
 * 21 Jul 2019: University of Stirling (EU:UK:Scot) - Postdoctoral Research Associate - Human Computer Interaction, Sociology, Education, or Related Social Sciences Discipline
 * 22 Jul 2019: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milan (EU:Ita) - Postdoc, social fragility in relationship with the ongoing process of secularization
 * 22 Jul 2019: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milan (EU:Ita) - Postdoc in History of Religion, "The civilization of the water from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century"
 * 22 Jul 2019: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milan (EU:Ita) - Postdoc in Philosophy, "The Death of God"
 * 22 Jul 2019: École normale supérieure (ENS) (EU:Fra:Idf) - Postdoc in Digital Humanities & History of Science
 * 22 Jul 2019: University of Bristol (EU:UK:Eng) - Vice-Chancellors Fellowship in the History of Hong Kong
 * 22 Jul 2019: University of Leeds (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Assistant for Animist Engagements: Creativity, Ecology and Indigeneity
 * 23 Jul 2019: French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) (EU:Fra:Idf) - Postdoc, Sociology
 * 23 Jul 2019: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (USA:NC) - Postdoc, Library & Information Science, iSchools
 * 23 Jul 2019: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (USA:NC) - Postdoc, Library & Information Science, 'Knowledge Representation and Re-Use for Exploratory and Collaborative Search'
 * 24 Jul 2019: ETH Zürich (SWI) - Post-doc position at Chair of Public Economics
 * 25 Jul 2019: Roma Tre University (EU:Ita:Laz) - Postdoc, 'Digital Innovation in Heritage Education'
 * 26 Jul 2019: Masaryk University, Brno (EU:Cze) - Postdoc, Medieval Art History
 * 26 Jul 2019: University of Leeds (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoc, Centre for Cultural Value (Art History)
 * 26 Jul 2019: University of Oregon (USA:Or) - Mellon Postdoctoral Scholar in Library/Museum Collaboration
 * 27 Jul 2019: Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou (CHN:Gua) - Postdoctoral Researchers in Library Science
 * 28 Jul 2019: German Institute of Global and Area Studies / Leibniz-Institute - Research Fellow - Productive employment through investment (West and North Africa)
 * 28 Jul 2019: New Mexico State University (USA:NM) - Postdoc, Multicultural Education in Schools
 * 28 Jul 2019: University of Luxembourg (EU:Lux) - Research associate (Post-doctoral) position in Sociology
 * 28 July 2019: University of Otago (NZ:Ota) - Otago Business School, Postdoc, 'Māori, Pacific, and Sustainability strategic frameworks'
 * 29 July 2019: Free University Berlin (EU:Ger:Ber) - Head of research group in History (Postdoctoral Research Fellow), 'Contestations of the Liberal Script'
 * 29 July 2019: Lund University (EU:Swe) - Post-doctoral position in Risk management and societal safety (collaboration, conflict and power relations in climate change adaptation)
 * 29 Jul 2019: University of Bremen (EU:Ger:Bre) - Research Associate in the Humanities, Cultural, Social or Legal Sciences, 'Soft Authoritarianisms: Comparative Interdisciplinary Perspectives'
 * 29 Jul 2019: University of Surrey (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoc, Translation and Interpreting
 * 30 Jul 2019: ETH Zürich (SWI) - Postdoctoral Positions in Experimental Law & Economics
 * 30 Jul 2019: French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) (EU:Fra:Idf) - Postdoc, Researcher in Anthropology Of Sciences
 * 30 Jul 2019: University of Aix-Marseilles (EU:Fra:Pac) - Postdoc, Modern Chinese History
 * 30 Jul 2019: University of Luxembourg (EU:Lux) - Postdoc, Contemporary History of Luxembourg
 * 31 Jul 2019: KTH Royal Institute, Stockholm (EU:Swe) - Postdoc in Art, Technology and Design
 * 31 Jul 2019: Max Planck Institute, Jena (EU:Ger:Thu) - Post-doctoral researcher, 'Measuring the distinctiveness of traditional graphical symbols'
 * 31 Jul 2019: Max Planck Institute, Jena (EU:Ger:Thu) - Post-doctoral researcher, 'How to value cultural diversity'
 * 31 Jul 2019: University of Exeter (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, 'A Sorcerer’s Handbook: Medieval Arabic Magic in Context'
 * 31 Jul 2019: University of Helsinki (EU:Fin) - Postdoc, ‘Smart land use policy for sustainable urbanization’
 * 31 Jul 2019: University of Lisbon (EU:Por) - Postdoc, ' Regeneration and Optimization of Cultural heritage in creative and Knowledge cities'
 * 31 Jul 2019: University of Oxford, Magdalen College (EU:UK:Eng) - Calleva Centre one-year Postdoctoral Research Assistant in History: Changing Lives (Childhood Experience)
 * 31 Jul 2019: University of Roehampton (EU:UK:Eng) - British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships: Sociology, Literature, History, & Anthropology

Posted in July as Open until Filled:
 * Posted 10 July 2019: Santa Clara University (USA:Ca) - Latino Education and Well-Being Post-Doctoral Fellow


 * Posted 15 July 2019: University of Luxembourg (EU:Lux) - Postdoctoral researcher in the field of contemporary history/digital history/public history

August 2019
in the Field of Psycholinguistics
 * 1 Aug 2019: University of Luxembourg (EU:Lux) - Postdoctoral researcher in the field of contemporary history/media history
 * 1 Aug 2019: Uppsala University (EU:Swe) - Postdoctoral position at the Department of Modern Languages
 * 4 Aug 2019: Australian National University (AUS:Act) - Academic Level B (Postdoctoral Fellow), College of Law
 * 4 Aug 2019: Keele University (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoc, 'Place, Crime and Insecurity in Everyday Life: A contemporary study of an English town'
 * 4 Aug 2019: Newcastle University (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoc in Archaeology, "Built enviroment of Late Antique/Early Medieval Rome"
 * 4 Aug 2019: Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (AUS:Vic) - Research Fellow (Culture-E Project), Location: Spain
 * 4 Aug 2019: Tilburg University (EU:Ned) - Postdoctoral researcher in Legal AI
 * 4 Aug 2019: University of Rome (EU:Ita:Laz) - Postdoc, 'Cross-cultural exchange along the Silkroad. Balkans, Eastern Mediterranean and Persia.'
 * 5 Aug 2019: Copenhagen University (EU:Den) - Postdoctoral Fellow: EU Differentiation, Dominance and Democracy (EU3D)
 * 5 Aug 2019: KTH Royal Institute, Stockholm (EU:Swe) - Postdoc in Media Production and Sound Computing
 * 5 Aug 2019: Ryerson University, Toronto (CAN) - Research Fellows and Senior Research Associates in Migration and Integration
 * 5 Aug 2019: University of Bergen (NOR) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow position at the Department of Comparative Politics
 * 6 Aug 2019: Ghent University (EU:Bel) - Postdoc, Interdisciplinary Study of Law, Private Law and Business Law
 * 6 Aug 2019: Ghent University (EU:Bel) - Postdoc, Political Science & EU Studies
 * 6 Aug 2019: Ghent University (EU:Bel) - Postdoc, European, Public and International Law
 * 6 Aug 2019: Masaryk University (EU:Cze) - Postdoc (3x), 'Becoming Radical? Visual Arts, Rituals, Performance and Conversion in the Early Christian Initiation (4th–6th centuries)'
 * 6 Aug 2019: Princeton University (USA:NJ) - Postdoctoral Fellowships in Humanities and Social Sciences
 * 7 Aug 2019: University of Bergen (NOR) - Postdoctoral Fellow, Social Anthropology
 * 7 Aug 2019: University of Oxford (EU:UK:Eng) - Research Fellow in International Relations, 'Transboundary Resource Management'
 * 8 Aug 2019: Masaryk University, Brno (EU:Cze) - Postdoctoral Research Associate, specialist in Late Antique philology and Literature
 * 8 Aug 2019: University of Amsterdam (EU:Ned) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Political Economy
 * 9 Aug 2019: University of Oxford (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Assistant in the Central Eurasian Bronze Age
 * 10 Aug 2019: Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg (EU:Ger:Nds) - Postdoctoral Research Associate
 * 10 Aug 2019: Ghent University (EU:Bel) - Postdoc Research Assistant, User-centred counter-narrative campaign project: the mental processes and cognitive biases at stake when youngsters are faced with extremist/terrorist discourses on social media
 * 11 Aug 2019: Maastricht University (EU:Ned) - Postdoctoral Researcher Digital Heritage
 * 11 Aug 2019: University of Bergen (NOR) - Postdoc in Archaeology,  Centre for Early Sapiens Behaviour (SapienCE)
 * 11 Aug 2019: University of British Columbia (CAN:Bc) - Postdoc, Human Early Learning Partnership
 * 11 Aug 2019: University of Oslo (NOR) - Postdoc in Asian Studies & Environmental Humanities
 * 12 Aug 2019: Alan Turing Institute (EU:UK:Eng) - Research Associate (Postdoc) for Data Science and Ethics in the Criminal Justice System
 * 12 Aug 2019: Free University Berlin (EU:Ger:Ber) - Postdoc, Journalism, 'Affective Societies'
 * 13 Aug 2019: University of Liverpool (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoc in History (2x), 'Libraries, Reading Communities and Cultural Formation in the Eighteenth-Century Atlantic'
 * 14 Aug 2019: Tilburg University (EU:Ned) - Postdoc in Law & Psychology, ‘From Regulating Human Behavior to Regulating Data’
 * 14 Aug 2019: University of Oxford (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoc at the Faculty of Law, 'Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for English Law'
 * 15 Aug 2019: German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW) - Postdoc, Research on and shape of future developments in diverse fields of higher education and science studies
 * 15 Aug 2019: University of East Anglia (EU:UK:Eng) - UEA Arts and Humanities / British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships 2019
 * 15 Aug 2019: University of Cambridge (UK:Eng) - Research Assistant/Associate (Fixed Term)
 * 15 Aug 2019: University of Freiburg, Max Planck Institute for Foreign and International Criminal Law (EU:Ger:BW) - Senior Researchers (postdoc), several positions
 * 15 Aug 2019: University of Groningen (EU:Ned) - Post-doc Researcher in Public International Law
 * 16 Aug 2019: Aarhus University (EU:Den) - Two-Year Postdoc Position: An Intellectual History of Global Inequality, 1960-2015 (India)
 * 16 Aug 2019: Umeå University (EU:Swe) - Postdoc with focus on cultural and democratization processes
 * 16 Aug 2019: University of Exeter (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoc in History, 'Forms of Labour: Gender, Freedom and Work in the Preindustrial Economy'
 * 16 Aug 2019: University of Maryland (USA:Md) - Postdoc, Office of Education Abroad (EA)
 * 16 Aug 2019: University of Maryland (USA:Md) - Postdoc, Teaching and Learning Transformation Center (TLTC)
 * 16 Aug 2019: University of Oxford (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoc, Future of Humanity Institute
 * 16 Aug. 2019: University of Oxford, Faculty of Philosophy (UK:Eng) - Research Fellow, Future of Humanity Institute
 * 16 Aug 2019: University of Oxford, Faculty of Philosophy (UK:Eng) - Senior Research Fellow, Future of Humanity Institute
 * 18 Aug 2019: Copenhagen University (EU:Den) - Postdoc Researcher, Out-of-school science education
 * 18 Aug 2019: University of Kent (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoc, experimental research in phonetics and phonetic modelling
 * 22 Aug 2019: University of Nottingham (EU:UK:Eng) - 100 Nottingham Research Fellowships in All Disciplines and Anne McLaren Fellowships for Female Scholars 2020
 * 25 Aug 2019: Halmstad University (EU:Swe) - Postdoc in Ethnography, Re-humanising Automated Decision-Making”
 * 25 Aug 2019: University of London, Courtauld Institute of Art (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoc, Curatorial Fellowship
 * 26 Aug 2019: Columbia University (USA:NY) - Postdoc, Ancient Near Eastern Art History and Archaeology
 * 30 Aug 2019: Örebro University (EU:Swe) - Postdoctoral Researcher in Gender Studies
 * 31 Aug 2019: Alfried Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg Greifswald, University of Greifswald (EU:Ger:MeVo) - Alfried Krupp Junior Fellowships
 * 31 Aug 2019: Rhenish Friedrich Wilhelm University, Bonn (EU:Ger:Nrw) - Postdoc, Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies, 'Embodied Dependencies'
 * 31 Aug 2019: Ruhr-Universität Bochum (EU:Ger:NRW) - Postdoctoral researcher, Media Studies
 * 31 Aug 2019: University of Luxembourg (EU:Lux) - Postdoc, Growth Theory (Economics)
 * 31 Aug 2019: University of Luxembourg (EU:Lux) - Research Associate, German Literature / Literary Multilinguism
 * 31 Aug 2019: University of Paris-Saclay (EU:Fra:Idf) - Postdoc, Distributed Big Data on Personal Data with Privacy


 * 31 Aug 2019: University of Rijeka (EU:Cro) - Postdoc in Ethics & Society, 'Responding to Antisocial Personalities in a Democratic Society'

September 2019

 * 1 Sep 2019: Ghent University (EU:Bel) - Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Literary Studies, Latin hagiographies in the Greek-speaking Mediterranean
 * 1 Sep 2019: Ghent University (EU:Bel) - Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Literary Studies, Arabic narrative literature from the Abbasid era
 * 1 Sep 2019: University of Amsterdam (EU:Ned) - Postdoctoral position in Exposure to Dissimilar Views in the Media
 * 1 Sep 2019: University of Helsinki (EU:Fin) - Postdoc in Theology, 'The Septuagint and its Ancient Versions'
 * 1 Sep 2019: University of Oslo (NOR) - 2 Postdoctoral Fellowships at the Faculty of Theology
 * 1 Sep 2019: University of Oslo (NOR) - Postdoctoral Fellow on far-right extremism online
 * 1 Sep 2019: University of Oslo (NOR) - Postdoctoral Fellow in Political Science
 * 1 Sep 2019: University of Zürich (SWI) - Postdoc in Religious Studies, 'General scientific coordination, research on corpus and database'
 * 5 Sep 2019: Princeton University (USA:NJ) - Visiting Research Scholar, Latin American Studies (Postdoc)
 * 5 Sep 2019: University of Amsterdam (EU:Ned) - Postdoctoral Researcher Translations And Commentaries On The Qur’An In European History
 * 9 Sep 2019: Erasmus University Rotterdam (EU:Ned) - Post-doctoral Researcher (fixed term, 2 years) in the field of Sustainable Development, Inequalities and Environmental Justice
 * 11 Sep 2019: Aberystwyth University (EU:UK:Wales) - Marie Sklowdowska-Curie Individual Fellowship Opportunities in the Humanities
 * 12 Sep 2019: Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) (NOR) - Senior Research Fellow (Postdoc), ethnographic research on migration in West Africa
 * 12 Sep 2019: Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies, Harvard University (USA:MA) - Radcliffe Fellowship (Humanities / Social Sciences)
 * 12 Sep 2019: Roskilde University (EU:Den) - Postdoc in Gender and Media, 'Feminist Activism in Transition'
 * 13 Sep 2019: University of Helsinki (EU:Fin) - Postdoc, Wine Culture & Cosmopolitanism in Nordic Contexts
 * 15 Sep 2019: Aga Khan University (UK:Eng) - Research Fellowship
 * 15 Sep 2019: Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) (NOR) - Postdoc, 'Politics of the Amazon Basin or the Caspian Sea region'
 * 15 Sep 2019: University of Southern Denmark (SDU) - Postdoc in Gender and Cultural Studies, "Medicine Man: Media Assemblages of Medicalized Masculinity"
 * 16 Sep 2019: Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, Freiburg Institute of Advanced Studies (FRIAS) (EU:Ger:BaWü) - FRIAS COFUND Fellowship Programme (FCFP), Junior Fellowships for the Academic Year 2020/21
 * 16 Sep 2019: Berlin Social Science Center (EU:Ger:Ber) - Postdoc at the Center for Global Constitutionalism
 * 16 Sep 2019: Darmouth College (USA:NH) - Postdoctoral Fellowships at the Society of Fellows
 * 16 Sep 2019: Malmö University (EU:Swe) - At least two postdoctoral positions at the Institute for Urban Research, Critical Theory perspectives
 * 16 Sep 2019: University of Tartu (EU:Est) - Postdoc, 'Measuring the Evolution of Industrial Modernity (1900-2018)'
 * 17 Sep 2019: Technical University of Berlin (EU:Ger:Ber) - Four Incoming Postdoctoral Fellowships, Female Researchers in any field
 * 19 Sep 2019: University College Cork (EU:Ire) - Post-Doctoral Researchers in Hip Hop Studies (2 positions)


 * 20 Sep 2019: University of Oslo (NOR) - Post-doctoral Research Fellowship in Linguistic Explorations Beyond Language
 * 23 Sep 2019: American Academy in Berlin (EU:Deu) - Residential Fellowships
 * 23 Sep 2019: University of Pennsylvania (USA:PA) - 2020-2021 Fellowship at the Katz Center: "America’s Jewish Questions"
 * 30 Sep 2019: Aix-Marseille University (EU:Fra) - Postdoctoral position in modern Chinese history
 * 30 Sep 2019: Austrian Academy of Sciences (EU:Aut) - Postdoc, 'History of the Habsburg Monarchy'
 * 30 Sep 2019: Rhenish Friedrich Wilhelm University, Bonn (EU:Ger:Nrw) - Postdoc, Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies, 'Gender (and Intersectionality)'
 * 30 Sep 2019: University of Hong Kong (CHN:Hk) - Postdoc, Post-doctoral Fellow in News Literacy
 * 30 Sep 2019: University of Jyväskylä (EU:Fin) - Postdoc, "A courtroom ethnography of trial performance at the International Criminal Court"
 * 30 Sep. 2019: University of Vienna (EU:Aut) - Postdoctoral Fellowships for Female Researchers (all disciplines)

October 2019

 * 1 Oct 2019: Concordia University (CAN:Mtrl) - Postdoctoral Fellow in Developmental Psychology
 * 1 Oct 2019: Cornell University (USA:NY) - Society for the Humanities Fellowship, 'Fabrication'
 * 1 Oct 2019: New York University, Abu Dhabi - Humanities Research Fellowships for the Study of the Arab World
 * 1 Oct 2019: University of Brussels (EU:Bel) - 21 Postdoctoral Positions – MSCA Cofund - All Fields of Research
 * 2 Oct 2019: University of Virginia (US:Va) - Post-doctoral Research Associate, 'Assessment of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)'
 * 3 Oct 2019: Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies, Harvard University (USA:MA) - Radcliffe Fellowship (STEM)
 * 15 Oct 2019: Institute for Advanced Studies, Princeton (USA:NJ) - Stipendiary Membership
 * 15 Oct 2019: University of Pennsylvania (USA:PA) - Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Humanities
 * 15 Oct 2019: University of Vienna (EU:Aut) - University Assistant (postdoc), Economic & social history
 * 15 Oct. 2019: Leibniz Institute of European History (IEG), Mainz (DEU) - IEG Fellowships for Postdocs (in European history, the history of religion, historical theology, or other historical disciplines)

November 2019

 * 1 Nov 2019: Harvard University (USA:Ma) - William Lyon Mackenzie King Postdoctoral Fellowships, US-Canada comparative research
 * 15 Nov 2019: Harvard University (USA:Ma) - I Tatti/Museo Nacional del Prado Joint Fellowship
 * 15 Nov 2019: Harvard University (USA:Ma) - Postdoctoral Fellowships in Migration and the Humanities, 2020-21
 * 15 Nov 2019: Princeton University (USA: NJ) - Fung Global Fellows Program, PIIRS

January 2020

 * 3 Jan 2020: Princeton University (USA:NJ) - Postdoctoral Research Associate, Latin American Studies

Postdoctoral Positions
===Aarhus University (EU:Den) - Two-Year Postdoc Position: An Intellectual History of Global Inequality, 1960-2015 (India) - Deadline: 16 Aug 2019=== Job Description

The School of Culture and Society at Aarhus University invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in the history of ideas. The position is full-time, and is available from 1 October 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position will be part of the project ‘An Intellectual History of Global Inequality, 1960-2015’.

Place of employment: Jens Chr. Skous Vej 3-7, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

The university wants its staff to reflect the diversity of society, and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their personal background.

Research context The research project is generously made available by the Danish Research Fund. The grant for the overall project is a ‘Sapere Aude: Research Leader’ grant. The successful applicant will be a member of a project team of four researchers, primarily from the field of the history of ideas. The project is to be led by Associate Professor Christian Olaf Christiansen at the Department of Philosophy and History of Ideas, and will run from 2019 until 2022.

The project will investigate the historical relationship between location and the intellectual history of inequality. The research objects of this study are concepts, theories and ‘languages’ relating to international economic inequality from 1960 to 2015. The approach is historical-contextualist and combines conceptual and intellectual history, focusing upon contributions to academic and public debates by public intellectuals, especially economists, sociologists, historians and philosophers. Furthermore, the approach is comparative: we will compare the thought of Northern (primarily American), Indian, African (primarily Ghanaian) and South American (primarily Argentinian) public intellectuals. The project is thus divided into four subprojects (with this position focusing on India), each investigating a significant geographical area in the global discourse on economic inequality, enabling us to make new comparisons and trace connections in South-South as well as in North-South exchanges. The project will be an important contribution to the global turn in intellectual and conceptual history.

Research and postdoctoral project The successful applicant will be responsible for the sub-project on India. The postdoc will study key Indian intellectuals and the intellectual history of international and global economic inequality in India. The applicant’s project description should propose how to expand and detail this sub-project closely within the aim, structure and methodology of the overall research project. It is crucial that the applicant demonstrates the capacity to work within the academic field of intellectual and/or conceptual history.

With this in mind, applicants should attach a project description to their letter of application, explaining how they would carry out this research task during their prospective contract, providing details on the content, timeline and expected scientific output of the work. The successful applicant will be expected: The postdoc is expected to participate in the daily working environment of the research team at Aarhus University.
 * to develop their research within the framework provided by the grant awarded, in cooperation with the team leader
 * to present their research at international meetings and publish results in peer-reviewed, international scientific journals in a timely fashion
 * to visit a leading international research institution outside Denmark for about two months to carry out research, and to do fieldwork (including interviews) in India
 * to play a role in organising research workshops, conferences, and other such activities
 * to assist the principal investigator in writing grant applications and preparing a volume of papers for publication, following the project’s main academic conference.

To a limited extent, and as agreed with the PI, the successful applicant will be expected to contribute to team-taught courses at BA and MA level in her or his area of expertise.

Qualifications and job requirements Applicants for this position should hold a PhD degree or equivalent qualifications in the history of ideas/intellectual history, or related fields such as history, international/global studies or economic history.

The successful applicant should have documented expertise in most of the following areas:
 * intellectual and conceptual history and methodology
 * the history of economic thought (especially development economics and the economics of inequality)
 * knowledge of the geographical focal area (India)
 * global or postcolonial history relevant to the overall project (such as North-South or South-South connections)
 * experience of carrying out qualitative interviews/oral history interviews
 * inequality studies.

Applicants for the position should also document: In addition to the submissions mentioned below, applicants should also submit: Please note that professional references or recommendations should not be included. Applicants who are selected for an interview (or otherwise considered for the position) may be asked to provide professional references. The application must be submitted in English. Only publications which are actually submitted alongside applications will be assessed; a list of publications is not sufficient. Applications which are not accompanied by such publications will not be assessed. For further information about the position, please contact Associate Professor Christian Olaf Christiansen e.mail: idecoc@cas.au.dk For more information about the application, please contact HR supporter Marianne Birn (mbb@au.dk).
 * an international and relevant research profile of high research quality
 * a deep understanding of the debates and literatures relating to global and international economic inequality
 * familiarity with research contexts in India
 * the ability to work independently and in collaboration within a research group
 * experience of research organisation and research communication
 * near-native proficiency in academic English
 * a concise description of their research profile (max. one page)
 * a concise statement of motivation for applying for the position (max. one page)
 * a research proposal for the sub-project on India (max. five pages).The description and the proposal must be uploaded together with the letter of application
 * publications (maximum three articles or book chapters), documenting high research quality and, secondarily, a publication profile highly relevant to the position.

School of Culture and Society At the School of Culture and Society, the object of research and teaching is the interplay between culture and society in time and space: - From the traditional disciplines of the humanities and theology to applied social research - From Antiquity to the issues facing contemporary societies - From familiar Danish cultural forms to other very different worlds - From local questions to global challenges

The school’s ambition is to produce compelling research with an international resonance, as well as offering teaching and talent development of the highest quality. The school has a broad cooperative interface with society as a whole, both in Denmark and abroad, and contributes to social innovation, research communication and further and continuing education. For more details about the school, please see [//cas.au.dk/en/ http://cas.au.dk/en/].

The Faculty of Arts at Aarhus University is one of the largest environments for research and education in Northern Europe. We investigate human cultural and social forms of expression and practice. For more information on the research activities of the School of Culture and Society at AU / Arts, see: [//cas.au.dk/en/about-the-school/school-profile/ http://cas.au.dk/en/about-the-school/school-profile/].

Research environment The history of ideas is studied at Aarhus University by a vibrant research community, with researchers working in areas such as the history of political and economic thought, global intellectual history and many other areas, and with research units dedicated to special areas of expertise. The department offers undergraduate and graduate programmes in philosophy and in the history of ideas, and is also involved in the teaching of several undergraduate supplementary programmes and MA programmes in areas such as sociology and humanistic organisational development. For more information, please consult [//cas.au.dk/en/about-the-school/departments/philosophy-and-history-of-ideas/ http://cas.au.dk/en/about-the-school/departments/philosophy-and-history-of-ideas/]

Qualification requirements Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent academic qualifications.

Formalities Faculty of Arts refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities(the Appointment Order). All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background.
 * Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.
 * Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in theMemorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities .
 * Further information on the application and supplementary materials may be found in Application Guidelines.
 * The application must outline the applicant's motivation for applying for the position, attaching a curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio, a complete list of published works, copies of degree certificates and examples of academic production (mandatory, but no more than five examples). Please upload this material electronically along with your application.

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here: [//talent.au.dk/junior-researchers-at-aarhus-university/the-junior-researcher-development-programme/ http://talent.au.dk/junior-researchers-at-aarhus-university/the-junior-researcher-development-programme/]

Aberystwyth University (EU:UK:Wales) - Marie Sklowdowska-Curie Individual Fellowship Opportunities in the Humanities - Deadline: 11 Sep. 2019
The Faculty of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences (FASS) at Aberystwyth University invites you to send initial draft Expressions of Interest for Marie Sklodowska Curie Fellowship applications. The Faculty brings together numerous excellent and innovative research in complementary specialisms in Art, Welsh and Celtic Studies, Modern Languages, English and Creative Writing, Law and Criminology, Theatre, Film and Television, History and Welsh History, International Politics and Education.

Aberystwyth University has a strong track record of supporting numerous exceptional fellows in recent years across the Faculty, for example Welsh and Celtic Studies are celebrating a double success this year: [//www.aber.ac.uk/en/news/archive/2019/05/title-223000-en.html https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/news/archive/2019/05/title-223000-en.html]

Eligibility criteria Selection process
 * In possession of a doctoral degree or have at least four years of full-time equivalent research experience.
 * For an European Fellowship application - At the time of the deadline for submission (11 September 2019), have not resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in the UK for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the deadline.
 * For an Global Fellowship application - At the time of the deadline for submission (11 September 2019), have not resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in the Third Country of their choice, for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the deadline.

If you are interested, please send a full academic CV and your outline application of no more than 1000 words to Sarah Wydall  ([mailto:sww@aber.ac.uk sww@aber.ac.uk]) by 5th July 2019. The 1000 word application needs to clearly outline the core aspects of your planned proposal, including why you wish to apply to complete the project at Aberystwyth

Selection will be carried out by mid-July, and selected applicants will be appointed a mentor from the department, who will assist them in preparing the application to the European Commission for the 11 September 2019 deadline.

Additional comments Skills/Qualifications
 * Contact email: Sarah Wydall [mailto:sww@aber.ac.uk sww@aber.ac.uk]
 * Programme website: [//ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/msca-if-2019;freeTextSearchKeyword=MSCA-IF-2019;typeCodes=0,1;statusCodes=31094501,31094502,31094503;programCode=null;programDivisionCode=null;focusAreaCode=null;crossCuttingPriorityCode=null;callCode=Default;sortQuery=openingDate;orderBy=asc;onlyTenders=false;topicListKey=topicSearchTablePageState https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/msca-if-2019;freeTextSearchKeyword=MSCA-IF-2019;typeCodes=0,1;statusCodes=31094501,31094502,31094503;programCode=null;programDivisionCode=null;focusAreaCode=null;crossCuttingPriorityCode=null;callCode=Default;sortQuery=openingDate;orderBy=asc;onlyTenders=false;topicListKey=topicSearchTablePageState]

Eligible researchers are: Specific Requirements
 * In possession of a doctoral degree or have at least four years of full-time equivalent research experience.
 * For an European Fellowship application - At the time of the deadline for submission (11 September 2019), have not resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in the UK for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the deadline.
 * For an Global Fellowship application - At the time of the deadline for submission (11 September 2019), have not resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in the Third Country of their choice, for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the deadline.More details of the scheme can be found here:  [//ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/ https://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/]

We in particular welcome applications in the following areas: Art, Welsh and Celtic Studies, Modern Languages, English and Creative Writing, Law and Criminology, Theatre, Film and Television, History and Welsh History, International Politics and Education.

Aga Khan University (UK:Eng) - Research Fellowship - Deadline: 15 Sept. 2019

 * Programme Description: The Research Fellowship dedicated to the Governance Programme at the Aga Khan University’s Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations based in London (AKU-ISMC) commenced in January 2019. It offers an opportunity to pursue research within a stimulating and supportive environment. Fellows play an active role in the intellectual life of the Programme and the Institute, participating in a wide range of seminars, workshops, and conferences. The fellowship is an opportunity to explore and carry forward one of the Governance Programme’s major research themes.
 * Fellowship for 2020: The Research Fellowship will be dedicated to the AKU-ISMC’s Governance Programme and the fellow will be expected to actively participate in the planning and execution of the programme’s activities. The Fellow will carry out research related to one the following areas:
 * Political accountability of the executive in semi-presidential regimes
 * Fiqh and popular culture
 * Translation and governance: translation(s) of governance and governance of translation
 * Any other area broadly related to previous events organised by the Programme


 * Expected Outcomes: The Fellow will be expected to: (1) produce a working paper (min 5k words) on their fellowship topic and acknowledging the fellowship scheme at AKU-ISMC on any other publications related to the fellowship; (2) organise a research workshop, which will be an opportunity to bring together other academics working on their topic (a proposal for this event is part of the application – see below); (3) engage in discussions about their work and that of colleagues at AKU-ISMC; and (4) possibly delivering lectures and seminars in the MA programme in Muslim Cultures.
 * Candidates should have:
 * A PhD in the Humanities or Social Sciences
 * Demonstrated research background in one of the above topics
 * Excellent communication skills demonstrating a high level of proficiency in English, written and verbal, including language(s) relevant to their proposed research


 * Funding: The incumbents will receive a gross annual salary in the range of £31,000 to £35,000 and an annual research budget of £500. A return flight will be paid for international Fellows. Please note that accommodation in London will need to be independently organised by the Fellow. Other benefits include: office space, access to computer facilities, and access to AKU-ISMC’s library.
 * Application Procedure: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, their CV, and a proposal for a public event/workshop to ismc.personnel@aku.edu. The event proposal should comprise a summary description, a timeline, potential participants, budget and expected outputs. The proposal should be maximum 2 pages long.
 * The duration of the post will be either six months full time, or up to twelve months part-time. The fellowship can start from 1 January 2020.
 * Application Deadline: 15 September 2019
 * Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interviews (either in person or online, as appropriate) between late September and early October 2019.
 * Note: We will only contact candidates short-listed for interview. If you have not heard from us within four weeks after the closing date, please presume that your application has not been successful.

Aix-Marseille University (EU:Fra) - Postdoctoral position in modern Chinese history - Deadline: 30 Sep 2019
The ERC ENP-China project(Institute of Asian Studies, Aix-Marseille, France) invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Associate position starting in Fall 2019. Applicants shall have completed the Ph.D. within the last three years with a specialization in modern Chinese history (the position is also opened to other areas of the social sciences: sociology and political science).

Experience working on digital humanities projects, as well as familiarity with the main DH trends, research tools and technologies, is welcome. Preferred fields of practice could be in geographic information systems, social network analysis, visualization, text-mining or other modes of computer or web-based work.

The appointee will carry out an independent research program within the ENP-China project “Elites, networks, and power in modern urban China (1830-1949). Historical “big data” in modern Chinese history” (C7052-18GF), funded by the European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant, under the advice of Prof. Christian Henriot. The appointee will be expected to interact with other postdoctoral fellows and with students, faculty and engineers affiliated with the ENP-China project. This is a full-time research position, but the appointee will be offered the opportunity to teach (for an extra salary).

The fellowship will begin in October 2019. It carries a stipend of €53,000 [around 2,200 net/month], a competitive benefits package, and financial support for travel, equipment, software, or other research expenses. Scholars are required to spend the year (September–July) in residence with the ENP-China research team.

Application Procedure:

To apply, please submit the following materials: Applications shall be submitted through the Academicjobsonline.org platform: [//academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13935 https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13935]
 * A curriculum vitae (including a list of publications)
 * A single document containing a brief statement of past research accomplishments (1 page) and a proposal of research to be conducted in the ENP-China project (2 pages)
 * A copy of relevant degree(s)
 * Three letters with contact details

Please send your application documents (a motivation letter, CV, copy of your PhD certificate, a dissertation chapter or one published paper and, optionally, work samples where you used digital methods in one PDF document

Deadline: Applications will be received until a suitable candidate is recruited, but the first round of application reviews will start on July 31.

If you have any further enquiries about the position, please contact Prof. Christian Henriot at [mailto:christian.r.henriot@gmail.com christian.r.henriot@gmail.com]

===Alan Turing Institute (EU:UK:Eng) - Research Associate (Postdoc) for Data Science and Ethics in the Criminal Justice System - Deadline: 12 Aug 2019=== There has never been a more significant time to work in data science and AI. There is recognition of the importance of these technologies to our economic and social future: the so-called fourth industrial revolution. The technical challenge of keeping our data secure and private has grown in its urgency and importance. At the same time, voices from academia, industry, and government are coming together to debate how these technologies should be governed and managed.

The Alan Turing Institute, as the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence, plays an important part in driving forward advances in these technologies in order to change the world for the better.

The Institute is named in honour of Alan Turing, whose pioneering work in theoretical and applied mathematics, engineering and computing is considered to have laid the foundations for modern-day data science and artificial intelligence. The Institute’s goals are to undertake world-class research, apply its research to real-world problems, driving economic impact and societal good, lead the training of a new generation of scientists, and shape the public conversation around data and algorithms.

After launching in 2015 with government funding from EPSRC and five founding universities, the Institute has grown an extensive network of university partners from across the UK and launched a number of major partnerships with industry, public and third sector. Today it is home to more than 400 researchers and a talented business team.

The Public Policy Programme

The public policy programme works alongside policy makers to explore how data-driven public service provision and policy innovation might solve long running ‘wicked’ policy problems and to develop the ethical foundations for the use of data science and artificial intelligence in policy-making.

Our aim is to contribute to the Institute’s mission – to make great leaps in data science and artificial intelligence research in order to change the world for the better – by developing research, tools, and techniques that have a positive impact on the lives of as many people as possible.

Position

Ethics of Digital Technologies in The Criminal Justice System

Digital technologies, data science, and artificial intelligence (AI) have diverse and far-reaching implications for the lives of individuals and the functioning of societies. These technologies promise myriad benefits, and public authorities are beginning to take notice. Faced with increasing budget cuts and rising service demands, public bodies are looking to algorithmic systems to help them deliver what they see as more objective, efficient, and accessible services. Among the most controversial domains for digitisation of this sort is the criminal justice system. As governments begin to explore the full scale of algorithmic capabilities in practice, the public policy programme of The Alan Turing Institute is building the ethical foundations and investigating the limitations of using algorithmic systems in a criminal justice context.

To help public authorities benefit from digital technologies in general and automated systems in particular, the public policy programme is carrying out a range of research projects to assess the modernisation of the criminal justice system and the ethical challenges and requirements that arise. The primary aim of the research projects is to generate new actionable insights and recommendations to guide the development, deployment, and use of algorithms in the criminal justice system.

The Role

The Alan Turing Institute is recruiting a full-time postdoctoral scholar to work as part of the public policy programme’s ethics team.

Depending on her or his academic training, the scholar will focus either on (1) researching the socio-political and ethical implications of the design, development, deployment, and use of algorithms in the criminal justice system or (2) researching the technical dimensions of the responsible design and deployment of algorithmic systems in the criminal justice sector. (This could include explorations of the requirements of responsible data management and fairness- aware model design or of the possibilities for building technical tools of evaluation and explanation for algorithmic models.)

The researcher will work with the public policy team, using multidisciplinary research methods to investigate key questions, such as: Research should translate into concrete frameworks, actionable policy proposals, recommendations for regulation, policy measures, and guidelines for best practice aimed at ensuring an ethically sound use of algorithmic systems in the criminal justice sector.
 * When is the use of algorithmic systems in a criminal justice context morally permissible and ethically justifiable? What are the ethical limits of algorithm-human interaction?
 * How, by whom, and when should algorithmic systems be used in order to ensure a high ethical standard of individual treatment?
 * How and to what standards should algorithmic systems be developed, verified, tested, reviewed, and maintained in order to ensure a high ethical standard of individual treatment?
 * What kind of benefits could algorithmic systems potentially contribute in a criminal justice context and how can they be secured?
 * How might technical and non-technical approaches to making transparent the process of algorithmic design and use in criminal justice systems be combined or integrated to produce ethically acceptable outcomes?

The successful candidate will play an important role in shaping and conducting the public policy programme’s research into digital ethics in the criminal justice sector. The Research Associate will be able to work closely with academics and policy-makers in an interdisciplinary, dynamic and collaborative environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

The core functions of the Research Associate are as follows: Requirements
 * Work with the public policy programme’s ethics team to develop and/or support research into the ethics of using algorithmic systems in a criminal justice context. The research should ultimately contribute usable insights building on fundamental values and principles to ensure the ethical design and use of algorithms.
 * Serve as a key link between the Turing’s academic community and the Institute’s external partners in the policy, ethics, and criminal justice space.
 * Externally, the Research Associate will build and maintain relationships with policy makers as part of the public policy programme’s external engagement strategy.
 * Internally, the Associate will work collaboratively to pursue the research agenda described above, will identify relevant academics from the Turing community to collaborate with where relevant, and will develop work plans to ensure timely delivery of objectives.
 * Participate in knowledge exchange activities as appropriate. This may include:
 * Preparing research outputs that are tailored to a diverse audience, ranging from policy-makers to researchers, civil society and the general public.
 * Working with the Turing’s Communications team to ensure that the Turing’s research is effectively promoted in the mainstream media.
 * Working in close coordination with other members of the public policy programme to maximise the programme’s influence on ongoing policy debates.
 * Representing the Turing at external conferences and events.

The successful candidate will have:

Essential Desirable Other information
 * A PhD or equivalent experience in either a natural, computer or social science field with experience in using computer programming and/or advanced statistical or numerical methods;
 * Demonstrable interest in conducting interdisciplinary research and experience working with modelling and quantitative research methods to study complex socio-economic and/or policy issues
 * Firm understanding of the ethical challenges of using digital technologies in the criminal justice system;
 * Strong methodological and theoretical foundations and experience working at the intersection of technology and society;
 * A proven ability to communicate research and advocate policy at multiple levels and to diverse audiences;
 * A record of scientific publications, which may include journal articles, book chapters, policy reports / white papers;
 * An interest in the mission of The Alan Turing Institute and in exploring the real-world impact of cutting-edge technology, in particular in criminal justice.
 * Technical skills in fairness-aware modelling and ethics-by-design;
 * Experience in a policy environment, such as international organisations, government agencies, think tanks, or learned societies; or experience in tech companies or consultancies;

Terms and Conditions

This is a fixed-term position for a period of 3 years. The annual salary offered is £34,000 - £41,000, dependent on skills & experience. The post will be held primarily at the Institute’s site at the British Library, Euston Road, London. A competitive benefits package is also available.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button below. You will need to register on the applicant portal and complete the application form including your covering letter, CV, a list of publications as well as a sample piece of writing (a journal article, conference proceeding, book chapter, or equivalent), and contact details for your referees. Please upload your publications together with your CV in a single PDF file. If you have questions about the role or would like to apply using a different format, please contact us on 0203 862 3394 or email [mailto:jobs@turing.ac.uk jobs@turing.ac.uk]

If you have questions or would like to discuss the role further with a member of the Institute’s HR Team, please email jobs@turing.ac.uk or call 0203 862 3394.

Closing Date for applications: Rolling advert until successful appointment. We reserve the right to close this position as soon as we find suitable candidates.

The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly. In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, religion or belief or sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments are available to support candidates through the application and interview process. Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Please note all offers of employment are subject to continuous eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory pre-employment security screening which includes a DBS Check.

Full details on the pre-employment screening process can be requested from[mailto:HR@turing.ac.uk HR@turing.ac.uk]

===Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, Freiburg Institute of Advanced Studies (FRIAS) (EU:Ger:BaWü) - FRIAS COFUND Fellowship Programme (FCFP), Junior Fellowships for the Academic Year 2020/21 - Deadline: 16 Sep 2019=== The University of Freiburg offers a fellowship programme, the “FRIAS COFUND Fellowship Programme” (FCFP). About 20 fellows (juniors and seniors) from all disciplines are given the opportunity of spending 3 to 12 months working on their own research project at the university’s research college, the Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS).

The current call invites applications for fellowships for the academic year 2020/21.

The FCFP is intended for current or future leaders in their fields.

Applications are invited from academics of all nationalities who may not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies etc.) in Germany for more than 12 months in the three years immediately preceding the call deadline.

The programme offers outstanding research opportunities, not only in the research environment of an internationally highly competitive university, but also with the advantage of being part of an interdisciplinary community of fellows at FRIAS.

Benefits

Fellowships of 12 months in the Junior scheme may be applied for. They will allow researchers to conduct their own research projects. FRIAS offers the opportunity for FCFP Junior Fellows to prolong the fellowship for up to three months for secondments in and collaboration with non-academic partner institutions in Freiburg and the region. Junior Fellows must apply for this option eight months into their fellowship.

Successful applicants will become FRIAS fellows with all the corresponding rights and obligations for the requested funding period. All FCFP Junior Fellowships include a full time employment contract with the University of Freiburg, valid for the duration of the fellowship. As part of their employment contract with the University of Freiburg, all Junior Fellows are covered by national insurance (unemployment, pension, health and accident insurance). The health insurance is comprehensive and does not discriminate against individuals with pre-existing health conditions. The pension insurance scheme can be transferred to many countries within Europe, and the unemployment insurance can be claimed in the event that no source of employment can be found immediately after the fellowship comes to an end. Fellows accompanied by at least one child receive an additional monthly family allowance. Each fellow will receive a research cost contribution. All fellows will have at their disposal a budget for individual training, a travel allowance to cover the costs of the inbound and outbound journey and a mobility allowance to cover relocation costs.

Eligibility criteria

1. Formal eligibility criteria 2. Basic academic quality criteria (minimum requirements) Natural sciences/medicine/engineering: 3 publications since 1 January 2016 listed in Web of Knowledge (Thomson Reuters).
 * Doctoral degree plus 1 to 6 years post-doctoral experience at the time of the application deadline.
 * Mobility rule: Researchers from all countries are eligible; however, applicants may not have resided or have carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in Germany for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately preceding the call deadline. Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays are not taken into account.
 * Applicants must submit the complete application dossier by the specified deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Formatting rules have to be observed. Page limits may not be exceeded.
 * The proposal must meet the standards of academic English in international research.
 * Applicants must propose a research project that can be supported at the University of Freiburg (refers to infrastructural, technical and laboratory requirements, especially in the experimental sciences). Prior to submission of the application, experimental scientists are required to identify a host laboratory in Freiburg where their research project can be carried out.
 * The research project must not be engaged with topics that are excluded from EU funding due to ethical issues.
 * Publication record:

Humanities and social sciences: 5 publications since 1 January 2016 in peer-reviewed, internationally recognised journals, or chapters in peer-reviewed edited volumes, or peer-reviewed monographs (counted as three publications). Depending on the length of career, the applicant’s development should meet today’s standards of international mobility or indicate some other sign of international involvement.
 * International mobility:

The applicant must have undertaken at least one academic stay of minimally two months duration abroad during the undergraduate, graduate, doctoral or postdoctoral phase. The project should not be of local interest only, but should have sufficient potential for international transfer.
 * Internationality of the project:

Further details at: [//www.frias.uni-freiburg.de/de/foerderprogramme/cofund/requirements-and-applications https://www.frias.uni-freiburg.de/de/foerderprogramme/cofund/requirements-and-applications]

Selection process

The selection of fellows under the Marie S. Curie FCFP is highly competitive and strictly merit-based. Fellowships will be awarded to individuals with challenging and innovative research projects of top academic quality. The all-important selection criteria are the academic excellence of both the applicant and the project proposal. Personal qualifications with regard to experience and capability to conduct the research project will also be taken into account during the evaluation of the applications. A thematic proximity between the project and the research profile of the University of Freiburg is expected to guarantee an added value for conducting research within the FCFP.

The FCFP selection process involves three steps: Additional comments
 * 1) Eligibility check
 * 2) Peer review by external experts
 * 3) Final selection by the external FRIAS Scientific Advisory Board

Grants are subject to the final approval of the FRIAS budget from 2020 onwards.

Skills/Qualifications

The evaluation of the research project takes into account the following standardized criteria:
 * 1) Academic excellence of the applicant (weighting 40 %):


 * 1) *Excellence of the candidate in terms of career development
 * 2) *Excellence of his/her contribution to the research field
 * 3) Excellence of the proposed project (weighting 40 %):


 * 1) *Quality of the proposed project and the proposal
 * 2) *Innovativeness of the proposal
 * 3) Experience and capability of the applicant (weighting 20 %):


 * 1) *Is the candidate well qualified to conduct the research project?
 * 2) *Can the candidate be expected to benefit from an FCFP fellowship?

Alfried Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg, University of Greifswald (EU:Ger:MeVo) - Alfried Krupp Junior Fellowships - Deadline: 31 Aug. 2019
The Alfried Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg Greifswald is an independent ,institute for advanced study located in the center of the historic city of Greifswald on the shore of the Baltic Sea. The Kolleg was established by the Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach-Stiftung in cooperation with the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and the University of Greifswald with the aim to advance the excellence and the international research profile of the University of Greifswald.

The "Alfried ,Krupp Junior Fellowships" will be awarded to highly promising younger post-doctoral scholars.

Through the Fellowship program of the Alfried Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg, senior and younger scholars are given the opportunity to focus on a major piece of research, free from teaching and administrative obligations of ordinary university life. Alfried Krupp Fellows are expected to collaborate with colleagues from the University of Greifswald. Applications should be submitted as a single PDF file and include a curriculum vitae, a publication list (with publications relevant to the project highlighted) and a research proposal (5 pages at most). We encourage applications from life scientists.

Selected fellows will be invited either for one semester (October 1 - March 31 or April 1 - September 30) or for an entire academic year (October 1 - September 30).

An office and an apartment in the Alfried Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg will be offered to each fellow free of charge. In addition, fellows will be awarded a monthly fellowship that takes into account the high expectations concerning the fellow's scientific achievements.

Proposals from two scholars who plan to pursue an international and interdisciplinary collaborative project in Greifswald are welcome as well. Applicants for a Senior Fellowship are encouraged to consider the combination of a sabbatical term, granted by their home institution, together with a six-month-fellowship from the Alfried Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg. Guidelines for the Fellowship program and a reference to the data processing can be downloaded from www.wiko-greifswald.de.

Applications for the academic year 2020/21 will be accepted until August 31, 2019 and should be addressed to the academic board: [mailto:info@wiko-greifswald.de info@wiko-greifswald.de].

If you have any questions about the Fellowship program, please contact the scientific manager of the Kolleg, Dr. Christian Suhm ([mailto:christian.suhm@wiko-greifswald.de christian.suhm@wiko-greifswald.de]), or the assistant for the Fellowship program, Christin Klaus M. A. ([mailto:fellowsupport@wiko-greifswald.de fellowsupport@wiko-greifswald.de]).

American Academy Berlin (EU:Deu:Ber) - Residential Fellowships - Deadline: 23 Sept. 2019
The American Academy in Berlin invites applications for its residential fellowships for the academic year 2020/21. The Academy seeks to enrich transatlantic dialogue in the arts, humanities, and public policy through the development and communication of projects of the highest scholarly merit. Past recipients include anthropologists, art historians, literary scholars, philosophers, historians, musicologists, journalists, writers of fiction and nonfiction, filmmakers, sociologists, legal scholars, economists, and public policy experts. Approximately twenty Berlin Prizes are conferred annually. Fellowships are typically awarded for an academic semester, but shorter stays of six to eight weeks are also possible. Benefits include round-trip airfare, partial board, a $5,000 monthly stipend, and accommodations at the Academy’s lakeside Hans Arnhold Center, in the Wannsee district of Berlin. For 2020/21, the Academy will also award three specially designated fellowships: two Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships in the Humanities, for work that demonstrates an interest in the topics of migration and social integration, race in comparative perspective, or exile and return. In addition, in memory of its founder, the Academy will name a Richard C. Holbrooke Fellow for a project that looks at diplomatic approaches to resolving major global issues, from armed conflicts to environmental challenges to the impact of new technologies. For all projects, the Academy asks that candidates explain the relevance of a stay in Berlin to the development of their work. Proposals are by no means required to focus on German topics, but the Academy is interested in projects that will resonate with Berlin audiences. Fellowships are restricted to US citizens and permanent residents. Candidates in academic disciplines must have completed a PhD at the time of application. Candidates working in other fields—journalism, film, law, or public policy—must have equivalent professional experience. Writers should have published at least one book with an established press at the time of application. Please note that Berlin Prizes for visual artists, composers, and poets are determined in invitation-only competitions. Following a peer-reviewed evaluation process, an independent Selection Committee reviews finalist applications. The 2020/21 Berlin Prizes will be announced in late April 2020. The application deadline for 2020/21 is Monday, September 23, 2019 (6 pm EST). To apply online, please visit: americanacademy.de/apply/apply-for-a-fellowship/ For inquiries, please contact Fellows Selection: [mailto:cs@americanacademy.de cs@americanacademy.de]; phone +49-30-804-83-0.

===Australian Catholic University (AUS:Vic) - Senior Research & Research Fellows, Philosophy - Deadline: 10 Jul 2019=== Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community that welcomes students and staff of all faiths and no faith. It enrols more than 35,000 students across seven campuses – Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney and Strathfield (Sydney). As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU’s mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

ACU is committed to the significant growth of research in philosophy so as to make it one of the major areas of research at this University. As a result of recent appointments there are now eight full-time academic staff who will form a new institute dedicated to research in philosophy, and this year we seek an additional four scholars of outstanding potential and demonstrated achievement working in any central area of contemporary philosophical research, including ethics, epistemology, history of philosophy, philosophy of mind, language, and science, metaphysics, social, political and legal philosophy, logic, religion, and aesthetics.

Successful applicants will work collegially and collaboratively to build their own research profiles of high-quality publications, and contribute to team projects.

Research Fellows and Senior Research Fellows have a primary focus on research, but some teaching of graduate students may be part of the role. Fellows may elect to teach undergraduate courses subject to agreement of the Institute Director.

Remuneration: Research Fellow salary starts at $98,407 + 17% employer superannuation contribution. Senior Research Fellow starts at $123,300 + 17% employer superannuation contribution. In addition, the roles attract a generous research allowance. The starting dates for appointees are open to negotiation

How to Apply:

To apply for this role click the "Apply" link below. Visit Hints and Tips on how to apply.

Please consult the Position Description  Senior Research and Research Fellow_PD.pdf, and provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed under ‘Qualifications and Capabilities of the Position Holder’. Please also submit two research publications (upload under key selection criteria response), and a curriculum vitae, including contact details for three professional referees.

General enquiries about the role can be directed to [mailto:Stephen.Finlay@acu.edu.au Stephen.Finlay@acu.edu.au] and [mailto:Richard.Rowland@acu.edu.au Richard.Rowland@acu.edu.au].

Equal Opportunity and Privacy of personal information is University policy. For more details visit www.acu.edu.au/careers.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Wednesday 10 July 2019

Advertised: 08 Apr 2019 AUS Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 10 Jul 2019 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Australian National University (AUS:Act) - Academic Level B (Postdoctoral Fellow), College of Law - Deadline: 4 Aug 2019
Salary package Position overview
 * Academic Level B (Postdoctoral Fellow)
 * $98,009 – $111,365 plus 17% superannuation per annum

The ANU College of Law is recognised as one of Australia’s leaders in legal research and education. Located in Australia’s capital city, Canberra, the ANU College of Law is home to five research centres, a law reform and social justice initiative, and has built strong networks with lawmakers, the judiciary and legal academics throughout Australia and the world.

The ANU College of Law seeks to appoint Postdoctoral Fellows who are ready to enhance their academic career in one of the world’s foremost research universities. ANU attracts leading academics and outstanding students from Australia and around the world.

To be successful as a Postdoctoral Fellow, you will share the commitment the College places on supporting staff to reach their full potential in an environment of collegiality and respect for diversity.

We welcome applications from candidates pursuing research in the following areas: Postdoctoral appointments in Space Law are funded by InSpace, an ANU wide interdisciplinary initiative.
 * Property Law (including equity)
 * Law of Obligations
 * Law and Technology
 * Indigenous Legal Studies
 * Intellectual Property Law
 * Space Law
 * Public Law
 * International Law
 * Law and Economics

If successful, you will receive excellent career mentoring within the ANU College of Law and the wider ANU. You will also be encouraged to take advantage of opportunities to expand your range of research skills by being able to draw on a research support fund.

Up to four appointments will be made, and will be for a period of two or three years. Please specify which length of appointment you are applying for as the conditions for each are different as specified in the position description.

For all enquiries please contact Professor Sally Wheeler,

OBE, MRIA, FAcSS, Dean, ANU College of Law

T +61 2 6125 4070 E  [mailto:Sally.Wheeler@anu.edu.au Sally.Wheeler@anu.edu.au]

ANU values diversity and inclusion and believes employment opportunities must not be limited by socio-economic background, race, religion or gender. The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit  services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion.

Please apply for this position via the 'Apply' button above.

Closing date Sunday 4 August 2019

Austrian Academy of Sciences (EU:Aut) - Postdoc, 'History of the Habsburg Monarchy' - Deadline: 30 Sep 2019
The Institute for Modern and Contemporary Historical Research (INZ), a research institute of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW), the largest non-university research institution in Austria, is offering a

Post Doc Position(w*m) (40 hours per week)in the research unit “History of the Habsburg Monarchy”.

The INZ is an institute with an interdisciplinary profile and foci in early modern and modern history. Within a dynamic research environment, you will set independent research priorities in a cultural and social sciences-oriented interdisciplinary field.

Your responsibilities Your profile In accordance with the collective agreement for employees of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, the monthly gross salary is at least € 3.130,60.
 * Conducting research and publishing in the field of gender history of court society (Hofgesellschaft) in the Habsburg Monarchy. Chronologically the focus of the research should be in the period between 1600 and 1900.
 * Development of projects and the raising of project-specific third-party funds
 * International networking as well as the conception and organisation of conferences
 * Active participation in the activities of the research unit and the INZ
 * University degree (Ph.D. – published doctoral dissertation) with focus on modern history and gender history
 * High profile in international research publication activities
 * Independent and result-oriented work approach
 * Experience in the acquisition of third-party funds and project coordination
 * Readiness for teamwork

The Austrian Academy of Sciences values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

Please send your detailed application including CV, diplomas (copy), a list of publications, a draft of approx. two pages outlining a strategy for projects, conferences, publications, international networking and internal collaboration options with specific reference to your own research plans by email to [mailto:inz@oeaw.ac.at inz@oeaw.ac.at] no later than September 30, 2019.

Berlin Social Science Center (EU:Ger:Ber) - Postdoc at the Center for Global Constitutionalism - Deadline: 16 Sep 2019
The WZB Berlin Social Science Center is offering a position for a

Research Fellow (post-doc)

at the Center for Global Constitutionalism headed by Professor Dr. Mattias Kumm. The position is to be filled full-time (currently 39 weekly hours) from 1 January 2020 until 31 August 2021.

Responsibilities: Requirements: Salary: In accordance with German Public Service Collective Agreement Pay Scale we offer up to TVöD EG14, depending on qualifications, experience and specific allocation of tasks.
 * Research on comparative, European or international constitutional law or the history and theory of constitutionalism within the research program of the Center of Global Constitutionalism.
 * Excellent Doctoral degree preferably in Law, possibly in Political Science or Political Philosophy,
 * Background and research orientation in themes related to Global Constitutionalism,
 * International research experience,
 * Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team,
 * Good time- and self-management,
 * Structured and analytical work style,
 * Good communication skills.

Equally well-qualified disabled persons will be given priority.

The WZB expressly invites women and people with an immigrant background to apply.

Candidates are kindly requested to submit an application with a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, list of publications, copies of certificates as well as contacts of two referees and a one to three-page outline of the research proposal in electronic format (no more than two pdf files) by 16 September 2019 to:

Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung gGmbH

Hilde Ottschofski

Reichpietschufer 50

10785 Berlin

email: [mailto:ottschofski@wzb.eu ottschofski@wzb.eu]

===Ca'Foscari University of Venice (EU:Ita:Ven) - Postdoc in Archaeology, 'GEOarchaeology at Pieve VergonTE' - Deadline: 12 Jul 2019=== Description

The Department of Humanities at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (Dipartimento di Studi Umanistici dell’Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia) invites applications for a fellowship in: "GEOARTE: GEOarchaeology at Pieve VergonTE" - Department of Humanities at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, SSD: L-ANT10 - Archaeological research methodologies, Tutor Prof. Sauro Gelichi. The research may be carried out in English. The fellowship is intended to provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to pursue his/her own research while benefiting from the range of expertise at Università Ca' Foscari Venezia.

Abstract

The project consists in verifying the archaeological potential of the area located in Borgaccio (Pieve Vergonte, VB) through geo-archaeological surveys. The methodology adopted envisages both the use of non-invasive diagnostic techniques intended to cover large areas of territory (remote sensing, geological surveys) and targeted field checks (archaeological and geological surveys). At the end of the work the presence, depth and extension of any ancient anthropic deposits, the geomorphological characteristics of the area, and the relationship with the work to be carried out (reclamation and displacement of the Marmazza torrent) will be verified.

Who can apply

Prospective candidates are expected to hold a PhD (Doctorate) in Archaeology and an adequate scientific-professional CV.

Ca' Foscari encourages applications from researchers with positive evaluation in all the criteria in individual proposals such as Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions - Individual Fellowships/ERC Starting Grants/FIRB (Italian Fund for basic research investments)/SIR (Scientific Young Independence Research) or similar. Researchers having successfully completed Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions - Individual Fellowships/ERC Starting Grants/FIRB (Italian Fund for basic research investments)/SIR (Scientific Young Independence Research) or similar funded projects are warmly encouraged to apply.

Duration of contract: 12 months (approximately starting: 1 st September 2019).

Stipend: The research fellowship total amount is 23.800,00 Euros, including taxes and social charges.

Deadline for submission of applications: 12 th July 2019, h. 12.00 noon (Italian time)

Detailed application instructions can be found here.

Contact email: [mailto:ricerca.dsu@unive.it ricerca.dsu@unive.it] ===[https://apps.unive.it/common2/file/download/assegni_ricerca/5d16079b8e1da Ca'Foscari University of Venice (EU:Ita:Ven) - Postdoc in economics, 'Inheritance. Critical issues between family protection and social solidarity'] - Deadline: 13 Jul 2019=== It is well known that our legal system provides for different ways of allocating wealth for social purposes. We can mention, among others, the donation towards certain subjects (usually nonprofit entities), the transfer of property determined by patronage purposes, the establishment of a foundation and its endowment. For some of these acts the claim of distributive share is excluded, and so the recovery of a large part of the sums in favor of the close relatives is equally excluded; in other cases it is admitted. For example, a claim of distributive share cannot be carried out against gratuitous acts sustained by a patrimonial interest (for example, advertising), while the same remedy is applicable with reference to other kinds of acts, such as the institution of a foundation and its endowment. This discipline can lead to unjustifiable results such as in the case of a wealthy entrepreneur who devotes a significant part of his financial interests to the AIDS research; this choice opens to the possibility that the entrepreneur’s close relatives and spouse bring a claim of distributive share, even in the case where the claimants are recipients of donations of great value from the same entrepreneur, whose value is nonetheless insufficient to fill the reserved shares.

OBJECTIVES: The research aims to verify whether the requests for the modernization of succession law should take into account the current sensitivity - even at a constitutional level – for other and competing principles, for example, social solidarity. From a political perspective, the enhancement of social solidarity might require the transfer of the intergenerational pact of distribution of wealth from the inner of the single families to the outer of the State community (for example, by considerably increasing the taxation of the inheritance and by using the resources thus obtained for purposes of protection of youth). On the other hand, it might prevent the close relatives from frustrating the 2 deceased’s initiatives of social utility by activating the protection of their legitimate shares.

EXPECTED RESULTS: Revise the interpretation of the already existing discipline of the Italian law of succession and, where appropriate, update it, for example by reducing the quotas of legitimate inheritance and favoring the phenomenon of the anticipation of inheritance.

Who can apply

Citizens belonging to European Union member states and non-community citizens in possession of PhD and appropriate scientific-professional curriculum for the research. Ca' Foscari encourages applications from researchers with positive evaluation in all the criteria in individual proposals such as Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions - Individual Fellowships/ERC Starting Grants/FIRB (Italian Fund for basic research investments)/SIR (Scientific Young Independence Research) or similar. Researchers having successfully completed Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions - Individual Fellowships/ERC Starting Grants/FIRB (Italian Fund for basic research investments)/SIR (Scientific Young Independence Research) or similar funded projects are warmly encouraged to apply.

Duration of contract: 12 months (approximately starting on September 2019)

Stipend: The research fellowship amounts to Euro 19.541,00.= per year, gross to the recipient, net of the expenses to be sustained by the Provider. The amount may be subject to adjustment in the event of variations in the law.

Deadline for submission of applications: by and no later than 2019-07-13, h. 12:00 noon – local time. If the deadline is on Saturday or on holidays, the deadline is extended to the first working day thereafter.

Full application materials list here. ===Ca' Foscari University of Venice (EU:Ita:Ven) - Postdoc in Archaeology, 'Innovative solutions for the promotion and the management of the Adriatic underwater and maritime traditional cultural heritage' - Deadline: 19 Jul 2019=== The Department of Humanities at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (Dipartimento di Studi Umanistici dell’Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia) invites applications for a fellowship in: “Innovative solutions for the promotion and the management of the Adriatic underwater and maritime traditional cultural heritage, also through new techniques of documentation and visualization“ - Department of Humanities at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, SSD L-ANT/10 - Archaeological research methodologies, Tutor Dr. Carlo Beltrame.

The research may be carried out in English. The fellowship is intended to provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to pursue his/her own research while benefiting from the range of expertise at Università Ca' Foscari Venezia.

Abstract

The research fellow will have to support the coordinator of the Underwater Museum project (9 months) in all its phases. In particular, he will have to contribute to: arrange an innovative methodology for the documentation and the recording, also on web GIS application, of the underwater archaeological sites of the Adriatic; - to provide the necessary data and informations for the construction of the web GIS; - to organize workshops with the other partners; - to partecipate at the underwater activities for the documentation of some underwater archaeological sites; Regarding the Arca Adriatica project (3 months), the research fellow will have to collaborate to the collection and processing of multi media contents for the creation of digital products for an “Interpretation center” of the Venetian traditional shipyards and to the programme of activities of comunication of the maritime cultural heritage (Academy of Old Crafts).

Who can apply

Prospective candidates are expected to hold a PhD (Doctorate) and an adequate scientific-professional CV. Ca' Foscari encourages applications from researchers with positive evaluation in all the criteria in individual proposals such as Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions - Individual Fellowships/ERC Starting Grants/FIRB (Italian Fund for basic research investments)/SIR (Scientific Young Independence Research) or similar. Researchers having successfully completed Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions - Individual Fellowships/ERC Starting Grants/FIRB (Italian Fund for basic research investments)/SIR (Scientific Young Independence Research) or similar funded projects are warmly encouraged to apply.

Duration of contract: 12 months (approximately starting: 1 st August 2019).

Stipend: The research fellowship amounts to 19.367,00 Euros, including taxes and social charges.

Deadline for submission of applications: 19th July 2019, h. 12.00 noon (Italian time)

Full application materials list here. ===Ca' Foscari University of Venice (EU:Ita:Ven) - Postdoc in European literature, 'Migration and inclusion: cultural mediation through literature in education' - Deadline: 19 Jul 2019=== Full description here.

Research fellowship on "Migration and inclusion: cultural mediation through literature in education" Università Ca' Foscari Venezia (Italian law 30 December 2010, n. 240, art. 22)

The present document in English is to be considered as a mere summary of the main provisions of the notice of competition which is available in Italian at the following

Description The Department of Humanities at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (Dipartimento di Studi Umanistici dell’Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia) invites applications for a fellowship in: "Migration and inclusion: cultural mediation through literature in education"

- Department of Humanities at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, SSD: L-FIL-LET/11

- Contemporary Italian literature; L-FIL-LET/14

- Literary criticism and comparative literature, Tutor Prof. Ricciarda Ricorda and Francesca Rohr. The research may be carried out in English.

The fellowship is intended to provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to pursue his/her own research while benefiting from the range of expertise at Università Ca' Foscari Venezia.

Abstract

The project aims to facilitate the integration of immigrant students and provide them with support for university orientation; to this end, teacher training activities and workshops on migration and integration for students will be organised. The field of research will be the literature of migration in Italian; literary texts are powerful factors of mediation, with their crossings, loans, interweaving: thereby, they are a space of investigation of particular interest in order to face problems related to inclusion and understanding of otherness, a necessary step to operate in the field of education. Meetings with migrant writers, whose texts will be analyzed in depth and following precise methodological indications, will complete and enrich the investigation.

Prospective candidates are expected to hold a PhD (Doctorate) in Italian Studies and an adequate scientific professional CV. Ca' Foscari encourages applications from researchers with positive evaluation in all the criteria in individual proposals such as Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions

- Individual Fellowships/ERC Starting Grants/FIRB (Italian Fund for basic research investments)/SIR (Scientific Young Independence Research) or similar.

- Researchers having successfully completed Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions

- Individual Fellowships/ERC Starting Grants/FIRB (Italian Fund for basic research investments)/SIR (Scientific Young Independence Research) or similar funded projects are warmly encouraged to apply.

Duration of contract: 12 months (approximately starting: 1 st September 2019).

Stipend: The research fellowship total amount is 23.800,00 Euros, including taxes and social charges.

Deadline for submission of applications: 19 th July 2019, h. 12.00 noon (Italian time)

How to apply

Candidates should submit:

1. The application form;

2. A motivation letter (max 1 page) along with their CV in European format, duly dated and signed, both to enclosed as a one single.pdf file (link);

3. A copy of a valid identity document (either Identity Card or Passport);

4. (If available) Evaluation Summary Reports of Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions - Individual Fellowships/ ERC Starting Grants/FIRB (Italian Fund for basic research investments)/SIR (Scientific Young Independence Research) individual proposals having passed all the evaluation thresholds;

5. (If available) Details of Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions - Individual Fellowships, ERC Starting Grants, FIRB (Italian Fund for basic research investments)/ SIR Scientific Young Independence Research funded projects;

6. All documents, qualifications and publications relevant for the selection procedure (please, see the notice link); All the schemes of the quoted documentation are available on the website (link). How to submit your application Applications should be submitted by the online procedure, available on the notice webpage

Or submit here: [//static.unive.it/domandeconcorso-en/accesso/dsu-4-2019 https://static.unive.it/domandeconcorso-en/accesso/dsu-4-2019]

The candidate, after the uploading, will receive a submission number and an e-mail acknowledging receipt of his/her application.

The candidate if necessary could access the procedures for updating any data and materials by the link provided by the e-mail, in any case any updates must be made no later than the deadline 19 th July 2019, h. 12.00 noon (Italian time).

Please note that the University can be contacted for any support needs by the candidate by 18 th July 2019, h. 1.00 p.m. (Italian time). Please note that in case of an high number of applications and / or weight of the materials loaded by the candidates the system might become slower, Therefore it is suggested not to start the process close to the deadline. NB: The University does not take on responsibility for wrong or late communication of addresses, nor for any communication problem not depending on the University.

The following qualifications are considered as evaluation criteria: -

a) specialisation diplomas and attendance certificates at post-graduate specialisation courses, obtained both in Italy or abroad; documented research activity in public and private organisations with contracts; study grants or assignments both in Italy and abroad;

- b) attached 'preferential securities', if the candidate possesses them - see Article 5 and here below; 5 candidate's publications, also referring to the research topics described in the application;

- c) any other element provided for the announcement, to the articles 2, 3 and 5; 3

The interview aims to assess the candidates’ skills and expertise on the following subjects:

- Excellent knowledge of Italian migration literature;

- Knowledge of methodological aspects related to the literature of migration, in its relationship with the canon of Italian literature;

- Historical-critical competences in contemporary Italian literature;

- Competences in education, teaching experiences;

- Knowledge of the English language;

- Assessment of the knowledge of the Italian language (for non-Italian applicants).

Selection procedure:

The interview will be held on 26 th July 2019, 9.30 a.m., at the Department of Humanities, Palazzo Malcanton Marcorà, Sala Piccola (second floor), Dorsoduro 3484/D, Venice.

The short-list of the candidates admitted to the interview, or any postponement, will be published on the University’s webpage on 22st July 2019.

Candidates living farther than 200 Kms from Venice may ask to hold a video interview Information and contacts

Candidates may find further details about the application process and the research project in the official call published on the following.

For further information please contact Department of Humanities - Research Office, e-mail: ricerca.dsu@unive.it

​​​​Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg (EU:Ger:Nds) - Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Field of Psycholinguistics - Deadline: 10 Aug 2019
The cluster of excellence Hearing4all: Models, Technology and Solutions for Diagnostics, Restoration and Support of Hearing at the Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg (in collaboration with Medizinische Hochschule Hannover and Leibniz Universität Hannover) is seeking to fill as soon as possible the position of a

Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Field of Psycholinguistics (m/f/d)

in the Department of Dutch, Faculty of Linguistics and Cultural Studies.

The position is available from 1st of November 2019 until 31st of October 2022. Payment is depending on previous experience (German TV-L E13, full time). The position is suitable for part-time work.

A paramount goal of the cluster of excellence Hearing4all (www.hearing4all.de) is to transform audiology into an "exact" science based on the interplay between experiment and theory as well as between basic science and clinical research. In the framework provided by the cluster the successful candidate is expected to contribute to the research goals of the cluster to research thread 1 "Auditory processing deficits throughout the lifespan", in which one of the goals is to identify the impact of hearing loss in young and old age on cognitive and language development and its decline

Candidates are expected to have an academic university degree in the field of (psycho)- linguistics, psychology (with a specialization in speech/language processing), or a related discipline and have shown their ability to perform excellent scientific work, usually demonstrated by the outstanding quality of their Doctorate/PhD research and a good publication record.

We are seeking candidates with experience in statistical analysis as well as extensive knowledge in at least one of the following methods/areas: language acquisition, online sentence processing, reaction time studies, eye tracking, ERP. Matlab skills, and/ or experience with E-prime will be helpful, as well as working knowledge of German. Since the positions entail close interdisciplinary cooperation with several other disciplines (audiology, psychology, physics), the willingness and ability to integrate methods, concepts and issues of the 'other' discipline into theories, concepts and methods current in one's own are required for successful work in this project.

The University of Oldenburg is an equal opportunities employer. According to § 21 para. 3 of the legislation governing Higher Education in Lower Saxony (NHG), preference shall be given to female candidates in cases of equal qualification. The same applies to persons with disabilities.

Please send your application including a cover letter, CV, list of potential referees, links to recent publications, and copies of certificates for academic grades the latest by August 10, 2019 to Prof. Dr. Esther Ruigendijk, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Fakultät III, 26111 Oldenburg or as an email attachment to [mailto:esther.ruigendijk@uni-oldenburg.de esther.ruigendijk@uni-oldenburg.de]. (application by email is preferred). Prof. Esther Ruigendijk (Esther.Ruigendijk@uni-oldenburg.de) can be contacted for further questions regarding the position.

===Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milan (EU:Ita) - Postdoc, social fragility in relationship with the ongoing process of secularization - Deadline: 22 Jul 2019=== The experience of alterity between fragility and transcendence. Research activity coherent with the scientific sector. In particular, the research will focus on the analysis of social experiences situated in a context marked by social fragility in relationship with the ongoing process of secularization. This analysis shall be developed taking into consideration different areas of social life and according with the pluralisation of life spheres characterized by a condition of fragility. Further activities will include participation in the teaching activities of the pertinent chairs (seminars, exams, and tutorship of theses). The Faculty might also require to perform official teaching activities.

Apply here. ===Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milan (EU:Ita) - Postdoc, The civilization of the water from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century - Deadline: 22 Jul 2019=== The civilization of the water from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century, with particular regard to artistic and iconographic productions, its symbolic-religious, allegorical and functional implications, as well as agricultural and rural labor themes. The context of the lombard territory in the long term must act as a reference for the national and international comparisons. The candidate will carry out the scientific research on the representation of the water and its symbols from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century, with particular regard to the lombard context, the liturgical uses, the rural world and agricultural work; the candidate will also have to collaborate in the preparation of an international symposium, proving a matured organizational capacity, and the historical and artistic promotion of the educational values of the environment and sustainability.

Apply here.

Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milan (EU:Ita) - Postdoc in Philosophy, "The Death of God" - Deadline: 22 Jul 2019
The theme of the “death of God” developed by Nietzsche: moral-philosophical meanings and perspectives, anthropological implications, ethical debates. The research in the scope of SSD M-FIL/03, section 11/C3 will be run in a synergy of hermeneutic-textual, phenomenological and theoretical methods. The research activity will be aimed first of all (and consistently with the scientific profile requested by the announcement) at revisiting the nihilistic paradigm of Nietzsche’s mindset, in particular as regards ethics and the “death of God”, expanding and enhancing the knowledge of relevant interactions. The researcher will be developing scientific forms of collaboration and participation at international and national level and will be initiating various activities to promote his/her research. He/she will also have to take care of didactics and integrative didactics activities in the scope of SSD M-FIL/03 and provide service to the students in the areas of his/her competence and according to the Faculty Council determinations.

Apply here.

Columbia University (USA:NY) - Postdoc, Ancient Near Eastern Art History and Archaeology - Deadline: 26 Aug 2019
The Department of Art History and Archaeology at Columbia University invites applications for a one-year Postdoctoral Research Scholar position in the field of Ancient Near Eastern Art History and Archaeology. The successful candidate will: A) conduct research and process field data for the Mapping Mesopotamian Monuments website ([//mcid.mcah.columbia.edu/art-atlas/mapping-mesopotamian-monuments https://mcid.mcah.columbia.edu/art-atlas/mapping-mesopotamian-monuments]) and B) be responsible for daily project management and general assistance to the Director of the project, Professor Zainab Bahrani. The Columbia University Mapping Mesopotamian Monuments project has been documenting endangered historical architecture and rock reliefs on site, in Iraq and Turkey, since 2013. The successful candidate will have a strong background in ancient Near Eastern art, archaeology and history, and interest in Digital Humanities projects. Reading and writing knowledge of one of the regional languages, Arabic, Kurdish or Turkish would be a plus. The fellow will be based at Columbia University in New York. The award is for one year, non-renewable. The salary is $52,250 and benefits.

The candidate should have strong background in Ancient Near Eastern Art, Archaeology, and History and interest in digital humanities projects.

Reading and writing knowledge of one of the regional languages, Arabic, Kurdish or Turkish would be a plus.

All applications must be made through Columbia University’s online Recruitment of Academic Personnel System (RAPS) and should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a published article or article-length writing sample, and letters of reference. Applicants should have been awarded the Ph.D. degree within the last five years. Applications must be received by August 26, 2019. Screening will take place soon afterwards, and continue until the position is filled. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Please upload the following required materials: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a published article or article-length writing sample, and two letters of reference. RAPS will accommodate uploads of maximum two megabytes in size per document.

Before uploading documents, applicants will first be asked to input a name and valid email address for each reference provider. The application to this position requires a minimum of 2 reference letters. The applicant may enable RAPS to generate an automatic email to the reference provider, requesting a letter of reference and offering a secure link to the RAPS website where a letter can be uploaded quickly and easily. Whenever possible, letters should be uploaded in the online system. If this is not possible, the applicant should refer the reference provider to the following address:

Department of Art History and Archaeology (Attn Media Center) Columbia University 826 Schermerhorn Hall (MC: 5517) 1190 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10027

After completing the “Provide References” screens, the applicant will come to the “Attach Documents” screen and be asked to upload into RAPS the required application materials listed above.

Proposed Start Date: 15 Sep 2019

Concordia University (CAN) - Postdoctoral Fellow in Developmental Psychology - Deadline: 1 October 2019
The Social Justice Centre at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada, is currently accepting applications for a 2-year Horizon Postdoctoral Fellowship valued at Can$47,500 per year (plus benefits).

Research program title: “Brilliant Thinkers, Empathic Therapists: What Explains the Gender Gap in Philosophy versus Psychology?”

Please consult the following page for the specific job description, qualifications and eligibility requirements, and instructions for applying.

Copenhagen University (EU:Den) - Postdoctoral position in Indology - Deadline: 15 Jul 2019
The Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies (ToRS), Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen (UCPH), Denmark, invites applications for a 3-year postdoctoral position in Indology to be filled by September 1, 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Job content The Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies at the University of Copenhagen seeks to maintain a strong research environment in Indology by filling a three-year post-doctorate position. The position will be connected to Modern India and South Asia Studies, Religious Studies, and a newly formed interest in Ancient Civilisations in which courses will be developed and taught.

Principal responsibilities will include the establishment of an Indological laboratorium that will house over 3000 Indian manuscripts, which together with the existing Indic collections at the Danish Royal Library will keep Copenhagen at a high international academic standing in Indological studies. In this regard, the person selected for the post doc will be expected to seek external funding for the prolongation of Indological research, to coordinate research activities around Indological studies, and to introduce digitalisation and IT in connection with research and teaching. Teaching will take up 20% of the working hours per year.

Qualification requirements

In order to be considered for the position applicants must have research qualifications at least corresponding to what can be achieved as part of a successfully completed PhD within a relevant field.

The successful candidate should have a strong background in classical Indian languages and culture, and preferably some knowledge of at least one modern Indian language, such as, Hindi.

For further information about the position, please contact Prof. Kenneth Zysk, zysk@hum.ku.dk.

For further details about the qualification requirements for postdocs, please refer to the job structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2013 see: [//ufm.dk/en/legislation/prevailing-laws-and-regulations/education/files/job-structure-for-academic-staff-at-universities-2013.pdf https://ufm.dk/en/legislation/prevailing-laws-and-regulations/education/files/job-structure-for-academic-staff-at-universities-2013.pdf]

Submit the application online in Adobe PDF or Word format.

Please click on the “Apply now” icon at the bottom of the page.

The application must be written in English and include the following enclosures: Should any material submitted consist of work with named co-authors, or work that is otherwise the result of collective academic endeavours, the extent of the applicant’s contribution to the work must be clearly stipulated. The Faculty may ask for a signed statement from the co-authors stipulating the extent and nature of each individual’s contribution.
 * Application letter/cover letter (max 1 page)
 * Curriculum vitae (with applicant’s e-mail & telephone number)
 * Documentation of qualifications (examination certificates/PhD diploma, etc.).
 * Complete and numbered list of publications. The enclosed publications must be marked with *.
 * Research plan, including a short description of previous research and a plan for the coming years that includes an account of how the applicant will contribute to the deliverables in the project description.
 * Documentation of teaching qualifications and research dissemination, if any
 * Publications. Applicants may choose a maximum of three publications for assessment. Publication dates must be clearly marked on the publication list. The publications selected must be uploaded as attachments and listed from 1 to 3.

Only material in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish and English can be expected to be assessed.

Appointment procedure After the application deadline, the Head of Department selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointment Committee. All applicants are notified whether their application has been accepted for assessment. The Dean subsequently appoints an expert assessment committee tasked with carrying out an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee. Applicants are ultimately offered the opportunity of commenting on the part of the assessment relating to themselves before the appointment is finalized.

Applicants will be continuously informed about the progress of the procedure by e-mail.

Further information about the application procedure is available from Rusan Elmazi (HR) [mailto:hrsc@hrsc.ku.dk hrsc@hrsc.ku.dk], please refer to ID number 211-0135/19-2I.

Salary and conditions of employment Terms of appointment and salary will be in accordance with an agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The salary range starts at DKK 34,000 (EUR 4,560) per month + a 17,1 % contribution to the pension scheme. It is possible to negotiate salary supplements on an annual basis.

The Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) have further agreed on a protocol that makes it possible for international researchers employed by the University to achieve a pension exemption, whereby the pension contribution will be paid out as salary. For more information about the different pension schemes, please see [//ism.ku.dk/onarrival/pension/ http://ism.ku.dk/onarrival/pension/]

A special tax scheme is offered to researchers recruited abroad, [//ism.ku.dk/onarrival/ http://ism.ku.dk/onarrival/]

If you consider applying from abroad, you may find useful information on how it is to work in Denmark and at UCPH.

Read more here : http://ism.ku.dk, http://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-us/frontpage.htm

and [//www.workindenmark.dk/ https://www.workindenmark.dk/]

UCPH wishes to encourage everyone interested in this post to apply, regardless of personal background.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 CET, 15 07 2019.

Applications or supplementary material received thereafter will not be considered.

Copenhagen University (EU:Den) - Postdoctoral Fellow: EU Differentiation, Dominance and Democracy (EU3D) - Deadline: 5 Aug. 2019
‘EU Differentiation, Dominance and Democracy’ (EU3D) -  [//www.eu3d.uio.no/research/index.html https://www.eu3d.uio.no/research/index.html]  - is a new research project funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme. Directed from the University of Oslo, the project involves a consortium of ten institutions across Europe, among them the University of Copenhagen (UCPH). The Department of Political Science at UCPH which co-directs EU3D Work Package 2 - ‘Problematic forms of EU internal differentiation’, has a project vacancy for a two-year Postdoctoral researcher starting on 1 February 2020.

Work package 2 (WP2) of EU3D is concerned with the identification and assessment of those forms of EU differentiation that are most closely associated with dominance. WP2’s research will seek to understand the sources of these forms of differentiation and place them into historical context. To that end, WP2 provides a diagnosis of the present post-crisis situation landscape of internal differentiation in the EU, and assess which of these forms is most closely associated with dominance.

WP2 is particularly interested in teasing out the extent to which crises (especially the Eurozone crisis and the refugee crises) have acted as ‘external differentiating shocks and/or the extent to which current types of differentiation have pre-crisis roots. More specifically, the successful applicant will be expected to work on the question of whether external shocks to the EU system have been generative of new forms of dominance within the EU, or whether recent crises have amplified aspects of illicit hierarchy within the EU structure. Of particular interest here are the role and sources of non-majoritarian forms of decision-making, their relationship to recent crises and/or their roots within European integration more broadly. The work will involve the analysis of a range of textual and interview sources.

The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the organization of a workshop in mid-2020. He or she will co-edit a special issue of the resulting papers and be expected to contribute peer-reviewed journal articles in key areas of WP2. He or she will also contribute to the wider work of EU3D, including participation in relevant workshops and conferences.

Qualifications

The position is aimed at applicants who have obtained their PhD in political science or a related field.

The applicants should have proven research experience and academic publications in political science and/or cognate fields or. Furthermore, the applicants should have demonstrable expertise in one or several of the following areas: The successful applicant will be based in the Department of Political Science at the University of Copenhagen. For further details on the position and details on how to apply, please follow this  [//employment.ku.dk/faculty/?show=149614 https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/?show=149614]
 * Comparative and/or international political economy, with an interest in the history of ideas and their institutional expression
 * EU studies, including the history and theory of European integration, EU institutions and governance
 * Qualitative (and, where relevant, quantitative) methods as applied to this project

The closing date for applications is 5 August 2019, 23.59 CET

Copenhagen University (EU:Den) - Postdoc Researcher, Out-of-school science education - Deadline: 18 Aug 2019
A one-year, full-time position as a postdoctoral researcher is available at the Department of Science Education, University of Copenhagen, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The position starts on December 1st, 2019, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The postdoctoral position will be attached to the research group on Science Education in Out-of-School Contexts, which is one of seven research groups at the Department of Science Education. The research group has strong working relationships with a number of Danish out-of-school science institutions, and members of the group work together to The research programme of the group is based on the Anthropological Theory of Didactics (ATD), meaning that its research revolves around the transformation of science as it is taken up from the world of scientists and other scholars, and subsequently reconstructed in the educational initiatives of out-of-school science institutions. The societal, institutional, pedagogical and didactical conditions that shape this transformation process are a part of the group’s area of study. More information on the research group and its programme is available here: [//outofschoolscience.sites.ku.dk https://outofschoolscience.sites.ku.dk]
 * 1) Understand and improve the use of out-of-school science in primary, secondary and tertiary education, and
 * 2) Increase participation in out-of-school science by increasing the gender, socio-economic and ethnic diversity among participants.

Your research interest

You should submit a three-page outline of your research interests that describes how they align with the group’s research programme and its focus on science education in out-of-school contexts. The outline should also include anticipated opportunities for publications with other members of the group. We encourage both new topics and research methods not already covered by ongoing research, and topics that build upon the ongoing research of the group. The funding provided by the Department of Science Education includes salary for the postdoc and administrative support but only limited provision for research expenses.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the head of the research group Marianne Achiam (achiam@ind.ku.dk) well in advance of the deadline to discuss their research ideas.

Your job

You will conduct and co-publish research with the head of the research group, Marianne Achiam, starting with a planned review article on the uptake and use of the ATD framework in research on science education inside and outside schools. Subsequent research may also involve collaboration with other researchers in the research group, at the Department of Science Education, and from relevant institutions outside the department. In addition, you will participate in developing research projects in the group, and in fundraising for those projects.

You will also participate in the day-to-day activities at the department, including (but not limited to) the (co)supervision of bachelor, master and PhD students as well as teaching or co-teaching some of the courses offered by the Department of Science Education. We expect you to be able to undertake these tasks relatively independently from early on in your employment period.

Profile and Qualifications

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic researcher with the following competencies and experience: Further, we consider the following competencies and experiences to be an advantage: Place of employment
 * A completed PhD in a relevant subject
 * Experience in research methods relevant for the proposed research
 * Publications in international peer reviewed journals
 * Past experience from an international research environment
 * Excellent skills in both written and spoken English
 * Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in teams
 * Research project management experience
 * Familiarity with the Anthropological Theory of Didactics (ATD)
 * Teaching and supervisory experience at university level

The place of employment is the Department of Science Education in Copenhagen ([//www.ind.ku.dk/english/about/ https://www.ind.ku.dk/english/about/]). We offer a creative, friendly and stimulating working atmosphere in a dynamic and international research environment.

Terms of employment

The employment as postdoc is a full time and fixed-term position for one year, with the opportunity for a one-year extension.

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff. Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The starting salary is currently up to DKK 430.569 including annual supplement (+ pension up to DKK 73.627). Negotiation for salary supplement is possible. The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

The University of Copenhagen has a policy of Danish/English parallel language use. All information on the UCPH website is in both English and Danish. Your contract will be in English and any administrative help is available in English. Depending on your language competencies, your teaching/supervision duties will be in Danish or English.

Questions

For further information please contact associate professor Marianne Achiam achiam@ind.ku.dk)

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

Application procedure

Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format: Application deadline: August 18, 2019, 23.59pm CET
 * 1) A one-page cover letter.
 * 2) A three-page outline of your research interests that describe their alignment or intersections with the research programme of the research group on Science Education in Out-of-School Contexts. This outline should include anticipated opportunities for publications with other members of the group, and it may include anticipated national/international partners and possible funding opportunities for the activities.
 * 3)  A two page teaching statement that includes your beliefs about the teaching and learning process, and if possible, concrete examples of the ways you have enacted those beliefs in teaching or supervision situations.
 * 4) A CV including information on education, work/research experience, language skills, record of any obtained funding and other skills relevant for the position.
 * 5) A copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master’s certificate.
 * 6) A list of publications.
 * 7) A list of two references (name, position, e-mail address) who can be contacted about your relevant qualifications.

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

More information about the recruitment process is available at [//employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/ http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/]

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Interviews are expected to be held in October.

University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Cornell University (USA:NY) - Society for the Humanities Fellowship, 'Fabrication' - Deadline: 1 Oct 2019
The Society for the Humanities at Cornell University invites applications for residential fellowships from scholars whose research projects reflect on the 2020-21 theme of FABRICATION. Six to eight Fellows will be appointed. The fellowships are held for one academic year. Each Society Fellow will receive $52,000.

Fellows include scholars and practitioners from other universities and members of the Cornell faculty released from regular duties. Fellows at the Society for the Humanities are “residential,” and will collaborate with one another and the Taylor Family Director of the Society for the Humanities, Paul Fleming, Professor of Comparative Literature and German Studies. Fellows spend their time in research and writing during the residential fellowship, and are required to participate in a weekly Fellows Seminar workshopping each other’s projects and participating in lively discussions on readings based on the yearly theme.

The nature of this fellowship year is social and communal—Fellows forge connections outside the classroom and the lecture hall by sharing meals following the weekly seminar and attending post-lecture receptions and other casual events throughout the year. Fellows live and work in Ithaca, NY, and are expected to be in their offices on campus frequently. All applicants for Society Fellowships should share in this commitment to creating a supportive and intellectually stimulating community.

Fellows teach one small seminar during their fellowship year appropriate for graduate students and advanced undergraduates. Though courses are designed to fit the focal theme, there are no additional restrictions on what or how the course should be taught. Fellows are encouraged to experiment with both the content and the method of their seminar particularly as it relates to their current research

Qualifications

Fellows should be working on topics related to the 2020-21 theme of FABRICATION. Their approach to the humanities should be broad enough to appeal to students and scholars in several humanistic disciplines. Applicants must have received the Ph.D. degree before January 1, 2019. The Society for the Humanities will not consider applications from scholars who received the Ph.D. after this date. Applicants must also have one or more years of teaching experience, which may include teaching as a graduate student. International scholars are welcome to apply, contingent upon visa eligibility.

Application Procedures

The following application materials must be submitted via AJO fellowship #14020 on or before OCTOBER 1, 2019. Any other method of applying will not be accepted. To apply, go to: [//academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14020 https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14020]
 * 1) A curriculum vitae
 * 2) A one-page abstract describing the research project the applicant would like to pursue during the term of the fellowship (no more than 300 words)
 * 3) A detailed statement of the research project (1,000 – 2,000 words). Applicants may also include a one-page bibliography of the most essential materials to the project.
 * 4) A course proposal for a seminar related to the applicant’s research. Seminars meet two hours per week for one semester and enrollment is limited to fifteen advanced undergraduates and graduate students. The course proposal should consist of:
 * 5) A brief course description suitable for the University course catalog (50-125 words)
 * 6) A detailed course proposal (up to 300 words)
 * 7) A list of the essential texts for the course
 * 8) One scholarly paper (no more than 35 pages in length)
 * 9) Two letters of recommendation from senior colleagues to whom candidates should send their research proposal and teaching proposal. Letters of recommendation should include an evaluation of the candidate’s proposed research and teaching statements. Please ask referees to submit their letters directly through the application link. Letters must be submitted on or before OCTOBER 1, 2018.

For further information: Phone: 607-255-9274 / Email: [mailto:humctr@cornell.edu humctr@cornell.edu]

Awards will be announced by the end of December 2019.

D'Annunzio University (EU:Ita) - Critical analysis of the work of Antonio Genovesi, Postdoc - Deadline: 19 Jul. 2019
The work of Antonio Genovesi over the decades has always been underestimated by scholars of modern Italian literature, who have left the burden of analysis to historians and scholars of philosophy. A re-evaluation is necessary, starting from the corpus of works, of which there is a lack, except for valid initiatives, studies and editions. This is also the case with a fundamental work of the literary canon, of which there is a lack of a philologically impeccable textual structure and of an accurate study. We refere to Lettere accademiche su la questione se sieno più felici gl’ignoranti che gli scienziati, who were published for the first time in Naples in 1764, against the background of the plague and famine that struck the capital of the Kingdom in 1763-1764.

Eligibility criteria:

a) the titles and scientific publications including: a PhD or equivalent qualification obtained abroad, the degree of specialization of the medical area, the certificates of attendance at post-graduate courses taken abroad as well as the performance of a documented research at public and tested by means of contracts, grants or assignments, both in Italy and abroad (60 points out of 100). b) interview (40 points out of a hundred). Can not be allowed to interview candidates who have obtained less than 20/100 in the valuation of securities. The proceedings will conclude with the winner and the formation of a list of suitable candidates valid up to a maximum of one year, whose use is restricted to the specific requirements specified in the notice.

http://www.unich.it

Dartmouth College (USA:NH) - Postdoctoral Fellowships at the Society of Fellows - Deadline: 16 Sep 2019
Description

These fellowships foster the academic careers of scholars who have recently received their Ph.D. degrees by permitting them to pursue their research while gaining mentored experience as teachers and members of the departments and/or programs in which they are housed. We seek candidates who are prepared to initiate an innovative post-doctoral project. Applications will be accepted in the various fields of humanities, social sciences, sciences, interdisciplinary programs, engineering, business and medicine.

Society Postdoctoral Fellows Off-campus research leave during academic terms is permitted only in rare cases, only for brief periods of time, and only upon written application to the Faculty Director of the Society well in advance of the proposed leave
 * participate in the activities of the Society, including presenting their own work
 * hold an appointment as a Lecturer in a department and/or program as well as Postdoctoral Fellow in the Society; this appointment is not tenure-track
 * teach two courses over the course of the three-year fellowship
 * are in residence for the fall, winter and spring terms
 * receive training in teaching via the Dartmouth Center for the Advancement of Learning (DCAL)
 * are not asked to teach basic department service or language courses
 * have access to college resources such as the library and computing center
 * do not control dedicated laboratory or studio space

Stipend and resources

Society Fellowships normally run for up to 36 months, beginning on September 1 and ending on August 31st of the final year. Fellows receive a monthly stipend of $4,600 plus benefits, and $5,000 annually to support computing, travel and research needs. The departments and/or programs where fellows are appointed Lecturers have the primary responsibility for providing office and working space, as well as access to other research needs or equipment.

Qualifications

Applicants for the 2020 – 2023 Society Fellowships must have completed a Ph.D. no earlier than January 1, 2018, and must have their degree in hand by June 30, 2020. Selection criteria include exceptional and innovative research, ability to transcend disciplinary boundaries, and potential to contribute to an interdisciplinary community of scholars. Dartmouth is highly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive population of students, faculty, and staff. We are especially interested in applicants who are able to work effectively with fellows, faculty, students, and staff from all backgrounds, including but not limited to: racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals who identify with LGBTQ+ communities, individuals with disabilities, individuals from lower income backgrounds, and/or first generation college graduates.

Application Instructions

Applications are accepted through Interfolio and must be received on or before Monday, September 16, 2019, 11:59PM EDT. A complete application packet consists of the following: Incomplete or late dossiers will not be reviewed. Applications are evaluated by the Society’s Faculty Fellows.
 * Interfolio Society of Fellows application cover sheet
 * a personal statement outlining your scholarly agenda: completed research (including dissertation), plans for the three-year fellowship (including new research beyond the dissertation), and any other information related to your professional goals (1,500 word limit)
 * describe the work of at least two faculty who might serve as mentors, summarize your teaching interests, explain why you wish to be part of a multidisciplinary cohort and how your life experiences have prepared you to advance Dartmouth’s commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (750 words)
 * a curriculum vitae
 * three confidential letters of recommendation
 * relevant transcripts from graduate studies

Should you have questions, please direct them to [mailto:society.of.fellows@dartmouth.edu society.of.fellows@dartmouth.edu].

===Durham University (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Associate in Metaphysics - Deadline: 10 Jul. 2019===
 * Term 24 months Fixed Term Contract (01 October 2019 – 30 September 2021)
 * Closing Date 10 July 2019 at 12.00 midday
 * Working Arrangements This role is full time but we will consider requests for flexible working arrangements
 * Applications are invited for one full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Metaphysics, to work on the Project Parts-Whole Relations within Potentiality, hosted by the Department of Philosophy at Durham University. The Project is directed by Professor Anna Marmodoro. The team also includes two full time Postdoctoral Research Associates specialising in Philosophy of Physics and the Philosophy of Space-Time respectively. The Project is supported by funding from the Leverhulme Trust.
 * The post is fixed term for 24 months, e.g. the funding is available from 01 October for this fixed period only.
 * Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post by 01 October 2019, but a delayed start is negotiable with the Project Director, however, the post must end 30 September 2021 due to funding constraints.
 * For informal enquiries please contact Professor Anna Marmodoro at: anna.marmodoro@durham.ac.uk
 * All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.
 * Interviews will be held on 29 August 2019.

École normale supérieure (ENS) (EU:Fra:Idf) - Postdoc in Digital Humanities & History of Science - Deadline: 22 Jul 2019
- Theoretical research on application of machine learning for digital humanities, in particular history of art. - Software developpement on digital humanities - Publication in conferences and/or journal of the field - Organization of a seminars on digital humanities

Research and animation of research on artificial intelligence for digital humanities.

The DMA is the mathematics laboratory of the ENS Ulm. The work will be done as part of the ERC Noria project, which focuses on optimal transport and its applications. The postdoc will be co-supervised by researchers at the ENS History Department.

Eligibility criteria - Very good knowledge on the state of the are on digital humanities, - Good knowledge on machine learning algorithms, - Python programming

Additional comments ERC NORIA Project.

Web site for additional job details [//emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR8553-GABPEY-003/Default.aspx https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR8553-GABPEY-003/Default.aspx] ===Erasmus University Rotterdam (EU:Ned) - Post-doctoral Researcher (fixed term, 2 years) in the field of Sustainable Development, Inequalities and Environmental Justice - Deadline: 9 Sep 2019=== Vacancy for a post-doctoral researcher (fixed term, 2 years) in the field of Sustainable Development, Inequalities and Environmental Justice

The International Institute of Social Studies (ISS)

The International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) is a leading academic centre for international development studies. While based in The Hague, the ISS is part of Erasmus University Rotterdam. ISS was established in 1952 as a post-graduate institute of policy-oriented critical social science and development-oriented research. ISS offers a PhD in Development Studies, a 15,5 months MA in Development Studies, a joint MA in Public Policy (Mundus MAPP), a MPA in Governance delivered in Suriname, and post-graduate Diploma courses.

ISS brings together a highly diverse international community of scholars and students from both the global South and the global North, on average originating from over 50 different countries. The Institute brings together people, ideas and insights in a multi-disciplinary setting which nurtures, fosters and promotes critical thinking and innovative research on fundamental social problems. The strong partnerships with organizations and individuals in developing countries make up a vibrant network where we co-create knowledge so that teaching and research remain socially relevant. Key to the ISS philosophy and practices is the wish to contribute to achieving social justice and equity on a global level.

The ISS strategic plan 2019-22 focuses on further development into a research-intensive university institute in The Hague, focussing on academic excellence and high societal relevance of its research and teaching. ISS considers engagement, linking research and teaching to society, to be a –third- important task of the university.

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR)

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR), named after the 15th century Rotterdam-born humanist and theologian Desiderius Erasmus, is a research university with a strong international orientation and a pronounced social focus, both in its education and research activities. The expertise of Erasmus University Rotterdam is concentrated in eight faculties or institutes focussing on Economics, Medicine and Health Sciences, Law, Social Sciences, History and Arts, Business Administration, Philosophy and Development Studies. In addition to initial degree programmes and scientific research, the University offers specific postgraduate study programmes and courses. Erasmus University has around 25,000 students and approximately 2,800 staff members of more than 100 nationalities.

The vacancy

The International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam is seeking to recruit a post-doctoral researcher to work alongside the holder of the Prince Claus Chair for Development and Equity 2019-2021. The Chair will be held from 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2021 by Professor Gustavo A García López, whose work will focus on sustainable development, inequalities and environmental justice. The post-doctoral research position is partly funded by WOTRO Science for Global Development, a cross-cutting division within the Dutch Research Council (NWO) that funds innovative research on global issues, with a focus on sustainable development and poverty reduction.

Research domain

The objective of the Prince Claus Chair is to continue the work of Prince Claus (1926-2002) in development and equity. Utrecht University and the International Institute of Social Studies (part of Erasmus University Rotterdam) alternately appoint an outstanding academic from the Global South to the Prince Claus Chair, which was established in early 2003, for the advancement of research and teaching in the field of global development.

Sustainable development has been placed at the heart of the United Nations’ Agenda 2030. Operationalised through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UN’s agenda for sustainable development is strongly normative. One of its basic principles was formulated as follows, in the resolution adopted by the General Assembly in September 2015: “As we embark on this great collective journey, we pledge that no one will be left behind. Recognizing that the dignity of the human person is fundamental, we wish to see the Goals and targets met for all nations and peoples and for all segments of society. And we will endeavour to reach the furthest behind first.” The concern with global social justice is contained in goals 10 and 16, which respectively aim to:

“reduce inequality within and among countries” and “promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.”

The Prince Claus Chairholder will focus on the relationship between sustainable development and notions of environmental justice in different local, national and transnational policy arenas. He will think through the implications of the focus on sustainability as a key element of the global development agenda, going beyond a narrow understanding of inequality and inclusiveness in terms of material wealth, and focusing on inequalities in access to, and use of, the global environment and resources, as well as unequal access to decision-making institutions. In doing this, he will focus on the relationships among sustainable development, environmental justice and transformative environmental governance. The Chairholder will, moreover, consider how the targets of sustainable development can be evaluated on the basis of principles of global social and environmental justice. For this, he will address the role of civil society organizations in advancing more just, inclusive, and sustainable outcomes in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Prof. García López and the post-doctoral researcher will be based at ISS in The Hague. Valorisation and societal relevance will be leading principles behind the research activities. The work of Prof. García López has a multidisciplinary focus and addresses the interface between development, sustainability and environmental studies.

Task description

The main task of the post-doctoral researcher is to support the Prince Claus Chairholder in the research on sustainable development, inequalities and environmental justice. She/he is expected to carry out research (including fieldwork) related to the incorporation of equity and environmental justice concerns in the policies and programmes related to the implementation of the SDG agenda, and the role of civil society organisations in advancing these concerns.

The specific research activities undertaken by the researcher will be specified in consultation with the Chairholder, while the researcher is also expected to build her/his own creative engagement with this endeavour. The successful candidate will be encouraged to use her/his past experience to contribute to the conceptual understanding of inequalities and environmental justice in its various dimensions.

Requirements Terms and conditions
 * Awarded a PhD ideally within the last 4 years.
 * PhD or post-doctoral research experience in a relevant field of study (preferably with a focus on developing/emerging economies).
 * Knowledge about global development, sustainability issues and debates about global social and/or environmental justice.
 * Preferably experience with (field) research in the Global South.
 * Willingness to travel.

The successful candidate is expected to start as soon as possible and will be based at ISS in The Hague. A full-time, two year contract with Erasmus University Rotterdam will be offered. In accordance with the conditions applied at Erasmus University Rotterdam as indicated in the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO NU) of the Dutch universities, the salary is set at CAO NU scale 11.0 (€ 3,637 gross per month, on a fulltime basis). In addition, EUR pays an 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year payment of 8.3% and offers excellent secondary benefits.

The International Institute of Social Studies is committed to building and sustaining a community based on inclusiveness, equity and diversity and believes this will contribute to our mission and vision of being the best institute in our field. ISS is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from candidates of all genders, ethnicities and nationalities.

Information

Additional information can be received by contacting Professor Wil Hout ([mailto:hout@iss.nl hout@iss.nl]) or Professor Gustavo García López ([mailto:gustavo.garcia9@upr.edu gustavo.garcia9@upr.edu])

Applications

Please submit your application, including a motivation letter, a recent CV and a statement of purpose, not exceeding 500 words, elaborating on how you intend to contribute to this project by email to the Chair of the selection committee [mailto:vacancy.pcc@iss.nl vacancy.pcc@iss.nl] before 9 September 2019.

ETH Zürich (SWI) - Post-doc position at Chair of Public Economics - Deadline: 24 Jul 2019
The members of the Public Economics group work in close collaboration with KOF Swiss Economic Institute (www.kof.ethz.ch), the Center for Economic Research (www.cer.ethz.ch) and the Center for Energy Policy and Economics (www.cepe.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich. The Chair of Public Economics at D-MTEC at ETH Zurich invites applications for this Post-doc position.

Post-doc position at Chair of Public Economics

The group`s main focus is on theoretical and empirical research in the area of public economics such as corporate taxation, social security, fiscal federalism and behavioral public economics, for instance. The research strategy involves normative as well as political economy analyses. Preferences will be given to candidates with a specialization in international corporate taxation or local public finance/urban economics.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Economics (or should be near completion of the dissertation) and should have shown interest in the topics of the group. The preferred candidate has demonstrated her or his potential to conduct high-quality research, ideally by having some papers under revision or even accepted for publication in refereed international journals. The successful applicant is expected to independently conduct academic and policy-relevant research and also to contribute to ongoing research projects of the group. Excellent command of English is required. ETH Zurich offers internationally competitive working conditions. Living conditions in Zurich are excellent (Zurich is consistently ranked as one of the world`s premier cities in terms of living standards). The starting date is flexible.

We look forward to receiving your online application including a CV, university transcripts, a 2-3 page research statement, two academic references as well as a copy of the PhD thesis and/or academic papers. Please apply exclusively via the online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

For further information about the Chair of Public Economics please visit our website [//kof.ethz.ch/das-institut/bereiche/public-economics-lsk.html https://kof.ethz.ch/das-institut/bereiche/public-economics-lsk.html]. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Prof. Marko Köthenbürger, Tel +41 44 632 54 46 or e-mail koethenbuerger@kof.ethz.ch (no applications).

ETH Zürich (SWI) - Postdoctoral Positions in Experimental Law & Economics - Deadline: 30 Jul 2019
The newly established research group, headed by Professor Dr. Alexander Stremitzer at ETH Zurich conducts lab, internet, and field experiments on legal and social institutions. We are looking to fill

Postdoctoral Positions in Experimental Law & Economics

The postdocs will be involved in all aspects of the research, including project planning, research design, data analysis, presentation of findings at conferences, and preparation of manuscripts for submission to leading peer-reviewed journals and law reviews. Postdocs will have the opportunity to co-author papers with lab colleagues, work with an array of affiliated faculty from ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich, and develop independent projects related to these research areas. Organizational and teaching duties are limited to a few hours per week. Our offices are located in downtown Zurich, and the working language is English. The appointment will be for at least one year and up to three years (contingent on satisfactory performance). Salaries are internationally competitive, paid according to ETH standards.

The ideal candidate will have, at the time of appointment, completed a PhD in experimental social science (e.g. economics, psychology, political science) or related fields and preferably some legal training. Applicants should have graduate-level expertise in experimental methods (lab, internet, field experiments). Strong skills in mathematical modelling would be an additional plus.

We look forward to receiving your online application, including a cover letter, CV, graduate school transcripts, a writing sample, and contact details of at least two referees. Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

For further information, please visit www.lawecon.ethz.ch. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Prof. Alexander Stremitzer by email at [mailto:alexander.stremitzer@gess.ethz.ch alexander.stremitzer@gess.ethz.ch]. ===Frauenhofer ISI, Karlsruhe (EU:Ger:BaWü) - Postdoc in Social Science, Technology and Innovation Studies - Deadline: 12 Jul. 2019=== It is undisputable that in order to attain the UN Sustainable Development Goals we must generate and harness science and innovation in new ways. In order to do so, we must collectively push our systems of providing energy, water, mobility, health, education, basic consumption and so on towards new, more sustainable pathways. In the OECD world and beyond, governments have started to re-orient their science and innovation policy towards supporting those goals. While this is still at an early stage, we may witness a paradigm change in the legitimation and deployment of science, technology and innovation (STI) policy.

At the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research we are concerned with understanding the dynamics of systems change and the specific role of innovation and science within it. We are now looking for a post-doc academic in the area of science, technology and innovation studies to support a programme of research to understand the role of STI for systems change and, in particular, the governance of that change and the role of the state and STI policy within it. The research to be undertaken is self-defined in the context of an internal work programme led by the executive director of the institute, Prof. Jakob Edler with whom the new colleague will closely cooperate. A minor part of the job will be to support strategic l of the institute.

What we expect from you

You have a master’s degree in STI or STI policy studies, political science, sociology, economics, or a related field. You have successfully completed a PhD in the area of STI studies, STI policy studies, or science and technology studies (STS). You have started an excellent programme of publications, including international leading peer reviewed journals. You are familiar with core theoretical approaches and major qualitative and quantitative methods in the field of STI and STI policy studies. You are eager to, and expected to publish alone and in teams with colleagues in the highest level international outlets. You are expected to be fluent in English and, if you do not master the German language, to learn German to a level that enables interaction with stakeholders within the first year.

What you can expect from us

Fraunhofer ISI is a globally recognized center of excellence for innovation research. Due to the different main areas of research in our six Competence Centers, we can work on key questions of innovation dynamics and system transformation in an interdisciplinary manner and from a holistic perspective. The institute offers a unique opportunity to apply and develop new approaches in innovation research. It has close links to numerous universities and research organizations both in Germany and abroad.

Our leading position in theory- and evidence-based consultation means that our employees have unique access to national and international stakeholders in politics and industry. You will work in attractive and modern surroundings on challenging tasks in cooperative, interdisciplinary teams with the highest academic standards. We support your career and your personal development with extensive and goal-oriented further education and training offers, as well as career programs and the possibility to attend national and international conferences.

We offer flexible working hours, the possibility of telework and sports programs. We support the compatibility of work and family life by cooperating with childcare facilities in close proximity to the institute as well as offers of emergency childcare and homecare/eldercare. In case of identical qualifications preference will be given to severely disabled candidates. We would like to point out that the chosen job title also includes the third gender. The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft emphasises gender-independent professional equality. This vacancy is also available on a part-time basis.

Fraunhofer is Europe’s largest application-oriented research organization. Our research efforts are geared entirely to people’s needs: health, security, communication, energy and the environment. As a result, the work undertaken by our researchers and developers has a significant impact on people’s lives. We are creative. We shape technology. We design products. We improve methods and techniques. We open up new vistas.

Please apply exclusively on our online application portal via: [//recruiting.fraunhofer.de/Vacancies/46165/Description/2 https://recruiting.fraunhofer.de/Vacancies/46165/Description/2]

If you have any questions about this position, our personnel officer, Miriam Schröter, will be happy to answer them.

www.isi.fraunhofer.de

===Free University Berlin (EU:Ger:Ber) - Head of research group in History (Postdoctoral Research Fellow), 'Contestations of the Liberal Script' - Deadline: 29 July 2019=== Freie Universität Berlin is seeking to employ a head of a research group (postdoctoral research fellow) for the Cluster of Excellence “Contestations of the Liberal Script” (SCRIPTS).

SCRIPTS analyzes the contemporary controversies about the liberal order from a historical, global, and comparative perspective. It connects the academic expertise in the social sciences and area studies in Berlin, collaborates with research institutions in all world regions, and maintains cooperative ties with major political, cultural and social institutions.

The aim of the research group is to contribute to the overall problematic of the Cluster from a historical perspective. How can the assumptions of the Cluster about the “contestations of the liberal script” after 1989 be situated in the longue durée of the past two centuries, including the questions of the genesis of this script and of alternatives to the liberal idea of social order. Ever since the 18th century, assumptions of the liberal “script” have been challenged, by individuals and groups; frequently, this critique aimed at alternative visions of social order. The critique, in some cases, was directed against specific elements of the liberal “script”; in others, it pointed to internal contradictions of the script; in yet others, it amounted to a fundamental questioning of the liberal script in its entirety. Some challenges concerned the liberal script’s claim to universality, instead proposing either a focus on particular/incompatible orders, or alternative forms of universalism. Did such conflicts over the liberal script increase over time? Did challenges follow a specific logic, did they resemble each other? Were challenges primarily based on intellectual visions, or also linked to political movements and social practices? Were such conflicts connected, across political and cultural borders? Is it possible to write a history of accommodation with, and challenge and rejection of, the liberal script, and to periodize it? Applicants are invited to develop a project that deals with some of these questions, both empirically and theoretically. The project should address some of the issues mentioned above, but is not expected to deal with all of them. Applicants should develop a sketch for the research project as a whole (consisting of 1 postdoc position and 2 pre-doc positions), with a focus on the applicant’s own project, and brief remarks on potential PhD projects. The project as a whole should include comparative, transnational, or global perspectives; it should not be limited to one world region and should ideally include the world beyond the North Atlantic.

Job description: Tasks: -           Development of a transregional research group related to the core agenda of SCRIPTS -           Supervision of 2 doctoral students as part of the research group -           Participation in the Theory Network of SCRIPTS; liaising between historical projects within the Cluster of Excellence, and the Theory Network. -           Dissemination of research results through publications, workshops and conferences -           Teaching is possible, but there is no teaching requirement

Requirements: PhD in History or Area Studies (with a focus on history), 18-20th centuries, related to the subject of the Cluster of Excellence.

Desirable: Very good knowledge of theories and methods of transregional/transnational history and global history Very good knowledge of the theme of SCRIPTS, including the emergence of the liberal script and its historical contestations Very good English language skills Language skills relevant for own project

For more information, please contact Sebastian Conrad; Andreas Eckert; Ulrike Freitag; Jessica Gienow-Hecht; Gudrun Krämer and Klaus Mühlhahn (via: [mailto:jobs@scripts-berlin.eu jobs@scripts-berlin.eu])

Further information:

Please send your application materials in ONE pdf document. Materials should include: Cover letter (max. 2 pages); CV with publications; summary of PhD dissertation (2 pages); project proposal for own project (and for the research group) (2 pages); names and contact details of two referees as an e-mail to Prof. Dr. Tanja A. Börzel: [mailto:jobs@scripts-berlin.eu jobs@scripts-berlin.eu] ===Free University Berlin (EU:Ger:Ber) - Postdoc, Journalism, 'Affective Societies' - Deadline: 12 Aug 2019=== The PostDoc-position is located at the Journalism Studies division of the Institute for Media and Communication Studies. It is part of the interdisciplinary research collaboration Affective Societies funded by the German Research Foundation which analyzes the fundamental importance of emotionality and affectivity for social life in the mobile, networked, and mediatized worlds of the 21st century. The communication studies project investigates how journalism creates an order of emotions in public discourses on the subject of migration. It focuses on the extent to which a change in publicly visible emotions in audio-visual journalistic media texts can be traced over time. The project answers the question of how journalism as an institution is challenged by affective dynamics of public articulations of para-journalistic actors (such as YouTubers) and user comments.

Job description: The focus of the PostDoc position lies in theoretical work on the adaption of sociological concepts of emotions to journalism, on the transformation of journalism as an institution, and on the development of para-journalistic practices - together with the other members of the subproject B02. Empirically, the project analyses audiovisual journalism over time. The position requires willingness to work interdisciplinary in terms of theory and methods. The post-doctoral researcher will be responsible to work on international scientific publications, the organization of workshops and an international conference. In addition, s/he supports the preparation of research results within the framework of the public relations module with external partners, in order to reach public at large. [//www.sfb-affective-societies.de/en/teilprojekte/B/B02/Neue-Laufzeit/index.html http://www.sfb-affective-societies.de/en/teilprojekte/B/B02/Neue-Laufzeit/index.html]

Requirements: A doctor of philosophy degree (or equivalent) in communication studies or a related discipline.

Desirable: Desirable: - Expertise in qualitative methods of journalism studies, especially analysis of audiovisual media - Experience with the administration and organization of scientific projects, workshops and conferences - Interest in one or more of the following fields of research: journalism, para-journalistic formats, theory of affect and emotion - Very good language skills in German and English - Knowledge of the dissemination of scientific results for scientific and non-scientific audiences

Applicants should send in a Curriculum Vitae, a letter of motivation (max. 2 pages), a publication list as well as a writing sample (max. 5.000 words, e.g. a chapter of the master's thesis ) via email to [mailto:journalistik@fu-berlin.de journalistik@fu-berlin.de] or per postal service to: Freie Universität Berlin Fachbereich Politik- und Sozialwissenschaften Institut für Publizistik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft SFB 1171: Affective Societies Prof. Dr. Margreth Lünenborg ===French National Center for Scientific Research, Paris (EU:FRA) - Postdoctoral Fellowship (M / F) in epistemology and logic disinformation strategies - Deadline: 10 Jul. 2019=== Theoretical research and experimental protocols leading to the submission and publication of scientific articles on misinformation; weekly interactions with RAPID project partners, project progress meetings, organization of scientific events on misinformation, seminar animation, (possibly) student supervision.

The candidate will carry out his post-doc in a RAPID project on disinformation funded by the Directorate General of Armament, and supported by the SME Mondeca in partnership with the Airbus Defense & Space group and the Jean-Nicod Institute (Concepts, Logic and Reasoning team (CoLoR) led by Paul Égré, DR2 CNRS). This multidisciplinary project focuses on the detection of disinformation (civil and military) by combining information engineering, SHS and cognitive science. It aims to develop a tool for detecting disinformation strategies for both civilian and military use, and to experimentally evaluate the tool provided for its exploitation. In detail, the job of the candidate will consist of: -Enrich a taxonomy of misinformation already deepened within the CoLoR team of the Jean-Nicod Institute: redefinition of existing cases, search for new cases, comparison with other typologies offered for the notion and other related notions (lie, deception, omission, incitement to error, etc.); -Formalize the typology of disinformation thus proposed in the context of non-classical logics, in this case static and dynamic epistemic logics; -Develop experimental protocols online and in person to assess the quality of the typology of misinformation offered to project partners.

The candidate will work at the Jean-Nicod Institute, UMR CNRS / ENS / EHESS, hosted at ENS, as part of the "CoLoR" team led by Paul Égré.

The candidate must be a doctor in philosophy or cognitive science, specialized in analytical epistemology and epistemic logic. He must also possess skills in conversational pragmatics and experimental psychology. The candidate's expertise must focus on the definition and evaluation of the quality of the information, and on the modalities of its good transmission. In a narrower sense, the candidate must be specialized in the study of informational strategies aimed at explicitly deceiving or skewing information in this sense (misinformation, omission, etc.). Due to the project's highly applied theme, the candidate must be made aware of the civil and defense issues related to the understanding and mastery of strategic information (definition and typology of false news, quotation of intelligence, etc.). Knowledge of online experiment software is desired. The practice of French and English, written and oral, is required.

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===French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) (EU:Fra:Idf) - Postdoc, 'AVIGATE project (Next generation of AdVanced InteGrated Assessment modelling to support climaTE policy making)' - Deadline: 18 Jul 2019=== - Computer modeling: include the effects of climate change on mortality in the NICE model, using the Julia language - Contribute to the analysis of the results of the NICE model and the description of optimal climate policy (using numerical optimization techniques) - Model the effects of climate change on fertility and migration - Contribute to a reflection on welfare measure and write a research memo reviewing the literature on this topic - Write research articles to be published in international peer-reviewed journals. - Participate to the meetings of the NAVIGATE project

CES (Centre d'Economie de la Sorbonne) is looking to recruit a talented and motivated researcher who will contribute to the center's research on climate-economy modelling and will be involved in the European H2020 project NAVIGATE. The NAVIGATE project (Next generation of AdVanced InteGrated Assessment modelling to support climaTE policy making) aims at developing the next generation of climate-economy integrated assessment models (IAMs) that can directly support the design and evaluation of EU and international climate policies and inform the alignment of climate action with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The project involves 17 partners and includes leading modelling teams in Europe.

The selected candidate will contribute to document and develop an integrated assessment model, which will be used to evaluate the distributional implications of climate change impacts and examine the inter-relations between climate policies and different Sustainable Development Goals, in particular those related to inequality and poverty reduction and health. The selected candidate will interact with leading international researchers and lead or contribute to several tasks within the framework of the NAVIGATE project (namely work package 4 on spatial and social heterogeneity and work package 5 on impacts, co-benefits, and other SDGs). In particular, she/he will contribute to endogenize population in a regional IAM. More specifically, she/he will be involved in the following tasks: (i) improve estimates of how temperature affects regional mortality, also accounting for impacts of atmospheric pollution on health, (ii) include estimates of replacement fertility and migration between regions, (iii) improve welfare representation - currently based on consumption utility only – to include several additional metrics, and account for inequality aversion between and within generations, spatial inequality and poverty, (iv) develop scenarios to quantify the impact of climate change and socioeconomic development on population growth and climate-induced migration.

The successful candidate must be prepared to become proficient in using and developing a complex integrated assessment model, and use the model to explore different research questions. In addition, she/he must be prepared to think critically and independently about her/his research.

The post-doc fellow will be co-supervised by Stéphane Zuber (directeur de recherche at CNRS) and Aurélie Méjean (chargée de recherche at CNRS). The post-doc will be located at Centre d'Economie de la Sorbonne (UMR 8174 de l'Université de Paris 1 et du CNRS). The Centre d'Economie de la Sorbonne is a research center gathering 93 faculty members and 112 PhD students. The post-doc will regularly interact with researchers at Centre International de Recherche sur l'Environnement et le Développement (CIRED), including Aurélie Méjean.

French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) (EU:Fra:Idf) - Postdoc, Sociology - Deadline: 23 Jul 2019
The post-doctoral fellow will be part of the international/Southern countries' team of the project, leading on the one hand a case study on the African continent, being involved on the other hand in the collective and comparative study of the sociohistoric construction of public policies of school catering from the colonial period to the present day. The postdoctoral fellow will analyse the data and write scientific publications together with the project team.

The postdoctoral fellowship is part of the CANTINEGALITE project “Studying school catering as public policy, social system and child school practice”. This project is funded by the French Paris-Emergences Program and led by Marie Plessz and Christine Tichit. The CANTINEGALITE Project study School meal as an institutional tool to regulate inequalities, and covers social inequalities at different levels : between territories, between social class, both in France and in an international comparative perspective, including southern countries. This comparative programme covers issues such as the governance of school catering, its practical organization and actors, its social reception including by children.

This postdoctoral position will work in the Centre Maurice Halbwachs (CMH) in Paris. The Centre Maurice Halbwachs is a research unit in sociology and social sciences located in Paris, France. The research teams are: Inequalities and solidarity, Work, Gender class and race, Writing practices, social sciences of law and politics. Post-doc Starting date: October 1st, 2019. A 6-month contract for a junior researcher in CNRS pay-grid (~2695€). Part-time work is possible for one year.

Eligibility criteria

A PhD degree in sociology or a related discipline (e.g., demography, anthropology, history, economics, educational studies). Skills -Previous fieldwork experimented in Africa, ideally in schools -Good knowledge of available archives and know how to mobilize them -A practice of mixed methods articulating qualitative and quantitative approaches -A taste for interdisciplinarity and for comparative approaches -English scientific writing, autonomy, rigour, ability to collaborate -An interest in the sociology of development, of food or of inequalities will be appreciated

Web site for additional job details

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French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) (EU:Fra:Idf) - Postdoc, Researcher in Anthropology Of Sciences - Deadline: 30 Jul 2019
ACTIVITIES

The postdoctoral researcher will contribute in particular to different aspects: - The collection of new primary data through the realization of new recorded interviews. - The making of a documentary (short film). The challenge will be to restore what archeology tells us about those who practice it from the filmed testimonies of former excavators of Arcy-sur-Cure, during the post-war period (1946-1963), already carried out under the 2ARC project and those newly collected under the ANTHROP'ARC project. - Conducting an ethnographic investigation in order to observe and analyze the forms of social appropriation of the archaeological heritage from an ethnography of museum practice carried out at the municipal museum of Avallonnais, close to Arcy-sur-Cure and where are exposed some of the remains of the caves. - The publication of one or more individual and / or joint articles on the analyses of the data collected during the project. It is expected that the data obtained, crossed with those of the other collaborators of the project, will ultimately produce a multidisciplinary study at the crossroads between two social sciences.

Name of the laboratory : UMR 7041 ArScAn (dir. F. Villeneuve), team : Ethnologie préhistorique (dir. P. Bodu, F. Bocquentin and L. Mevel) — MAE, 21 allée de l'Université — 92023 Nanterre cedex. For presentation of the team : [//www.arscan.fr/ethnologie-prehistorique http://www.arscan.fr/ethnologie-prehistorique]

Person in charge of the postdoctoral researcher : He/she will work under the supervision of Nejma GOUTAS (CNRS, UMR 7041, ArScAn, Ethnologie préhistorique, Maison Archéologie & Ethnologie René-Ginouvès, Nanterre) and Baptiste BUOB (CNRS, UMR 7186, Laboratoire d'ethnologie et de sociologie comparative, MAE, Nanterre).

Presentation of the position

The postdoctoral fellow will be part of the Prehistoric Ethnology team of UMR 7041 - ArScAn, in collaboration with the Laboratory of Ethnology and Comparative Sociology (UMR 7186). He will work under the supervision of Nejma Goutas (CNRS, UMR 7041) and Baptiste Buob (CNRS, UMR 7186) within the framework of the ANTHROP'ARC project, which aims to deal with fundamental epistemological and historiographical questions concerning the birth and development of French Prehistory inherited from André Leroi-Gourhan. The postdoctoral researcher will be in charge of producing an anthropological study examining the relationship to time, memory, transmission of knowledge and history. He will carry out an ethnographic survey of local institutional actors as well as those who have acted during the history (past and present) of the French prehistoric site of Arcy-sur-Cure (Yonne, Bourgogne, France).

These questions will be developped from an original prism, since here will be considered especially the hidden face of this history. The official history of this archaeological site was built around the reputation of a few individuals (the most famous of which is André Leroi-Gourhan). Actually, all the actors acting on excavation sites are passers of memories. These people, often anonymous, also build the history of a site and participate as such (directly or indirectly) in the construction of knowledge whether scientific, academic or public. The stakes of this interdisciplinary research are therefore based on a cross-look between two human sciences: anthropology and archeology.

Context of work

The issues of the ANTHROP'ARC project are part of the research themes of the Prehistoric Ethnology team, within the UMR ArScAn ([//www.arscan.fr/en/the-prehistoric-etechnology/ http://www.arscan.fr/en/the-prehistoric-etechnology/]) where the researcher will benefit from the expertise of its members, largely involved in these issues. This project is part of the tradition of historiographic and epistemological studies developed within this team. He will also benefit from his research network in France and abroad.

She / he will benefit from scientific support, a place of work, access to the archives of the Prehistoric Ethnology team and all the documentation newly produced as part of the 2ARC project.

The candidate will also be associated with UMR 7186 - Laboratory of Ethnology and Comparative Sociology. She / he will benefit from the expertise of the unit in the field of the audiovisual practice (shooting, editing ...) and the maintenance, as well as various experiments concerning the study of the scientific archives, the phenomena of patrimonialization and museum practices. More generally, the axis of the unit entitled "Past News", concerning the study of memories and temporalities will provide a collective and stimulating framework to carry out the investigation.

Scientific area/subjects, description of the research project

Title of the project: From the production of scientific knowledge to the social appropriation of the past - The case of the excavations of the Paleolithic site: Arcy-sur-Cure (Yonne, France) Acronym: ANTHROP'ARC

The epistemological and historiographical perspectives of ANTHROP'ARC concern a whole section of the history of prehistoric sciences that directly concerns the international scientific community of prehistorians. André Leroi-Gourhan, historical figure of the Arcy-sur-Cure site, is one of the founding fathers of prehistoric research in the second half of the 20th century. This site was for him and his collaborators a first experimental laboratory to test new techniques and methods of excavation. It was too a structuring place in the theoretical construction of the palethnological approach. The latter has spread far beyond our borders.

This project is an extension of the research conducted as part of the framework of the 2ARC project (Archives de fouilles, dir. N. Goutas, P. Bodu and L. Mevel, 2015-2018) of the Labex Past in the Present, carried by members of the laboratory ArScAn - UMR 7041 (Prehistoric Ethnology team) in close collaboration with various services of USR 3225 and external partners. The aim of the 2ARC project was to preserve, enhance the history, heritage and memory of documents relating to excavations carried out since the 19th century in various caves of the Arcy-sur-Cure, and in particular those of André Leroi-Gourhan (1946-1963). This initial project was based on the interdisciplinary analysis of different types of archives : « archaeological archives » via technological studies, dating etc. ; « excavation archives » (via studies of field notebook, plans, photographs and old field films based on approaches linking epistemology and the history of science). In this context, an anthropological component was just sketched through gathering of interviews with former diggers (visual and audiovisual recordings according to the authorizations obtained). In this context, this first work of data gathering came solely to meet a conservation objective (to keep traces of the memory of diggers and thus preserve an intangible heritage).

The ANTHROP'ARC project aims today to deepen this last aspect, by initiating a real anthropological analysis of these stories, according to an original angle of approach. Arcy-sur-Cure is indeed a place of memory, a real crossroads where a large number of actors have crossed paths (professional archaeologists and amateur, volunteers, curators, speleologists, local notables, etc.). In this respect, it offers a rich historical and social context where each one is now able to produce and transmit in turn other regimes of knowledge about tangible (archaeological data) and "immaterial" (knowledge, networks of collaborations, etc.) heritage of this site.

Eligibility criteria

Training, scientific skills required, professional experience desirable

The candidate must have a thesis in anthropology and have developed solid skills in the epistemology of prehistoric archeology and ideally in sociology of work, sociology of museum reception and / or field investigation in the context of archaeological excavations. She / he must have a perfect knowledge of French (written and oral) to carry out his investigative work (analysis, synthesis and critical thinking), to demonstrate autonomy, organizational capacity and aptitude for collective work in a interdisciplinary project.

She / he will have knowledge bases on the French prehistory of the second half of the 20th century. She / he will have the skills to lead the creation of a corpus of semi-structured interviews, an ethnography in a museum context, the production of a documentary (short film) and the dissemination of its results in the form of publication (s) in peer-reviewed journals and / or works. At the end of this contract, a day of scientific restitution of this work is ideally envisaged, whose candidate will be one of the co-organizers.

The application file must demonstrate adequacy to the job profile (missions, skills required and experiences).

• Keywords / theoretical approach: anthropology of sciences; epistemology of prehistoric archeology; sociology of work; sociology of museum reception. • Keywords / research topics: memory, French prehistory, excavations of Arcy-sur-Cure, inheritance of the works of André Leroi-Gourhan. • Investigative methods envisaged: constitution of a corpus of semi-directive interviews; ethnography in museum context; production of a documentary.

Additional comments

Procedure and timetable of the recruitment procedure:

The file will include:

- a detailed letter of motivation; - a detailed Curriculum Vitae; - the list of publications with internet links (if possible); - thesis dissertation in .PDF format; - the defense report (except for candidates who have defended their thesis abroad and for candidates who have defended their thesis very recently). The latter must then send an attestation of thesis defense (delivered by the person in charge of the Doctoral School); - a copy of the Doctor's diploma (or certificate).

Candidates selected after a file review will be auditioned the week of September 16th, 2019 and will be informed of the results from Friday, September 20, 2019.

Web site for additional job details

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===German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW) - Postdoc, Research on and shape of future developments in diverse fields of higher education and science studies - Deadline: 15 Aug 2019=== The German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies(DZHW) is a non-university research institute based in Hannover with an outpost in Berlin and funded by the federal government and the 16 German Länder. With about 300 employees, the DZHW is a national and international centre of excellence for higher education and science research. Its research departments engage in knowledge-oriented as well as problem-oriented research on current and long-term developments on all levels of the higher education and science system.

For our headquarter in Hannover, we advertise

5 POSTDOC POSITIONS (f/m/d; 100% each)

to be filled at the earliest possible date.For the time being, these positions are limited to three year fixed-term contracts. Scientific further qualification as well as individual research and publication activities are integral parts of the job profile and will be assertively supported by the DZHW.

Your Profile: You have graduated with an excellent degree in a discipline relevant to higher education and/or science studies (e. g. sociology, psychology, political sciences, economics, law). Furthermore, you have completed your doctorate with outstanding success. Your previous research was carried out in one of the following fields: quantitative and micro-founded research on (higher) education or governance of higher education (e. g. financing of higher education institutions and research, governance of higher education and research organisations, governance of continuing academic education and lifelong learning). You enjoy developing new, innovative topics in your field of research and possess exceptional theoretical knowledge and methodological skills. Working autonomously as well as in close professional exchange with colleagues comes naturally to you. You show a proficient command of the English language and have preferably published internationally already.

Your Tasks: Holding a multifaceted position, you will conceive new lines of research and actively shape future developments in diverse fields of higher education and science studies. You will work in close interaction with the professorial heads of departments at DZHW. Your own scientific advancement as well as your research and publication activities will contribute to the development of the research profile of DZHW and, at the same time, enhance your own scientific profile.Our Offer: Have we caught your interest? In this case we would like to get to know you. Please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Dr. Sandra Buchholz or PD Dr. Bernd Kleimann if you have any questions. We ask you to send your comprehensive application as pdf-file via e-mail to [mailto:hf131@dzhw.eu hf131@dzhw.eu] until 15 August 2019. ===German Institute of Global and Area Studies / Leibniz-Institute - Research Fellow - Productive employment through investment (West and North Africa) - Deadline: 28 Jul 2019=== The GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien is an independent social science research institute based in Hamburg. It analyses political, social, and economic developments in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, and links this knowledge to questions of global significance. It combines region- specific analysis with innovative comparative research on accountability and participation, growth and development, peace and security, and power and ideas. The GIGA seeks to appoint a
 * Multifaceted and ambitious position in a team-based and research-oriented working environment
 * High level of independence in your research activity in conjunction with opportunities of individual development
 * Salary according to TVöD Bund E14 or E13 (depending on pre-qualifications and assigned tasks)
 * Additional company pension (VBL)
 * Flexible working hours

Research Fellow, Productive employment through investment (West and North Africa)

Applications are invited for a 75% position, with a contract of 36 months starting on 1 September 2019. The position is designed for further professional qualification as defined in § 2 WissZeitVG (Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act). The salary is commensurate with TV-AVH / TVöD EG 13.

The successful candidate will work in a project that provides scientific support to and research on the impacts of the “Special Initiative Education and Employment”, a policy initiative of the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. This initiative aims at supporting the creation of productive employment, in particular in North and West Africa, through various programs and interventions including employment-oriented education and vocational training as well as investment promotion.

The three-year project will analyze and evaluate the impacts of key representative interventions of the Special Initiative. We seek a candidate who is interested in investigating with us the impacts of interventions on the success of (foreign) investment projects in terms of their implementation, the mobilization of foreign and domestic capital and the creation of employment (and its quality).

Specifically, the candidate will Your qualifications: Additional desired qualifications: Advanced PhD students are also welcome to apply. The GIGA strongly encourages concurrent work on a doctoral degree. The Research Fellow can become a member of the GIGA Doctoral Programme.
 * contribute to the collection, processing, and analysis of data on (foreign) investment projects (in North and/or West Africa, and including case studies)
 * be willing and able to undertake field research in target countries and regions;
 * based on these data, conduct original research pertaining to the effects of investment-related interventions;
 * be an active member of the GIGA, affiliated to one of its Regional Institutes and to the Research Programme “Growth and Development”.
 * a very good university degree (Master or equivalent) in Economics or Political Science, preferably with a development focus;
 * relevant previous research on (foreign) investment (promotion), value chains, and/or employment;
 * sound quantitative methodological skills, including of methods of impact evaluation;
 * highly motivated, flexible, and able to work independently;
 * very strong teamwork skills;
 * English-language proficiency; knowledge of German is not a prerequisite.
 * French-language proficiency;
 * previous field research experience;
 * experience with handling firm data and/or household/labour force surveys;
 * regional expertise and additional language skills relevant to research region(s);
 * qualitative methods.

Diversity and the reconciliation of work and family life are of great importance to the institute. The GIGA promotes gender equality and actively encourages applications from women. Among equally qualified applicants, women will receive preferential consideration in those areas in which they are underrepresented.

Please fill out the GIGA application form (found at www.giga-hamburg.de/en/vacancies) and send it with your full application (Ref.-No. GIGA-19-10), including relevant supporting documentation (cover letter, CV, references, credentials/diplomas/certificates, and a maximum of two work samples), to:

Gabriele Tetzlaff, GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies, Neuer Jungfernstieg 21, 20354 Hamburg, Germany

Email: [mailto:jobs-iaa@giga-hamburg.de jobs-iaa@giga-hamburg.de] (email applications are particularly welcome. Please send all documents combined in one PDF file.)

Screening of applications will begin on July 29, 2019.

For further information, please visit the GIGA homepage (www.giga-hamburg.de) or contact Apl. Prof. Dr. Jann Lay (e-mail: [mailto:jann.lay@giga-hamburg.de jann.lay@giga-hamburg.de,] phone: +49 (0)40 - 428 25-763).

===Ghent University (EU:Bel) - Post-doctoral assistant, Translation, Interpreting and Communication - Deadline: 2 July 2019=== ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 8,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.

YOUR TASKS WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU INTERESTED?
 * At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in the domain of translation, interpreting, multilingual communication, language and translation acquisition and teaching, terminology or language technology (research groups EQTIS, TRACE, MULTIPLES or LT3).
 * You will assist in teaching activities in the English section at Bachelor’s, Master’s or Postgraduate’s level.
 * You will assist in writing research proposals and the coaching of PhD students in the research group.
 * You will counsel students for their bachelor papers and master’s dissertations.
 * You hold a doctoral degree in the domain of translation, interpreting, multilingual communication, language and translation acquisition and teaching, terminology or language technology or an equivalent degree. The degree requirements need to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.
 * You have already conducted research within one of these fields which can be corroborated by recent publications in international academic journals which rely on experts for the evaluation of submitted papers.
 * You know English at C2 level of the European Reference Framework or as a native speaker.
 * Having positively evaluated experience in offering and/or organising academic training is recommended.
 * You are profoundly interested in coaching students in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or Advanced Master’s programmes.
 * We offer you a three-year appointment, which can be renewed once and only in exceptional circumstances for maximum three years.. The term of renewal begins immediately after the first term has expired.  Attention : If you have been previously appointed as a post-doctoral assistant at a university within the Flemish Community, you cannot apply for this position.
 * The successful candidate is expected to begin the appointment on 1 September 2019 at the earliest.
 * Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP5. More information about our salary scales.
 * All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 38 days of paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe benefits (in Dutch).

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not sent through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents: Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.
 * In the field ‘Cv’: your cv and an overview of your relevant scientific publications (merged into one pdf file)
 * In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
 * In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
 * In the field ‘Certificate of equivalence’: only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. (This can be requested via www.naricvlaanderen.be/en).
 * a text (max. 1500 words) in which you express your views regarding the fulfilment of the position at hand, including a concrete research and publication plan

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Prof. Sonia Vandepitte ([mailto:sonia.vandepitte@ugent.be sonia.vandepitte@ugent.be]).

===Ghent University (EU:Bel) - Postdoc, Interdisciplinary Study of Law, Private Law and Business Law - Deadline: 6 Aug 2019=== JOB DESCRIPTION ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY
 * Apply until 06/08/2019 23:59 (Brussels time)
 * Faculty of Law and Criminology
 * Department RE21 - Interdisciplinary Study of Law, Private Law and Business Law
 * AAP temporary appointment - 100%
 * Number of openings: 1
 * Reference number: 201906/RE21/DA/001

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 8,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.

YOUR TASKS WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. The degree requirements need to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU INTERESTED?
 * At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research.
 * You will assist in teaching activities at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level, especially for the course Research Methods.
 * You will counsel Master’s students in their exercises, work placement and Master’s dissertation.
 * You will counsel doctoral students.
 * You hold a doctoral degree in Law
 * You have already conducted research within the field of Legal Methodology.
 * You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher in your doctorate.
 * You are profoundly interested in coaching students in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or Advanced Master’s programmes.
 * You may present relevant scientific publications in (inter)national peerreviewed academic journals that are widely disseminated.
 * This vacancy will be filled only if by October 1, 2019 no faculty doctoral assistant in the field of Legal Methodology is recruited through the currently closed vacancy notice with DPOreference 12358.
 * Under this condition, we offer you a two-year appointment, which will not be renewed.  Attention : If you have been previously appointed as a postdoctoral assistant at a university within the Flemish Community, you cannot apply for this position.
 * Your appointment will start on 1 October 2019 at the earliest.
 * Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP5. More information about our salary scales.
 * All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 38 days of paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe benefits (in Dutch).

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not sent through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents: Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.
 * In the field ‘Cv’: your cv and an overview of your relevant scientific publications (merged into one pdf file)
 * In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
 * In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
 * In the field ‘Certificate of equivalence’: only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. (This can be requested via www.naricvlaanderen.be/en).

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Head of Department Prof. Gerd Verschelden ([mailto:gerd.verschelden@UGent.be gerd.verschelden@UGent.be], +32 9 264 68 60). ===Ghent University (EU:Bel) - Postdoc, Political Science & EU Studies - Deadline: 6 Aug 2019=== Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 8,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.

YOUR TASKS

-    At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research. -    You will assist in teaching activities at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level, specifically the course ‘Excursion’ (Ma EU Studies), the supervision of Research Papers (Bachelor of Political Science), and the supervision of Master Theses (Ma EU Studies). -    You will counsel doctoral students, in particular providing support to researchers working on civil society in EU trade policy. -    You will continue to the development of the research group Centre for EU Studies and to services at the Department

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

-    You hold a doctoral degree in Political Science, EU Studies or equivalent. For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. The degree requirements need to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment. -    You have already conducted research within the field of EU Politics, in particular European external relations. -    You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher in your doctorate. -    You are profoundly interested in coaching students in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or Advanced Master’s programmes. -    You may present relevant scientific publications in (inter)national peer-reviewed academic journals that are widely disseminated.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

-    We offer you a one-year appointment (1/10/2019-30/9/2020), which will not be renewed. Attention: If you have been previously appointed as a post-doctoral assistant at a university within the Flemish Community, you cannot apply for this position. -    Your appointment will start on 1 October 2019 at the earliest. -    Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP5. More information about our salary scales. -    All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 38 days of paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe benefits (in Dutch).

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not sent through the online system. Your application must include the following documents: -    In the field ‘Cv’: your cv and an overview of your relevant scientific publications (merged into one pdf file) -    In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format -    In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages. -    In the field ‘Certificate of equivalence’: only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. (This can be requested via www.naricvlaanderen.be/en).

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Jan Orbie (Jan.Orbie@UGent.be, +32 9 2646780). ===Ghent University (EU:Bel) - Postdoc, European, Public and International Law - Deadline: 6 Aug 2019=== Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 8,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.

YOUR TASKS WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU INTERESTED?
 * At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research.
 * You will assist in teaching activities at the Bachelor’s, Master’s level or LM level.
 * You will counsel Master’s students in their exercises, work placement and Master’s dissertation.
 * You will counsel doctoral students.
 * You hold a doctoral degree in Law
 * For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. The degree requirements need to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.
 * You have already conducted research within the field of Public International Law, preferably focused on international law of the sea
 * You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher in your doctorate.
 * You are profoundly interested in coaching students in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or Advanced Master’s programmes.
 * You may present relevant scientific publications in (inter)national peerreviewed academic journals that are widely disseminated.
 * We offer you a twoyear appointment, which may be renewed once for one year at the most, on condition that the previous term was given a positive evaluation. The term of renewal begins immediately after the first term has expired.  Attention : If you have been previously appointed as a postdoctoral assistant at a university within the Flemish Community, you cannot apply for this position.
 * Your appointment will start on 15 September 2019 at the earliest.
 * Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP5. More information about our salary scales.
 * All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 38 days of paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe benefits (in Dutch).

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not sent through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents: Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.
 * In the field ‘Cv’: your cv and an overview of your relevant scientific publications (merged into one pdf file)
 * In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format including a research plan of  3 to 5 pages.
 * In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
 * In the field ‘Certificate of equivalence’: only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. (This can be requested via www.naricvlaanderen.be/en).

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Frank Maes ([mailto:frank.maes@UGent.be frank.maes@UGent.be], +32 9 264.68.95). ===Ghent University (EU:Bel) - Postdoc Research Assistant, User-centred counter-narrative campaign project: the mental processes and cognitive biases at stake when youngsters are faced with extremist/terrorist discourses on social media - Deadline: 10 Aug 2019=== The Department of Translation, Interpreting and Communication is looking for a scientific collaborator for the project PRECOBIAS, funded by the Civil Society Empowerment programme of the European Union. Duration of the contract: 6 months, starting in October or November 2019

SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT

PRECOBIAS is a user-centred counter-narrative campaign project that centres around the mental processes and cognitive biases at stake when youngsters, especially the ones either vulnerable to radicalisation or already radicalized, are faced with extremist/terrorist discourses on social media. The project aims to counter radicalisation in the long term by enhancing digital resilience and critical thinking of the target audience. PRECOBIAS helps them get to know themselves better by revealing the mental processes and cognitive biases that underlie their interpretations and analyses. PRECOBIAS aims to bring about behaviour change, dissuading target youngsters from promoting extremist content online. To reach these objectives, PRECOBIAS targets:

- vulnerable and radicalized youngsters directly through a social media campaign, comprising a test to increase selfawareness, videos and an Instagram contest;

- the social workers and teachers who are in charge of the target youngsters by providing them a MOOC about cognitive biases and radicalisation, together with 2 specific toolkits with ready-to-use activities;

- civil-society organizations across the EU with an international one-day training programme that will afford them to train professionals involved with counter extremism at local level, to increase PRECOBIAS impact. The PRECOBIAS campaign will be based on tangible evidence about cognitive biases, radicalisation and social media and is the result of preliminary multidisciplinary scientific research, together with grass-roots professional experiences of civil society organizations, teachers and social workers alike. PRECOBIAS will be performed in 8 EU languages, including the 6 most common mother tongues (EN, DE, ES, FR, IT, PL) as well as 2 minor EU languages (SK, HU).

JOB DESCRIPTION

Ghent University is leading the research activities that focus on the analysis of extremist posts on Facebook and Twitter (related to far-right, far-left movements and jihadism). The scientific collaborator and another researcher will perform a multimodal and multilingual content analysis of the corpus to identify potential discursive strategies used in such extremist/terrorist narratives in order to reinforce specific cognitive biases (e.g., authority bias, declinism bias, bandwagon effect and hostile media effect). To do so, they will first make a review of the literature about


 * 1) the (multimodal) discursive strategies and markers of far-right, far-left and jihadist extremism on social media;

2) cognitive biases in (social) media communication. Then, they will prepare and perform a manual content analysis of the corpora, based on the literature review.

Requirements:

• PhD in media communication, law, social sciences or a related discipline

• Scientific expertise in extremism in (social) media communication

• Understanding of content analysis research methods • Excellent communication skills in English – both oral and written. Commands of other languages is an asset.

• Living in Belgium or ready to stay in Belgium during the research

Candidates are invited to apply by submitting two types of documents by e-mail to Prof. Catherine Bouko (catherine.bouko@ugent.be) by 10 August 2019, 23:59 (CET):

1) A single pdf-document with : - a letter of application - a CV (including the contact details of one person we may contact for a reference) - a copy of the required PhD’s degree

2) a personal piece of scientific writing, demonstrating the applicant’s scientific skills. On the basis of these documents, candidates will be selected for an interview (if necessary, interviews can be held via Skype if the applicants live abroad). ===Ghent University (EU:Bel) - Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Literary Studies, Latin hagiographies in the Greek-speaking Mediterranean - Deadline: 1 Sep 2019=== Job vacancy: fully-funded ERC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in western medieval vernacular narrative (3 years) at Ghent University (Belgium)

The Department of Literary Studies at Ghent University (Belgium) is seeking well-qualified applicants for a fully-funded and full-time postdoctoral research fellowship attached to the European Research Council Consolidator Grant project Novel Echoes. Ancient novelistic receptions and concepts of fiction in late antique and medieval secular narrative from East to West (for an abstract, see www.novelsaints.ugent.be/projects). Its Principal Investigator is Prof Dr Koen De Temmerman, who specializes in ancient fiction and its persistence in later periods.

The successful applicant will start employment between 1st October 2019 and 31st March 2020. In order to be eligible, candidates must have obtained their PhD degree at the time of application or demonstrate that they will have that degree in hand by the start of their postdoctoral fellowship.

Within the ERC project, subprojects will be assigned to individual team members.

For the current vacancy, this subproject is situated in the following area:

WESTERN VERNACULAR NARRATIVE

The successful candidate will be a specialist in western medieval vernacular narrative and will have both demonstrable expertise in comparative literature and an excellent working knowledge of Latin and/or Greek. Knowledge of literary and rhetorical theory will be considered an advantage. She/He will be working on intertextual and/or intercultural interactions between a delineated set of corpus texts and the Greek world, and on the possible importance of (Latin or vernacular) hagiographical traditions therein. His/her work on the project will result in a monograph on the topic.

For this position, we offer: Profile of the candidate
 * 1) a contract for one year of full-time employment as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, followed by a renewal for another two years upon positive evaluation (a longer contract with a lower percentage of employment can be negotiated);
 * 2) an internationally competitive salary that depends on seniority and corresponds to the salary scales for Postdoctoral Research Fellows as established by the Flemish government;
 * 3) a substantial allowance for travel and other research purposes in addition to the salary;
 * 4) office space in the University and a solid and engaging academic working environment with a strong international profile. The successful candidate will be able to interact with scholars and students affiliated with various departments and research institutes at Ghent University, such as the Department of Literary Studies ([//www.letterkunde.ugent.be/ https://www.letterkunde.ugent.be/]), the Department of History ([//www.ugent.be/lw/geschiedenis/en http://www.ugent.be/lw/geschiedenis/en]), the Department of Oriental Studies ([//www.neareast.ugent.be/ http://www.neareast.ugent.be/]), the Ghent Institute for Classical Studies ([//www.giks.ugent.be http://www.giks.ugent.be]), the Henri Pirenne Institute for Medieval Studies ([//www.pirenne.ugent.be http://www.pirenne.ugent.be]), the Ghent Centre for the Study of Christian Traditions ([//www.csct.ugent.be http://www.csct.ugent.be]), and the Group of Early Modern Studies ([//gemsugent.wordpress.com https://gemsugent.wordpress.com]);
 * 5) professional support for those applying to the many funding schemes at local, regional and European levels, and a light teaching load.

For this position, we expect that the successful applicant How to apply
 * 1) will contribute to the strong research tradition of the Department and the University by pursuing excellence in their research and by publishing research findings in journals and with publishers that are internationally accepted as being of the highest quality;
 * 2) will write a monograph under the parameters of the project in close consultation with the Principal Investigator;
 * 3) will come and live in Belgium, work closely together with the other team members and the project’s international advisory board, and contribute to a pleasant and stimulating atmosphere; 4. will play a leading role in the scholarly activities of the research group (e.g. by organizing events, co-supervizing PhD students, etc.).

How to apply?

(a) Applications should include (b) In addition, we kindly ask candidates to arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to evelien.bracke@ugent.be by the referees.
 * 1) a cover letter;
 * 2) a full curriculum vitae, including a complete list of publications;
 * 3) an autobiographical statement highlighting why the applicant is interested in this project and what added value s/he expects to bring;
 * 4) a writing sample of ca. 40 pages of published (or forthcoming) work that in the applicant’s view is particularly good or relevant to the project. Applications should be sent by email to the Research Coordinator, Dr Evelien Bracke (evelien.bracke@ugent.be).

Deadline: applications (both a and b) should arrive no later than 1 September 2019

===Ghent University (EU:Bel) - Postdoctoral fellow, Department of Literary Studies, Arabic narrative literature from the Abbasid era - Deadline: 1 Sep 2019=== Job vacancy: fully-funded ERC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Arabic medieval narrative (3 years) at Ghent University (Belgium)

The Department of Literary Studies at Ghent University (Belgium) is seeking well-qualified applicants for a fully-funded and full-time postdoctoral research fellowship attached to the European Research Council Consolidator Grant project Novel Echoes. Ancient novelistic receptions and concepts of fiction in late antique and medieval secular narrative from East to West (for an abstract, see www.novelsaints.ugent.be/projects). Its Principal Investigator is Prof Dr Koen De Temmerman, who specializes in ancient fiction and its persistence in later periods.

The successful applicant will start employment between 1st October 2019 and 31st March 2020. In order to be eligible, candidates must have obtained their PhD degree at the time of application or demonstrate that they will have that degree in hand by the start of their postdoctoral fellowship.

Within the ERC project, subprojects will be assigned to individual team members.

For the current vacancy, this subproject is situated in the following area:

MEDIEVAL ARABIC NARRATIVE

The successful candidate will be a specialist in Arabic narrative literature from the Abbasid era and will have both demonstrable expertise in comparative literature and ideally a good working knowledge of Greek. Both knowledge of literary and rhetorical theory and a working knowledge of Syriac, Coptic, Armenian, Georgian, and/or Persian will be considered an advantage. She/He will be working on intertextual and/or intercultural interactions between a delineated set of corpus texts and the Greek world, and on the possible importance of (Greek, Syriac and Arabic) hagiographical traditions therein. His/her work on the project will result in a monograph on the topic.

For this position, we offer: Profile of the candidate
 * 1) a contract for one year of full-time employment as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, followed by a renewal for another two years upon positive evaluation (a longer contract with a lower percentage of employment can be negotiated);
 * 2) an internationally competitive salary that depends on seniority and corresponds to the salary scales for Postdoctoral Research Fellows as established by the Flemish government;
 * 3) a substantial allowance for travel and other research purposes in addition to the salary;
 * 4) office space in the University and a solid and engaging academic working environment with a strong international profile. The successful candidate will be able to interact with scholars and students affiliated with various departments and research institutes at Ghent University, such as the Department of Literary Studies ([//www.letterkunde.ugent.be/ https://www.letterkunde.ugent.be/]), the Department of History ([//www.ugent.be/lw/geschiedenis/en http://www.ugent.be/lw/geschiedenis/en]), the Department of Oriental Studies ([//www.neareast.ugent.be/ http://www.neareast.ugent.be/]), the Ghent Institute for Classical Studies ([//www.giks.ugent.be http://www.giks.ugent.be]), the Henri Pirenne Institute for Medieval Studies ([//www.pirenne.ugent.be http://www.pirenne.ugent.be]), the Ghent Centre for the Study of Christian Traditions ([//www.csct.ugent.be http://www.csct.ugent.be]), and the Group of Early Modern Studies ([//gemsugent.wordpress.com https://gemsugent.wordpress.com]);
 * 5) professional support for those applying to the many funding schemes at local, regional and European levels, and a light teaching load.

For this position, we expect that the successful applicant How to apply?
 * 1) will contribute to the strong research tradition of the Department and the University by pursuing excellence in their research and by publishing research findings in journals and with publishers that are internationally accepted as being of the highest quality;
 * 2) will write a monograph under the parameters of the project in close consultation with the Principal Investigator;
 * 3) will come and live in Belgium, work closely together with the other team members and the project’s international advisory board, and contribute to a pleasant and stimulating atmosphere;
 * 4) will play a leading role in the scholarly activities of the research group (e.g. by organizing events, co-supervizing PhD students, etc.).

(a) Applications should include Applications should be sent by email to the Research Coordinator, Dr Evelien Bracke (evelien.bracke@ugent.be).
 * 1) a cover letter;
 * 2) a full curriculum vitae, including a complete list of publications;
 * 3) an autobiographical statement highlighting why the applicant is interested in this project and what added value s/he expects to bring;
 * 4) a writing sample of ca. 40 pages of published (or forthcoming) work that in the applicant’s view is particularly good or relevant to the project.

(b) In addition, we kindly ask candidates to arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to evelien.bracke@ugent.be by the referees.

Deadline: applications (both a and b) should arrive no later than September 1,2019. Please address any queries to the Principal Investigator (koen.detemmerman@ugent.be).

===Halmstad University, School of Information Technology (EU:Swe) - Postdoc in Ethnography, Re-humanising Automated Decision-Making” - Deadline: 25 Aug 2019=== Halmstad University hereby advertises a position as Post doctoral researcher in ethnography and design research with a focus on user experience and expectations.

Background Recent growth in the research activities and the well-established educational programs of the School of Information Technology (ITE) is enabling a significant expansion. In 2018 the total research expenditures exceeded 70 MSEK and the school hosted over 850 students. Over the next two years, the School will grow significantly.

We are seeking to appoint a full-time post-doctoral researcher, with expertise in ethnographic research. This position offers a unique opportunity for an outstanding ethnographer to join and work with a team of internationally leading researchers on an innovative interdisciplinary project about future mobility solutions.

Description The post-doctoral researcher will work on the design ethnographic strand of interdisciplinary projects. The position is partly funded through a grant awarded by KK-stiftelsen, Sweden. The successful candidate will join a research team based at the Future Mobility Center Halmstad University, Sweden, and will work in collaboration with colleagues Volvo Cars (Sweden) and Monash University (Australia). The position is at Halmstad University, and is connected to the externally funded international research network “Re-humanising Automated Decision-Making” which includes eight partners.

The project is situated at the forefront of research into future transport mobilities, often referred to as Mobility as a Service. This position represents a opportunity to be part of a team that will develop and apply innovative and interdisciplinary design ethnographic and participatory design techniques of research and dissemination in this field. The post-doctoral research will create new ethnographic insights into human experiences and expectations of connected and automated vehicles and integrated mobility services, and will collaborate with experimental User Experience (UX) and Service Design researchers to explore how these technologies can be designed to support the creation of sustainable lifestyles.

This research is focused at the interface between academic scholarship and applied practice. The post-doctoral researcher will contribute to developing applied research with impact, and in collaboration with industry partners, as well as to academic scholarship and debate through publications.

Principal duties The successful candidate will work primarily with Professor Sarah Pink (Monash University) and Associate Professor Vaike Fors (Halmstad University), within a research group focused on applied and design ethnography in dialogue with academic scholarship. They will benefit from working in this international research environment that spans the Future Mobility Center at Halmstad University and the Emerging Technologies Research Lab at Monash University.

The duties will be: In Sweden the position of postdoctoral researcher is a qualifying appointment, which is intended to enable the employee to develop their independence as a researcher and to obtain merits that may develop their competence for another post with higher eligibility requirements. As a postdoctoral researcher you are expected to be active in the research seminars organised by the research environment EIS at the school of Information Technology. You are also expected to teach under-graduate students.
 * To organize and undertake ethnographic research with future users of automated vehicles and integrated transport mobility services
 * To contribute to the analysis of ethnographic research
 * To assist in the organization, running of and in contributing findings to knowledge generation and dissemination workshops
 * To contribute to academic publications and conference papers (where appropriate leading on these)
 * To contribute to report writing
 * To contribute to the production of video-based and digital dissemination projects, on online platforms

Qualification This position is suited to applicants with a PhD (and preferably post doctoral experience) in ethnographic research, using digital video and other innovative techniques in ethnography. Candidates should have been trained to PhD level in anthropology, design or in a cognate discipline such as human geography, sociology, ethnology or a related interdisciplinary field. Candidates will ideally also have existing experience of inter-disciplinary research in fields of digital technology use, design ethnography and/or service design. The working language in the project is English, so one requirement for the position is fluent speaking and writing in English. The fieldwork for this project will be undertaken primarily in Gothenburg and Helsingborg, Sweden and the successful candidate will ideally be fluent and able to undertake ethnographic research and analysis in Swedish.

Salary Salary is to be settled by negotiation. The application should include a statement of the salary level required by the candidate.

Application Applications should be sent via Halmstad University's recruitment system MyNetwork (see link on this page).

The application package shall consist of: 1) a cover letter stating the purpose of the application and a brief statement of why you believe that your goals are well-matched with the goals of this position, together with a description of future research plans

2) a CV that includes at least - a list of previous degrees, with dates and institutions - a complete list of publications with 2-3 most relevant ones for this position marked - a description of previous research and other work experience and links to online copies of the most important publications 3) contact information for at least three references.

For further information, please contact project leader Vaike Fors (vaike.fors@hh.se), scientific leader Sarah Pink (sarah.pink@monash.edu) or head of school Magnus Clarin (Magnus.Clarin@hh.se).

Harvard University (USA:Ma) - William Lyon Mackenzie King Postdoctoral Fellowships, US-Canada comparative research - Deadline: 1 Nov 2019
The Canada Program at Harvard University’s Weatherhead Center for International Affairs invites applications for the William Lyon Mackenzie King Postdoctoral Fellowship. Two fellows will be appointed for the 2020–2021 academic year, with the possibility of extending the fellowship for one additional year—conditional on the approval of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, WCFIA associated faculty, and the co-hosting academic department.

The fellowship is open to scholars in all disciplines who are engaged in US-Canada comparative research and teaching, with preference given to individuals working within the social sciences and humanities. For postdoctoral candidates who will have completed the PhD within 12 months of the August 1, 2020 start date, verification of completion of the degree will be required prior to the appointment. Those in possession of a PhD for more than five years are ineligible.

The fellowship provides an annual stipend of $68,000, which is supplemented by funding for research and for individual health insurance coverage. The fellow will be required to teach one course during the year, and will be expected to engage with the Canada Program and with the University’s wider community. Fellows receive shared office space at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, and enjoy full access to the University’s library, archival, and computing resources.

TO APPLY: Candidates should submit: a letter of application describing their suitability for the fellowship; a curriculum vitae with a list of publications; a sample of their written work; a teaching portfolio, containing a statement on teaching experience and syllabi; and three letters of recommendation.

DEADLINE: All application materials must be received no later than Friday, November 1, 2019.

For more information about the Canada Program, please visit: [//programs.wcfia.harvard.edu/canada_program http://programs.wcfia.harvard.edu/canada_program]

Harvard University (USA:Ma) - I Tatti/Museo Nacional del Prado Joint Fellowship - Deadline: 15 Nov. 2019
The attention of early and mid-career scholars in the field of art history is drawn to the following research fellowship: [//itatti.harvard.edu/i-tattimuseo-nacional-del-prado-joint-fellowship http://itatti.harvard.edu/i-tattimuseo-nacional-del-prado-joint-fellowship]

I Tatti/Museo Nacional del Prado Joint Fellowship

Villa I Tatti – The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies in Florence, Italy, and the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid, Spain, offer a joint residential fellowship for the 2020–21 academic year. Fellows will spend the fall term (September–December) in Madrid, with the support of the Centro de Estudios de Europa Hispánica (CEEH) and the spring term (January–June) in Florence. The fellowship is designed for early and mid-career scholars in the field of art history, with preference given to advanced research projects that address the relationship between Spain and Italy (including transnational connections and dialogues with Latin America) during the Renaissance, broadly understood historically to include the period from the 14th to the 17th century.

Eligibility

Applicants must have their PhD certificate in hand by the time they apply and will be asked to upload a scan of it when submitting their application. Applicants must be conversant in English and Spanish and have at least a reading knowledge of Italian, with a solid background in Italian and/or Spanish and Latin American studies. Each successful candidate must be approved by both the Museo Nacional del Prado and Villa I Tatti and will spend the fall term (mid-September–mid-December) at the Museo del Prado in Madrid supported by Centro de Estudios de Europa Hispánica and the spring term (January–June) at Villa I Tatti in Florence. During both terms, it must be possible for Fellows to carry out most of their research with the resources available in the city where they are resident. Priority will be given to applicants with no previous association with either I Tatti or the Museo del Prado. Renewals, repeats, or deferments of this Fellowship are not granted. The Fellow will be expected to carry out original research on the topic for which they have been awarded their Fellowship.

Terms and details relating to Villa I Tatti
 * Fellows will spend the Spring Term, 7 January–30 June 2021, at I Tatti.
 * Fellows may not take on any other obligations such as teaching positions, even part-time ones, during any part of their fellowship period.
 * This is a residential fellowship. Fellows must live in the Florence area, spend at least three days a week at I Tatti, and participate in and contribute to the activities at the Center.
 * Fellows enjoy all the privileges of I Tatti, including use of the Biblioteca Berenson seven days a week and lunch with other Appointees from Monday through Friday.
 * Fellows are offered a reserved desk or carrel in the Biblioteca Berenson.
 * The stipend is USD 4000 per month, plus a one-time supplement (maximum USD 1500) towards relocation expenses. An additional USD 1000 per month will be offered to offset rental costs, if applicable.
 * The Fellow is responsible for obtaining a visa, permesso di soggiorno, and health coverage (and, if appropriate, for accompanying family members). The Fellow must determine if a visa is required and, if necessary, obtain one before travel.

Terms and details relating to the Museo del Prado
 * Fellows will spend the fall term, 15 September–15 December 2020, at the Museo Nacional del Prado.
 * Fellows are required to spend their research period in Madrid except for research-related trips, and to participate in and contribute to the activities of Study Center of the Museo del Prado.
 * The Fellowship may not be held concurrently with another fellowship or award.
 * The Fellow is responsible for obtaining health coverage with an Accident and Health insurance policy.
 * The Fellow must determine if a visa is required and, if necessary, obtain one before travel.
 * Fellows are given a space to work within the Study Center and are allocated an Academic Supervisor for the duration of their stay.
 * Fellows enjoy the use of the Museo Nacional del Prado Library, Archive, and Collections.
 * The stipend is 3000€ per month, supported by the Centro de Estudios de Europa Hispánica.

Application

Applications must be written in English and must be submitted electronically by midnight (Cambridge, MA time) on November 15, 2019. Scholars can apply to only one type of fellowship at I Tatti per academic year.

Letters of Recommendation

Applicants must have two scholars who know their work well submit recommendations online by November 20, 2019. These recommendations must be written in English. In order to give your referees adequate time to submit letters of recommendation, click the reference tab and register them as early as possible. Referees will receive an email explaining how to access the system and submit their letters electronically. It is the applicants’ responsibility to inform the scholars writing on their behalf of the nature of the project and the deadline for submission.

About

Villa I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies is a center for the study of early modern culture with a focus on Italy, defined historically as the period ranging from the 14th to the 17th centuries and geographically to include transnational dialogues between Italy and other cultures (e.g. Latin American, Mediterranean, African, Asian, etc.). The historic villa contains a unique collection of Renaissance and Asian art, and also houses the Biblioteca Berenson, one of the over seventy libraries that make up the Harvard Library system. In addition to its holdings of nearly 185,000 volumes, an extensive and historically important photograph collection and archive, and the Morrill Music Library, the Biblioteca Berenson also provides access to a vast range of online journals and other electronic resources, offering Fellows comprehensive interdisciplinary resources for the study of late medieval and early modern Italy.

The most important goals of I Tatti are to advance the understanding of the Italian Renaissance, to encourage the fruitful interchange of ideas, and to create an atmosphere conducive to research and writing. I Tatti offers Fellows the precious time they need to pursue their studies with a minimum of obligations and interruptions together with a maximum of scholarly resources. Subjects covered include art and architecture, history, literature, material culture, music and performance, philosophy, religion, and science.

The Museo Nacional del Prado holds a unique collection closely linked to the history of Spain. The museum opened to the public in 1819 with the Royal Collection as its foundation, and has been gradually enriched with paintings from the Museo de la Trinidad and works of art incorporated through bequests, donations and purchases. Today, the Museo Nacional del Prado boasts a collection of more than 8,000 paintings dating from the Middle Ages through the nineteenth century, 900 sculptures from ancient Egypt to the nineteenth century, 9000 drawings and 6000 prints, and an extensive and historically important collection of decorative arts, coins, and medals.

In 2009, the Study Center of the Museo Nacional del Prado was founded as a research center to foster and disseminate the study of art history and the Prado’s collections. Located at the Casón del Buen Retiro, it houses the curatorial departments, the Escuela del Prado, and the Library, Archive, and Documentation Service. The Library’s holdings include more than 70,000 books and manuscripts and 1000 journal titles and auction catalogues of Western art; the Archive contains a wide range of documents related to the history of the museum, and the Documentation Service provides extensive information on the works of art from the museum’s collections. Electronic resources, a music library, the Witt Library, and an important collection of antique books are also available for Fellows to consult in the Reading Room, located in the historic Ballroom of Philip IV’s Palacio del Buen Retiro, beneath the splendid ceiling painted in fresco by Luca Giordano (c. 1697). Together with the seminars and meetings organized by the Escuela del Prado and the interaction with curators, restorers and scholars of the Study Center, Fellows will benefit from direct access to all of the Prado’s exceptional resources and its international and interdisciplinary academic community.

Harvard University (USA:Ma) - Postdoctoral Fellowships in Migration and the Humanities, 2020-21 - Deadline: 15 Nov 2019
Description

The Mahindra Humanities Center invites applications for one-year postdoctoral fellowships in connection with the Center’s Andrew W. Mellon Foundation seminar on the topic of migration and the humanities.

Migration plays as critical a role in the moral imagination of the humanities as it does in shaping the activist vision of humanitarianism and human rights. Too often, the humanities are summoned merely as witnesses to the spectacle of the significant currents and crises of contemporary life. Literature and the arts are viewed as iconic presences whose primary aesthetic and moral values lie in their illustrative powers of empathy and evocation. Yet the intellectual formation of the humanities—their very conception of the nature of meaning, knowledge, and morals—is deeply resonant with the displacement of values and the revision of norms that shape the transitional and translational narratives of migrant lives.

Built around pedagogies of representation and interpretation—textual, visual, digital, political, ethical, ecological, etc.—the humanities engage with the history of shifting relations between cultural expression, historical transition, and political transformation. The ethics of citizenship in our time are defined as much by migration and resettlement as by indigenous belonging, and the humanities play a central role in defining the terms and the territories of cultural citizenship as it creates innovative institutions and identities in the making of a civil society.

We welcome applications from scholars in all fields whose work innovatively engages with migration and the humanities. In addition to pursuing their own research projects, fellows will be core participants in the bi-weekly seminar meetings for both academic terms of the fellowship. Other participants will include faculty and graduate students from Harvard and other universities in the region, and occasional visiting speakers.

Terms and Conditions

Fellows will receive stipends of $65,000, medical insurance, additional research support of $2,500, and (for those not already in residence in Greater Boston) $1,500 in moving expenses. Fellows are expected to be in residence at Harvard for the term of the fellowship.

Eligibility and Deadline Information

Applicants for 2020-21 fellowships must have received a doctorate or terminal degree in or after May 2017. Applicants without a doctorate or terminal degree must demonstrate that they have completed all requirements for a terminal degree (i.e. dissertation defense) by August 1, 2020. International scholars outside the United States are appointed under either the J-1 visa (Research Scholar status) or F-1 OPT (Optional Practical Training), depending on their circumstances. If awarded a fellowship, the term of appointment for international scholars is September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021. The Mahindra Center reserves the right to cancel awards if the recipient is unable to meet these conditions of completion and visa status.

The application deadline for applicants to submit their materials is November 15, 2019. The deadline for receipt of letters of recommendation is December 6, 2019.

Application Instructions

Please apply using our online application: [//academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/9077 https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/9077]

In addition to biographical and professional information, applicants are asked to submit:
 * 1) A curriculum vitae.
 * 2) A statement of the research project (1,000-3,000 words) that provides a detailed description of what the applicant proposes to do during the fellowship year.
 * 3) One chapter- or article-length writing sample (no longer than 40 pages).
 * 4) Names and contact information of three referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once the candidate’s application has been submitted. Three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is considered complete only when three letters have been received. Recommendations may be those included in the applicant’s placement dossier, but they must specifically address the proposed research project. Letters should be uploaded to the electronic application.

Historic Royal Palaces (EU:UK:Eng) - Deirdre Murphy Postdoctoral Research Fellowship - Deadline: 30 Jun. 2019

 * Historic Royal Palaces is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle. We help everyone explore the story of how monarchs and people have shaped society in some of the greatest palaces ever built.
 * Location: Kensington Palace, London
 * Job type: Full time, Fixed Term Contract, 12 month or 2 year
 * Hours: Full time (12 month contract), or part time (2 year contract)
 * Closing date: 30th June 2019
 * Interviews will be held in early July
 * About the role: Deirdre Murphy (1975-2018) was Senior Curator at Kensington Palace. Her research interrogated a range of subjects relating to court culture, especially fashion and historic interiors. Most recently, she was completing a book on young Queen Victoria. Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) is offering a 12-month Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Deirdre’s memory. The Fellowship is designed for postdoctoral researchers who have completed a PhD since 1 October 2015.
 * Research undertaken during the Fellowship will be carried out in consultation with the Head of Research and is expected to result in outputs such as, but not limited to, articles for submission to peer-reviewed journals and (if appropriate) a contribution to an exhibition. Successful applicants will also be expected to present their research at conferences and / or seminars on behalf of HRP. Proposals for creative, public-facing outputs are also welcome.
 * About you: The Research Fellow will join HRP’s Research Team to conduct research into any aspect of British royal and court history. However, applications are particularly welcome from researchers who wish to contribute to knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
 * Court and royal fashion (including the fashion of Diana, Princess of Wales)
 * Kensington Palace
 * Queen Victoria


 * Applications for Fellows who would prefer to conduct their research part-time over two years are welcome and should stipulate their intention to do so in the application.
 * When uploading your CV, please ensure the document attachment also includes a proposal for research to be conducted during the Fellowship and a statement from you describing how your proposed research will contribute to the interpretation of HRP’s palaces, collections, and / or estates.

Humboldt University (EU:Deu:Ber) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, “Contestations of the Liberal Script” (SCRIPTS) - Deadline: 20 Jun. 2019

 * The Cluster of Excellence „Contestations of the Liberal Script” (SCRIPTS) analyzes the contemporary controversies about the liberal order from a historical, global and comparative perspective. It connects the academic expertise in the social sciences and area studies in Berlin, collaborates with research institutions in all world regions and maintains cooperative ties with major political, cultural and social institutions ([//www.scripts-berlin.eu http://www.scripts-berlin.eu]). The Cluster’s research programme is structured around four Research Units (RUs): Borders, Orders, (Re-)Allocation and Temporality. The RU Temporality investigates contestations of the liberal script with regard to the role of time use, time horizons in decision-making, life courses and structural dynamics of institutions and discourses.
 * Job description: Scientific services in research within the Cluster of Excellence “Contestations of the Liberal Script” (SCRIPTS), esp. exploring innovative research perspectives in the context of the RU Temporality that bridge the gap between prevailing epistemological and empirical approaches in the social sciences, history and area studies; theorizing Contestations of the Liberal Script based on the systematic and comprehensive analysis of the RU Temporality’s results and by collaborating with postdoctoral fellows of the other Research Units and of the Theory Network; disseminating research results through publications, workshops and conferences; preparing, planning and co-directing the RU Temporality’s regular meetings and workshops
 * Requirements: Completed academic education as well as PhD in social sciences, history or area studies; desirable skills: excellent expertise on the Cluster’s research topic, very good knowledge of the theories and methods in the social sciences, history and/or area studies relating to the RU Temporality, very good English skills; experience with coordinating research groups is an asset
 * Questions can be directed to the heads of the RU Temporality Prof. Dr. Anette Fasang (anette.fasang@hu-berlin.de) or Prof. Dr. Sebastian Conrad (sebastian.conrad@fu-berlin.de).
 * Please send your application (incl. cover letter (max. 2 pages); CV with publications; summary of PhD dissertation (1 page); project proposal for own research project in SCRIPTS (2 pages); names and contact details of two referees) by 20.06.2019, and quoting the reference number DR/072/19, to: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Cluster of Excellence “Contestations of the Liberal Script” (SCRIPTS), Prof. Dr. Anette Fasang (located: Universitätsstraße 3 b), Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin, Germany or preferably in electronic form in a single pdf file to anette.fasang@hu-berlin.de.
 * HU is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with an immigration background are specifically encouraged to apply. Since we will not return your documents, please submit copies in the application only.
 * Please visit our website www.hu-berlin.de/stellenangebote, which gives you access to the legally binding German version.

Institute for Advanced Studies, Princeton (USA:NJ) - Stipendiary Membership - Deadline: 15 Oct. 2019
THE INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDY is an independent private institution founded in 1930 to create a community of scholars focused on intellectual inquiry, free from teaching and other university obligations. Each year scholars from around the world apply to come to the Institute to pursue their own research. Those who are chosen are offered a membership for a set period. Members receive access to the extensive resources of the Institute, including offices, access to libraries, subsidized restaurant and housing facilities, and some secretarial services.

THE SCHOOL OF HISTORICAL STUDIES supports scholarship in all fields of historical research, but is concerned principally with the history of western, near eastern and Asian civilizations, with particular emphasis upon Greek and Roman civilization, the history of Europe (medieval, early modern, and modern), the Islamic world, East Asian studies, art history, the history of science, and late modern history with a special emphasis on the history of international relations. The School also offers the Edward T. Cone Membership in Music Studies. Each year the School welcomes approximately forty Members selected on the basis of both external and internal review. Most are working on topics in the above mentioned fields, but each year the School also selects some scholars working in other areas of historical research. Members in the School are appointed for either one term (first term Sept. 21 to Dec. 18, second term Jan. 11 to April 9) or for two terms, amounting to a full academic year.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS include a substantial record of publication and a PhD awarded by no later than December 31, 2018. (Scholars with a PhD awarded in 2019 are expected to wait at least one year before applying.)  The School takes into account the stage of the scholar’s academic career when evaluating the list of publications, but applicants should have at least several articles already in print in scholarly publications in order to be considered eligible. Qualified candidates of any nationality are invited to apply. Scholars are not required to have a current institutional affiliation.

MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED to remain in residence in Princeton during term time. Members’ only other obligation is to pursue their own research. If they wish, they may also participate in seminars and meetings within the Institute, and there are ample opportunities for contacts with scholars at nearby universities.

INSTITUTE STIPENDS will normally be offered up to a maximum of $78,000 for the full academic year, or $39,000 for one term. A few senior scholars will be offered additional funding to help make up for losses in salary. Stipends may be supplemented by other grants, including sabbatical salaries, but if the total exceeds the salary at the time of application the Institute stipend will be reduced accordingly. Scholars with full sabbatical funding, other grants, retirement funding, or other means may apply for a non-stipendiary membership. Institute stipends are intended to replace lost salary to fund Members; they are not intended to pay for teaching replacements in Members’ home institutions. A few Assistant Professors who meet additional eligibility requirements will be selected for Mellon Fellowships that will provide full year support matching their salaries and benefits at the time of application. (Detailed information about this program is on the website:[//www.hs.ias.edu/mellon https://www.hs.ias.edu/mellon].) Some short-term visitorships (for less than a full term, and without stipend) are also available on an ad-hoc basis. (To inquire about visitorship opportunities contact the Administrative Officer at [mailto:HSao@ias.edu HSao@ias.edu].)

FUNDING FOR MEMBERS comes from a variety of sources. The Center for Spain in America supports one John Elliott Member pursuing research in the history and culture of Early Modern Spain. The Patricia Crone membership supports one scholar working in the field of Near Eastern Studies. The Starr Foundation membership and the Roger E. Covey membership each support Members in the field of East Asian Studies  The Edward T. Cone membership annually supports one scholar in Music Studies. A Gerda Henkel membershipwill be offered to one scholar from the European Union, and there are other named memberships that are not tied to any specific field or nationality. Some Members will also be supported by the Institute's own endowment or through foundation grants. The School also welcomes scholars sponsored by the ACLS through the Frederick Burkhardt Fellowships for recently tenured professors. (To apply see: [//www.acls.org/programs/burkhardt/ https://www.acls.org/programs/burkhardt/].)  Specific sources of funding will be determined after scholars have been selected.

Further information and membership application materials may be found on the School’s web site, www.hs.ias.edu. (Updated application materials for the 2020-2021 academic year will be posted there in early June.) Inquiries may be sent by email to the Director of Membership Programs at [mailto:hsappquery@ias.edu hsappquery@ias.edu] or by post to: Member Programs, School of Historical Studies, Institute for Advanced Study, Einstein Drive, Princeton, New Jersey 08540. Completed membership applications must be submitted by October 15, 2019.

===Keele University (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoc, 'Place, Crime and Insecurity in Everyday Life: A contemporary study of an English town' - 4 Aug 2019=== This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a research team led by Dr Evi Girling, which includes Professor Ian Loader (Oxford University), Professor Richard Sparks (Edinburgh University) and Professor Ben Bradford (University College London). The team have been recently awarded a grant from the ESRC for an ambitious three year programme of research examining Place, Crime and Insecurity in Everyday Life: A contemporary study of an English town. This project will provide a new exploration of the place and meanings of security in the everyday lives of people living in Britain today through an intensive local study of one English town in Cheshire. Three of the present research team undertook a study of 'crime-talk' in that same town in the 1990s.

The earlier study entitled 'The Symbolic Construction of Crime in Middle England' - was also funded by ESRC as part of the 'Crime and Social Order' programme (award no. 210252032). The new research will return there, offering an entirely revised prospectus and array of methods in order to understand afresh the security concerns and security-seeking practices of its present inhabitants, and the modes of governance deployed by public authorities and other (private sector, 'third' sector and civil society) actors. The study affords a unique opportunity to investigate the cultural, spatial, economic, demographic and technological coordinates of the new security landscape, and thus to identify more clearly the consequences of the intervening quarter-century of political and social change.

We are seeking to appoint a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join our research team on 1st November 2019, who has or will shortly have a doctorate in Anthropology, Human Geography, Sociology, Criminology or a cognate social science subject and with experience of and aptitude in qualitative and ethnographic methodologies. The post-holder will be based at Keele and will be expected to work closely with all members of the research team. The project will produce a number of scholarly and practical/policy outputs in a variety of formats and will offer excellent capacity building and networking opportunities within the academic and national and local practitioner communities.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Evi Girling at e.j.girling@keele.ac.uk.

For further information about this vacancy please click on the below link:

Job Description and Person Specification ===King's College, London (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Associate in Economics, 'Opening the black-box of the household’ - Deadline: 7 Jul. 2019=== Closing date: Midnight on 7 July 2019

The salary will be paid at Grade 6, £37,412 to £44,015 per annum,  inclusive  of £3,223 per annum London Allowance.

A Research Associate is required to conduct qualitative research on the ‘Opening the black-box of the household’ ESRC project (PI – Dr. J Montgomerie). This project seeks to explore the political economy of the household in different macroeconomic institutional landscapes, the Bank of England and Financial Conduct Authority. The PDRA will contribute to the research, writing, dissemination and impact activities of this project. The successful candidate will have experience with qualitative research methods and analysis; with research expertise in either feminist economics, macroeconomics, political economy. The ability to organise and meet overlapping research activities and writing outputs to deadline is essential.

This post will be offered on a fixed term contract.

Full time – 100%FTE - (1st September 2019 to 31st May 2020)

Part time – 80%FTE - (1st September 2019 to 31st July 2020)

The selection process will include an interview, an assessment.

Dr. Johnna Montgomerie, [mailto:j.montgomerie@kcl.ac.uk j.montgomerie@kcl.ac.uk]

To apply, please register with the King’s College London application portal and complete your application online.

===KTH Royal Institute, Stockholm (EU:Swe) - Postdoc in Art, Technology and Design - Deadline: 31 Jul. 2019=== KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy.

The Division of Media Technology and Interaction Design has its roots in computer and behavioral science, graphics technique and media technology, and has today faculty that represents e.g. anthropology and psychology, computer science and media technology, interaction design, film- and literature science, sound and music computing, and media and communication science. https://www.kth.se/mid/about-mid

The division is part of the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Job description

In the position as a postdoc, you will work in the context of the newly established NAVET center, with placement at the Dept. of Media Technology and Interaction Design, part of EECS School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

The overarching goal for the NAVET center is to be a meeting place for research and projects in the intersection of art, technology, and design, with the purpose of facilitating and creating opportunities for exchange and research collaboration among artists, designers, engineers, humanists, natural and social scientists. A central task for the center is to support the subject area art, technology, and design as a field of research, as well as develop knowledge of cross-cultural management in order to facilitate the inter- and transdisciplinary culture that the center seeks to establish.

The long-term vision of the new center is to give hub-partners, and Sweden at large, a leading position in the intersectional area Art, Technology and Design, with a practical and critical approach that stimulates research, innovation, creativity, and the development of a sustainable society.

For the successful candidate, this involves working with researchers from NAVET’s partner institutions as well as with visiting partner researchers and artists from other national and international institutions.

The successful candidate will contribute to create an environment for already existing projects and collaborations in the area and to stimulate the formation of new work and thinking.

The successful candidate will contribute to scientific publications, artistic works as well as to new grant applications. Your work will include in-depth case studies, organization of research activities and dissemination of project results through performances, exhibitions, conference participation, and peer-reviewed publications.

The workload will be divided as follows: 80% of time research, 20% of time organization of above-mentioned activities and preparation of grant applications, and the employment will be for two years.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold or be about to receive a doctoral degree covering studies and projects in the intersectional area Art, Technology and Design (or in equivalent areas). The doctoral degree must have been obtained within the last three years from the application deadline (some exceptions for special grounds, for instance, sick leave and parental leave). The candidate should have a strong background from at least one of the areas: The successful applicant should have an outstanding research and publication record. Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills are a requirement. We are looking for a strongly motivated person, who is able to work independently. Good command of English orally and in writing is required to present and publish research results.
 * Media Technology
 * Sound and Music Computing
 * Human-Machine interaction
 * Interaction Design
 * Performative and Mediated Practices
 * Art, Technology, and Design
 * Sensor Technology
 * Body Motion Analysis
 * Narrative Processes
 * Material Culture
 * Design Driven Knowledge Production

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competence and suitability.

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH'sweb page.

Application

The application should contain the following: Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.
 * 1) CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
 * 2) Copies of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations to English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in one of these languages.
 * 3) A brief explanation of why you want to conduct research, about your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals; max 2 pages long.
 * 4) Representative publications or technical reports: Document no more than 10 pages each. For longer documents (eg dissertations), attach a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.
 * 5) Contact information for two reference persons, including their email address and telephone number. We reserve the right to contact references only for selected candidates.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). ===KTH Royal Institute, Stockholm (EU:Swe) - Postdoc in Media Production and Sound Computing - Deadline: 5 Aug. 2019=== Job description

The goal of this position is to further research in sound computing (interactive sonification, sonic interaction design, digital sound design) through an in-depth understanding of existing sound design traditions in media production.

The researcher will be expected to conduct field studies and empirical research on sound design practices in media productions, such as fiction and non-fictional film, TV, games, and theatre, in order to learn from the past and inform and develop new digital sound design approaches for the future. New approaches will be tested in a variety of contexts with particular attention to areas of societal impact: health, sustainability, disability, climate, ethical use of technology, etc.

The postholder will work with Dr. Sandra Pauletto as a mentor and will be situated within the Sound and Music Computing SMC research team at MID [//www.kth.se/mid/research/smc https://www.kth.se/mid/research/smc].

The position is mainly a research position, with a small fraction of departmental duties (e.g. teaching). This postdoctoral position is a full-time employed position for 2 years.

The starting date is open for discussion, though ideally, we would like the successful candidate to start in October 2019 or as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research at 75% and teaching at 25% of their employment.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a doctoral degree in a subject relevant for the research, such as music technology, audio technology, sound computing, sound design, media production with specialization in audio, or related discipline.

Solid knowledge and experience of quantitative and qualitative research methods, appropriate data analysis, and scholarly and public communication are expected. Demonstrating an interest in topics of societal impact is the desired characteristic.

For this position, the applicant should have a doctoral exam that is not older than 3 years at the deadline for this application (there are some exceptions for special grounds, for instance, sick leave and parental leave).

Applicants should have good collaborative skills as well as the ability to work independently. Finally, a very good knowledge of English is required.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competence and suitability.

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH'sweb page.

Application

The application should include the following documents: Please observe that all material needs to be in English, apart from the official document.
 * 1) Curriculum vitae
 * 2) Transcripts from university/university college
 * 3) Cover letter briefly describing why the applicant is interested in the position. A brief explanation of why you want to conduct research, about your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals; max 2 pages long.
 * 4) Two representative publications: document no more than 10 pages each.
 * 5) Contact information for two reference persons. We reserve the right to contact references only for selected candidates.

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

Lehigh University (USA:PA) - Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Research Scholar - Deadline: 15 Jul. 2019

 * Lehigh University seeks applications for a three-year Mellon Postdoctoral Research Scholar to participate, beginning August 2019, in the leadership of our efforts to integrate and amplify the Humanities across all disciplines. The annual salary starts at $54,000 with full benefits.
 * Lehigh is a comprehensive research university with four undergraduate colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business and Economics, Engineering and Applied Science, and a new College of Health, focused on population health, that will admit its first students in Fall 2020--and a graduate College of Education. The expansion of professionalized degree programs has created a great need for additional study and training in the Humanities. Our goal is to immerse the study of the Humanities across the university. to build sustainable structures to maintain new pedagogical and research initiatives, and to strengthen the Humanities themselves.
 * The scholar will contribute to sharpening and pursuing the vision of the grant program and to the development of programming under its auspices, pursue individual scholarship, teach one undergraduate course each semester, contribute to workshops in partnership with Lehigh’s Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning, and work with faculty to help reimagine courses and pedagogies to better integrate and accentuate the Humanities
 * The position is open to candidates with a Ph.D. received between August 2016 and August 2019. We seek scholars from a wide range of disciplines; successful candidates will have extensive training in the Humanities or the Humanistic Social Sciences and a deep commitment to integrating the Humanities across all disciplines at the university. We have designed a specific mentoring plan for the postdoctoral scholar intended to provide support for the candidate’s research and professional development while at Lehigh, and we will customize this plan to fit the scholar’s individual needs. The scholar will benefit from working with a primary Humanities mentor and with other program leaders.
 * Please apply at [//academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13847 https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13847] and submit a cover letter, vita, dissertation abstract, and contact information for three academic references who will be prompted via email to submit letters electronically. The deadline for receipt of all materials is July 15, 2019. Inquiries should be directed to Professor Michael Kramp (dmk209@lehigh.edu).
 * Lehigh University is committed to increasing the diversity of its academic community and the diversity of perspectives shaping its research programs and curricula. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.
 * Lehigh University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Lehigh offers excellent benefits including domestic partner benefits. Please also see Lehigh Work/LifeBalance for Faculty: [//www.lehigh.edu/~inprv http://www.lehigh.edu/~inprv]

===Leeds University, School of English (EU:UK:Eng) - Research Associate (The Political Works of Richard Brinsley Sheridan) and Teaching Fellow (1 Year) - Deadline: 19 Jul. 2019=== Do you have a research interest in the interconnection of eighteenth-century politics and culture? Would you like to join a team of researchers working to develop a scholarly edition of one of the most important parliamentarians of the Georgian era?

Richard Brinsley Sheridan was a Member of Parliament for nearly thirty years. During that long career, he was regarded as one of the greatest orators the Commons had yet seen and a significant opposition voice. Sheridan’s talents ensured that newspapers printed lengthy extracts from his speeches, clearly aware that his verbal skills and political acuity made for good copy. Sheridan was therefore prominent not only in the House of Commons, but on the pages of the morning and evening papers. One of the most demanding episodes of Sheridan’s career was his prominent role in the impeachment of the former Governor of Bengal, Warren Hastings. Sheridan was an equally tenacious advocate of liberal causes, including parliamentary reform. Sheridan’s speeches now survive in many competing forms. Our aim is to discover, edit and publish the entirely of Sheridan career, culminating in The Political Works of Richard Brinsley Sheridan to be published by Oxford University Press.

Your role will be to identify and collect speeches and other material; undertake textual collation of printed books, newspapers, and manuscripts; assist in the preparation of copy-text; compile contextual materials for the edition, and assist with the work of editorial checking and correction. In addition, the role will involve seminar teaching and lecturing on two undergraduate core modules, ‘Eighteenth-Century Literature’ and ‘Literature of the Romantic Period’.

You will have a doctorate in eighteenth-century British Literature with experience of working with eighteenth-century books, newspapers, and manuscripts. Knowledge of British politics and political culture, including parliamentary debates, during the period 1780-1816 is essential.

In addition, this role will also provide you with the opportunity to participate in teaching, as a Teaching Fellow in the School.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Robert W Jones, Tel: +44 (0)113 343 4747, email: [mailto:r.w.jones@leeds.ac.uk r.w.jones@leeds.ac.uk].

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Faculty/Service: Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures

School/Institute: School of English

Category: Research

Contract Type: Fixed Term (from 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2020)

Salary: £33,199 to £39,609

Interview Date: Tuesday 06 August 2019

===Leibniz Institute of European History (IEG), Mainz (DEU) - IEG Fellowships for Postdocs (in European history, the history of religion, historical theology, or other historical disciplines) - Deadline: 15 Oct. 2019===
 * The Leibniz Institute of European History (IEG) awards fellowships for international postdocs in European history, the history of religion, historical theology, or other historical disciplines.
 * The IEG funds research projects on European history from the early modern period until 1989/90. We are particularly interested in projects
 * with a comparative or cross-border approach,
 * on European history in its relation to the wider world, or
 * on topics of intellectual and religious history.


 * Aims: This fellowship is intended to help you develop your own research project in close collaboration with scholars working at the IEG. Your contribution consists in bringing your own interests to bear on the work of the IEG and its research programme »Negotiating difference in Europe«. This includes the possibility of developing a perspective for further cooperation with the IEG. If for this purpose a promising application for third-party funding is submitted, an extension of the fellowship is possible.
 * What we offer: The IEG Fellowship provides a unique opportunity to pursue your individual research project while living and working for 6–12 months at the Institute in Mainz. The monthly stipend is € 1,800. Additionally, you can apply for a family or child allowance.
 * Requirements: During the fellowship you are required to reside at the Institute in Mainz. You actively participate in the IEG's research community and the weekly colloquia. We expect you to present your work at least once during your fellowship. Applicants must have completed their doctorate no more than three years before taking up the fellowship. We expect proficiency in English and a sufficient command of German to participate in discussions at the Institute.
 * Application: Please combine all of your application documents into a single PDF except for the application form and include a word count at the end of your project description. Please send your application to application@ieg-mainz.de. Letters of recommendation should be submitted directly by the referees. You may write in either English or German; we recommend that you use the language in which you are most proficient. The IEG encourages applications from women.
 * Please download the application form here: [//bit.ly/IEG_Postdoc2019 http://bit.ly/IEG_Postdoc2019]
 * Please direct your questions about the IEG Fellowship Programme to Barbara Müller: fellowship@ieg-mainz.de

===Lund University (EU:Swe) - Post-doctoral position in Risk management and societal safety (collaboration, conflict and power relations in climate change adaptation) - Deadline: 29 July 2019=== Post-doctoral position in Risk management and societal safety with a special focus on collaboration, conflict and power relations in environmental and disaster risk governance and climate change adaptation

Subject description The subject includes the study of how actors negotiate, collaborate and cooperate to solve societal adaptation challenges in different real-world contexts but also why conflicts arise in this work. Special focus is placed on the role of power in the adaptation process, in different contexts at local, regional, national and international level. Furthermore, there is a specific emphasis on understanding the processes wherein societal structures influence and shape adaptation practices and assign normative values to evaluate adaptation. An overarching objective of the research is to bridge the gap between policy and practice through understanding of politics of adaptation from a gendered perspective. Therefore, a very important aspect of research in the area is that it is based on real world risk and disaster management problems.

Work duties The main duties involved in a post-doctoral posistion is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

Detailed description of the work duties: Qualification requirements Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the last date for applications. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.
 * Research within the subject area
 * Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies
 * Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students
 * Actively seeking external research funding
 * Collaboration with industry and wider society
 * Administration related to the work duties listed above

Additional requirements: Assessment criteria and other qualifications This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.
 * Very good oral and written proficiency in English.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria: Additional assessment criteria: Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.
 * A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
 * Teaching skills.
 * Experience of working with Swedish governmental authorities in a development context.
 * Basic oral and written proficiency in Swedish.

Terms of employment This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of a maximum of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S, OFR/S and SEKO, dated 4 September 2008.

Instructions on how to apply Applications shall be written in English. Please draw up the application in accordance with LTH’s Academic qualifications portfolio – see link below. Upload the application as PDF-files in the recruitment system. Read more:

[//www.lth.se/english/working-at-lth/to-apply-for-academic-positions-at-lth/ http://www.lth.se/english/working-at-lth/to-apply-for-academic-positions-at-lth/] ===Macquarie University, Sydney (AUS:NSW) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, 'Multicultural Australian English: The new voice of Sydney' - Deadline: 14 Jul. 2019=== Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position 1  full time (part time negotiable), fixed term until 30 June 2023 :

This position will support and contribute to the Australian Research Council Future Fellowship project: 'Multicultural Australian English: The new voice of Sydney' awarded to Professor Felicity Cox. The project analyses the complex relationship between speech production and ethnic diversity in adolescents from multicultural Sydney. This position will provide research support to the project leaders in data acquisition, data management and processing, along with supervision of junior research assistants and mentoring of postgraduate students, and dissemination of research findings.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position 2  part time, fixed term until 17 June 2022 :

This position will support and contribute to the Australian Research Council Discovery Project 'Children's speech, community diversity and the emergence of sound change' awarded to Professor Felicity Cox and Professor Jonathan Harrington (LMU Munich). The project aims to explain how children's speech processing flexibly adapts to cultural and linguistic diversity providing a window into understanding the speech processing challenges that children face in complex communities as they learn the fine phonetic features that symbolise group identity. This position will provide research support to the project leaders in data acquisition, data management and processing, along with supervision of junior research assistants and mentoring of postgraduate students, and dissemination of research findings.

About You You will have doctoral level knowledge of phonetics or sociophonetics, specifically related to speech production. An interest in sources of phonetic variation and linguistic diversity is desirable for both positions. For postdoctoral Research Fellow Position 2, experience with children’s speech processing is desirable. You must have experience in the collection, management and processing of acoustic speech data and proven ability to carry out sophisticated statistical modelling. You will have a demonstrated track record of publications in high quality journals and experience in presenting oral papers at international conferences/seminars.

About Us

Macquarie’s Faculty of Human Sciences holds a distinctive place on the global stage. With several internationally acclaimed centres producing ground-breaking research in areas like linguistics, psychology, cognitive science and education, our faculty is a place of passionate educators and unbridled discovery. Supported by state-of-the-art facilities including the Australian Hearing Hub, we work together to investigate and answer some of the big questions about what makes us human.

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 54 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we’ve grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

To Apply To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your cv and a separate (2-page maximum) cover letter that specifies  which position you are applying for  and demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria:

Essential Desirable for both Positions Desirable for Position 2
 * A PhD (or PhD near completion and will be submitted this year) in phonetics or a related field
 * Demonstrated skills in collection, management and processing of acoustic speech data
 * Proven experience in conducting and reporting sophisticated statistical analysis
 * Proven excellent oral and written communication skills
 * Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
 * Demonstrated success in conducting research independently
 * Demonstrated outputs in high quality scientific journals
 * Proven presentation skills, particularly presenting on papers to large audiences
 * Demonstrated interest in sources of phonetic variation and linguistic diversity
 * Demonstrated experience in collection, processing and analysis of children's speech data

Maastricht University (EU:Ned) - Postdoctoral Researcher Digital Heritage - Deadline: 11 Aug. 2019
Postdoctoral researcher, “digital heritage” at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Society Studies, Maastricht University 0,8fte, 20 months

Research project

This is an exciting opportunity to join a transdisciplinary project team carrying out research in the field of digital heritage. In particular we are looking for a postdoc to conduct research in the Interreg EMR funded research project Terra Mosana, a euregional project aiming to investigate, digitalize and present the shared history of the Meuse-Rhine Euregion. Over the course of three years, various cities and regions, museums and universities will jointly develop digital narratives through 3D modeling and on-site augmented reality connecting cultural heritage sites in Aachen, Jülich, Leopoldsburg, Liège, Maastricht, and Tongeren.

Job description

The postdoctoral researcher will work independently and in collaboration with the Terra Mosana partners, in particular with the members of the Work Package Sustainability, coordinated by the Maastricht Centre for Arts and Culture, Conservation and Heritage (MACCH). The postdoctoral researcher will have the opportunity to expand on the details of their own research based on their expertise, the material they gather and their own ideas, in consultation with the supervisor (Sally Wyatt) and WP coordinator (Vivian van Saaze).

The successful candidate will collaborate on a range of activities including: Starting date: as soon as possible
 * developing, conducting, and analysing feedback instruments (e.g. focus groups, user evaluations, and surveys) of the historical storylines and digital products;
 * co-organizing and contributing to the successful development and delivery of WP partner meetings, workshops and events;
 * co-authoring transferable guidelines for public participation in digital heritage;
 * (co-)authoring academic papers, and contributing to grant applications;
 * supporting the WP coordinator in project management (e.g. assist in project reporting);
 * teaching (most likely in the new BA Digital Society programme)

Requirements

Suitable candidates will have a PhD degree in a relevant humanities or qualitative social science discipline (such as history, history of arts, archaeology, museum and heritage studies, sociology or Science and Technology Studies). Candidates who are well versed in current academic and professional literature on participatory approaches in arts and heritage, and have methodological experience in innovative approaches to (digital) public engagement are particularly encouraged to apply.

The postdoctoral researcher will be based in Maastricht. The successful candidate must be willing to travel in the euregion, be open to working together in a transdisciplinary and interfaculty environment. They will have experience in grant acquisition and international peer-reviewed academic publications are imperative. Excellent communication and writing skills in English are a prerequisite, since the candidate will be engaging on an international level, collaborating with other team members in English and producing English-language publications. Knowledge of French, German and/or Dutch is an advantage, however not essential, as interpreters will be hired if necessary.

Contract duration: 20 months

Additional Information

Any inquiries about the position or the project may be addressed to Prof. dr. Sally Wyatt. [mailto:sally.wyatt@maastrichtuniversity.nl sally.wyatt@maastrichtuniversity.nl]

Masaryk University, Brno (EU:CZE) - Postdoc, Medieval Art History - Deadline: 26 Jul 2019
Description:

The post-doc fellow will participate to the new project carried out at the Center for Early Medieval Studies, Department of Art History in Brno. This project, lead by Ivan Foletti, focuses on the city of Rome in the Carolingian Period. The post-doc fellow will join an international team, composed by two doctoral students and one senior researcher. They will be dealing with the artistic production of the period, with a focus on the monumental decoration. The main result of this project will be a collective monograph, followed by a series or articles published in peer-reviewed international periodicals.

The post-doc fellow will be in charge of a significant part of the final monograph and will be the author of at least two articles. Finally, he/she will co-organize, with all the team, an international symposium dedicated to the question of the interaction between monumental decorations and liturgy during the Carolingian period in Rome.

The post-doc fellow will also participate to other activities of the Center for Early Medieval Studies, Department of Art History. Namely to seminars promoted by the Centre, to public lectures and to other scientific activities.

The successful candidate should: the corresponding/reprint author, or the role of the individual authors stated in the article). The application should include: MU offers the opportunity to get: Anticipated start date: The position is available from September 2019.
 * be a researcher within 7 years after receiving the Ph.D. degree or its equivalent
 * be a researcher, who worked at least 2 whole years over the course of last 3 years outside the territory of the Czech Republic in the field of research with working time of at least 0.5, or was a Ph.D. student (or similar form) abroad
 * have a publication activity – in the last 3 years, at least 2 publication outputs registered in Thomson Reuters Web of Science, Scopus or ERIH PLUS databases and at the same time, publications such as “articles”, “books”, “book chapters”, “letters” and “reviews”. The applicant must be the principal author at least one publication (according to the subject specificity it may be the first author,
 * have experience in the field of Medieval Art History
 * have experience with research projects (an advantage)
 * have excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with multiple teams
 * CV including a summary of work experience, publication activity, involvement in research grants and further information proving the above mentioned (information about previous contracts, publication activity, etc.)
 * Cover Letter
 * contact information of at least three references
 * interesting job in a dynamically expanding university area
 * diverse and challenging work in excellent research
 * tenure track with an initial appointment for 1 year
 * professional team and pleasant working environment
 * interaction with leading scientists in an inspiring, internationalized environment
 * welcome service for the successful candidate and his/her family

The submission date is 26th July 2019.

Please submit your application (or informal enquiries can be sent) by e-mail to: [mailto:ivan.foletti@gmail.com ivan.foletti@gmail.com]. ===[https://www.muni.cz/en/about-us/careers/vacancies/48529 Masaryk University, Brno (EU:Cze) - Postdoc (3x), 'Becoming Radical? Visual Arts, Rituals, Performance and Conversion in the Early Christian Initiation (4th–6th centuries)'] - Deadline: 6 Aug 2019=== Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position

Doctoral research assistant, Center for Early Medieval Studies

80%-time (32 hours per week)

Job description:

The Department of Art History invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate to work with the research project Becoming Radical? Visual Arts, Rituals, Performance and Conversion in the Early Christian Initiation (4th–6th centuries), funded by the Ministry of Education of Czech Republic, project ERC_CZ. Based at Masaryk University, Brno, the research associate position is a full-time appointment, initially for 3 years but renewable up to September 2024. The successful applicant will take up the position in October 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter. The project will investigate the Role of Material, visual and ritual cultures into the Christianization of the Latin West. The project team is looking in particular for a researcher with a specialist in Late Antique and Medieval Art History. For an informal discussion about the position and the project, including the specific theme, applicants are invited to contact the project leader, Ivan Foletti. Email: foletti@phil.muni.cz.

Main Duties :

To undertake research necessary for the successful completion of the project Becoming Radical? Visual Arts, Rituals, Performance and Conversion in the Early Christian Initiation (4th–6th centuries), To be responsible for a programme of research activities and publications linked to the theme of Late and Medieval Art History. To collect and analyse research data through the collation of primary visual, textual and archival sources as well as secondary literature To disseminate research findings through publication (e.g. articles, exhibitions, presentation of papers at research seminars, symposia etc) To assist in the management and administration of the project, including management of the project website To contribute to research-related activities and research-related administration in the Department of Art History Person Specification and requirements:

A Mgr. or M.A. degree in medieval art history. Fluency in English, and high-level knowledge of at least one of Italian, French and German Ability to communicate complex information clearly A familiarity with relevant methods and current literature in the field relating to the project Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively Understanding of and ability to contribute to the management and administration of the project

Applicants should submit:

CV cover letter explaining your interest in the position degree documents publication list Application with all required documents should be sent by e-application available below. Electronic application deadline is: August 6, 2019. ===Masaryk University, Brno (EU:Cze) - Postdoctoral Research Associate, specialist in Late Antique philology and Literature - Deadline: 8 Aug 2019=== Full-time (40 hours per week)

Job description: Main Duties : Person Specification and requirements: Applicants should submit: Application with all required documents should be sent by e-application available below. Electronic application deadline is: August 8, 2019.
 * The Department of Art History invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate to work with the research project Becoming Radical? Visual Arts, Rituals, Performance and Conversion in the Early Christian Initiation (4th–6th centuries), funded by the Ministry of Education of Czech Republic, project ERC_CZ.
 * Based at Masaryk University, Brno, the research associate position is a full-time appointment, initially for 3 years but renewable up to September 2024. The successful applicant will take up the position in October 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter.
 * The project will investigate the Role of Material, visual and ritual cultures into the Christianization of the Latin West. The project team is looking in particular for a researcher with a specialist in Late Antique philology and Literature.
 * For an informal discussion about the position and the project, including the specific theme, applicants are invited to contact the project leader, Ivan Foletti. Email: [mailto:foletti@phil.muni.cz foletti@phil.muni.cz].
 * To undertake research necessary for the successful completion of the project Becoming Radical? Visual Arts, Rituals, Performance and Conversion in the Early Christian Initiation (4th–6th centuries),
 * To be responsible for a programme of research activities and publications linked to Late Antique philology and Literature.
 * To collect and analyse research data through the collation of primary visual, textual and archival sources as well as secondary literature
 * To disseminate research findings through publication (e.g. articles, exhibitions, presentation of papers at research seminars, symposia etc)
 * To assist in the management and administration of the project, including management of the project website
 * To contribute to research-related activities and research-related administration in the Department of Art History
 * A PhD in Latin philology or literature history of early medieval or late antique western Mediterranean, with evidence of a published research.
 * Fluency in English, and high-level knowledge of at least one of Italian, French and German
 * Ability to communicate complex information clearly
 * A familiarity with relevant methods and current literature in the field relating to the project
 * Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively
 * Understanding of and ability to contribute to the management and administration of the project
 * CV
 * cover letter explaining your interest in the position
 * degree documents
 * publication list

Apply here.

Maynooth University (EU:Eir) - Postdoc, Early Modern Gaelic Literature - Deadline: 14 Jul 2019
We are seeking a Post-Doctoral researcher to work on the MACMORRIS project, a four-year research project funded by Irish Research Council. The researcher will work on early modern Gaelic material, principally but not exclusively bardic poetry, with a particular focus on Munster in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The researcher will be responsible for identifying (and disambiguating) the learned families, establishing a corpus of their works, supplementing existing database entries, and mapping patrons and patronage relationships, in Munster in the late 16th and early 17th centuries

Principal Duties

The successful candidate will be required to Closing date: 14 July 2019, 23:30 h (11:30 pm) Irish Time.
 * Identify all Gaelic cultural producers for whom a record survives, operating in Munster during the second half of the 16th century and early years of the 17th.
 * Identify the learned families in Munster in the same period.
 * Contribute entries to the MACMORRIS database.
 * Establish the corpus of works in Irish that survive from Munster in that period.
 * Identify patronage relationships across Munster in that period.
 * Assume communication responsibilities for the project, disseminating news of its progress, events, and milestones on social and other media.
 * Contribute to the project deliverables (database and articles, including executive summaries of key texts and preparation of one or more sample texts for Léamh.com).
 * Ensure that project milestones are met in a timely fashion.
 * Contribute to the IRC’s reporting mechanisms.

Max Planck Institute, Jena (EU:Ger:Thu) - Post-doctoral researcher, 'How to value cultural diversity' - Deadline: 31 Jul 2019
ob Offer from July 05, 2019 Call for candidates: post-doctoral researcher (m/f/d) with the Minds & Traditions Research Group at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History (Jena, Germany). Two years contract (2020–2022).

Project: How to value cultural diversity

Linguistic and cultural diversity are widely considered worth protecting: this principle, enshrined in UNESCO declarations, and forms the basis of public policies for cultural preservation worldwide. Yet its philosophical foundations remain under-explored. Why is cultural diversity valuable, if it is valuable at all? Standard arguments are of two types. The literature on "biocultural diversity" emphasizes the links between cultural diversity and other valuable things such as biodiversity, ethnobotanical knowledge, or the survival of first nations (Maffi 2005, 2007). Lacking in these pragmatic arguments is a philosophically grounded account of the specific value of cultural diversity, going beyond the observation that biological and cultural diversity correlate on a global scale. On the other hand, moral and political philosophers, in the wake of van Parijs' Linguistic Justice (2011), have developed explicit arguments for and against the preservation of various kinds of linguistic diversity, viewing it as a value that can be traded off against other valuable things — e.g., economic development, political participation, etc. This literature chiefly considers the problems raised by the coexistence of large linguistic communities in rich areas such as Europe or the United States, whose inhabitants share rather similar ways of life. It has less to say about the type of cultural diversity that interests the students of biocultural diversity (Nettle 1999; Nettle and Romaine 2002; Evans 2010): severely endangered languages spoken by one or a few persons, ways of life that industrial societies endanger.

This project seeks to formulate a normative account of cultural diversity that combines the virtues of these two approaches, and addresses their limitations. It will do this with the help of the tools developed in the emerging field of cultural evolution, which uses biological models and theories to shed light upon patterns of cultural transmission, diffusion, and diversification. Cultural-evolutionary methods may help us estimate the difficulty of preserving various languages and traditions, under various social and demographic circumstances (Kandler and Steele 2017). This makes it a suitable tool to study the trade-offs entailed by the safeguarding of cultural diversity—the possible loss of cultural and economic opportunities, the strengthening or weakening of social ties at various levels. Cultural-evolutionary methods are also well equipped to explore the interactions and commonalities between cultural and biological diversity.

This project aims to examine the tenets of the "biocultural diversity" and "new conservation" literatures, in a critical but constructive manner, and attempt to provide them with normative groundings; to bring the insights gained by recent moral and political philosophy to bear on issues of cultural conservation on a global scale, such as the preservation of highly endangered or disappearing languages, the protection of traditional craftsmanship, or the notion of an intangible cultural heritage. Lastly, the project will look for possible ways to estimate the economic and social trade-offs involved in preserving cultural diversity, using cultural-evolutionary tools. The project finds its starting point and its inspiration in two strands of research: one is the work developed at the juncture between the biocultural diversity and cultural evolution literatures (Kirby 2014; Gavin et al. 2017), the other is the use of concepts coming from ecology by the “linguistic justice” research current (Van Parijs 2007).

Profile: The applicant should be a philosopher, a linguist, or an anthropologist with a specific interest in cultural diversity and/or linguistic justice. Biologists will be considered if specifically trained in cultural evolutionary methods (e.g. language phylogeny, theoretical models of cultural evolution).

Context: The post-doctoral researcher will be primarily attached with the Minds and Traditions Research Group, and secondarily with the Department of Linguistic and Cultural Evolution of the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History (MPI-SHH) in Jena. The Minds & Traditions research group (aka "the Mint") is a Max Planck Independent Research Group opened in 2016, studying cultural transmission from the perspective of quantitative cultural history and cultural evolution. The Department of Linguistic and Cultural Evolution gathers linguists, computational linguists, and cultural evolutionists, to study long-term cultural change.

The MPI Centre for the Science of Human History is an interdisciplinary research institute gathering researchers from a wide variety of disciplines, with a common interest in the biological and cultural history of the human species.

Contract, salary and benefits: The remuneration is based on the German collective wage agreement for the public sector (TVöD, Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst) depending on qualification and experience. Social benefits are granted according to the regulations for public service. In addition to the salary, travel and research expenses are covered. The contract will be for a duration of 24 months, with possibility of renewing the contract if the Minds & Traditions research group is prolonged beyond the end of the contract period.The successful candidate will receive financial support for conferences and publications. The 24 months position provides comprehensive health care coverage and unemployment insurance.

Starting date: January 1st, 2020.

Procedure: Please contact Olivier Morin ([mailto:morin@shh.mpg.de morin@shh.mpg.de]) for any questions. Applications will need to be completed and submitted to this email address. The required documents: CV, motivation letter, relevant publications/PhD thesis, and one recommendation letter - should be sent before August the 1st, 2019. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be conducted in Jena on September the 20th, and the decision announced shortly thereafter.

Equal opportunity: The Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History promotes women and encourages especially women to apply. Handicapped candidates will be given priority in case of the same professional qualification. ===Max Planck Institute, Jena (EU:Ger:Thu) - Post-doctoral researcher, 'Measuring the distinctiveness of traditional graphical symbols' - Deadline: 31 Jul 2019=== Job Offer from July 05, 2019 Call for candidates: post-doctoral researcher with the Minds & Traditions Research Group at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History (Jena, Germany). Two years contract (2020–2022).

Project: Measuring the distinctiveness of traditional graphical symbols

Graphical symbols across cultures are visual marks with a specific, coded meaning, inscribed on enduring materials (Pim, Yatsenko, and Perrin 2010; Morin, Kelly, and Winters 2019). These symbols include writing systems, musical notations, pictographies, or the marks found on coins, coats of arms, marked cattle, etc. Such symbols fall short of composing fully-fledged visual languages on a par with spoken or signed languages. Writing systems are the exception, but their linguistic nature is derivative: they encode spoken languages. And yet, the structure of graphic symbols can be as complex and as worthy of study as that of words or sentences. Their parts assemble following regularities that are anything but trivial (Morin and Miton 2018). Their shape fits subtle psychophysical constraints (Changizi et al. 2006; Morin 2018). Their capacity to encode precise meanings massively improved over centuries (Tversky 2011; Houston 2004).

Thus far, only the letters of writing systems have been thoroughly investigated to figure out their internal structure and the way that their shape promotes or hinders readability. Even in this case, investigations are mostly confined to writing systems of European descent, with few exceptions. From the point of view of computational linguistics and cognitive science, graphic symbols are mostly aterra incognita. This project aims to assemble large datasets of traditional graphical symbols in machine-readable format, so as to measure formal properties such as complexity, distinctiveness, symmetry, etc.

Building upon a series of extant datasets, some of them available in the public domain, others assembled by our lab, this project would focus on traditional graphic codes that are well-documented, though under-studied: European hausmarke, Central-Asian tamgas, Japanese mon, Portuguese siglas poveiras, are a few examples. For most such graphic traditions extensive compendia exist that can be turned into databases. The next step consists in implementing ways to encode these symbols' graphic properties. This project will focus in particular on what makes a symbol visually distinctive from other symbols of the same kind. An innovative measure of distinctiveness will be developed, listing the topological features of each symbol into a string of properties over which distance measures can be applied.

Profile: Applicants should have a PhD in one of the cognitive science disciplines (psychology, linguistics, anthropology, computer science). Programming skills are a must, an interest in machine learning will be appreciated.

Context: The post-doctoral researcher will be primarily attached with the Minds and Traditions Research Group, and secondarily with the Department of Linguistic and Cultural Evolution of the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History (MPI-SHH) in Jena. The Minds & Traditions research group (aka "the Mint") is a Max Planck Independent Research Group opened in 2016, studying cultural transmission from the perspective of quantitative cultural history and cultural evolution. The Department of Linguistic and Cultural Evolution gathers linguists, computational linguists, and cultural evolutionists, to study long-term cultural change.

The MPI Centre for the Science of Human History is an interdisciplinary research institute gathering researchers from a wide variety of disciplines, with a common interest in the biological and cultural history of the human species.

Contract, salary and benefits: The remuneration is based on the German collective wage agreement for the public sector (TVöD, Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst) depending on qualification and experience. Social benefits are granted according to the regulations for public service. In addition to the salary, travel and research expenses are covered. The contract will be for a duration of 24 months, with possibility of renewing the contract if the Minds & Traditions research group is prolonged beyond the end of the contract period.The successful candidate will receive financial support for conferences and publications. The 24 months position provides comprehensive health care coverage and unemployment insurance.

Starting date: January 1st, 2020.

Procedure: Please contact Olivier Morin ([mailto:morin@shh.mpg.de morin@shh.mpg.de]) for any questions. Applications will need to be completed and submitted to this email address. The required documents: CV, motivation letter, relevant publications/PhD thesis, and one recommendation letter - should be sent before August the 1st, 2019. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be conducted in Jena on September the 20th, and the decision announced shortly thereafter.

Equal opportunity: The Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History promotes women and encourages especially women to apply. Handicapped candidates will be given priority in case of the same professional qualification.

Monash University (AUS:Vic) - Research Fellow, Digital Civics - Deadline: 15 Jul. 2019
Job No.: 593765

Location: Caulfield campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 3 year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $97,203 - $115,429 pa Level B (plus 9.5% employer superannuation) Everyone needs a platform to launch a satisfying career. At Monash, we give you the space and support to take your career in all kinds of exciting new directions with access to quality research, infrastructure and learning facilities. We’re a university full of energetic and enthusiastic minds, driven to challenge what’s expected, expand what we know, and learn from other inspiring, empowering thinkers. Innovative, supportive, successful and with great breadth and depth of talent, Monash Information Technology is a leader in research and education. We provide an ideal environment in which to excel and are located in Melbourne, one of the world’s most liveable cities.
 * Be inspired, every day
 * Take your career in exciting and rewarding directions at one of the world’s top 80 universities

The Opportunity

ACTION Lab is an exciting new initiative undertaking socially relevant research. Our team of engineers, researchers, designers and practitioners work together to engage with real-world challenges in partnership with organisations on the ground. We are looking to grow our already diverse team over the next 6 months to support key projects with Red Cross Australia, World Fish and IFRC among others.

The role presents the opportunity to work with world-renowned pioneer Professor Patrick Olivier, who coined the term 'Digital Civics' and is a leader in this emerging field: a cross-disciplinary area of research that explores ways technology can promote new forms of participation in the design and delivery of local services including education, public health and social care and town planning. In this role, you will explore theory, frameworks and tools for analysis to support data understanding and decision making.

As the successful candidate you will have a doctoral qualification in Computer Science or Interaction Design or progress towards a doctoral qualification, and you will be motivated by the opportunity to use technology to do good in the broader community.

The Melbourne Area

For six consecutive years, Melbourne has been rated the #1 city worldwide for quality of life (see Economist & Guardian), with excellent education, healthcare, infrastructure, low crime, and exceptional cuisine, cultural activities, and creative design. The regional area is renowned for its dramatic coastline, extensive parks, exotic wildlife, and the Yarra Valley wine region.

This is a unique opportunity to join a leading “Group of 8” University with top-rankings and like-minded, passionate academics. If you feel you have the drive and expertise to contribute to this cutting-edge group, then we encourage you to apply!

The faculty is strongly committed to improving the diversity of our staff and students, and promoting a culture of equity, fairness, respect and openness. We fully support the gender equity principles of the Athena SWAN Charter.

At Monash University, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation. Some positions at the University may require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check.

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to “How to apply for Monash Jobs”.

Enquiries

Professor Patrick Olivier, Community, Organisational and Social Informatics, +61 (0)422 082 091

Position Description

Research Fellow

Closing Date

Monday 15 July 2019, 11:55pm AEST

===Monash University (AUS:Vic) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Korean Studies - Deadline: 15 July 2019=== Job No.: 592763

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 12 Month Fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $68,040 - $92,343 pa Level A (plus 9.5% employer superannuation) Everyone needs a platform to launch a satisfying career. At Monash, we give you the space and support to take your career in all kinds of exciting new directions. You’ll have access to quality research, infrastructure and learning facilities, opportunities to collaborate internationally, as well as the grants you’ll need to publish your work. We’re a university full of energetic and enthusiastic minds, driven to challenge what’s expected, expand what we know, and learn from other inspiring, empowering thinkers.
 * Be inspired, every day
 * Drive your own learning at one of the world’s top 80 universities
 * Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions

The Opportunity

The Faculty of Arts is one of the largest most diverse arts faculties in Australia, with particular strengths in the humanities, performing arts, languages and social sciences. The Korean Studies unit is currently looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a new research grant headed by Associate Professor Andy Jackson, its aim is to develop and strengthen the Korean Studies Program at Monash University.

The successful applicant will be responsible for: Someone with demonstrated analytical and manuscript preparation skills will be highly regarded.
 * Daily management of the Korean Studies Research Hub and Monash Korean Studies social media sites – helping to organise seminars, invite speakers, liaise with speakers and accounts to pay for speakers, helping to organise conferences, workshops, involvement in publicity for events, liaison with the local community and with neighbouring universities, and organisation of internships and outreach to schools
 * Assisting in the writing of grant reports
 * Attendance at meetings associated with the research or work of the organisational unit which the research is connected
 * Conducting research under limited supervision

This role is a full-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

At Monash University, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation. This position at the University will require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check.

Your application must address the selection criteria.

Apply here.

Enquiries

Associate Professor Andy Jackson, Korean Studies, +61 3 9905 8754, andy.jackson@monash.edu

Closing Date

Monday 15 July 2019, 11:55 pm AEST

Monash University Malaysia (MYS) - Research Fellow, “South-South Migration, Inequality & Development Hub” - Deadline: 19 Jul 2019
Everyone needs a platform to launch a satisfying career. At Monash, we give you the space and support to take your career in all kinds of exciting new directions. You’ll have access to quality research, infrastructure and learning facilities, opportunities to collaborate internationally, as well as the grants you’ll need to publish your work. We’re a university full of energetic and enthusiastic minds, driven to challenge what’s expected, expand what we know, and learn from other inspiring, empowering thinkers.

The Opportunity

The role is to be part of the United Kingdom Research & Innovation Global Challenges Research Funding (UKRI GCRF) on “South-South Migration, Inequality & Development Hub” that runs from 2019 to 2024. The Research Fellow will be appointed to work on the Nepal-Malaysia Corridor on Work Packages related to Gender Inequalities; Migration intermediaries; and Migration perceptions, knowledge & decision-making. A Level B research-only academic is expected to carry out independent and/or team research within the field in which they are appointed and to carry out activities to develop their research expertise relevant to the particular field of research.

All applications must address selection criteria.

The Benefits

The appointment will be under Malaysian benefits, terms and conditions.

Position Description

Research Fellow

Enquiries and Applications

For general enquiries, please refer to FAQ.

To apply, send your Cover Letter and Resume to [mailto:recruit@monash.edu recruit@monash.edu] and quote the job number.

Closing Date

Friday 19 July 2019, 11:55 pm AEST

New Mexico State University (USA:NM) - Postdoc, Multicultural Education in Schools - Deadline: 28 Jul 2019
New Mexico State University is a comprehensive land-grant institution of higher learning accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities. An active research university, NMSU anchors the southern end of New Mexico’s Rio Grande Research Corridor, exceeding $140 million in research and public service expenditures. NMSU is classified as a Hispanic-serving institution by the federal government with a total minority enrollment over 48%. Home to the state’s NASA Space Grant Program, NMSU is located in Las Cruces, which features desert mesas, the farmlands of the Rio Grande Valley, and the Organ Mountains, an extension of the Rocky Mountain chain. The University is committed to building a cultural diverse educational environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The duties of the post-doctoral position include the value of collaboration and preparation of teachers for Learning Design and Technology.

Classification Summary

Assist, instruct and function as a role model for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in a relevant research program.

Classification Standard Duties

Supervise, direct, delegate and evaluate work of assigned staff. Oversee and/or conduct research. Assist in technical support for the delegated project. Create new opportunities by preparing and submitting new project proposals to national funding agencies. Perform related duties as required.

Knowledge

Knowledge of university and department policies and procedures; principles and practices of organization and administration; principles of supervision, training, mentoring and performance evaluation; research techniques and designs; methodologies; data collection and analysis.

Skills

Skills in short- and long-range planning; problem analysis and resolution; report preparation and presentation; public contact and relations; oral and written communication; literature reviews and compilation; material development for scientific and non-scientific audiences; grant writing and peer reviewed publications; modification of existing models or development of new models. The applicant may be responsible for, but not limited to, assisting in technical and outreach support in the department and organizing outreach events and conferences addressing activities associated with the research project.

Abilities

Ability to direct, evaluate, train and supervise the work of assigned personnel; develop and maintain effective working relationships; maintain accurate and orderly records; use independent judgment and initiative; organize and direct activities; analyze and evaluate information; make presentations; work as a member of a team; write technical reports, conference presentation papers, peer-reviewed journal articles and grant proposals.

Required Education

Doctorate degree in related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Learning Design and Technology, Educational Technology, or in a closely related field within the past four years (applications from individuals planning to complete their Ph.D. by the fall or 2019 will also be considered).

Preferred Experience: Experience in online course design and teaching Experience with Quality Matters Rubric or similar standard-based course design experience Teaching experience in the area of technology integration in education Excellent writing and communication skills Excellent skills in research methods and data presentation

Special Requirements

Experience in online course design and teaching; experience with Quality Matters Rubric or similar standard-based course design experience; teaching experience in the area of technology integration in education; excellent writing and communication skills; excellent skills in research methods and data presentation.

Closing Date 07/16/2019

Anticipated Job Begin Date (optional) 08/19/2019

Anticipated Job End Date, if applicable (optional) 05/19/2020

The electronic application is the official document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

Quicklink for Posting [//jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/35308 http://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/35308]

New York University, Abu Dhabi - Humanities Research Fellowships for the Study of the Arab World - Deadline: 1 Oct. 2019
The NYU Abu Dhabi Research Institute invites scholars who wish to contribute to the vibrant research culture of NYUAD’s Saadiyat campus to apply for a residential fellowship, starting September 2020.

The Institute welcomes applications from scholars working in all areas of the Humanities related to the study of the Arab world, its rich literature and history, its cultural and artistic heritage, and its manifold connections with other cultures. This includes, among others, (Early) Islamic Intellectual History and Culture, any areas of particular relevance to the MENA region, as well as projects thematically connected to existing research projects and initatives at NYUAD’s divisions of Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences (see [//nyuad.nyu.edu/en/research.html https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/research.html]).

Both distinguished scholars with an established reputation and promising young scholars who are in the beginning of their career can apply for a research fellowship.

Each fellow receives a competitive stipend commensurate with experience, housing, health insurance, work/office space on campus, full access to NYUAD’s library facilities (with close connections to NYU’s main library in New York), research allowance, an opportunity to host a small workshop funded by the Research Institute, and support for travel to and from Abu Dhabi.

We expect successful candidates to commence their appointment on September 1st, 2020, pending final administrative approval.

The fellowship program is hosted by the NYU Abu Dhabi Research Institute. For more information, please visit:

[//nyuad.nyu.edu/en/research/centers-labs-and-projects/humanities-research-fellowship-program.html https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/research/centers-labs-and-projects/humanities-research-fellowship-program.html]

Applications are due October 1, 2019.

For questions, please reach out to:

Alexandra Sandu (Assistant Director): [mailto:alexandra.sandu@nyu.edu alexandra.sandu@nyu.edu]

===Newcastle University (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoc in Archaeology, "Built enviroment of Late Antique/Early Medieval Rome" - Deadline: 4 Aug 2019=== Post-doctoral Research Assistant sought to undertake research into the built environment of south-eastern Rome as part of the ERC Advanced Grant Project ‘Rome Transformed: interdisciplinary analysis of political, military and religious regenerations of the city’s forgotten quarter C1-C8 CE’ (assurances have been received from the UK government that the project will be funded whatever the outcome of ‘Brexit’ negotiations). The PDRA will work on historical sources for architecture/the built environment and co-lead with the principle investigator and co-investigators research into the religious, military and political dimensions of Rome’s development from the early fourth to late eighth century CE.

In particular, you will be expected to: You must possess a PhD in a relevant field at the time of application and to have successfully completed doctoral/post-doctoral research on built environment of the period. Fluency in spoken and written English and Italian are essential, and the applicant should be able to read Latin, French and German. In addition to extensive knowledge of Rome’s urban development from the fourth to late eighth century CE, the successful candidate should have experience of archival work in Italy and experience of digital recording systems. Willingness to travel to and work in both Rome and Newcastle is required.
 * Author/co-author technical reports on key buildings/complexes from the fourth to late eighth century CE (includes collaboration with project visualisation team in producing 3D visualisations).
 * Author/co-author thematic project papers.
 * Contribute to the project website and social media outreach activities.
 * Contribute to the development of project databases.
 * Contribute to agreed administrative tasks.
 * Lead small teams in archival analysis.

Informal enquiries about the post should be directed to Professor Ian Haynes [mailto:ian.haynes@ncl.ac.uk ian.haynes@ncl.ac.uk].

The post is available from 1st October 2019 for five years.

The University holds a silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. The University also holds the HR Excellence in Research award for our work to support the career development of our researchers, and is a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

Newcastle University is committed to being a fully inclusive Global University which actively recruits, supports and retains staff from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the community they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of race, sex, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, as well as being open to flexible working practices.

Click here for further details. ===Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) (NOR) - Postdoc, 'Politics of the Amazon Basin or the Caspian Sea region' - Deadline: 15 Sep 2019=== The Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) is seeking two research team members to join the European Research Council-funded LORAX project.

These LORAX team positions are We seek candidates with experience and ability to conduct empirical studies and field research on the politics of the Amazon Basin or the Caspian Sea region. We are hiring the PhD and postdoc simultaneously, as the LORAX research design is reliant on the new hires covering one regional specialization (Amazon or Caspian) each. We are flexible as to which new team member (postdoc or PhD) handles which regional case.
 * 1) a candidate for a two-year postdoc position and
 * 2) a candidate for a three-year PhD position, fully devoted to doctoral work.

The postdoc would be responsible for researching and writing 3 articles (2 single-authored, and 1 co-authored with the PI Wilson Rowe), while the PhD candidate will produce an article-based PhD dissertation (3 single-authored articles minimum).

These new positions are expected to be based at NUPI in Oslo, Norway. However, as NUPI is not a degree-awarding institution, the successful doctoral applicant is responsible for securing admittance to a university PhD program. The doctoral candidate should indicate in the application letter where she/ he would like to enroll as a PhD candidate and assess their likelihood of acceptance to the program. Tuition fees are not covered (where applicable, PhD education is free in Norway contingent on acceptance to a doctoral program).

About the project

The LORAX project is a comparative effort to expand scholarly understanding of hitherto largely overlooked sites of politics – those located between global and national politics and built up around mutually acknowledged ‘shared ecosystems.’ While we have an extensive scholarship on security communities, in which technical, non-political cooperation is seen as having potential to eventually yield trust on broader security questions, we know little about the internal dynamics and broader consequences of other forms of cross-border communities, such as those that might grow up around repeated, patterned interactions around shared ecosystems.

The core question here is: Do regional politics around border-crossing ecosystems share important resemblances and differ in significant ways from global politics? To address this question, the Lorax project analyzes the networks of participation, hierarchies of actors and diplomatic norms of the governance fields that have grown up around efforts to ‘speak for’ border-crossing ecosystems in three locations – the Arctic, the Amazon Basin, and the Caspian Sea.

Qualifications for the positions All applicants: Promising candidates will be invited for an interview, with an additional trial lecture for the postdoctoral candidate. The final decision about who to hire will be made based on both the written application, the interview, and the necessity of assembling a complementary team that can cover all research cases of the LORAX project.
 * PhD applicants: an M.A. in geography, political science/IR or related social science degree, completed by time of application with a grade of A or B
 * Postdoc applicants: PhD in geography or political science/IR or related social science degree (PhD should be submitted by time of application for this postdoc position)
 * Experience from empirical/field research
 * Good communication and teamwork skills
 * Experience in qualitative or quantitative methods (facility in both is an advantage)
 * Fluency in English and proficiency in language(s) needed to conduct research on the politics of the Amazon Basin or the Caspian Sea

We offer: NUPI aims, to the greatest degree possible, to have a staff that reflects societal diversity. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of gender, cultural background, age, disability or previous periods of leave from the workforce. NUPI will accommodate specific needs relating to disability for new hires and as needed during the interview process. ===Örebro University (EU:Swe) - Postdoctoral Researcher in Gender Studies - Deadline: 30 Aug. 2019=== The School of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in gender studies for a fixed-term appointment.
 * An exciting opportunity to be part of a comparative ERC-funded project and to work closely with project’s Principal Investigator (PI).
 * The chance to be part of a vibrant research institute on international affairs
 * Salary based on qualifications, reflecting NUPI's pay scale (salary scale 1109 for the postdoc (from 583, 500 NOK per year) and 1017 for the PhD (from 479,200 NOK per year)) and access to a bonus system for academic publications.
 * Financial support for fieldwork, conference travel and publication support.
 * Guidance and support systems in place for doctoral researchers.
 * Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

Background

Gender Studies at Örebro University is a social science-oriented subject area with strong international ties and research collaborations. The discipline has degree-awarding powers at all levels, including doctoral level. Research is conducted at the multidisciplinary research environment Centre for Feminist Social Studies (CFS). The research in the discipline is organised within the research programme framework "Gender, Society and Change" (2015-2020), resting on a broad-based social science and feminist scientific tradition. More specifically, research is conducted in such areas as feminist policies and organisation, feminist theory, gender and academia, gender equality policy, critical studies on men and masculinities, and violence.

Duties and responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities for this post are primarily research, and research initiation and collaboration. Teaching of up to 20 per cent of a full-time post, including supervision and assessment of students at the Bachelor and Master levels, is also included, ar are administrative duties. The specific duties of the position include drawing up at least one project application for external research funding. This work will be undertaken in collaboration with colleagues in the discipline, with the aim of strengthening research within at least one of the following prioritised research areas: gender in knowledge production, gender equality policy, men and masculinities, and violence research.

Qualifications

Those qualified for the appointment as a postdoctoral researcher are applicants holding a doctoral degree in Gender Studies or other relevant discipline, or hade a degree from abroad deemed to correspond to a doctoral degree. The doctoral degree should have been awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline. Candidates who have obtained their doctoral degree prior to that may however also be considered if special grounds exist (leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, clinical duties, an elected position in a trade union, or other similar circumstances).

Assessment criteria

General assessment criterion is the candidate's ability to communicate, collaborate, and engage with society, and to facilitate research outreach. Other general assessment criteria are the candidate´s ability and suitability to cooperate with other staff, and to contribute to the development of the university activities.

Particular importance will be attached to the qualities enabling the candidate to contribute to the discipline´s future development of both research and education.

Particular attention will be paid to documented ecperience of research collaborations and international publications. Experience of working in the prioritised research areas and a history of successful applications for research grants are considered a particular advantage. Great importance will be attached to the candidates´personal qualities, such as: ability to collaborate and work independently; physical presence in the research environment; and their interest in research development. Experience of teaching Swedish is considered and advantage.

Information

The post is full-time and includes 80 per cent research and 20 per cent teaching or other research-related duties. The post is based in Örebro. The work cannot be undertaken elsewhere, but requires the post holder to be present and actively involved in the activities in the disciplinary environment. The salary depends on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. The starting date for the post is Autumn 2019, 1st of November 2019 at the earliest.

For more information, please contact Head of Discipline Liisa Husu, email: liisa.husu@oru.seor Head of Division Erik Löfmarck, email: erik.lofmarck@oru.se

Application

The application is made online. Click the button “Apply” to begin the application procedure.

For the application to be complete, the following electronic documents must be included: Only documents written in Swedish, English, Norwegian and Danish can be reviewed.
 * Covering letter
 * CV with a relevant description of your overall qualifications and experience
 * An account of research/artistic qualifications
 * Research plan describing in brief the candidate´s planned research and how it relates to the discipline´s prioritised research areas (maximum of 3 pages)
 * Copies of relevant course/degree certificates and references
 * Scientific publications for consideration (maximum of 5)

The application deadline is 30th of August 2019. We look forward to receiving your application!

Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) (NOR) - Senior Research Fellow (Postdoc), ethnographic research on migration in West Africa - Deadline: 12 Sep 2019
The Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) invites applications for a three-year, full-time position within the project Future Migration as Present Fact (FUMI), funded by the European Research Council. The position provides the opportunity to work in a leading international research institution with an interdisciplinary environment. It is classified as a Senior Researcher position within PRIO’s seniority and salary system.

The research fellow will carry out extensive ethnographic research in West Africa and must have specific regional and linguistic expertise in addition to excellent analytical and writing skills. A second research fellow position within the same project, for a survey research specialist, will be announced in 2020.

About the project

Future Migration as Present Fact (FUMI) is funded by a Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council (ERC), a grant to support ground-breaking research with scientific excellence as the sole selection criterion. The principal investigator is Research Professor Jørgen Carling.

The project is motivated by the stark discrepancy between widespread migration desires and limited migration opportunities. In many countries, the majority of young adults say that the wish to leave their own country and settle elsewhere. Yet, the vast majority never depart. This situation raises a fundamental question: if migration is desired, but never materializes, what are the consequences? Some researchers seek to use information about migration desires, intentions or plans to predict migration; others dismiss migration desires as uninteresting because they rarely result in actual migration. The FUMI project, by contrast, takes the perspective that even if the imagined future migration never occurs, it affects thoughts, feelings, communication, and behaviour at present. Young people's priorities are informed by the futures they imagine, and their lives can thus be formed by migration that is imagined but never achieved. Framing the issue in this way renews research on the precursors of migration and opens a new chapter about the links between migration and development.

The project is guided by the following research question: How does migration that has not yet taken place shape the lives of individuals and the development of societies?

This question is addressed through a research design that weaves together three streams: theory development, ethnographic fieldwork, and a survey. In this way, the project aims for deep mixed-methods integration. The work sets out with the perspective that we lack both the theoretical and methodological tools for understanding how individuals relate to the prospect of migrating. Addressing the research question therefore requires investment in conceptual and methodological innovations.

The project's empirical focus is West Africa, where migration desires are particularly widespread. The research will take place in three countries at different levels of socio-economic development: Cape Verde (high), Ghana (middle) and Gambia or Guinea (low). In each country, data collection will include ethnographic fieldwork with a small number of young adults, as well as a survey among the same population group.

Additional information about the project is available at www.prio.org/FUMI.

The research fellow’s role in the project

The core project team consists of the Principal Investigator (PI), Jørgen Carling, Senior Research Fellow 1 (ethnographer, this vacancy), and Senior Research Fellow 2 (survey researcher, to be hired in 2020). The research design involves a detailed plan for how the three researchers will work together over time and across methodologies. The ethnographic fieldwork will be split between the PI and Senior Research Fellow1, while survey management will be split between the PI and Senior Research Fellow 2.

The responsibilities of Senior research fellow 1 include the following: Required and desired qualifications
 * Conducting ethnographic fieldwork in Gambia or Guinea, approximately 4 months. (The choice of country depends on the selected candidate’s experience, language skills and preferences.)
 * Conducting most of the project’s ethnographic fieldwork in Ghana, approximately 3 months. (This fieldwork is planned so that English can be the primary fieldwork language).
 * Collaborating with the PI and Senior research fellow 2 in the development of survey questions and pilot-testing of the survey.
 * Analysing ethnographic data, refining the project’s theoretical framework, and writing journal articles, in collaboration with the PI.

The following are required qualifications: In addition, the following qualifications are desirable: The PhD dissertation must have been submitted before the application deadline and the degree must have been awarded before the position is taken up. The candidate will be expected to live in Oslo and be present at PRIO except during fieldwork.
 * 1) A PhD in a relevant field in social sciences or humanities (e.g. geography, anthropology, sociology, psychology or African Studies).
 * 2) Qualifications for conducting fieldwork in Gambia or Guinea, including relevant language skills (e.g. familiarity with Mandinka, Wolof, Pulaar, or Susu).
 * 3) Substantial experience with ethnographic fieldwork, in-depth interviews and/or related qualitative research methods.
 * 4) Excellent analytical and writing skills, including the ability to perceive and write about the theoretical significance of observations and experiences during fieldwork.
 * 1) Familiarity with migration studies, youth studies, or other thematic research areas of relevance to the project.
 * 2) An interest in mixed-methods research and/or familiarity with diverse social-science research methods.
 * 3) Strong computing skills, including general software (e.g. Microsoft Office) as well as specialized  software for research (e.g. NVivo, ATLAS.ti, Scrivener, EndNote)
 * 4) Experience with publishing articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
 * 5) An interest in, and experience with, research communication beyond academic audiences.
 * 6) Proven ability to work both independently (e.g. during fieldwork) and in a team (e.g. through joint analysis and writing).
 * 7) Experience, networks or language skills that can facilitate fieldwork in Ghana.

Work environment and conditions

PRIO has an international research staff of approximately 85 members in full and part-time positions, and in addition 15 in administrative and support functions. The working language at the institute is English. PRIO is an equal opportunity employer and values staff diversity.

The institute is located in spacious and attractive premises in central Oslo, Europe’s fastest-growing capital city. Employee benefits include access to the PRIO cabin in the mountains, a subsidized canteen, weekly physiotherapy exercise, weekly running group, subsidized gym membership and various social events.

The starting salary for a Senior Researcher at PRIO is NOK 655,000 (equivalent to step 71 in the Norwegian State salary system), approximately € 66,900. Employees are offered membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The term ‘postdoc’ in the announcement is used with reference to common terminology elsewhere and does not have specific implications for employment at PRIO.

The candidate should have an interest in PRIO’s broader mission of conducting high-quality academic research on questions relevant to the promotion of a more peaceful world. For more information about PRIO’s research, see www.prio.org. The FUMI project is part of PRIO’s migration research group, which is well-established in the international field of migration research.

Application procedure

Interested candidates are invited to request the complete project description for a full background to preparing their application and research statement (contact details below).

Applications must be submitted by way of an online form (link below) and include the following attachments as PDF files: In addition, name and contact details of two or more references must be provided in the online form.
 * 1) An application letter in English that addresses each of the 11 required and desired qualifications for the position as described above.
 * 2) A curriculum vitae in English, including a list of publications.
 * 3) A research statement of up to three pages that outlines (a) which aspects of the project particularly appeal to you, (b) how you will contribute to making the project achieve its objectives, and (c) what you foresee as the greatest challenges.
 * 4) Up to three academic writing samples.
 * 5) Scanned copies of original transcripts/certificates from higher education, in one PDF file.

Application deadline: 12 September 2019.

Submission of applications: Online application form.

The form must be completed and submitted in a single session. Please review the form and prepare all attachments as specified before starting to complete it.

The starting date for the position is 1 March 2020 or as early as possible thereafter. The tentative recruitment schedule is as follows: notification of shortlisted applicants by early October; interviews 21–25 October; offer of employment by early November. ===Princeton University (USA:NJ) - Visiting Research Scholar, Latin American Studies (Postdoc) - Deadline: 5 Sep 2019=== The Program in Latin American Studies (PLAS) is seeking top scholars in their fields who have teaching experience and will provide Princeton students with a unique opportunity to study topics that are not regularly offered at the University. Applications will be accepted from outstanding scholars in the humanities and social sciences, as well as from established writers, artists, filmmakers, or architects working on projects relating to Latin America who are stellar teachers.

Visiting Research Scholars will be expected to teach one undergraduate course per semester, conditional upon sufficient enrollments and approval of a Princeton department and the Dean of the Faculty, and to participate in PLAS-related events on campus.

Appointments are for one or two semesters, during the 2020-2021 academic year (fall semester: September 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021; spring semester: February 1- June 30, 2021). A competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits will be offered. The Office of the Dean of the Faculty determines salary on the basis of current academic rank and award duration; appointment rank at Princeton is determined on the basis of experience and current institutional affiliation.

How to Apply: For full consideration, all the materials listed must be received by October 18, 2019, 11:59 p.m. EST. All candidates must submit materials (in English) and apply online at: [//www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/12121 https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/12121].

1) Cover letter indicating the applicant's proposed length of stay (1-2 semesters), title of the proposed research project, and teaching interests; 2) Curriculum vitae; 3) One undergraduate seminar proposal or syllabus for each proposed semester of the fellowship, including a statement of how this course(s) would enhance undergraduate education at Princeton; 4) A statement describing the research project and its scholarly contribution (2,000 – 3,000 words); 5) The names and contact information of two referees (the Program will contact them, if needed, later).

Required Qualifications: Advanced degree preferred.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Princeton University: Fung Global Fellows Program: Postdocs and Visiting Research Scholars - Deadline: 15 Nov 2019

 * Princeton University is pleased to announce the call for applications to the Fung Global Fellows Program at the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS). Each year the program selects scholars from around the world to be in residence at Princeton for an academic year and to engage in research and discussion around a common theme. The number of candidates hired will depend on the qualifications of the overall applicant pools.
 * Candidates will be considered in three categories:
 * (1) Postdoctoral research associates who received their doctorate from an institution outside of the United States and who, at the time of application, do not hold a tenure-track faculty appointment.
 * (2) Early-career scholars employed outside the United States who have a faculty appointment, a professional research appointment, or are an established independent scholar in the designated theme of the program.
 * (3) Senior scholars employed outside the United States who have a faculty appointment, a professional research appointment, or be an established independent scholar in the designated theme of the program. Early career and postdoctoral scholars will be selected to be in residence at Princeton for an academic year; senior scholars will be selected to be in residence at Princeton between three to ten months during the academic year. All candidates must be based outside the United States.


 * During the academic year 2020-21, the Fung Global Fellows Program theme will be “Thinking Globally.” For more information on the theme of study please see: [//piirs.princeton.edu/funggfp/call-applications http://piirs.princeton.edu/funggfp/call-applications]. We welcome applicants from all disciplinary and inter-disciplinary fields from the sciences to the humanities whose work addresses this set of themes in any historical period or world region.
 * Applications are due on November 15, 2019
 * All candidates must reside outside the United States. To be eligible, post-doctoral applicants must have completed all requirements for their Ph.D. before July 1, 2020 but cannot have more than two years of postdoctoral experience prior to the start of the appointment, September 1, 2020. Early-career scholars must have received their Ph.D. or equivalent no earlier than September 1, 2010. Senior scholars must have received their doctorates before September 1, 2010, and have a record of scholarly accomplishment in the designated theme of the program. Fellowships will be awarded on the strength of a candidate’s proposed research project, the relationship of the project to the program theme, the candidate’s scholarly record, and the ability to contribute to the intellectual life of the program.
 * Postdoctoral scholars may apply at: [//www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/12281 https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/12281]
 * Early career scholars and senior scholars may apply at: [//www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/12282 https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/12282]
 * For more information on eligibility requirements and the application process, see [//piirs.princeton.edu/funggfp/call-applications http://piirs.princeton.edu/funggfp/call-applications].

Princeton University (USA:NJ) - Postdoctoral Research Associate, Latin American Studies - Deadline: 3 Jan. 2020

 * The Program in Latin American Studies (PLAS) is seeking candidates from any discipline who are engaged in scholarly or creative work on topics related to Latin American Studies to fill one to two Postdoctoral Research Associate or more senior positions. Candidates will be expected to devote themselves to research and writing, and may teach not more than one course per semester. When teaching, successful candidates will hold the secondary rank of Lecturer, and any teaching opportunities are subject to sufficient enrollments and the approval of the Dean of the Faculty. They also will be invited to participate regularly in the scholarly activities of the PLAS intellectual community.
 * Appointments are for a 12-month term, starting September 1, 2020, with the possibility of renewal, contingent on satisfactory performance and continued funding. A competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits will be offered.
 * This position is subject to the University’s background check policy.
 * How to Apply: For full consideration, applications should be submitted by January 3, 2020, 11:59 p.m. EST. All candidates must apply online and submit the below materials (in English) at [//www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/12123 https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/12123].
 * 1) Cover letter
 * 2) Curriculum vitae
 * 3) Statement of research interests (1,000 – 1,500 words)
 * 4) A representative sample of recent work (under 30 written pages or equivalent in the candidate’s professional medium; for artistic work, links within a PDF preferred).
 * 5) Names and contact information for three references (the Program will contact them, if needed, at a later date)


 * Required Qualifications: Doctoral degree (earned within three years of the start date). Academic excellence, potential to bring new ideas and approaches to Princeton University and to interact successfully with a broad range of faculty and students.

Princeton University (USA:NJ) - Postdoctoral Fellowships in Humanities and Social Sciences - Deadline: 6 Aug. 2019

 * The Princeton Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts, an interdisciplinary group of scholars in the humanities, social sciences, and selected natural sciences, invites applications for the 2020-23 fellowship competition. Five fellowships will be awarded: Three Open Fellowships in any discipline represented in the Society; one Fellowship in Humanistic Studies, and one Fellowship in Race and Ethnicity Studies.
 * Applicants may apply for more than one fellowship pertinent to their research and teaching. Please see the Society’s website sf.princeton.edu for fellowship details, eligibility, disciplines and application.
 * Appointed in the Humanities Council and academic departments, postdoctoral fellows pursue their research, attend weekly seminars and teach half-time as lecturers for a term of three years. In each of the first two years, fellows teach one course each semester; in their third year, only one course. The salary for 2020-2021 will be approximately $91,000. Fellows must reside in or near Princeton during the academic year.
 * Applicants holding the Ph.D. at the time of application must have received the degree after January 1, 2018. Applicants not yet holding the Ph.D. must have completed a substantial portion of the dissertation - approximately half - at the time of application. Successful candidates must fulfill all requirements for the Ph.D., including filing of the dissertation, by June 15, 2020. Candidates for/recipients of doctoral degrees in Education, Jurisprudence and from Princeton University are not eligible. Applicants may apply only once to the Princeton Society of Fellows.
 * Selection is based on exceptional scholarly achievement and evidence of unusual promise, range and quality of teaching experience, and potential contributions to an interdisciplinary community. The Society of Fellows seeks a diverse and international pool of applicants, and especially welcomes those from underrepresented backgrounds.
 * Applicants are asked to submit an online application by August 6, 2019 (11:59 p.m. EST).

===Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies, Harvard University (USA:MA) - Radcliffe Fellowship - Deadline: 12 Sept. 2019 (Hum/SocSci/Arts)/3 Oct. 2019(STEM) === Applications for the 2020-2021 Fellowship | Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University are now open!

Radcliffe fellows are exceptional scientists, writers, scholars, public intellectuals, and artists whose work is making a difference in their professional fields and in the larger world.

Based in Radcliffe Yard—a sanctuary in the heart of Harvard University—fellows join a uniquely interdisciplinary and creative community. A fellowship at Radcliffe is an opportunity to step away from usual routines and dive deeply into a project. With access to Harvard’s unparalleled resources, Radcliffe fellows develop new tools and methods, challenge artistic and scholarly conventions, and illuminate our past and our present.

Radcliffe Institute fellows are in residence for a period of nine months from September 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021 and receive a stipend of $77,500 plus an additional $5,000 to cover project expenses. Fellows are expected to be free of their regular commitments so that they may fully devote themselves to the work outlined in their proposal.

The deadline for applications in humanities, social sciences, and creative arts is September 12, 2019.

The deadline for applications in science, engineering, and mathematics is October 3, 2019.

For further information, consult our Frequently Asked Questions or reach out to [mailto:fellowships@radcliffe.harvard.edu fellowships@radcliffe.harvard.edu].

Apply by following this link.

Rhenish Friedrich Wilhelm University, Bonn - Postdoc, Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies. 'Embodied Dependencies' - Deadline: 31 Aug 2019
The Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn is an international research university that offers a wide range of degree programs. With 200 years of history, about 38,000 students, over 6,000 employees, and an excellent domestic and international reputation, Bonn University is among Germany’s leading universities.

From 01 January 2020 onwards, the Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies seeks to employ for up to 6 years (3+3 years, max. until 31 December 2025)

1 Research Group Leader

for the Research Area B “Embodied Dependencies”

The successful candidate will be employed at the Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies (BCDSS): [//www.dependency.uni-bonn.de/en?set_language=en https://www.dependency.uni-bonn.de/en?set_language=en]. In September 2018, the BCDSS was awarded the status of "Cluster of Excellence" by the German Research Council. We are therefore recruiting early-career researchers who are interested in contributing to an outstanding interdisciplinary and international research centre. In the unique position of a Research Group Leader, you will be a key member of the BCDSS in a position to shape the BCDSS' future research strategy and research activities.

The topics of all Research Groups should be designed to provide broad conceptual entry points for the study of slavery or other forms of strong asymmetrical dependencies with a historical focus. They are aimed at stimulating research with a global, epoch-spanning and multi-disciplinary approach.

Research Area B 'Embodied Dependencies' examines primarily non-textual relics of asymmetrical dependencies, which have been ‘inscribed’ in bodies and artefacts. In this way, we give actors operating in non-textual environments a ‘voice’. The aim of this research area is to correct the widespread imbalance in the academic evaluation of written and non-written traditions by taking a perspective from pre-modern societies into consideration.

Your tasks: Your profile: We offer: The BCDSS focuses its research on strong asymmetrical dependencies in pre-modern societies. Ten Research Groups will be at the core of this research. For information on the Research Groups, their role within the BCDSS, their connection with the five research areas within the BCDSS and the range of disciplines cooperating within the BCDSS, please see [//www.dependency.uni-bonn.de/en/program https://www.dependency.uni-bonn.de/en/program].
 * Designing the research profile for the Research Group for the study of strong asymmetrical dependencies with a historical focus.
 * Recruiting two PhD candidates for the Research Group
 * Scientific coordination and development of the Research Group
 * Conducting an independent research project that will be concluded by a monograph
 * Developing innovative theoretical and methodological concepts
 * Organizing and participating in international seminars, workshops and conferences.
 * Creation of Networks within the international scientific community
 * Teaching at least two seminars to BA or MA students during the period of employment.
 * A postdoctoral researcher with at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience in one of the BCDSS’ or any related disciplines: Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History, History, Regional Studies, Sociology, and Theology with an explicit emphasis on material culture and/ or visual culture studies.
 * An independent scholar who wants to shape research on coercion and dependency.
 * Interest in making comparisons across time and space and in exploring methodological and epistemological problems.
 * An interest in interdisciplinary and collaborative research.
 * The administrative and personal aptitude to lead a small team of researchers.
 * Participation in the international research hub The Cluster of Excellence “Bonn Center of Dependency and Slavery Studies”.
 * The opportunity of conducting independent research and the support that is necessary to do so.
 * An open, stimulating and interdisciplinary work environment where good ideas are encouraged and supported.
 * The opportunity to lead a Research Group and supervise two PhD-candidates.
 * An advanced training program that will give you a competitive advantage when seeking a permanent position and help you balance work and family life.
 * Mentoring by two experienced professors from The Cluster of Excellence.
 * Institutional support for applicants with families and for women.
 * TVL E 14 on the salary scale.

Applicants are asked to submit: a.       The general concept of the Research Group, outlining ideas for innovative methodological and theoretical approaches including the benefits for the BCDSS in general and Research Area B in particular.
 * 1) An application consisting of: (a) a letter of motivation (max. 1 page); (b) a curriculum vitae; (c) a list of publications; and (d) one copy of your PhD certificate;
 * 2) An outline of the concept for a Research Group with relation to Research Area B “Embodied Dependencies” (max 6 A-4 pages):

b.       Suggestions for seminars, workshops and/or other activities for the Research Group and the BCDSS more generally.

c.        An outline of the individual research project.

d.       An outline of possible PhD projects that would fit the general concept of the Research Group and will benefit the BCDSS’ research aims.

3. The name and contact of two referees (position, professional address and e-mail).

===Rhenish Friedrich Wilhelm University, Bonn (EU:Ger:Nrw) - Postdoc, Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies, 'Gender (and Intersectionality)' - Deadline: 30 Sep 2019=== The Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn is an international research university that offers a wide range of degree programs. With 200 years of history, about 38,000 students, over 6,000 employees, and an excellent domestic and international reputation, Bonn University is among Germany’s leading universities.

From 01 January 2020 onwards, the Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies seeks to employ for up to 6 years (3+3 years, max. until 31 December 2025).

1 Research Group Leader

for the Research Area E “Gender (and Intersectionality)”

The successful candidate will be employed at the Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies (BCDSS): [//www.dependency.uni-bonn.de/en?set_language=en https://www.dependency.uni-bonn.de/en?set_language=en]. In September 2018, the BCDSS was awarded the status of "Cluster of Excellence" by the German Research Council. We are therefore recruiting early-career researchers who are interested in contributing to an outstanding interdisciplinary and international research centre. In the unique position of a Research Group Leader, you will be a key member of the BCDSS in a position to shape the BCDSS' future research strategy and research activities. The position is for five years, during which time the successful candidate will be given a unique opportunity to conduct his or her independent research and lead a Research Group.

The Research Group will be one of ten Research Groups at the BCDSS. The Research Groups consist of one leader and two PhD candidates. They are aimed at stimulating research with a global, epoch-spanning and multi-disciplinary approach, and therefore the topic of the Research Group should be designed to provide broad conceptual entry point for the study of slavery or other forms of strong asymmetrical dependencies.

The Research Group will be part of Research Area E "Gender (and Intersectionality)", one of five Research Areas at the BCDSS. Research Area E focuses on how asymmetrical dependencies emerge at the intersections of gender, status, class, ethnicity, religion, and age (see [//www.dependency.uni-bonn.de/en/program/research-areas/research-area-e-gender-and-intersectionality/description-of-ra-e https://www.dependency.uni-bonn.de/en/program/research-areas/research-area-e-gender-and-intersectionality/description-of-ra-e].) The Research Group should not copy the topic of the Research Area E, but it must employ a gender and/or intersectionality perspective, starting from the aforementioned approaches. We welcome research on all periods before the 20th century, and we encourage research on non-European societies.

Your tasks: Your profile: We offer: The BCDSS focuses its research on strong asymmetrical dependencies in pre-modern societies. Ten Research Groups will be at the core of this research. For information on the Research Groups, their role within the BCDSS, their connection with the five research areas within the BCDSS and the range of disciplines cooperating within the BCDSS, please see [//www.dependency.uni-bonn.de/en/program https://www.dependency.uni-bonn.de/en/program].
 * Designing the research profile for the Research Group for the study of strong asymmetrical dependencies with a historical, epoch-spanning approach.
 * Recruiting two PhD candidates for the Research Group
 * Scientific coordination and development of the Research Group
 * Conducting an independent research project that will be concluded by a monograph
 * Developing innovative theoretical and methodological concepts
 * Organizing and participating in international seminars, workshops and conferences.
 * Creation of Networks within the international scientific community
 * Teaching at least two seminars to BA or MA students during the period of employment.
 * A postdoctoral researcher with least 2 years of postdoctoral experience in one of the BCDSS’ or any related disciplines: Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History, History, Law, Regional Studies, Sociology, and Theology.
 * An independent scholar who wants to shape research on coercion and dependency.
 * Interest in making comparisons across time and space and in exploring methodological and epistemological problems.
 * An interest in interdisciplinary and collaborative research.
 * The administrative and personal aptitude to lead a small team of researchers.
 * Participation in the international research hub The Cluster of Excellence "Bonn Center of Dependency and Slavery Studies".
 * The opportunity of conducting independent research and the support that is necessary to do so.
 * An open, stimulating and interdisciplinary work environment where good ideas are encouraged and supported.
 * The opportunity to lead a Research Group and supervise two PhD-candidates.
 * An advanced training program that will give you a competitive advantage when seeking a permanent position and help you balance work and family life.
 * Mentoring by two experienced professors from The Cluster of Excellence.
 * Institutional support for applicants with families and for women.
 * TVL E 14 on the salary scale.

Applicants are asked to submit:

1.       An application consisting of: (a) a letter of motivation (max. 1 page); (b) a curriculum vitae; (c) a list of publications; and (d) one copy of your PhD certificate;

2.       An outline of the concept for a Research Group with relation to Research Area E “Gender (and Intersectionality)” (max 6 A-4 pages):

a.       The general concept of the Research Group, outlining ideas for innovative methodological and theoretical approaches including the benefits for the BCDSS in general and Research Area E in particular.

b.       Suggestions for seminars, workshops and/or other activities for the Research Group and the BCDSS more generally.

c.        An outline of the individual research project.

d.       An outline of possible PhD projects that would fit the general concept of the Research Group and will benefit the BCDSS’ research aims.

3.       The name and contact of two referees (position, professional address and e-mail).

Rice University (USA:Tex) - Postdoc in Anthropology - Deadline: 11 Jul 2019
The Department of Anthropology at Rice University in Houston, Texas ([//anthropology.rice.edu http://anthropology.rice.edu]) is offering a postdoctoral fellowship for the year beginning in July 2019. The Fellowship involves teaching responsibilities that include the core course in the Museums and Cultural Heritage minor (ANTH 341) and a seminar on a subject that connects with our Museums and Cultural Heritage curriculum. In addition, helping with supervision of students enrolled in practica in the minor is also expected. Applicants are encouraged to pursue their own research agenda during the fellowship, but we will give priority to those whose research interests align with the museums and heritage interests of the core faculty in the minor.

The application deadline is July 11th, 2019, but applications will be considered until the position is filled. Applicants must have completed the PhD prior to 15 August 2019. Inquiries may be directed to Dean Susan McIntosh; email: skmci@rice.edu

To apply, please submit the following materials: (1) letter of application, (2) proposed seminar title and brief description of a proposed seminar course (3) curriculum vitae, (4) a statement of teaching philosophy and any teaching evaluations, (5) a recent sample of published work. In addition, candidates should have three letters of reference submitted via the online system at time of the application.

[//jobs.rice.edu/postings/20369 http://jobs.rice.edu/postings/20369]

Roma Tre University (EU:Ita:Laz) - Postdoc, 'Digital Innovation in Heritage Education' - Deadline: 25 Jul 2019
The specific objectives of the research project are defined as follows:

- To devise methodologically advanced learning pathways for the promotion of transversal competences, in particular critical thinking, and social inclusion in heritage education contexts;

- To devise, implement, evaluate and implement e-learning pathways for the promotion of knowledge related to heritage education and social inclusion issues for teachers and trainers;

- To identify technological tools useful for the mediation of the artistic and museum heritage in contexts of inclusion of disadvantaged categories;

- To create and validate tools for the evaluation of the promotion of transversal competences in contexts of museum education.

Contact for more information: ricerca.scienzeformazione@uniroma3.it

Full application instructions here. ===Roskilde University (EU:Den) - Postdoc in Gender and Media, 'Feminist Activism in Transition' - Deadline: 12 Sep 2019=== The Department of Communication and Arts, Roskilde University, invites applications for a position as postdoc in gender and media studies from January 1. 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position as postdoc is limited to a period of 2 years.

The postdoc is part of the research project Feminist Activism in Transition (FAT) funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark. The project is located at Roskilde University, and the successful applicant will be associated with the research groups Intercultural Studies and Audiences and Mediated Life at the Department of Communication and Arts. The successful applicant will work in close collaboration with the project leader Associate Professor Lene Bull Christiansen.

The project

The research project Feminist Activism in Transition (FAT) is an investigation of the Danish body activist movement, which aims at contributing to a broader understanding of feminist activism and social movements in the age of web 2.0. It focuses on the connection practices that contribute to the repositioning of Danish feminist body activism from the margins of the media landscape (primarily social media) to the mainstream. The overall project investigates two interconnected fields: content producers (journalists, bloggers, celebrities, intellectuals) and Instagrammers and their followers. The postdoc project will focus on the community making processes of Instagram followers who become an activist community. The postdoc project is aimed at understanding how communities form around and in interaction with individual body activist’s output on social media. The project will investigate how feminist activist practices are renegotiated in the de-territorialisation and de-spacialisation of social media and web 2.0, in order to understand the relationship between social media-based body activism and feminist community building.

To obtain a full academic description of the project, please contact Lene Bull Christiansen: [mailto:bull@ruc.dk bull@ruc.dk].

Academic profile

The ideal candidate is an excellent gender studies scholar, who has experience in media studies – particularly the new empirical and methodological developments in social media. The candidate should be familiar with or have a strong interest in a transdisciplinary methodological approach, which involves both big data, digital methodology and ethnography. The ideal candidate will also have a strong interest in feminist body activism, fat studies and queer feminist traditions.

The candidate is expected to demonstrate: Responsibilities and tasks
 * Excellent command of both written and spoken Danish, as a prerequisite of conducting ethnographic studies in Denmark (applicants with no or poor command of Danish will not be considered).
 * A strong grounding in gender studies and/or in queer and gender activism (as a prerequisite of engaging with body activists).
 * A grounding in media studies (particularly social media) will be considered a strong asset.
 * Knowledge of (or a strong demonstrated interest in) digital methods within media studies and of digital ethnography is of vital importance for the project. Likewise, experience (or a strong demonstrated interest) in applying traditional ethnographic methods to media studies will be considered an asset.
 * Good command of English is necessary, and experience in publishing in English is considered an asset.
 * Applicants with experience in research collaboration will be preferred, as vital parts of the research project will be conducted in collaboration with the project leader.

The ideal candidate shall be enterprising and possess good communication skills, be visible and involved in the department’s daily activities, in addition to being willing to engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration across the department.

The candidate is expected to: Qualifications
 * Be an active collaborative partner in the research project.
 * Conduct and complete an independent research project in collaboration with the research leader.
 * Publish independently and in collaboration with the research leader in relevant peer reviewed journals.
 * Plan and contribute to panels at relevant international conferences.
 * Plan and participate in research seminars and network meetings.
 * Contribute to popular dissemination of research findings in the Danish media and via a project podcast (DeFedeFeminister).
 * Participate actively in the research groups Intercultural Studies ([//ruc.dk/en/research-group/intercultural-studies https://ruc.dk/en/research-group/intercultural-studies]) and Audiences and Mediated Life ([//forskning.ruc.dk/en/organisations/audiences-mediated-life https://forskning.ruc.dk/en/organisations/audiences-mediated-life]).
 * Be an active and present colleague in the Department of Communication and Arts

Applicants must hold a PhD or the equivalent within gender studies and/or media studies. Qualifications within the following areas are required: Additionally, qualifications within the following areas are preferred: Assessment
 * Gender Studies
 * Media Studies
 * Fat Studies
 * Digital Ethnography
 * Big Data and Social Media
 * Feminist Theory

In the assessment of the candidates, consideration will be given to: Questions
 * scientific production and research prospective (an individual research plan based in the existing project description)
 * the ability to promote and utilize research results
 * ability to collaborate closely with research partners
 * ability to contribute to development of the department’s internal and external cooperation

For further information about the postdoc, please contact project leader Lene Bull Christiansen on tel. (+45)46742446/(+45)50908845 or E-mail: [mailto:bull@ruc.dk bull@ruc.dk]. ===Royal Holloway, University of London (EU:UK:Eng) - Fixed-term (2 year) Postdoctoral position in Late Antique Canon Law - Deadline: 8 July 2019=== Applications are invited for a 2-year fixed-term post of postdoctoral researcher funded by the ERC- funded CONNEC project: ‘Connected Clerics. Building a Universal Church in the Late Antique West (380-604 CE)’ (https://connectedclerics.com). Candidates will have completed a PhD in Late Antique History and be able to demonstrate a developing record of publications. The candidate will be expected to publish on the development of canon law between 380 to 604. They will also collaborate in CONNEC’s database of clerical connections and participate in the project’s research activities, such as meetings and publications.

This is a full-time post to begin 1 September 2019.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including: It is based in Egham, Surrey, where the College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
 * Generous annual leave entitlement
 * Training and Development opportunities
 * Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
 * Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
 * Free parking

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr David Natal, Lecturer in History and PI of the CONNEC project, at: [mailto:david.natal@rhul.ac.uk david.natal@rhul.ac.uk]

To view further details of this post and to apply please visit [//www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/jobvacancies/home.aspx http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/jobvacancies/home.aspx]. The RHUL Recruitment Team can be contacted with queries by email at: [mailto:recruitment@rhul.ac.uk recruitment@rhul.ac.uk] or via telephone on: +44 (0)1784 41 4241.

Please quote the reference: 0619-233

Closing Date:  Sunday 8 July 2019

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (AUS:Vic) - Research Fellow (Culture-E Project), Location: Spain - Deadline: 4 Aug 2019
The Organisation
 * Be responsible for day-to-day oversight of project implementation, delivery and management
 * High level proficiency in English and another European language (Spanish preferred)
 * 2 year contract role (38,400 Euros per annum)

The Global Development Portfolio is responsible for making RMIT genuinely global in operations and outlook. Under the leadership of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Development) and Vice President, the portfolio: In addition, it connects and coordinates RMIT’s presences throughout the world including RMIT entities in Australia, Vietnam and Europe (Spain) and representative offices in other countries.
 * leads and coordinates RMIT’s global education partnerships
 * identifies, reviews and harnesses opportunities to further enhance RMIT’s global model
 * manages global mobility opportunities for RMIT students.

The Global Development Portfolio is comprised of 4 groups: Global Development and Performance, Global Entities and Experiences, RMIT Europe and RMIT Training.

RMIT Europe, based in Barcelona is a coordinating centre for extending RMIT University's international engagement, and strategically growing our collaborative research and mobility activity in Europe, which is led by the Executive Director, Europe. It facilitates RMIT's engagement with European universities and industry partners, and supports trans regional collaborative projects, with a particular focus on partnerships across Europe, Australia, Asia, and Latin America.

The Role and Your Responsibilities

The Research Fellow will work based at RMIT Europe and the primary focus will be to deliver on RMIT Europe’s objectives under the H2020 project CULTURAL-E, for which RMIT Europe is the coordinator of a work programme and a contributor to other work programmes. The role will see you lead the cultural and social inputs into the project from a social science perspective, managing the relevant programme, conducting a major literature review on social and cultural practices in energy efficient buildings, and working across partners and stakeholders from other disciplines to communicate key concepts about how people use buildings. You will also be required to interview stakeholders including occupants, using semi-structured interview methods and analysis.

Skills & Experience Required

The successful candidate will show: Qualifications and Requirements To Apply
 * Demonstrated research experience (industry and/or academic) in social science of energy efficient buildings, ideally including social practice theoretical approaches
 * Project management skills, with experience in the coordination or European projects
 * Ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders across a number of sectors, and clearly communicate research results, concepts and knowledge
 * Ability to prepare high quality competitive grant applications
 * Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a member of a research team and independently when required, to meet project outcomes and milestones.
 * A relevant tertiary qualification (PhD preferred) and proven research experience in social science of energy efficient buildings.
 * High level proficiency in English with some ability in Spanish beneficial.Eligible to legally work in Spain.
 * High level proficiency in English with some ability in Spanish beneficial.Eligible to legally work in Spain.

For further information or to view a position description please visit yourcareer.rmit.edu.au and search using job reference number 579784.

RMITE Research Fellow-CULTURAL-E Project.pdf

Applications close on Sunday 4th August.

Ruhr-Universität Bochum (EU:Ger:NRW) - Postdoctoral researcher, Media Studies - Deadline: 31 Aug 2019
Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) is one of Germany’s leading research universities. As a reform-oriented campus university, it brings together an exceptional range of academic fields in one place. The dynamic coexistence of different disciplines and disciplinary cultures presents researchers and students alike with unique opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

The university’s Faculty of Philology invites applications for a

Postdoctoral researcher post (TV-L 13, 100%)

in the DFG-funded research training group

Documentary Practices: Excess and Privation (GRK 2132)

with a start date of 1 February 2020.

The term of the postdoctoral research post is initially limited until the end of the current project funding period on 31 March 2021. Subject to the approval of further project funding and a positive interim appraisal, the post will be extended until 31 January 2023.

The research training group investigates the different media forms of documentary practice – in particular, audio-visual, textual and digital forms – and the cultural conditions under which particular types of media come to dominate this practice. One particular area of focus concerns the tension between the ubiquity of documentary forms in today’s digital cultures and the unavoidable need for selectivity –a phenomenon that can be investigated by attending to the blind spots of documentary practices and their experimental forms and aesthetic dissociations. This investigation is subdivided into four areas: ‘Formal History and Theorisation of Documentary Practice’, ‘Media-Poetics of Documentary Practice’, ‘Self-Documentation and Cultures of Affect’ and ‘(Techno-)Politics of Documentary Practice’.

The group is intended to provide structured training for German and international postgraduate researchers, who are selected according to the criteria of an outstanding academic profile and an exceptional proposal for an interdisciplinary PhD project that can be completed within the funding period. The postdoc project should be based in the area of ‘Formal History and Theorisation of Documentary Practice’.

In addition to working on their own research project, the postdoctoral researcher will be required to actively participate in planning, creating content for and implementing the research training group’s research and study programme and academic conferences. They will also be expected to contribute to and oversee the administration of the group’s publications.

Your application

You will need to provide the following: If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.
 * PhD certificate, PhD examiner’s report
 * Detailed academic CV (including conference papers and publications)
 * Postdoc project proposal of up to ten pages in length, including a schedule and work plan and an explanation of how your proposed project fits into the structure of the group’s research programme and its areas of investigation
 * A confidential reference from a university lecturer detailing your academic ability and potential
 * Applicants from universities outside Germany will require the equivalent of the relevant German qualification and evidence of German language ability equivalent to DSH 1/TestDaF 3

RUB is committed to promoting women’s careers in areas where they are underrepresented, and so we greatly welcome applications from female candidates. Applications are also welcomed from suitably qualified candidates with severe disabilities.

Please direct any enquiries to the group coordinators, Julia Eckel and Raphaela Knipp ([mailto:das-dokumentarische@rub.de das-dokumentarische@rub.de], Phone: + 49 (0) 234 32-27008 or -27414). Further information can be found on our website: [//das-dokumentarische.blogs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/ https://das-dokumentarische.blogs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/]

Travel expenses for interviews cannot be refunded.

All applications must be submitted in electronic form (in one PDF file, sent to [mailto:bewerbung-grk2132@ruhr-uni-bochum.de bewerbung-grk2132@ruhr-uni-bochum.de]) by 31 August 2019. They should be addressed to the speaker of the research training group, Prof. Friedrich Balke, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Institut für Medienwissenschaft, Universitätsstr. 150, 44780 Bochum, Germany.

===Ryerson University, Toronto (CAN) - Research Fellows and Senior Research Associates in Migration and Integration - Deadline: 5 Aug 2019=== Call for Applications

The  Canada Excellence Research Chair  (CERC) in Migration and Integration at Ryerson University invites expressions of interest from highly-achieved researchers and applications for senior research associates.

The CERC offers an opportunity to pursue new research, develop leadership potential, and collaborate internationally with Professor  Anna Triandafyllidou, formerly Robert Schuman Chair at the Global Governance Programme, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, European University Institute in Florence, Italy, and pioneering researcher in governance of migration in relation to cultural diversity and nationalism.

The CERC is beginning a seven-year research agenda, on an international scale, in the following thematic areas: For the Senior Research Associate positions, interested candidates must hold a PhD and have ideally three years of post-doctoral experience in migration and integration research. Previous experience in project management, facilitating collaborative research networks and relations with community stakeholders and policy-makers would be an asset.
 * 1) Migration Trends
 * 2) Migrant Agency, Stakeholders, Networks and Institutions
 * 3) Comparative Analysis of Migration and Integration Policies and their Outcomes
 * 4) Addressing the Role of Cities in Managing Diversity
 * 5) Thinking Forward: Migration Challenges for Canada and the World in 2050

The successful candidate(s) will work in close collaboration with the CERC Professor Anna Triandafyllidou to develop two thematic research clusters: Successful candidates for our senior research associates will begin at Ryerson in Toronto, Canada, as early as October 2019 for a minimum period of one year, with possibility of renewal. Later starting dates are possible into Spring 2020.
 * Migration Trends and Migration Management - flows, stocks, global governance, new patterns of mobility; new ideas for regulating international migration
 * Migrant Integration Policies and their Outcomes - assessment of migrant integration policies with a focus on different categories of migrants and on different policy fields including those aimed to foster socio-economic, cultural, political integration

Deadline to apply for Senior Research Associates is August 5, 2019 for first consideration, and a second review date will be October 31, 2019.

Expected Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000 per annum commensurate with experience

For the Research Fellow positions, candidates must hold a PhD, and be prepared to design and implement an innovative research agenda in one of the CERC research areas listed above.

Please send an application package by 5 August 2019 including: Send your materials to  [mailto:anna.triandafyllidou@ryerson.ca anna.triandafyllidou@ryerson.ca]  or  [mailto:anna.triandafyllidou@eui.eu anna.triandafyllidou@eui.eu], and please also copy  [mailto:CERC.Migration@arts.ryerson.ca CERC.Migration@arts.ryerson.ca]
 * a brief CV (2-4 pages)
 * an abstract of their PhD dissertation or other major recent work (1-2 pages)
 * a brief plan for future research (2-4 pages)
 * a list of 3 potential referees
 * Senior Research Associates should also include a cover statement, explaining their interest in the context of past and future career plans (2 pages)

Eligible outstanding applicants may be nominated to concurrently apply for prestigious externally-funded post-doctoral fellowships, which could facilitate and enhance options for multi-year residency. These prestigious postdoctoral fellowship include, among others: Ryerson University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
 * Banting Fellowships  (Canadian Tri-Council Funded, International applicants eligible)
 * If nominated by Ryerson, applications are due Sept 18, 2019
 * SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowships  (for Canadian citizens and permanent residents)
 * Applications are due by September 25, 2019
 * Global Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowships  (European Commission funded, any nationality, significant funding as per EC regulations for mid-career scholars)
 * Applications are due by September 11, 2019

Santa Clara University (USA:Ca) - Latino Education and Well-Being Post-Doctoral Fellow - Open Until Filled: Posted, 10 July 2019
To further the mission of the School of Education and Counseling Psychology in engaging in research and practice-based partnerships with organizations serving the Latinx community of East San Jose and across Silicon Valley and to support the ongoing development of the School’s Latinx Education Research Center, which fosters research and engagement on a wide range of issues related to education and well-being across the Latinx community – locally, regionally, and nationally. This fellowship will provide an opportunity to develop strong ties with an array of community, regional, and national leaders in Latinx education and well-being.

We seek a post-doctoral research scholar whose expertise is centered in education and/or well-being in the Latinx community. This research can be focused in any area of relevance to either the Department of Education or the Department of Counseling Psychology, and examples of research areas might include: (a) exploring approaches to better prepare teachers to be more effective in working with Latinx students at the elementary and high school level, (b) understanding the social context of education for Latinx students in East San Jose, (d) exploring the role of psychological well-being and/or the availability of psychological counseling for the Latinx community, (e) an exploration of the public/charter school debates for Latinx students in East San Jose and the surrounding areas, (f) the impact of the transition to a college-focused Latinx high school setting on students’ identity, goals, or outcomes, or (g) factors influencing post-secondary success of students graduating from college preparatory Latinx-centered high school.

This post-doctoral fellowship is designed primarily as a research post-doc. Students seeking clinical training or the accumulation of clinical hours are encouraged to reach out and discuss their needs to see if those can be accommodated. Fellow responsibilities will include working closely with the Dean of the School of Education and Counseling Psychology, and representatives from the Departments of Education and Counseling Psychology, and staff at the Foundation for Hispanic Education to:

1. Manage the day to day operations of the Latinx Education Research Center: This would include hosting speakers for the Thought Leadership speaker series and lunchtime panels, ensuring the smooth running of the Latinx Education Summit, and participating in the organization and planning of a Latinx education and well-being focused conference in conjunction with AERA in San Francisco in 2020.

2. Collaborate on research with the Foundation for Hispanic Education on student experiences and outcomes at their three high schools in East San Jose, CA. Research areas can include areas of interest to the post-doc, but should also include assistance with a study of the issues facing Foundation graduates in college and an exploration of barriers to college success.

3. Teach two classes per year in an area related to teacher education, counseling psychology, or leadership preparation with a focus on Latinx populations.

Qualifications:

-Earned PhD or EdD in education, counseling psychology, or a related field. -A strong record of research preparation, including a record of publishing research or strong potential for publication

-Experience with qualitative or quantitative research on students in K-12 or higher education is strongly desired. -Spanish/English Bilingual is desirable -Teaching experience in a graduate program -Evidence of incorporating technology in instructional plan and delivery.

This is a one-year post-doctoral position for a researcher whose area of focus is Latinx education and/or well-being. This fellow will: (a) serve as Interim Director of the Latinx Education Research Center, (b) will lead the coordination of the collaborative efforts between Santa Clara University’s Department of Education and The Foundation for Hispanic Education, © will teach two classes per year, and (d) will engage in research on issues related to Latinx education and well-being.

Interim Director of the Latinx Education Research Center

Duties will include: (a) collaboration with a faculty team who will contribute ideas for the years’ events, (b) the management of the end stage planning and organization of the Latinx Education Summit 2019, set to take place October 5, 2019, © help identify speakers and host speakers for the Thought Leadership in Latinx Education and Well-Being series (one per quarter) and the Tiempo Extra panels (1-2 per quarter), and (d) collaborate with SCU faculty, LERC national and community advisory boards and research fellows to plan for a 2020 retreat in conjunction with the SF meetings of the American Educational Research Association.

Liaison with The Foundation for Hispanic Education

Collaborate with SCU faculty and dean’s office to ensure smooth first year of our formal collaboration. This collaboration will include student teacher placements, the development of a tutoring center, and students serving as instructional aids in the up to six math classrooms. While this individual is not responsible for identifying or placing people on site, as the liaison between SCU and the Foundation, this person would be responsible for monitoring problems and issues and directing the information to the appropriate people at SCU.

Start Date: 1 September 2019 ===SOAS University of London (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Nigerian Screen Worlds - Deadline: 3 Jul. 2019=== Full time (35 hours per week).

This post is fixed-term until 31 August 2021.

Russell Square, London

The role and its responsibilities The Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Nigerian Screen Worlds will join an exciting new ERC-funded project “African Screen Worlds: Decolonising Film and Screen Studies” full time for two years. They will be responsible for co-leading the case study “African Screen Worlds”, and will need to spend at least three months conducting field research in Nigeria about the film industry and film audiences there. They will be responsible for the following deliverables: co-authoring a documentary film about the contemporary Nigerian film industry and its audiences; co-organising the conference “African Screen Worlds”; co-editing the volume African Screen Worlds; co-organising the workshop “Nigerian Screen Worlds” in Lagos; and co-authoring and publishing two journal articles. Beyond this, the Postdoctoral Research Fellow is expected to help to disseminate the results of the research at workshops, conferences, film festivals, and through online media dissemination on the project website and elsewhere. They need to fully support the PI in realising the overall vision for the project, and take initiative.

Skills and experience The successful candidate must have a PhD on Nigerian film/screen studies, a strong knowledge of Nigerian society, and experience of conducting research in Nigeria. Excellent communication skills in general, and fluency in a local Nigerian language, are also important. Discipline, enthusiasm, a team-player attitude, and a strong commitment to the goals of the “African Screen Worlds” project are vital. A solid background knowledge of Film and Screen Studies, as well as filmmaking experience, is desirable but not required.

Competitive benefits package As an employer of choice SOAS offers an extensive benefits package including: About the School of Arts Information on the Department can be found on - [//www.soas.ac.uk/soasoas/ https://www.soas.ac.uk/soasoas/].
 * 30 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional School closure days (pro rata for part time staff).
 * Pension scheme with generous employer contribution.
 * Various loan schemes including season ticket and IT equipment.
 * Cycle to Work Scheme.
 * Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay provisions, childcare voucher scheme, financial support for childcare.

How to apply If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please complete the short online application form and provide us with your current CV and supporting statement outlining your skills and experience, in relation to the person specification. Further information can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Closing date: Wednesday 3 July 2019.

Completed applications must be received by 23:59 on the closing date to be considered.

Interviews will provisionally be held in the week commencing 15 July 2019.

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact [mailto:hr-recruitment@soas.ac.uk hr-recruitment@soas.ac.uk].

===South Ural State University (RUS:Che) - Postdoc, “Legal Tech: Legal Regulation of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, digitalization of law and law for smart industry” - Deadline: 13 Jul 2019=== Research practice in the framework of the interdisciplinary scientific project “Legal Tech: Legal Regulation of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, digitalization of law and law for smart industry”.

Main research directions: Job goals:
 * digitization of law;
 * Legal framework of the digital economy;
 * Law for smart industry;
 * Intellectual property and digital objects;
 * Digital technologies in labor relations;
 * The doctrine of digital crime;
 * The doctrine of the investigation of digital crimes;
 * Electronic evidence in civil and criminal proceedings;
 * Digital technologies in legal education;
 * Artificial intelligence;
 * Blockchain and cryptocurrency.

Publication of no less than 2 articles a year (with SUSU’s affiliation) in scientific journals indexed in Scopus and WoS databases.

Benefits

Being employed by our university grants ample opportunities to conduct scientific research under the guidance of SUSU leading scientists and take part in competitions and grants for scientific research. Social insurance and guarantees are provided in accordance with the current legislation of Russian Federation

Selection process

Person responsible for the selection:

Tihon Podshivalov, Assistant director of the Institute of Law

Additional comments

Pay Plan

This is a Faculty position. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Skills/Qualifications

Qualifications required by the position holder:

• h-index no lower than 5, number of publications in the research project area no lower than 2.

• IF of the journals that you've published in no lower than second Quartile.

• Citations to your articles no lower than 5.

Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou (CHN:Gua) - Postdoctoral Researchers in Library Science - Deadline: 27 Jul 2019
Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU), also known as Zhongshan University, has consistently ranked among the top 10 Chinese universities, and is a preeminent research institution and the premier location for talent development in China. The School of Information Management in SYSU is located in Guangzhou (very close to Hong Kong and Macau) and is a leading international player in research and teaching across Information Science, Information Management and Information Systems, Archival Science, and Library Science. The School is part of the iSchools movement and voting member of IFLA and ICA. We have consistently rated as one of the China's top-five schools in the National subject assessment exercises. The School is also strongly committed to a process of Internationalization that follows National and University policies and is led by the first foreign Dean in field in China. Teaching and research activities can be led in either Mandarin Chinese or English.

Job Background: We are now looking to appoint Postdoctoral Researchers to join the Library Science Group. The LS Discipline Group provides an international, friendly and supportive environment for all its members. It is a highly research active and internationally competitive group, and its members regularly publish into Chinese and International scholarly journals. Applicants are expected to have a developing portfolio of publications at an internationally recognized level, and will be able to carry out high-quality research in line with the evolving requirements of the Library Science Group.

Job Requirements: Successful applicants ideally will hold a PhD for no more than 3 years in a related and relevant discipline, and have knowledge and experience in at least one of the following areas: Compensation and Benefits: The appointment will start as soon as possible after interview. The Postdoc program is a National program supported by China’s Ministry of Education with competitive salary at international level. Successful candidates will also receive social welfare benefits such as social insurance, housing accumulation fund, health care, quality educational resources for children, etc. In addition, SYSU will actively encourage and support successful candidates to apply for prestigious and well-funded National and Provincial postdoctoral talent schemes.
 * Public librarianship, academic librarianship, children librarianship, school librarianship, metropolitan librarianship, special librarianship, library space management, libraries and communities, community activities
 * Public culture services, culture administration and management, culture research
 * Culture preservation and dissemination, cultural heritage preservation and conservation, history of books, history of libraries, history of documentation
 * Rare collections development, rare book classification
 * Digital humanities, digital library, smart library, library technology, IoT and libraries
 * Reading and literacy promotion, communication and reading, information literacy, digital literacy, data literacy, media literacy, new media reading
 * Information society, copyright, intellectual property

How to Apply: Please submit (in English, PDF version) a cover letter and an academic CV plus any informal enquiries to Prof Alex Peng ([mailto:penggch@mail.sysu.edu.cn penggch@mail.sysu.edu.cn]), who will guide you through the application process.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Prof Alex Peng, SYSU School of Information Management

Tel: +86 138 2442 9083 or email: [mailto:penggch@mail.sysu.edu.cn penggch@mail.sysu.edu.cn]

Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until all positions are filled.

Technical University of Berlin (EU:Ger:Ber) - Four Incoming Postdoctoral Fellowships, Female Researchers in any field - Deadline: 17 Sep 2019
The International Postdoc Initiative (IPODI) is part of the gender equality strategy of the Technische Universität Berlin and aims to increase the number of female researchers in leadership positions. The IPODI fellowship program is open to outstanding female researchers of all nationalities and from all fields of research represented at TU Berlin. IPODI fellows will find excellent research conditions in one of the seven faculties of TU Berlin. IPODI awards

Four Incoming Postdoctoral Fellowships

Researchers returning from periods of international mobility (research outside Germany), mobility between sectors (working in the private sector) or non-academic mobility (e.g. after parental leave) are especially encouraged to apply.

Applications have to be submitted in English via the IPODI application portal (www.ipodi.de). For further information, please visit our website (www.ipodi.tu-berlin.de) or contact the IPODI office (Dr. Stefanie Schäfer, [mailto:info@ipodi.tu-berlin.de info@ipodi.tu-berlin.de], +49 (0) 30 314 79842, Technische Universität Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin).

IPODI fellows will receive: Conditions for application: Required documents include: Application deadline: September 17, 2019 (23:59 CEST)
 * a two-year employment contract with a salary according to salary group E13 of TVL, including social security and health insurance as well as pension coverage,
 * a contribution of €10,000 to the individual research budget, and
 * the opportunity for professional training in transferable skills and research management.
 * Applicants must have completed their PhD but may have no more than ten years of research experience after obtaining their doctoral degrees; in exceptional cases an extension of up to three years is possible.
 * Applicants may not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies etc.) in Germany for more than 12 months in the three years prior to the application deadline.
 * The research proposal has to be supported by a cooperating professor of TU Berlin.
 * an innovative and independent research proposal and a time plan demonstrating how the proposed objectives are to be achieved,
 * a letter of motivation detailing career perspectives and motivation to apply for IPODI,
 * a completed ethical issues table,
 * a letter of support of a cooperating professor of TU Berlin, and
 * two external letters of reference.

===Tilburg University (EU:Ned) - Postdoctoral researcher in Legal AI - Deadline: 4 Aug 2019=== The Department of Law, Technology, Markets and Society (LTMS) – home of TILT and TILEC – has a vacancy for a postdoctoral researcher (1.0 fte, 2 years). We are looking for someone with the interest and ability to do interdisciplinary research in the fields of law and data analytics.

The selected candidate will contribute to the research program ‘From Regulating Human Behavior to Regulating Data’. This project is part of the Digital Legal Studies track within the sector plan for Dutch Law Schools funded by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. This position fits within the Legal AI project, an interdisciplinary project that aims to understand the impacts of AI on the Dutch legal system.

By means of a number of case studies, the Legal AI project investigates the effects of AI at different levels in the legal system (digital infrastructure) on decision making processes (digital justice). Within this larger framing, this postdoctoral sub-project will focus on understanding problems of human interaction with AI in the legal system and organizational changes as a result of the introduction of AI. Focusing on empirical cases from the Dutch justice system, this sub-project will look at whether automation bias (a tendency not to question machines’ guidance) is occurring, what level of discretion is left to decisionmakers and whether that is changing with the embedding of AI in the broader sociotechnical system, how the quality and risks of decision-making processes based on AI are evaluated, and how explainability is conceptualized in different applications and environments.

The project will employ ethnographic methodologies to understand how members of the judiciary are using and interacting with automated decision-making systems, and how those systems are embedded and incorporated in the legal system.

The successful candidate Employment terms and conditions The appointment will be for a fixed period of two years. Depending on the candidates’ experience and qualifications, the starting gross salary will vary between € 3,637 and € 4,978 per month (full time) based on scale 11 of the Collective Labor Agreement (CAO) Dutch Universities.
 * Speaks fluent Dutch (C1 level or above)
 * has a PhD in either Science and Technology Studies (STS), media studies, philosophy, law or relevant social scientific field
 * has experience with interview-based and ethnographic research methods and interdisciplinary communication
 * has demonstrable ability and interest in the translation and communication of research findings between the technical and social scientific/humanities communities;
 * has strong communication and writing skills, including publications commensurate with the stage at which the candidate finds themself in their career but which are indicative of a strong ability to publish in the best academic journals;
 * has experience with or is interested in working in an interdisciplinary environment (affinity and experience should be evident from the candidate’s education or past performance in teaching, research or publications);
 * a ‘BKO qualification’ for those applicants currently working at a Dutch University is considered as an advantage;

Tilburg University is rated among the top of Dutch employers, offering very good fringe benefits, such as the possibility to determine your benefits individually through a labor choice model and reimbursement of moving expenses. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a tax-free allowance equal to 30% of their taxable salary.

Information and application The application must include: Applying for this vacancy can only be done online. The application must be submitted via the link at the bottom of the page before the 5th August. Job interviews will be held on 27, 29 or 30 August at Tilburg University or through Skype. Specific information about the vacancy can be obtained from Dr. Linnet Taylor ([mailto:l.e.m.taylor@tilburguniversity.edu l.e.m.taylor@tilburguniversity.edu]) or Dr. Merel Noorman ([mailto:m.e.noorman@uvt.nl m.e.noorman@tilburguniversity.edu]). ===Tilburg University (EU:Ned) - Postdoc in Law & Psychology, ‘From Regulating Human Behavior to Regulating Data’ - Deadline: 14 Aug 2019=== Department LTMS – home of TILT and TILEC is looking for a Postdoctoral researcher (Full time for 2 years)
 * a curriculum vitae;
 * a motivation letter;
 * a list of publications, and a copy of the three best or most relevant publications of the applicant;
 * the names and addresses of three referees. Referees will be contacted for shortlisted candidates only.

The Department of Law, Technology, Markets and Society (LTMS) – home of TILT and TILEC – has a vacancy for a postdoctoral researcher (1.0 fte, 2 years). We are looking for someone with a background in (legal-)psychology or a related discipline to contribute to a legal-philosophical project regarding privacy in the data driven age.

The selected candidate will contribute to the research program ‘From Regulating Human Behavior to Regulating Data’. This project is part of the Digital Legal Studies track within the sector plan for Dutch Law Schools funded by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. This position fits within the project 'Privacy after the GDPR: Exploring the interaction of Privacy, Trust and Identity in the Data Driven Age' and concerns two of its sub-projects.

The first sub-project regards the relationship between privacy and identity. The traditional approach to privacy is that it revolves around the right or capacity of a person to block information-communication to others, for example by blocking access to one’s home, communication or body. This projects tries to understand to what extent privacy could also be conceived as revolving around blocking information communication to oneself. For example, a photo may revive an aspect of a person’s past (an experimental gothic phase; an anorexic period); a tech company may infer a person’s early pregnancy even before she does and inform her through pregnancy-related advertisements; etc. I may not want you to know that I had an anorexic period when I reached puberty, but I may equally not want to be confronted with such information myself, because I want to forget about that painful period and move on with my life. Being confronted with unwanted information about yourself challenges in a fundamental way a person’s capacity to form and maintain an identity, understood as involving building a personal narrative. Traditional coping strategies include rationalisation or suppression of unwanted information, but is this still possible in a world which is increasingly data-driven? The second project looks into the way in which networked devices – e.g. smartphone apps and/or smart home applications such as voice assistants– mediate trust relations. Using these devices, we are not just making life more fun and convenient, we are also deliberately and inadvertently sharing a lot of personal data. While research indicates that people are highly concerned about their privacy, this is not reflected in their everyday actions. The starting point of this research is that end-users base trust in technologies often on their perceived functionalities and ease of use, while the values that are at stake – e.g. the value of privacy and/or freedom of choice– are hidden behind the interface. This research wants to combine philosophical/conceptual and empirical methodologies in order to understand the first-person, phenomenological experience of end-users and how this experience effects trust building. In particular this research project is interested in how both the design of the interface (micro-perception) as well as the end-users’ personal, historical, and/or cultural background (macro-perception) influence trust building.

If you are interested, we ask you to send us your CV, a motivation letter and a short research statement (maximum 2 pages) in which you describe what type of research you envisage for these two projects (your time should be more or less equally distributed between the two). What research methodology would you use, which literature is relevant, which specific aspects would you focus on, what are the results you envisage?

Requirements Applicants must:
 * Hold a doctoral degree in (legal)psychology or in law with demonstrable background in psychology (dual Ma or Ba/Ma).
 * Have demonstrated ability – or strong potential – to produce and publish research at international/world-leading levels of excellence.
 * Be able to undertake certain administrative duties autonomously and preferably have some experience in undertaking such duties (e.g. organization of workshops, management of projects, etc).
 * Be proactive and accountable, able to prioritize across responsibilities, and manage varied commitments.
 * Have excellent interpersonal, as well as strong and effective communication skills.
 * Have perfect command of English. Knowledge of Dutch would be an asset, but is not required.
 * Be available to start working as soon as possible.
 * Be present at Tilburg University during working hours, and commit to integrate in the environment provided by LTMS and the Tilburg Law School.

Terms of employment The appointment will be for a fixed period of two years. Depending on the candidates’ experience and qualifications, the starting gross salary will vary between € 3,637 and € 4,978 per month (full time) based on scale 11 of the Collective Labor Agreement (CAO) Dutch Universities. Tilburg University is rated among the top of Dutch employers, offering very good fringe benefits, such as the possibility to determine your benefits individually through a labor choice model and reimbursement of moving expenses. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a tax-free allowance equal to 30% of their taxable salary.

Information and application More information about the vacancy can be obtained from Bart van der Sloot ([mailto:b.vdrsloot@uvt.nl b.vdrsloot@tilburguniversity.edu]) and Esther Keymolen ([mailto:E.L.O.Keymolen@uvt.nl E.L.O.Keymolen@tilburguniversity.edu]).

Applying for this vacancy can only be done online. The application, including a motivation letter and CV, must be submitted via the link at the bottom of the page before the 15th of August 2019. The job interviews will be held on 3 or 4 September at Tilburg University or through Skype.

Umeå University (EU:Swe) - Postdoc with focus on cultural and democratization processes - Deadline: 16 Aug. 2019
Umeå University is dedicated to providing creative environments for learning and work. We offer a wide variety of courses and programmes, world leading research, and excellent innovation and collaboration opportunities. More than 4 000 employees and 30 000 students have already chosen Umeå University. We welcome your application!

The department of Culture and Media Studies is part of the Faculty of Arts at Umeå University, and has a broad educational and research field within the diciplines ethnology, journalism, cultural analysis, literary studies, media-and communication studies and museology. The department has about 60 employees and the unique combination of disciplines makes the department a creative milieu with an intersection of culture, literature and media. http://www.kultmed.umu.se

The department of Culture and Media Studies is looking for a postdoc in either media and communication studies, ethnology, museology or literary studies with focus on cultural and democratization processes.

Qualifications and evaluation criteria A person who has been awarded a doctorate or a foreign qualification deemed to be the equivalent of a doctorate shall be qualified for employment as a postdoctoral researcher. For this position a doctoral degree in ethnology, media- and communication studies, museology, literary studies or the equivalent, or the equivalent of a foreign degree, is required. A precondition is that the applicant has not previously been employed as a postdoc at Umeå University for more than a year within the same, or equivalent discipline. The degree must be completed no more than three years before the closing date of the application unless special circumstances exist. Special circumstances include absence due to illness, parental leave or clinical practice, appointments of trust in trade union organizations or similar circumstances.

The research qualifications are the primary basis for the assessment of candidates. The ranking of the candidates is based on the research qualifications and the relevance and quality of the research plan. Good skills in Swedish or other Scandinavian language, is a request for applicants in literary studies. A general assessment criterion is good ability to work with others, as well as the competence and suitability required in order to carry out the work duties successfully.

Further information The postdoc position consists of full time research and active participation in the discipline’s research activities. Some teaching may also be included in the work duties.

The postdoc is a two-year full-time position and the starting date of the employment is 2019-10-01 unless otherwise agreed. The position is placed in Umeå and high personal attendance at the department is a requirement.

Application The application written in Swedish or English must include: • A letter of interest that states the candidate's motivation for applying for the current position and his/her qualifications • CV (with complete publication list) • Project description (maximum five pages) • Validated copies of degree certificates (date of thesis defense and its title, current and previous positions, grants, awards, research collaborations) • Five publications that the applicant wishes to be evaluated • Contact information of at least two reference persons

The application is to be submitted through the e-recruiting system no later than August 16, 2019.

For more information about the employment, contact Karin Ljuslinder, karin.ljuslinder@umu.se

Umeå University wants to offer an equal environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives lay the foundation for learning, creativity and development. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for the current employment.

We kindly decline offers of recruitment and advertising help.

University College Cork (EU: Eir) - Senior Research Fellow in Computer Science and Cultural Data Analytics - Deadline: 8 August 2019
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT CIPHER: Hip Hop Interpellation Senior Research Fellow in Computer Science and Cultural Data Analytics Department of Music, School of Film, Music and Theatre

University College Cork invites applications for an experienced Senior Research Fellow to lead a new high impact 5-year research project in the area of Hip Hop Studies. The position of Senior Research Fellow is in the area of Computer Science and Cultural Data Analytics and is available at the Department of Music in the School of Film, Music, and Theatre at University College Cork. The position is funded by the European Research Council and is associated with the research project CIPHER: Hip Hop Interpellation. This study of global hip hop knowledge flows will synergize computational and ethnographic methods to examine how hip hop “unlocks the global through the local.” The principal investigator of the project is Professor J. Griffith Rollefson.

The successful candidate will work on a research project in global hip hop studies that combines cultural data analytics (text and sound, crowdsourcing, NLP, machine learning, semantic web, stylometry) with ethnographic and cultural studies methods. The researcher will work closely with the PI and a team of ethnographic researchers. S/he will also manage a dedicated doctoral student and a computational support team at the Insight Centre for Data Analytics.

The successful candidate is expected to live in Cork, Ireland and become part of the research environment/network of the university and contribute to its development. The researcher is expected to publish independently and together with the CIPHER team, present research papers at workshops and international conferences, and contribute to popular dissemination of the research results.

For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see www.ucc.ie/hr/vacancies. The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Prof Griffith Rollefson Email: cipher@ucc.ie Further information on the Department is available at https://www.ucc.ie/en/music-theatre/ and [//europeanhiphop.org/2019/05/13/cipher-jobs-posted/ https://europeanhiphop.org/2019/05/13/cipher-jobs-posted/]

Salary: Senior Research Fellow Salary Scale: €65,414 - €70,200 - Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.

Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal. Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to recruitment@ucc.ie, quoting the job-title.

See the full CIPHER details at: [//europeanhiphoporg.files.wordpress.com/2018/06/ercconsolidatorgrant-2018-rollefson-fullapp.pdf https://europeanhiphoporg.files.wordpress.com/2018/06/ercconsolidatorgrant-2018-rollefson-fullapp.pdf]

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Thursday 8th August 2019

No late applications will be accepted.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector

Contact Person : Prof. J. Griffith Rollefson Contact Email : cipher@ucc.ie Job ID : 036431 Contact Number : +353-(0)21-490-4521 Close Date : 08-Aug-2019 12:00

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University College Cork (EU:Eir) Post-Doctoral Researchers in Hip Hop Studies (2 positions) - Deadline: 9 September 2019

 * Two Post-Doctoral Researcher posts in Hip Hop Studies, are available at the Department of Music in the School of Film, Music, and Theatre at University College Cork. The positions are funded by the European Research Council and are associated with the research project CIPHER: Hip Hop Interpellation . This study of global hip hop knowledge flows will synergize ethnographic and computational methods to examine how hip hop “unlocks the global through the local.” The principal investigator of the project is Professor J. Griffith Rollefson.
 * We look to hire two Post-Doctoral Researchers with specialization in the hip hop cultures of any world culture region(s) outside of Europe and North America. Especially welcome (but not necessary) will be hip hop scholars with specialisms in two or more cultural/musical/linguistic areas (e.g. Japanese and Mandarin; Wolof, French, and Arabic; Spanish, Tagalog, and English).
 * This study of global hip hop knowledge flows will synergize ethnographic and computational methods to examine how we might conceive of hip hop as a form of “bottom-up globalization.” The successful candidates may have a disciplinary background rooted in any of the four traditional “elements” of hip hop (DJing/turntablism, MCing/rapping, graffiti/street art, bboy/bgirl dance) or any university discipline, but must demonstrate a deep knowledge of and commitment to hip hop’s “fifth element”: knowledge (of self). The postdoctoral scholars will also demonstrate knowledge of the theory and methods of ethnographic fieldwork and/or community engaged scholarship and have an established track record in such work. The successful candidates will have linguistic, musical, and cultural specializations in one or more geographic communities and an ability to do community-engaged work across various cultural sites and scenes. In their project proposal, the candidates are expected to outline how their research record, interests, and skills align with the CIPHER project – namely, how they might explore hip hop’s localizations in their field(s) of cultural specialization. Citing specific “gems” of local hip hop knowledge in the context of the proposal will be particularly advantageous.
 * The Post-Doctoral Researchers will work closely with J. Griffith Rollefson, as well as doctoral student researchers, a team of Computational Analysts with specializations in social media, big data, stylometry, and sonic analysis, an Advisory Board of established global hip hop scholars, and an Artistic Council of global hip hop artists.
 * The successful candidates will have access to dedicated funds for research and conference travel, and assist with the organization of CIPHER’s international conferences and publications.
 * The successful candidates are expected to live in Cork, Ireland and become part of the research environment/network of the university and contribute to its development. The Post-Doctoral Researchers are expected to publish independently and together with the CIPHER team, present research papers at workshops and international conferences, and contribute to popular dissemination of the research results.
 * Post Duration: 2 years
 * Salary: €37,221 - €44,266 p.a. (IUA Salary Scale)
 * CRITERIA
 * PhD in relevant humanities and social science field that offer a solid foundation for research in hip hop studies (e.g. ethno/musicology, ethnic/area studies, cultural studies, anthropology, education, media studies, African American studies, sociology, art history, etc.). The doctoral dissertation must have been submitted for evaluation before the application deadline.
 * Experience in ethnographic and/or community-engaged research.
 * The candidate's research must be closely engaged with the field of hip hop studies and/or aligned with the CIPHER initiative’s methods, aims, an ethos.
 * Appropriate technical competence and accomplishment.
 * A capability of working within a project team to achieve results.:*Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
 * A commitment to gaining practical experience working on a research project.
 * Ability to work well within a team.
 * Personal suitability and motivation for the position.
 * Please note that Garda vetting and international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.


 * For Informal Enquiries on the post candidates should contact: Name: J. Griffith Rollefson; Title: Professor of Music; Email Address: cipher@ucc.ie; Telephone: +353 (0)21 490 4530
 * To Apply: Applicants must submit the following attachments in pdf format, via email, to J. Griffith Rollefson, Professor of Music, cipher@ucc.ie, +353 (0)21 490 4530, on or before the closing date 9 September 2019.
 * Application Letter (max 2 pages) describing the applicant’s qualifications and motivation for the position
 * Curriculum Vitae (complete list of education, positions, teaching experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities, including a complete list of publications)
 * Project description (max 3 pages). The project description should address the following questions: (1) How will your work synergize with and/or augment CIPHER’s theory and methods? Please use a specific example or examples of hip hop knowledge from the music, lyrics, dance, imagery, or performance from your region(s) of specialization. How do these examples align with or complicate the theory of Hip Hop Interpellation outlined in the CIPHER proposal ; (2) How will you draw upon your disciplinary, artistic, and theoretical background and previous research or practical experience when working on the project? How will that background benefit the project?; and (3) what will be the details of your methodological approach, and how will you deal with potential practical and ethical challenges.


 * Please note that all documents must be in English.
 * The short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview by Skype or at UCC. Details of interview will be finalised at a later date. It is envisaged that the posts will start between January and May 2020 and run for two years. It is also envisaged that a further 1-2 postdoctoral posts will be advertised in years 2-3 of the five-year CIPHER study.
 * Finalists who are not selected for the two posts--and promising scholars with specializations outside of the specified regions--will be encouraged to apply for external funding to join the CIPHER Team.  Qualified candidates will receive application support from the PI and UCC's Research Office in the application process.  Applicants with specializations in any area of global hip hip studies (incl. Europe and North America) are encouraged to investigate the ERC's Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships page at: [//ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/msca-if-2019 https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/msca-if-2019] (See also: Fulbright, SSRC, Irish Research Council) and email cipher@ucc.ie with a 1-page proposal for vetting.

University of Aix-Marseilles (EU:Fra:Pac) - Postdoc, Modern Chinese History - Deadline: 30 Jul 2019
The ERC ENP-China project (Institute of Asian Studies, Aix-Marseille, France) invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Associate position starting in Fall 2019. Applicants shall have completed the Ph.D. within the last three years with a specialization in modern Chinese history (the position is also opened to other areas of the social sciences: sociology and political science).

Experience working on digital humanities projects, as well as familiarity with the main DH trends, research tools and technologies, is welcome. Preferred fields of practice could be in geographic information systems, social network analysis, visualization, text-mining or other modes of computer or web-based work.

The appointee will carry out an independent research program within the ENP-China project “Elites, networks, and power in modern urban China (1830-1949). Historical “big data” in modern Chinese history” (C7052-18GF), funded by the European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant, under the advice of Prof. Christian Henriot. The appointee will be expected to interact with other postdoctoral fellows and with students, faculty and engineers affiliated with the ENP-China project. This is a full-time research position, but the appointee will be offered the opportunity to teach (for an extra salary).

The fellowship will begin in October 2019. It carries a stipend of €53,000 [around 2,200 net/month], a competitive benefits package, and financial support for travel, equipment, software, or other research expenses. Scholars are required to spend the year (September–July) in residence with the ENP-China research team.

Selection process

To apply, please submit the following materials: Experience working on digital humanities projects, as well as familiarity with the main DH trends, research tools and technologies, is welcome. Preferred fields of practice could be in geographic information systems, social network analysis, visualization, text-mining or other modes of computer or web-based work.
 * A curriculum vitae (including a list of publications)
 * A single document containing a brief statement of past research accomplishments (1 page) and a proposal of research to be conducted in the ENP-China project (2 pages)
 * A copy of relevant degree(s)
 * Three letters with contact details

Apply here. ===University of Amsterdam (EU:Ned) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Political Economy - Deadline: 8 Aug 2019=== The Department of Political Science invites applications for an eleven-month postdoctoral research fellowship. The position is part of the research project ‘Why we measure the economy the way we do’, led by prof. dr. Daniel Mügge and funded by the Dutch National Science Organisation (NWO). More information about the project can be found on the project website.

Put simply, the Vidi project investigates why we measure macroeconomic quantities - for example economic growth, unemployment or inflation figures - in one way rather than in another. Its premises are that there are usually several alternative plausible measurements and that the choice for one particular formula carries significant distributive implications. Therefore, the Vidi project as a whole investigates the factors that have driven choices for specific measurement approaches, in particular in the OECD countries and at the European level.

This postdoctoral position fellowship is intended for a self-contained research project that falls into the remit of the project as described on its website. In particular, the proposed research should concentrate on one of the following fields of research: Applicants should demonstrate how, safely within the timespan of the fellowship, they will be able to produce scientific output that can be published as a working paper on the project website and be submitted to a scientific journal. Depending on the proposed project, that will entail an ability to demonstrate familiarity with the substance and issues involved. In addition, it will be useful for candidates to be able to demonstrate that they have the necessary foundation to execute the proposed project, including the requisite methodological skills and access to relevant data.
 * the drivers of political choices for any particular measurement approach underlying a central macroeconomic indicator, either within one or more OECD countries, or at the European Union level. One example would be choice for particular indicators; underpinning the European Employment Strategy or the Macroeconomic Imbalances Procedure;
 * the consequence of such an indicators choice, either for policy or in terms of socio-economic outcomes more generally;
 * the critical assessment of the role that macroeconomic statistics play in political life, for example the role they play in vote choice or other political decisions;
 * the degree to and particular way in which citizens understand macroeconomic statistics.

Tasks Requirements Further information
 * Conducting research within the framework of the above-described project;
 * publishing the results of the research as a working paper on the project website as well as in high-quality academic outlets;
 * contributing to the organizational aspects of the project and to knowledge valorisation activities, in particular with the organization of the final conference;
 * helping PhD students in the project with theoretical and practical guidance where necessary;
 * presenting (intermediate) research results at workshops and conferences.
 * A completed doctoral thesis in political science, communication science, sociology, or another field with clear relevance to the research project;
 * command of the requisite research methods,
 * an ongoing programme of research and publications, focused on international peer-reviewed journals and/or books published by internationally recognised academic presses;
 * evidence of affinity with the topic and approach of the research project as a whole.

Additional information about the vacancy may be obtained from: Information about the overall project is available through the project website.
 * [mailto:d.k.muegge@uva.nl?subject=19-446%20Postdoctoral%20Research%20Fellow%20in%20Political%20Economy prof. Daniel Mügge] at until 16 July 2019

Would you like to learn more about working at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FMG)? Visit our website.

Appointment

The appointment is for a 1.0 fte position (38 hours per week).

Based on a full-time appointment (38 hours per week) the gross monthly salary will range from €3,637 to €4,274 gross per month (scale 11.0 to 11.5) depending on experience. The salary will be increased by 8 % holiday allowance and 8,3 % annual bonus. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable. The appointment will be temporary for eleven months and will begin on 1 October 2019.

===University of Amsterdam (EU:Ned) - Postdoctoral position in Exposure to Dissimilar Views in the Media - Deadline: 1 Sep 2019=== The Amsterdam School of Communication Research ASCoR is the research institute in Communication Science at the University of Amsterdam. It is the largest research institute of its kind in Europe and is among the largest worldwide. More than 50 senior researchers are permanently associated with ASCoR, and its English-language PhD program has more than 35 students.

We currently have a Postdoc vacancy as part of the ERC Starting Grant entitled 'Citizens exposed to dissimilar views in the media: investigating backfire effects' directed by Dr Magdalena Wojcieszak. The vacancy will be linked to the  and the Digital Communication Methods Lab, part of the RPA project Communication, directed by Prof. Claes de Vreese.

Project description

In the current polarized climate, understanding between those who hold different views is needed more than ever. Exposure to dissimilar content that challenges one’s beliefs is hoped to foster tolerance. However, exposure to difference can also increase polarization and conflict among citizens with different opinions.

We do not know when and why exposure to dissimilar views amplifies or attenuates hostilities. This project addresses this question. We investigate (1) individual, social, and system factors that together drive exposure to dissimilar views in mass media and online, and (2) the effects of exposure to dissimilar views polarization, while (3) accounting for various political issues and intended and incidental exposure.

The key themes included in this project are: We combine three methods and advance the use of behavioural data: Requirements
 * Under what conditions does exposure to dissimilar political views occur?
 * What factors – including individual-level characteristics, political discussion, and media and political system – encourage people to see dissimilar content offline and online?
 * Do these factors vary depending on a political issue?
 * Under what conditions does exposure to dissimilar political views backfire?
 * What are the immediate and overtime effects of dissimilar exposure?
 * What are the individual-level, meso-level, and system-level factors that enhance or minimize polarization?
 * For whom, when, and why does dissimilar exposure lead to polarization and for whom it generates understanding toward citizens with different views?
 * Panel Surveys – we will conduct panel surveys on systematic samples in three countries (the Netherlands, Poland, and the United States);
 * Online behaviour tracking - concurrently, we will track the actual online exposure among the same participants to identify the specific political content that each participant sees on determined political issues;
 * Automated Content Analysis – we will use existing software and/or supervised machine learning to assess the content’s tone, positive or negative toward each issue. When combined with information on individual attitudes, the content data will tell us whether the content is like-minded or dissimilar with regard to each individual’s attitudes.

You should: The candidates will be part of the Amsterdam School of Communication Research, University of Amsterdam (and of the AmDigital Communication Methods Lab and the Personalized Communications Project), and lead the development of innovative infrastructure, tools and methods that can advance Communication Science research about exposure to information in online settings.
 * have research interest in the topic of the project, and knowledge of new technologies, platforms and capabilities;
 * have a background in communication science, political science, and/or computer science;
 * have proven expertise in quantitative research methods;
 * have extensive experience with Computational Social Sciences and/or Data Science, including proven knowledge of Python and R for data collection and analysis;
 * have expertise in designing, executing and analyzing complex research designs that combine self-reports (experiments/surveys) with digital trace data (e.g., tracking data);
 * have knowledge of - and proven experience with - collecting and analyzing online tracking data and online content;
 * have the willingness and commitment to work in a small, multi-disciplinary team;
 * have an excellent written and spoken command of English, as demonstrated by publications in English-language journals;
 * have excellent organizational, communicative, and presentational skills;
 * hold a relevant PhD degree in behavioural or social sciences or in disciplines relevant to the project. Candidates who are due to submit their dissertation manuscript in 2019 are welcome to apply.

Further information

You may address questions about the application procedure and other general questions to: Questions about the project content you may address to: Appointment
 * [mailto:ascor-secr-fmg@uva.nl?subject=19-455%20Postdoctoral%20position%20in%20Exposure%20to%20Dissimilar%20Views%20in%20the%20Media ASCoR Secretariat]
 * [mailto:mwojcieszak@ucdavis.edu?subject=19-455%20Postdoctoral%20position%20in%20Exposure%20to%20Dissimilar%20Views%20in%20the%20Media Dr Magdalena Wojcieszak]

The position concerns, in principle, a two-year period after an initial test period. The final implementation position is pending contractual approval.

Your monthly gross salary will range, depending on your knowledge and experience, between €3,637 and €4,978 (Scale 11) based on a full-time basis.

We offer a pension scheme, a holiday allowance of 8% per year, and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable.

Job application

The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritise diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.

The deadline for applications is 1 August 2019. To apply for this position, please add at least the following documents in English: Please send all your documents in PDF or doc(x) format to the link below. Only complete applications will be considered. ​#LI-DNP
 * motivation letter, including a brief discussion about how you fit with the topic and objectives of the ERC project lab;
 * curriculum vitae, including publication list and overview of academic activities and achievements thus far (e.g., conference visits, courses taken, awards);
 * proof of your PhD degree. If you have not completed your degree at the time of application, please provide a statement from your supervisor confirming the expected date of completion of your degree.
 * an academic writing sample in English (e.g., journal article, PhD dissertation).
 * a list of names that could be consulted by the RPA as a reference for the candidate (no reference letters required).

===University of Amsterdam (EU:Ned) - Postdoctoral Researcher Translations And Commentaries On The Qur’An In European History - Deadline: 5 Sep 2019=== The Amsterdam School of Historical Studies (ASH) currently has a vacant postdoctoral position as part of the ERC-funded Synergy Project The European Qur'an. Islamic Scripture in European Culture and Religion 1150-1850 (EuQu), at the UvA led by prof. Gerard Wiegers. ASH is one of the six research schools under the aegis of the Amsterdam Institute for Humanities Research. Applications are invited from excellent candidates who wish to conduct research on Translations and Commentaries on the Quran in European History between the Early Modern Period and the Nineteenth Century. Candidates should consult the full description of the EuQu project, available at  and .

Project description

The EuQu project studies the ways in which the Islamic Holy Book is embedded in the intellectual, religious and cultural history of Medieval and Early Modern Christians, European Jews, freethinkers, atheists and European Muslims. We will conduct research on how the Qur’an has been translated, interpreted, adapted and used in Christian Europe from the Middle Ages through to early modern history, in order to understand how the Holy Book has influenced both culture and religion in Europe. EuQu will look at the role of the Qur’an in interactions with Islam, in debates between Christians of different beliefs and in critiques of Christianity during the Enlightenment.

The six-year project will produce interdisciplinary research through scientific meetings across Europe, a GIS database of Qur’an manuscripts, translations and other works in which the Qur'an is discussed, and through PhD theses and monographs. It will bring the fruits of this research to non-academic audiences though a creative multimedia exhibition on the place of the Qur’an in European cultural heritage.

The postdoctoral researcher will study the use that European scholars made of Muslim exegetical literature in order to understand the Qur’an. The postdoc will also consider the instruments European Muslims used to interpret the Qur’an (mainly tafsir but also grammars), establishing which were the authorities they knew and used as their references and whether they were the same in different parts of Europe. The postdoc will collaborate in the organisation of a workshop on tafsir and translation in Amsterdam, contribute to the joint monograph Early Modern Translations of the Qur’an and write a monograph Reading and Translating the Qur’an through Muslim exegesis (tafsir). The postdoctoral researcher will be based at the University of Amsterdam but will closely collaborate with the other members of the EuQu team at the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (Madrid), and the Universities of Kent, Nantes and Naples.

Tasks of the postdoctoral researcher will include: Requirements
 * bibliographical research:
 * identifying commentaries on and translations of the Qur’an
 * identifying texts of diverse types that engage with translations and exegesis of the Qur’an
 * identifying other material of interest to EuQu;
 * participating in regular team meetings (including periodic seminars and workshops), at the EuQu partner institutions and in their organization, and contribute to the organization of a workshop;
 * publications: Contribute to a joint monograph and write a monograph.

The successful applicant must have: Desirable qualities: Further information
 * a PhD in in a relevant field (such as Religious Studies, Arabic and Islamic Studies, History, European Studies and Jewish Studies);
 * proven skills in and affinity with the History of Islam in Europe;
 * a strong background or demonstrable interest in History and Religious Studies;
 * a track record of publishing in high-ranking journals and/or with leading presses or a demonstrable capacity to develop such a record;
 * enthusiasm for communicating academic research to non-academic audiences;
 * strong cooperative attitude and willingness to engage in collaborative research and organizational duties;
 * good academic writing and presentation skills;
 * good social and organizational skills;
 * proficiency in English.
 * enthusiasm, ambition and ability to work in a team of international scholars.

For further information, please contact: Appointment
 * [mailto:G.A.Wiegers@uva.nl?subject=19-438%20%20Postdoctoral%20researcher%20Translations%20of%20commentaries%20on%20the%20Qur%E2%80%99an%20in%20European%20History%20 prof. Gerard Wiegers]

The postdoctoral researcher will be appointed for 0.75 or 1.0 FTE (28.5 / 38 hours per week), for a period of 48 or 36 months, respectively, at the Department of History, European Studies & Religious Studies of the Faculty of Humanities. The intended starting date of the contract is 1 November 2019. The gross monthly salary (on full-time basis) will range from €3,338 during the first year to €4,138 during the last year, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities.

Job application

The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritise diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.

Applications should include the following information, in one PDF file (not zipped): Applicants must have completed their PhD before the start of this postdoctoral project.
 * a letter of motivation;
 * a short research proposal (max. 3 pages A 4);
 * a full academic CV;
 * a full list of publications (please provide an English translation if the publication is not in English or Dutch); (do not send publications or theses as part of your application);
 * the names and contact details of two referees who may be approached by the selection committee.

Please submit your application by means of the link below (use the field ‘CV’ in the application form) no later than 5 September 2019.

Only complete applications will be considered.

Interviews will take place in early September 2019. For candidates living abroad interviews may be held via Skype. ​#LI-DNP

===University of Antwerp (EU:Bel) - Postdoctoral researcher, Rethinking the relationship of religion and solidarity from an interdisciplinary perspective - Deadline: 7 Jul. 2019=== The University of Antwerp is seeking to fill 1 full-time (100 %) vacancy in the Urban Studies Institute for a

Postdoctoral researcher for the project ‘Rethinking the relationship of religion and solidarity from an interdisciplinary perspective’

The position is offered in the framework of the BOF-GOA-funded research project ‘Solidarity and religion in a modernizing and post-secular context: an historical, politico-philosophical and sociological analysis’.

Project description: Our project will examine whether religious inspirations and faith-based practices could provide answers to some of the problems facing solidarity mechanisms today – particularly the need to look beyond the logic of the nation state. Specifically, we analyze (1) the impact of religion on the way the community of givers and receivers is conceived and (2) how faith-based practices are related to the modern or modernizing context.

In concrete terms, faith-based forms of solidarity are empirically examined in two PhD-projects. Subproject 1 examines the role of religion in solidarity during Western modernization for the period between ca. 1650 to ca. 1914 from an historical perspective. Subproject 2 examines contemporary religiously inspired views and practices of solidarity from a sociological and philosophical angle. In a third project, a postdoc rethinks the relationship of religion and solidarity from an interdisciplinary perspective and through an historical analysis of sociology as the science of solidarity itself. Qualifications: We offer: To apply:
 * You contribute to research at the Centre for Research on Environmental and Social Change (Department of Sociology) at the University of Antwerp.
 * You collaborate closely with scholars working on the relationship between religion and solidarity at the Centre for Urban History (Department of History) and the Centre Pieter Gillis (Political philosophy) at the University of Antwerp.
 * You have the opportunity to contribute to teaching at the Sociology Department to a limited extent.
 * You hold a doctoral degree in sociology, history, philosophy, anthropology, human geography or a related discipline.
 * Students in the final year of their degree can also apply.
 * You have experience with interdisciplinary approaches and you excel in conceptual analysis.
 * You have the capacity and willingness to offer scientific support to a team of researchers.
 * You have a high degree of research independence, yet also a strong potential and preference for collaborative work.
 * You are quality-oriented, conscientious, creative and cooperative.
 * You are able to demonstrate language proficiency in English (active); passive knowledge of French, German or Dutch is welcomed.
 * Scholars with a migration background are strongly encouraged to apply.
 * a full time position for four years (after a positive evaluation after one year);
 * the start date of the position will be October 1, 2019;
 * a gross monthly grant ranging from € 4.134,93 - € 6.446,00;
 * the dynamic and stimulating work environment of the Urban Studies Institute (and the related research centers) at the University of Antwerp.
 * Applications are submitted online, until the closing date July 7nd 2019.
 * Applicants should also upload a statement of experience, qualification and interest.
 * A pre-selection will be made from amongst the submitted applications. The remainder of the selection procedure is specific to the position and will be determined by the selection panel.
 * Shortlisted candidates, selected to take part in interviews, will be notified by 21 July 2019. The interviews will take place on 19 August 2019.
 * More information about the online application form can be obtained form [mailto:vacatures@uantwerpen.be vacatures@uantwerpen.be].
 * For any questions about the project, the profile and the job description, please contact Stijn Oosterlynck ([mailto:stijn.oosterlynck@uantwerpen.be stijn.oosterlynck@uantwerpen.be]).

University of Barcelona (EU:Esp) - Postdoc in Ethics / Philosophy of Aging - Deadline: 7 Jul 2019
Part of the project "Novel Empowering Solutions and Technologies for Older people to Retain Everyday life activities."

Eligibility criteria Selection process Required documents:
 * Sound background in research and teaching activities in philosophy, philosophy of law and bioethics
 * Proven experienced in consolidated research groups and research centres at university level
 * Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview

Application letter, Curriculum vitae

Skills/Qualifications: Specific Requirements: Send your application by email to: [mailto:itziardelecuona@ub.edu itziardelecuona@ub.edu]
 * Degree in Humanities
 * Master Degree in Bioethics and Law
 * PhD in Philosophy
 * Background in bioethics and philosophy of law
 * Native proficiency in Spanish, excellent proficiency in English
 * Experienced in teaching and intensive research activities
 * Member of consolidated research groups or equivalent in the field of ethics
 * Proven experienced in national competitive research projects about the ethical, legal and societal issues of technology
 * Technology assessment

Application Contact Name: ITZIAR DE LECUONA RAMIREZ

email subject; POSTDOC POSITION NESTORE ELSI ISSUES

Gross salary per year

23.000 - 25.000 Euros

Deadline: 7 July 2019

University of Bergen (NOR) - Postdoctoral Fellow, Social Anthropology - Deadline: 7 Aug 2019
The Department of Social Anthropology, University of Bergen, has a vacant position as a Postdoctoral Fellow, oriented towards building anthropological methodology and analysis of diplomacy, particularly in the field of ocean and climate policy, and with a regional focus on the Pacific Islands region. The position is part of the interdisciplinary research project “Mare Nullius? Sea Level Rise and Maritime Sovereignties in the Pacific – An Expanded Anthropology of Climate Change” (see [//www.uib.no/en/marenullius https://www.uib.no/en/marenullius] for details). The project is funded for 2018-2023 by the Research Council of Norway under the TOPPFORSK programme, and at the University of Bergen (UiB) constitutes a research partnership between the Department of Social Anthropology (lead), the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research and the Faculty of Law. ). Internationally, the Mare Nullius project collaborates with a number of institutions, including the University of the South Pacific which is the main regional partner.

The project aims to build new and urgent interdisciplinary analysis of one of the greatest challenges of our time – the consequences for state sovereignty of increased sea level rise over the Pacific and its impacts on national maritime boundaries, as rising sea levels threaten to de-stabilise the coastal baselines of Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs).

The postdoctoral position is a fixed term contract in which the terms of employment is 3 years. Given particularly relevant qualifications a 4th year may be added, giving the Postdoctoral Fellow 25% work time in activities of science advice (with particular reference to the 2030 Agenda) at UiB. Starting date is 1 October 2019 or somewhat later upon agreement. Residence in the Bergen area for the duration of the position is compulsory, and non-negotiable.

About the project/work tasks:

Qualifications and personal qualities:
 * The project director, grant holder and principal investigator for Mare Nullius is Professor Edvard Hviding at the Department of Social Anthropology. The UiB-based core team for Mare Nullius also includes Professor Ernst Nordtveit (law) and Professor Noel Keenlyside (climate science), and two other Postdoctoral Fellows in climate and ocean law and in geophysics/ oceanography.
 * The Postdoctoral Fellow will work in close collaboration with these other two at UiB, and will be expected in this context to produce and document interdisciplinary models and methods,  but will also have a special responsibility as Deputy Director of the project, and will oversee a range of international collaborative research, communication and outreach activities under the project framework. A full-time research assistant will form part of the communication and outreach team and assist with project management.
 * The position holder shall engage in fieldwork in the Pacific Islands, at the United Nations headquarters in New York, and in other locations of relevance for the project. In close cooperation with the PI, the Postdoctoral Fellow will examine core research topics in the project, including: Pacific diplomatic initiatives concerning climate change, maritime law and the security of 200-mile EEZs; cultural, social, political, economic and legal scenarios for climate change migration; Pacific activist movements and their connections to global diplomacy; and everyday life experiences of sea level rise and of other local effects of global climate crisis.
 * Applicants are expected to propose their own research questions within the project framework, and to suggest methodological approaches.
 * The Postdoctoral Fellow will be required to travel extensively for fieldwork in the Pacific, in New York and elsewhere, and will be expected to spend periods at the University of the South Pacific (USP) to contribute to partnerships in research and training there, in dialogue with the USP-resident Norway-Pacific Professor of Oceans and Climate. The project will offer diverse opportunities for participation in international academic conferences and global events of diplomacy.

Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Research experience, ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the applicants.
 * Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent degree in social anthropology. It is a condition for employment that the PhD has been awarded.
 * It is a requirement that applicants have prior experience from anthropological field research in the Pacific Islands, and documented knowledge of the United Nations system and relevant diplomatic scenes is an advantage.
 * Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner, and must have the ability to cooperate with others. Experience from working in larger collaborative projects is an advantage.
 * Applicants must have proficiency in oral and written English.

Potential candidates may be invited to the university for an interview with the multidisciplinary project team, and may be asked to give a trial lecture on a given topic.

Special requirements for the position include the willingness and ability to work in a team across disciplinary boundaries.

About the position of postdoctoral research fellow:

The position of postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term appointment with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. The fixed-term period for this position is 3 (4) years. Individuals may not be hired for more than one fixed-term period as a postdoctoral research fellow at the same institution.

A research proposal of maximum 4 pages must accompany the application. The proposal should contain (i) a progress plan for the different parts of the research work, (ii) a publishing plan, and (iii) a budget for operating expences, including data acquisition. It is a requirement that the project is completed within the period of employment.

We can offer:

Your application must include:
 * A good and professionally challenging working environment.
 * Salary at pay grade 59-62 (code 1352/pay range 24) according to the state salary scale upon appointment. This currently amounts to an annual salary of NOK 523 200 – 552 800 before taxes. Further promotions are made according to length of service in the position. For particulary highly qualified applicants, a higher salary may be considered.
 * Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
 * A position in an inclusive workplace (IW).
 * Good welfare benefits

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.
 * A brief account of the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
 * The names and contact information for two reference persons. One of these must be the the main advisor from the PhD programme.
 * CV
 * Transcripts and diplomas and official confirmation that the doctoral thesis has been submitted
 * Relevant certificates
 * List of own scientific works
 * Publications in PDF format

Applications must be submitted in English.

The application has to be marked with: 2019/7405

===University of Bergen (NOR) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow position at the Department of Comparative Politics - Deadline: 5 Aug. 2019=== There is a vacancy for a 4 year postdoc position at the Department of Comparative Politics, University of Bergen. The Department of Comparative Politics offers an exciting place for research and education on political institutions, organizations, processes and behaviour at local, national and international levels. The Department offers bachelor's and master’s programmes in comparative politics, as well as a bachelor's programme in European studies. The staff participates actively in national and international cross-disciplinary research. The Digital Social Science Core Facility (DIGSSCORE) is an infrastructure for advanced social science data collection and multi-disciplinary research at the University of Bergen.

Tentative starting date in the position is October 1, 2019

The successful applicant will conduct research within the research project “Strengthening Regional Democracy – Contributing to Good Democratic Governance” funded by the Trond Mohn Foundation (TMS) and the University of Bergen (UiB). This research project sets out to identify the conditions which facilitate good democratic regional governance. The project foresees the establishment of the Centre on Regional Democratic Governance (CREDGOV) which will expand, consolidate, and disseminate knowledge on regional elections and governments, and which aims to become the world leading institute on regional democratic governance.

We are looking for a postdoctoral research fellow who can contribute to the overall research project and conduct independent research linked to important questions of governance and democracy at the regional level. The project team will develop survey questions which enable the team to observe how citizen’s preferences and regional politician’s role-perceptions change under different contextual situations. The successful candidate will develop questions to be fielded through the Digital Social Science Core Facility (DIGSSCORE) at the University of Bergen (UiB) which maintains a Panel of Regional and Local Voters and a Panel of Regional and Local Politicians. There is ample opportunity for the successful candidate to field questions for own research objectives. The panels will be annually surveyed by a Research Cluster on Territorial Democracy and Reforms set up by the principal investigator (Arjan Schakel) and which connects local collaborators to the project team. There is plenty opportunity to collaborate with the other team members of CREDGOV, i.e. one postdoc, one PhD candidate, one research assistant and the principal investigator. The team will also integrate 410 regional elections surveys conducted in 68 regions in 8 countries into one trend file and will update and expand datasets set up by the principal investigator which include regional and national elections in 392 regions nested in 23 European countries held from 1950 to 2015.

There is ample opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their own research agenda within the broad framework of the project. Applicants are asked to write a research proposal of maximum three pages with an outline on how the applicant would like to contribute to the overall goals of the project and how the applicant would like to pursue an own research agenda. Funding will be dedicated towards the professional training of the successful candidate. This includes, for example, resources to cover expenses for summer school courses for training in statistical methods. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to carry out visits to the Centre on Constitutional Change at the University of Edinburgh and the Wales Governance Centre at Cardiff University.

A full outline of the project can be obtained by contacting the principal investigator, Arjan Schakel, [mailto:arjan.schakel@uib.no arjan.schakel@uib.no]

The successful candidate will be expected to relocate to the University of Bergen, participate in the scholarly activities of the Department, and conform to the regulations that apply to the position.

The applicant: Potential candidates will be invited for an interview in late August. Candidates will be asked to deliver a presentation during which they present their research plans and their potential contribution to the research project (see below).
 * Must hold a PhD within social sciences ((e.g. political science, public administration/policy, sociology, economics). It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded.
 * Should be proficient in both written and oral English.
 * Should be interested in applying quantitative methods and preferably has experience with mainstream statistical packages (e.g. SPSS, Stata, SAS, or R).
 * Should be able to work independently as well as in a team.
 * Has research experience within one or more themes that relate to the project, for example, democracy (elections, voting behaviour, political parties, representation) or governance (institutions, policy making, policy implementation, multilevel governance).
 * Is willing to disseminate research results beyond the academic community.
 * Is capable to collaborate on an international level and to contribute to building an international collaborative network.

Applicants are advised to familiarize themselves with the teaching and research profile at the Department. The teaching language is Norwegian, one of the Scandinavian languages, and English.

Proficiency in Norwegian or one of the Scandinavian language is not a requirement for this position.

===University of Bergen (NOR) - Postdoc in Archaeology,  Centre for Early Sapiens Behaviour (SapienCE) - Deadline: 11 Aug 2019=== The Centre for Early Sapiens Behaviour (SapienCE), funded by the Centre of Excellence Schemes (CoE), and based at the Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion (AHKR), University of Bergen (UiB), invites applications for a position as postdoctoral research fellow in the field of experimental archaeology and material culture analysis specifically related to the Middle Stone Age (MSA) in southern Africa. The position is for a period of three (3) years.​​​​​​

The SFF programme, funded by the Research Council of Norway, gives Norway’s best scientists the opportunity to establish research centres to reach ambitious scientific goals within a defined period. The emphasis of these centres is on excellence and long-term research goals that meet the highest international criteria.

The SapienCE Centre of Excellence (CoE), directed by Professor Christopher Henshilwood, focuses on the behavioural origins of Homo sapiens in southern Africa between 100,000-50,000 years ago. The core research within the CoE is led by the Leader Group comprising five Principal Investigators and the Director. Our inter-disciplinary team of scientists, at UiB and at the facilities of our international partners, will integrate high-resolution records of early human cultural, social, technological and subsistence behaviours with innovative geoarchaeological, climate and cognitive data models. This holistic approach will provide ground-breaking insight into the diverse aspects of what it means to be human.

About the position as postdoctoral research fellow:

The main objectives for the position:
 * To engage in independent scientific research that will result in high-quality publications addressing core themes of the SapienCE research project, namely the origins of early Homo sapiens behaviour
 * To participate in the excavation of our Middle Stone Age archaeological sites in South Africa and to carry out analyses of recovered archaeological material in our project laboratories, as required
 * To carry out an interdisciplinary project examining the South African ochre record during the mid to late Pleistocene. The research will aim to develop and apply innovative methods to study and integrate pigment assemblages and associated data from key sites in South Africa, especially Blombos Cave and Klipdrift Shelter.
 * To conduct experiments on ochre and pigments to create reference samples for future analytical comparisons. This will also involve conducting surveys to analyse potential ochre sources and compare these to the archaeological materials in order to identify where people were acquiring ochre in the landscape.
 * To institute innovative approaches to the laboratory analysis of various categories of material culture that carry traces of ochre (bone, stone, ostrich eggshell, marine shell) recovered from SapienCE MSA sites in association with our Principal Investigators. The applicant must be proficient in using SEM-EDS, XRD, and XRF and PXRF analytical techniques.  Residue analysis will incorporate identifying organic binders in ochre mixtures.
 * To support and work with the CoE Director and the SapienCE Leader Group in carrying out the research project
 * To actively contribute to the academic life of the SapienCE research group that is based in Bergen.

The research will be done at the SapienCE offices located at the University of Bergen, Norway, in the field and at our laboratories in South Africa, and at the University of Bordeaux, under the supervision of our Principal Investigators. SapienCE offers excellent facilities for advanced analysis of archaeological materials recovered from our Middle Stone Age sites situated in the southern Cape, South Africa.

The position as postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term appointment for three years with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. Individuals may not be hired for more than one fixed-term period as a postdoctoral research fellow at the same institution. The successful applicant will be expected to conform to the regulations that apply to the position and must accept that their primary residence will be in Bergen for the full term of the appointment.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

The candidate must hold a PhD-degree within the field of Archaeology or cognate discipline with a specialization corresponding to the given tasks above and clearly related to the core themes of the SapienCE research project. Wide-ranging laboratory, field and excavation involvement relating to southern African Middle Stone Age archaeological sites, preferably in an organisational role, is an essential requirement.

Excellent communication skills and fluency in both written and spoken English are required.

The candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment for scientific research, be able to work independently, in a structured manner, and interactively in a team setting, be responsible and have a high working capacity. A prior publication record is required.

We can offer:

How to apply for the job:
 * A good and professionally challenging working environment
 * Salary at pay grade 60 (code 1352/pay framework 24), on the government salary scale, equivalent to NOK 531.900 per year. Further promotions are made according to length of service.
 * A good pension scheme in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
 * A position in an inclusive workplace (IW)
 * Good welfare benefits.

Please apply electronically via the link «APPLY FOR THIS JOB». The application must include: The application and appendices with certified translations into English must be uploaded at Jobbnorge. The enclosures can be submitted as Word- or pdf-files.
 * A presentation of the applicant's qualifications, research interests and motivation for applying for the position (max 3 pages)
 * CV
 * The names and contact information for two reference persons. One of these must be a supervisor from the PhD programme.
 * List of publications
 * An electronic version of the PhD thesis
 * Scanned versions of original or certified copies of all academic diplomas and transcripts.
 * Relevant certificates/references

General information:

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting the Director of Centre for Early Sapiens Behaviour, Professor Christopher Stuart Henshilwood, tel. +47 55 58 90 99, e-mail: [mailto:Christopher.Henshilwood@uib.no Christopher.Henshilwood@uib.no], or the Head of Department, Professor Jan Heiret, by e-mail [mailto:jan.heiret@uib.no jan.heiret@uib.no], or telephone + 47 55 58 97 62.

University of Birmingham (EU:UK:Eng) - FraMEPhys Research Fellow in Metaphysics - Deadline: 10 Jul. 2019
Fixed term for 36 Months

Grade 7- Full time starting salary is normally in the range £30,395 to £39,609. With potential progression once in post to £42,036 a year.

The Department of Philosophy seeks to appoint a Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work on the ERC-funded project ‘A Framework for Metaphysical Explanation in Physics’ (FraMEPhys), led by Dr Alastair Wilson.

The research fellow will have a PhD in Metaphysics, Philosophy of Science, or Philosophy of Physics and high-level analytical capability, as well as a demonstrated ability to work independently to the very highest levels of research excellence. The research fellow will work on a specific subproject within FraMEPhys, focused on Humeanism about laws of nature and the philosophy of objective chance, and research specialization in these topics is essential.

FraMEPhys, a major 5-year project funded by the European Research Council, is investigating the nature of explanation in physics, with particular focus on metaphysical and non-causal explanations (including grounding explanations, geometrical explanations and unificatory explanations). The aim of FraMEPhys is to combine recent progress in metaphysics, philosophy of science and philosophy of physics to enhance our understanding of the nature of metaphysical explanation in physics. Case studies of special interest include curved spacetime, closed timelike curves and quantum entanglement.

The Post holder will: Skills and Experience Applications should be submitted through the University of Birmingham’s HR system. In the ‘Any other information’ section of the application form, please include a brief cover letter that highlights two relevant pieces of written work and provide links to access these from a personal website or web archive. For further information on the position or application process, please contact Alastair Wilson: [mailto:a.j.wilson@bham.ac.uk a.j.wilson@bham.ac.uk].
 * Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor.
 * Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding.
 * Disseminate research findings in publications, at conferences and research seminars, etc.
 * Undertake management/administration arising from research.
 * Co-supervise PhD students.
 * Undertake limited undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities within the Department of Philosophy where this supports FraMEPhys objectives.
 * Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration.
 * Contribute to public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, under supervision of a project leader.
 * PhD on a topic in metaphysics, philosophy of science, or philosophy of physics. · High level analytical capability.
 * Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
 * Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively.
 * Ability to co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort.
 * Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes.
 * Ability to contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project.

Further information about the project: [//www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/ptr/departments/philosophy/research/projects/framephys.aspx https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/ptr/departments/philosophy/research/projects/framephys.aspx]

Closing date:  10 July 2019                Reference : 80591

To submit an electronic application online please click on the link below; [//bham.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=190000CD&tz=GMT%2B01%3A00&tzname=Europe%2FLondon https://bham.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=190000CD&tz=GMT%2B01%3A00&tzname=Europe%2FLondon]

===University of Bremen (EU:Ger:Bre) - Research Associate in the Humanities, Cultural, Social or Legal Sciences, 'Soft Authoritarianisms: Comparative Interdisciplinary Perspectives' - Deadline: 29 Jul 2019=== The University of Bremen, U Bremen Excellence Chair Prof. Dr. Shalini Randeria / Research Group "Soft Authoritarianisms: Comparative Interdisciplinary Perspectives" as part of the Interdisciplinary Research Platform "Worlds of Contradiction" (WoC, faculties 6, 8, 9, 10 & 12), invites applications for the following position within the fields of the humanities, cultural, social or legal sciences (Cultural Studies, Law, Linguistics, Political Sciences, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Sociology & related fields)

Research Associate (100 %), (EG 13 TVL) - Postdoc - full time and limited to 3 years (with a possibility of extension for a further three years).

Start of contract: 01/01/2020 or earlier.The University of Bremen, a mid-sized university with 320 professors, 19.500 students and a full-spectrum of academic disciplines is one of Europe‘s leading research universities and maintains close cooperation with international universities and non-university research institutions in the region. The promotion of young researchers is a core element of Bremen's research strategy.The 'U Bremen Excellence Chairs' program is a new initiative at University of Bremen since 2019. It enables internationally outstanding researchers to establish their own working groups at the university and to integrate them into a network of excellent research institutions worldwide in their respective disciplines. Shalini Randeria's research group Soft Authoritarianisms: Comparative Interdisciplinary Perspectives studies how "soft authoritarian" rule functions, how it is put in place institutionally and sustained rhetorically, how the rule of law is dismantled in everyday life and how democratic institutions are hollowed out slowly and systematically. Three case studies will focus on France, Eastern Europe and Turkey including their diasporas in order (1) to analyse authoritarian practices of state transformation, (2) to sharpen our political sensibilities and social science vocabulary and (3) to build process-sensitive theory that overcomes the West-non-West divide characteristic of the social sciences. Methodologically, the research group will fuse ethnographic approaches with text-, language- and discourse-oriented methods. The research group will also conduct a series of Young Scholars Autumn Research Schools starting in 2020 and in collaboration with WoC, it will build the new research field "Contradictions of Extractive Populisms".

Tasks: Requirements: The University of Bremen intends to increase the proportion of women in academia and therefore specifically encourages women to apply. Severely, disabled applicants will be given priority if they show the same professional and personal suitability. We invite applications from people with a migration background. We encourage applications from international candidates, especially from the Global South.For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Shalini Randeria ([mailto:Randeria@uni-bremen.de Randeria@uni-bremen.de]) or Prof. Dr. Michi Knecht ([mailto:knecht@uni-bremen.de knecht@uni-bremen.de]).Please note that the application should be submitted in English and that we can only accept it if it includes all required documents: letter of motivation, CV (with publication record), certificates, a sample chapter of your PhD thesis and up to two published papers, and a brief proposal of not more than three pages outlining your individual research agenda within the framework of the research group described above, including methodology and a time line.Please send the documents with the reference number A101/19 until 29 July 2019 to
 * independent research, development of own research profile within the research field mentioned above, willingness to conduct a full case study either in Eastern Europe (preferably Poland or Hungary) or in France and to work towards a second book and/or habilitation thesis
 * cooperate closely with the other researchers of the research group and within the wider WoC network and contribute to the successful implementation of the research group program as a whole
 * expand the activities of the research group through third party funding applications
 * co-organisation and conceptual development of workshops, conferences, and the Young Scholars Autumn Research Schools
 * realisation of individual and team publications resulting from the research group's activities.
 * very good Masters degree in the humanities, cultural, social or legal sciences
 * very good doctoral degree in the humanities, cultural, social or legal sciences (cultural studies, law, linguistics, political sciences, social and cultural anthropology, sociology or related fields)
 * research proposal (for habilitation or second book)
 * considerable experience with qualitative methods (ethnographic / praxeographic field research, discourse analysis, language and text analysis), interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and research
 * experience in one or more of the following fields is welcome: political linguistics, political ethnography, comparative legal studies, comparative politics, political or legal anthropology
 * high level of proficiency in English (including demonstrated academic writing skills), proficiency in German is highly welcome, but not mandatory
 * language proficiency required for the respective case study
 * willingness to pursue research abroad for longer periods of time
 * experience of working in international projects, organizing academic events and developing project proposals, preferably shown through employment, fellowship or extended research stay at an international research institution within the past five years.
 * strong interest in networking in the field of research; experience gained at other national/international research institutions is advantageous.
 * demonstrated organisational and teamwork skills
 * you should be highly motivated, reliable, and have good attention to detail

University of Bremen attn. Ms. Martina Girwert WoC Worlds of Contradiction/ office of Prof. Dr. Ingo H. Warnke Postfach 330440 28334 Bremen Germany or by mail as single PDF-file to: [mailto:girwert@uni-bremen.de girwert@uni-bremen.de] ===University of Bristol (EU:UK:Eng) - Vice-Chancellors Fellowship in the History of Hong Kong - Deadline: 22 Jul. 2019===
 * This year we are offering a two-year fellowship focused in the History of Hong Kong (reference ACAD104038).
 * Housed in the Department of History (which sits within the School of Humanities), and within the wider interdisciplinary cohort of Vice-Chancellor’s Fellows, this Fellowship is funded by a generous donation from the Hatton Trust, as part of the second phase of the Hong Kong History Project that commenced in January 2015. This aims to encourage and facilitate the study of the history of nineteenth and twentieth century Hong Kong in the UK and build new collaborations with partners in Hong Kong. Possible fields of expertise could include, but will not be restricted to: subjects in the history of Hong Kong society, politics, culture and economy under colonial rule; Hong Kong elites (social, cultural and political history), individuals and families, and their interactions with the colonial government, Hong Kong society, commerce and culture; mobility and migration; entrepreneurialism; Hong Kong’s regional and global connections. The research contexts could include (but are not be restricted to) modern Chinese and East Asian history, modern British colonial history, or global history. It is expected that the project would require Chinese language skills.
 * Informal enquiries can be made to vc-fellowships@bristol.ac.uk.
 * Interviews are likely to be held on 12th August.
 * Please see the following link for further details [//www.bristol.ac.uk/vc-fellows/about/ http://www.bristol.ac.uk/vc-fellows/about/]
 * including how to apply: [//www.bris.ac.uk/vc-fellows/how-to-apply/ http://www.bris.ac.uk/vc-fellows/how-to-apply/].
 * Applications must be made online (the process is slightly different from the standard one you will be prompted to follow):
 * Please merge your academic CV and your covering letter into one document and upload to the 'covering letter' section of the application.
 * Please upload the Project Proposal and Letter of Support proforma to the 'upload documents' section of the application.

===University of British Columbia (CAN:Bc) - Postdoc, Human Early Learning Partnership - Deadline: 11 Aug 2019=== The Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) at the School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, seeks a full-time postdoctoral researcher for a one-year term, with the possibility for extension to two years.

The Human Early Learning Partnership ([//earlylearning.ubc.ca http://earlylearning.ubc.ca]) is a prominent interdisciplinary research centre with a focus on child development, situated within the School of Population and Public Health, in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia, one of Canada's premier public research universities (www.ubc.ca).

Under the supervision of Dr. Kimberly A. Schonert-Reichl (Director of HELP and the Social and Emotional Learning Research Lab, and PI of the Middle Years Development Instrument program of research) and with the support and mentorship provided by HELP faculty members as well as by research collaborators across UBC - the incumbent will conduct quantitative research on middle child and early adolescent development, drawing from theory and research on child health, social and emotional learning, resiliency, social determinants of health, and ecological perspectives on child and youth development. The postdoctoral fellow will have access to unique population-based longitudinal data and linkages, as well as intervention research, and work within an interdisciplinary research environment. The position primarily focuses on research and manuscript writing; opportunities for contributing to teaching, grant writing, knowledge translation, and community presentations also exist.

HELP encourages applications from individuals who seek to develop an independent research career, and contribute to a research environment that seeks to produce and disseminate research evidence about actionable context factors related to child and youth health, social and emotional learning, and well-being, particularly during the middle childhood and early adolescent years.

QUALIFICATIONS -    PhD in child development, human development, (developmental) psychology, or a related field, with a particular focus on the middle childhood years and/or early adolescence. -    Expertise and experience in a number of statistical methodologies, and confidence in conducting basic (e.g., regression, ANOVA) and advanced (e.g. multilevel modeling) statistical analyses using software such as R, Mplus, SPSS, Stats, SAS. - Knowledge and some experience in using qualitative methodologies and analytic strategies; - Strong foundation in research design and measurement (e.g., validity, reliability) in relation to developmental theory/social and emotional learning/risk and resiliency. - Demonstrated interest and commitment to work in areas of middle childhood development and social and emotional learning and well-being; - Enthusiasm for intellectual rigor and engagement; - Excellent writing ability and publication record; - Ability and willingness to work productively in a fast-paced and often demanding environment, with deadlines; - Experience working in a team environment; - Excellent interpersonal skills. - Experience with project management is a plus.

This position will be responsible for access, collection, use and disclosure of personal information in accordance with the BC Freedom of Information and Protection pf Privacy Act (RSBC 1996) and other UBC privacy and security policies. This position requires employees to work under strict confidentially requirements; internal procedures and policies to protect personal information must be followed and adherence to these requirements will be regularly reviewed by the employer. ===University of Brussels (EU:Bel) - 21 Postdocs, All Fields - Deadline: 1. Oct. 2019=== Occupation: Full-time

Period: 2-year fellowship

Place : Brussels

Working Language: English (+language to be defined with the research centre)

Planned Starting date: between April 2019 and mid-October 2019

Apply no later than: 01 October 2019

Annual gross salary: approximately 42 000 €

Job description The Université libre de Bruxelles offers a fellowship programme, IF@ULB (http://if-at-ulb.ulb.be), COFUNDed by ULB and the European Commission within the framework of MARIE SKŁODOWSKA-CURIE actions (H2020). The IF@ULB second call will enable ULB to recruit 21 postdoctoral researchers in one of the ULB research centres. The positions are open to researchers in all fields, according to a bottom up approach. The evaluation procedure will be organised through three panels: Social Sciences and Humanities, Physical and Engineering Sciences, Life Sciences.

The programme IF@ULB offers a unique opportunity to develop your career in the heart of Europe, in a university renowned for its excellence in research, innovation and education.

The procedure for submission as well as the evaluation and selection process are available on IF@ULB website: http://if-at-ulb.ulb.be

Profile An eligibility extension of 15 weeks per child is granted in case of maternity leave Benefits Each successful IF@ULB fellow will be granted a 2-year fellowship. The fellows will work in an environment of excellence under the supervision of renowned experts and thereby will increase their field-scientific knowledge.
 * Candidates of any nationality and of any age
 * Holders of a PhD degree, obtained max. 7 years before the call deadline.
 * Applicants without a PhD, provided they have documented full-time equivalent research experience of minimum 4 and maximum 11 years prior to the call deadline.
 * Eligible applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Belgium for more than 12 months during the 3 years preceding the call deadline.

IF@ULB fellows will benefit from a triple dimension of mobility:

1. International mobility: the University highly encourages international collaboration. IF@ULB fellows will benefit from the network of their supervisors and vice versa, thus opening up new international collaboration opportunities that will outlast the duration of the fellowships.

2. Interdisciplinarity is a major concern of the research policy of the ULB and post-doctoral fellows will therefore be very much exposed to different disciplines in most of the laboratories and departments where they will conduct their projects.

3. Inter-sectorial exposure will be ensured via the well-established collaborations and interactions between ULB research units and industry and societal stakeholders in all fields of research.

Moreover, the programme IF@ULB will offer to each successful candidate an individual career development programme adapted to his or her needs. It will include research training, transferable soft skills training and a personalised career guidance (individual development plan, individual coaching).

Finally, the detailed financial conditions are available in the Guide for Applicants on IF@ULB website: [//if-at-ulb.ulb.be/storage/files/guide-for-applicants-v3.pdf https://if-at-ulb.ulb.be/storage/files/guide-for-applicants-v3.pdf]

Interested? Before applying, applicants must identify a supervisor at ULB and obtain a letter of acceptance from them. If the applicant has not yet identified a supervisor, they can consult the ULB Research Inventory.

Applicants can submit their application via the online platform on IF@ULB website: http://if-at-ulb.ulb.be

The application file must include: ULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age.
 * A copy of the PhD degree or proofs of at least 4 years of full-time document research experience
 * A detailed CV of max 5 pages (mandatory template : [//if-at-ulb.ulb.be/call-information#call-application https://if-at-ulb.ulb.be/call-information#call-application])
 * A research and training project of max. 10 pages (mandatory template: [//if-at-ulb.ulb.be/call-information#call-application https://if-at-ulb.ulb.be/call-information#call-application])
 * A letter of acceptance from a supervisor at ULB
 * A copy of the passport or identity card

Applications will be treated as confidential.

University of Cambridge, Faculty of Divinity (EU:UK:Eng) - Research Associate - Deadline: 12. Jul. 2019
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

The Faculty of Divinity is inviting expressions of interest from recently completed or final stage doctoral students whom the faculty might support in this year's postdoctoral fellowship competitions, such as the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships and the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships. The aim of such schemes is to offer opportunities for outstanding early career researchers to strengthen their experience of research and teaching in a university environment which will develop their curriculum vitae and improve their prospects of obtaining permanent lecturing posts.

The Faculty of Divinity will only be able to support a limited number of applications. Consequently expressions of interest are invited only for areas where the Faculty has an existing research interest. These include, but are not limited to, biblical studies, history of Christianity, inter-faith relations, Christian Doctrine, philosophical theology, Judaism, Hinduism, Islamic theology and world Christianities.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/21766.

Further details about the Faculty and its research could be found at: www.divinity.cam.ac.uk. In order to be considered it will be necessary to submit an expression of interest by 12 July 2019. Expressions of interest should be sent by email to Dr Peter Harland, Administrative Officer at [mailto:faculty-office@divinity.cam.ac.uk faculty-office@divinity.cam.ac.uk]. Expressions of interest should include the following information: 1) a 2-page CV to include institution and date of PhD (or anticipated date of submission/examination), and a list of publications and presentations; 2) Proposed mentor within the faculty, and whether that mentor has been approached; 3) Title of proposed post-doctoral research; 4) A 1000 word summary of proposed research including planned outputs.

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

Please quote reference GF19346 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

University of Cambridge (UK:Eng) - Research Assistant/Associate (Fixed Term) - Deadline: 15 Aug. 2019

 * Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.
 * The Forum on Geopolitics, within the Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) is looking to recruit a 1-year, fixed-term, full-time Research Assistant/Associate.
 * The starting date is negotiable but ideally will be the 15 September 2019.
 * The Research Assistant/Associate will be expected to develop an individual research output, making an original and distinct contribution to the intellectual and policy-relevant output of the Forum. The post holder will further support the Forum's broader objectives by providing strategic oversight of a developing policy-focused agenda through organising and curating events, publications and outreach initiatives. The postholder will report directly to the Director and Deputy Director and will be responsible for overseeing the operational work of the administrators.
 * Candidates will ordinarily be expected to hold a PhD in International Relations, History, Security Studies or a related field. In addition to producing high-quality research, candidates will be experienced in providing strategic support and leading independent initiatives in a university or think tank environment.
 * Appointment at research associate level is dependent on having a PhD (or equivalent experience), including those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD (in which case appointment will initially be made at research assistant and amended to research associate when the PhD is awarded). The research assistant salary (grade 5) falls within the range £26,243 to £30,395. The research associate (grade 7) salary falls within the range £32,236 to £39,609.
 * Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
 * We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.
 * We particularly welcome applications from women and candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.
 * To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit : http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/22399.
 * Informal enquiries may be addressed to HR on hspshr@hermes.cam.ac.uk
 * Interviews will be held shortly after the application close date.
 * Please quote reference UE19944 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

===University of East Anglia (EU:UK:Eng) - UEA Arts and Humanities / British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships 2019 - Deadline: 15 Aug. 2019=== The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at UEA invites potential applicants wishing to hold a Fellowship at UEA from autumn 2020 for three years to submit an outline application to the Faculty by 5pm on 15th August 2019. British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships are designed to offer opportunities for outstanding early career researchers to strengthen their experience of research and teaching.

Each year the Faculty supports a limited number of applications for projects in: the School of Art, Media, and American Studies; the School of History; the School of Literature, Drama, and Creative Writing; and the School of Politics, Philosophy, Language and Communication Studies.

Successful applicants will join a vibrant community of postdoctoral research fellows. UEA is fully committed to supporting the scholarship and career development of these fellows, and each will be assigned an academic mentor and will be fully integrated into the life of their host School. For more information about the research in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at UEA see: [//www.uea.ac.uk/arts-humanities/home https://www.uea.ac.uk/arts-humanities/home].

Full instructions for guidance on how to submit an application can be found at: [//www.uea.ac.uk/web/faculty-of-arts-and-humanities/home/research/fellowships https://www.uea.ac.uk/web/faculty-of-arts-and-humanities/home/research/fellowships]

University of Essex (EU:UK:Eng) - Post-Doctoral Researcher in Linguistics - Deadline: 11 Jul. 2019
The Department of Language and Linguistics (DLL) has 37 full-time academic members of staff and provides a broad spectrum of expertise in the study of language and in the practical teaching of modern foreign languages. Its core ambition is to offer students a transformative educational experience in these areas underpinned by high quality research. The majority of research conducted in the department is rated 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent', placing us 8th among departments in the UK for research quality (REF 2014).

Our linguistics expertise covers Theoretical and Descriptive linguistics, Applied linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Psycholinguistics, TESOL and Translation, Interpreting and Subtitling. We offer a wide range of languages including French, German, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese that can be taken at degree level from beginners to advanced levels following the Common European Languages Framework.

The Department is now seeking to appoint a fixed-term, post-doctoral researcher in Linguistics until 31 August 2021 as part of a British Academy Global Challenges Research Fund Project recently awarded to Prof Nancy Kula, Dr Tracey Costley and Dr Hannah Gibson.

Appointment to this post will be made as Senior Research Officer and will be referred to by this title throughout the remainder of the campaign.

Duties of the Role

The appointed candidate would work as part of a project team and be central in coordinating research activity with partners in Botswana, Tanzania and Zambia. The project includes collaborators in the three countries and involves investigating the role of multilingualism in enhancing the classroom experience of primary school learners with the goal of developing proposals feeding educational policy related to mediums of instruction.

Duties will include: to produce high quality research papers as well as contribute to developing a hub/resource bank for the project to curate other outputs such as blogs, discussion forums, open access research papers and teaching resources; to lead and be involved in the development of different data collection tools and methodologies to ensure quality data; to engage with policy makers and stakeholders as part of the project’s activity to development policy recommendations; and to be involved in organising project workshops and contributing to the successful administration and management of the project.

A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found within the job pack.

Qualifications and Skills required

The candidate must hold a relevant doctoral level degree (PhD) in a related area of the project such as multilingualism, classroom language and literacy practices, language policy and practice or other related areas.

The appointed candidate must have an interest in working in sub-Saharan Africa and conducting research in the region jointly with collaborators. An interest in or experience of multilingual classrooms, literacy practices and language policy in any context is an ideal foundation and essential for the role. The candidate should also have experience or an interest in organising events targeted at non-academic audiences to engage wider audiences and as a way of disseminating some of the findings of the project. The project aims to develop ethnographic case studies requiring data collection in different formats including questionnaires, focus groups, interviews, participant observations in schools, and audio and video recorded data. This will directly feed into the creation a body of data which reflects language use in practice, as well as a broader narrative about the way in which speakers navigate multilingual spaces in both formal and informal contexts and how these findings can inform best practice in education and also feed into more effective dissemination of socio-economic policies of development. As such, experience with collecting and analysing varied datasets (both qualitative and quantitative) will be crucial for the successful candidate.

This could be an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified researcher, who is early in their career, looking to gain further experience in their preferred subject areas.

This is a part-time role for 25.2 hours per week, with an anticipated start date of 1 September 2019, or as soon as possible thereafter.

At the University of Essex internationalism is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally-oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries and a university where you can find the world in one place.

Please use the ‘Apply’ button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here.

Our website http://www.essex.ac.uk contains more information about the University of Essex. If you have a disability and would like information in a different format, please telephone (01206) 876559.

===University of Exeter (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow,'A Sorcerer’s Handbook: Medieval Arabic Magic in Context,' - Deadline: 31 Jul. 2019===
 * The above full time post is available 1st October 2019 (or as soon as possible thereafter, for a period of 18 months) in the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, College of Social Sciences and International Studies (SSIS) at the University of Exeter.
 * The College wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to participate in “A Sorcerer’s Handbook: Medieval Arabic Magic in Context,” awarded to Dr Emily Selove. This Leverhulme Trust funded post is available 01/10/2019. The successful applicant will transcribe and create draft translations of manuscripts of Sirāj al-Dīn al-Sakkākī’s Arabic grimoire, write scholarly articles about this subject, and aid the PI in editing a co-authored volume of essays about Sakkākī’s work.
 * The post will include dealing with Arabic manuscripts, analysing Persian-language translations of and influences on these manuscripts, creating draft translations, writing scholarly research articles and presenting conference presentations related to these manuscripts and their contents, co-editing a volume of essays, and participating in an interdisciplinary workshop.
 * The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.
 * Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in medieval Arabic literature, history, culture, or science, and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies.
 * The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required. Applicants will be able to read Arabic and Persian with near-fluent proficiency, navigate Arabic manuscripts and catalogues, develop original research questions, and work collaboratively with the PI.
 * Applications must completed online through:
 * an accurately completed online form
 * A single PDF attachment, consisting of a CV (maximum 4 pages), a letter of application (maximum 2 pages) and a project proposal (maximum 2 pages).

===University of Exeter (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, ‘Forms of Labour: Gender, Freedom and Work in the Preindustrial Economy’ - Deadline: 18 July 2019=== The College wishes to recruit two Postdoctoral Research Fellows to participate in the research project ‘Forms of Labour: Gender, Freedom and Work in the Preindustrial Economy’ led by Professor Jane Whittle in the History Department. The successful applicants will collect and analyse manuscript evidence of early modern work activities from either church court depositions, or quarter sessions records, dating from 1550-1700 in English county archives.
 * The project proposal should demonstrate how your prior experience will allow you to undertake the proposed work as well as your plans for developing research questions, essays, and presentations related to the work of the project.
 * For further information please contact Emily Selove, e-mail e.selove@exeter.ac.uk.
 * The closing date for completed applications is July 31, 2019. Interviews are expected to take place on September 02, 2019.

The posts will include archival research requiring travel within the UK, reading manuscript documents dating from 1550-1700, photographing documents, entering historical data into a database, analysis of data using a database, writing at least two articles (one co-authored with Professor Whittle) for top historical journals, presenting papers at international conferences, organising a conference, and attending regular project meetings in Exeter.

Both roles are full time and fixed term for three years from 1 October 2019 to 30 September 2022.

About you

The successful applicants will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in early modern social and/or economic history and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required. Applicants will be able to visit county archives around the UK to read and photograph documents; confidently read difficult seventeenth century handwriting; enter and retrieve data from an Access database; write academic English to a publishable standard; and understand academic debates about the nature of work in sixteenth- and seventeenth-century England.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

With over 22,000 students and 5,500 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We are an equal opportunity employer, a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

What we can offer you

-Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;

-A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy

For further information please contact Professor Jane Whittle, e-mail [mailto:j.c.whittle@ex.ac.uk j.c.whittle@ex.ac.uk] or telephone (01392) 723292.

University of Exeter (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Centre for Kurdish Studies (CKS) - Deadline: 18 Jul 2019
The post The College wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the work of Dr. Clémence Scalbert Yücel. This Centre for Kurdish Studies (CKS) funded post is available 15 September 2019 until 15 September 2020. The successful applicant will conduct research as directed by the project PI and as part of the CKS team.

The post will include: library work, archives and field research on Kurdish literatures; working with the PI to research and write up publications on the topic; working with the PI to prepare proposals and applications for external funding bodies.

About you You will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies. You will possess a relevant PhD and have experience of researching Kurdish Literatures. You should also have a working knowledge of Kurdish languages and if possible other Middle-Eastern Languages. You will be required to work with the wider CKS team and assist in the running of seminars and conferences.

You can view the Job Description and Person Specification document here.

The University of Exeter We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

Our research income in recent years means we’re fastest growing UK Research University and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework) and we encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students.

With over 22,000 students and 5,500 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We are an equal opportunity employer, a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

Benefits We offer some fantastic benefits including: For further information please contact Dr. Clémence Scalbert Yücel, e-mail [mailto:c.scalbert-yucel@ex.ac.uk c.scalbert-yucel@ex.ac.uk] or telephone (01392) 725245. ===University of Exeter (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoc in History, "Forms of Labour: Gender, Freedom and Work in the Preindustrial Economy" - Deadline: 16 Aug 2019=== The College wishes to recruit two Postdoctoral Research Fellows to participate in the research project 'Forms of Labour: Gender, Freedom and Work in the Preindustrial Economy' led by Professor Jane Whittle. The successful applicants will collect and analyse manuscript evidence of early modern work activities from either church court depositions, or quarter sessions records, dating from 1550-1700 in English county archives.
 * 41 days leave per year
 * options for flexible working
 * numerous discounts at leading retailers
 * onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
 * sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
 * stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
 * freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research
 * support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
 * an Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development

The posts will include archival research requiring travel within the UK, reading manuscript documents dating from 1550-1700, photographing documents, entering historical data into a database, analysis of data using a database, writing at least two articles (one co-authored with Professor Whittle) for top historical journals, presenting papers at international conferences, organising a conference, and attending regular project meetings in Exeter.

Both roles are full time and fixed term for three years from 1 October 2019 to 30 September 2022.

You will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.

You will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in early modern social and/or economic history and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required. Applicants will be able to visit county archives around the UK to read and photograph documents; confidently read difficult seventeenth century handwriting; enter and retrieve data from an Access database; write academic English to a publishable standard; and understand academic debates about the nature of work in sixteenth- and seventeenth-century England.

The University of Exeter is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research.

Our research income in recent years means we're fastest growing UK Research University and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework) and we encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students.

With over 22,000 students and 5,500 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We are an equal opportunity employer, a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

What we can offer you

-Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;

-Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly

-An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development

-A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy

For further information please contact Professor Jane Whittle, e-mail j.c.whittle@ex.ac.uk or telephone (01392) 723292.

===University of Freiburg, Max Planck Institute for Foreign and International Criminal Law (EU:Ger:BW) - Senior Researchers (postdoc), several positions - Deadline: 15 Aug 2019=== The Department of Public Security Law at the Max Planck Institute for Foreign and International Criminal Law in Freiburg i.Br., Germany, headed by its director Professor Dr. Ralf Poscher, offers several temporary post-doctoral positions for Senior Researchers.

The Max Planck Institute, one of the leading centers for interdisciplinary research in public security matters in Europe, is organized in three research departments: criminal law, public law, and criminology. With its world-renowned, specialized library and numerous national and international co-operations, it offers an ideal environment for theoretical, normative, doctrinal, and empirical research. The Institute is part of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science, one of world’s most distinguished research organizations. Not only does the Max Planck Society and its institutes offer the opportunity for trans- and interdisciplinary cooperation among its 86 institutes, it also supports its young researchers in such efforts and, more generally, supports them in the development of their academic careers.

The Department of Public Security Law is a new addition to the Freiburg-based Institute. It aims to contribute to the international research community with projects that focus on fundamental issues of public security, public law, and legal theory. For an outline of the research agenda of the department, see: [//www.mpicc.de/en/research/research-program/public-security-law/ https://www.mpicc.de/en/research/research-program/public-security-law/].

Freiburg is a vibrant traditional German university town with a 900-year history, an international atmosphere and high recreational value. It is located in the border region of Southwest Germany, France and Switzerland. Under the European Campus Program researchers can profit from the resources of several prolific research institutions.

Applicants should be interested in exploring topics of public security law, general public law, or theory or philosophy of law. They should hold a doctoral degree in law (Dr. jur.) from a German university or an equivalent degree from a foreign university or law school. Academic recommendations are not necessary for the application but up to two are welcome.

Positions are temporary, with a regular duration of 2 years which can be extended twice (up to a maximum of 6 years). Full or part time contracts are possible. When appropriate the opportunity for habilitation may be offered. The German law on fixed-term contracts in Academia (WissZeitVG) applies.

Remuneration is regulated according to the federal tariff agreement for the public sector (TVöD); it includes all mandatory social insurances such as health care, unemployment, and retirement.

The Max Planck Society strives to ensure gender equality and diversity. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society is committed to employ more persons with disabilities and explicitly encourages applications from such qualified individuals. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Please submit an informative application (including your dissertation, a description of your fields of interest and previous work experience, CV, and relevant transcripts) no later than 15-08-2019electronically in one PDF-file to

[mailto:bewerbungen@mpicc.de bewerbungen@mpicc.de], Re: PL-19-02 (max. 5 MB per e-mail).

University of Groningen (EU:Ned) - Post-doc Researcher in Public International Law - Deadline: 15 Aug 2019
The Faculty of Law of the University of Groningen is a modern, (inter)nationally oriented institution, which builds on a long-standing tradition of almost four centuries. The faculty has the ambition to measure itself with the best law faculties in Europe and continuously renews its curriculum in order to educate lawyers with a broad orientation, accustomed to look beyond the borders of their own (sub) discipline. The faculty’s research is often cross- and multidisciplinary. The faculty offers several (inter)national bachelor and master programmes and hosts more than 4.000 students and almost 350 members of staff. The faculty’s LLM programme on Public International Law has been ranked by the Dutch LLM Guide (Keuzegids) for the last two academic years as the best LLM programme in Public International Law in The Netherlands.

ERC Project: The Rules of Interpretation of Customary International Law (TRICI-Law)

The position is part of the ERC project of Prof. Panos Merkouris within the Department of Transboundary Legal Studies. This ERC project, led by Prof. Panos Merkouris, revolves around the rules of interpretation of customary international law (CIL). CIL along with treaties are the sources most often used in international law. However, whereas the rules of interpretation of treaties have been enshrined in Articles 31-33 VCLT, the rules of interpretation of CIL have not been the subject of critical study.

The postdoc researcher will focus on points of convergence/divergence between the rules of interpretation of CIL and those of treaties and of unilateral acts.

The research is part of the European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant project “The Rules of Interpretation of Customary International Law” (Acronym: TRICI-Law).

Job description

The postdoc position is connected to research regarding the interpretation of customary international law.

The postdoc researcher is expected to focus on points of convergence/divergence between the rules of interpretation of CIL and those of treaties and of unilateral acts. It will provide answers as to what the similarities and the differences are in both the nature and the content of these rules and inquire into the reasons that may explain these points of convergence/divergence. Furthermore, it will examine the points of convergence/divergence between these rules not only as they stand now, but as they have evolved through the passage of time. The end result will be to create a matrix and a handbook devoted to these issues.

The researcher is expected to successfully undertake research on the project, publish and edit books and articles, attend, present in, and organize conferences and workshops, assist the Principal Investigator with daily supervisory duties pertaining to the project and undertake some teaching duties relevant to the project. The researcher will also be expected to participate actively in the Department of Transboundary Legal Studies, a lively legal multidisciplinary department that includes international law and legal theory.

Qualifications

• PhD (or being in the final phase of submitting a PhD thesis) • excellent marks in and knowledge of Public International Law • interest in and affinity with legal scientific research and particularly international legal theory and dispute settlement • a background in legal practice and/or publications in international law would be an advantage • internships at international courts and tribunals would be an advantage • excellent knowledge of English (written and oral); excellent or working knowledge of German, French and/or other languages would be an advantage • excellent communication and reporting skills, also in relation to non-legal scholars • demonstrable competences: planning and organizing, conceptual capacity, presenting, monitoring, flexibility, independence, analytical skills • willingness to co-supervise PhD students • ability to work both individually and as part of a team.

Conditions of employment

We offer you in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities: • a salary of € 3,637 gross per month in the first year (salary scale 11, start position step 0, up to a maximum of € 3,895 gross per month (salary scale 11, step 2) • a full-time position (1.0 FTE) • a holiday allowance of 8% gross annual income • an 8.3% end-of-the-year allowance • a temporary position of one year with the option of up to a 2½ year extension (up to 3½ years in total), conditional on sufficient progress in the first year. The total duration of the post-doc position is 3½ years (42 months). You will initially be appointed for a period of one year (12 months). After 9 months, a formal performance evaluation will take place. If the performance evaluation is positive, the contract will be extended up to the remaining period of 3½ years.

Researchers from outside The Netherlands may qualify for favourable tax agreements.

The faculty offers the opportunity to attend international conferences and to participate in workshops and seminars. The research project also has its own funds for travel and accommodation.

Do you meet our qualification criteria? If yes, your application should include: • a cover letter • curriculum vitae • a scanned version of your PhD degree, or a letter attesting to the fact that you are in the final stages of completion of your PhD • a list of grades from your master’s degree (and list of publications if applicable) and the names and contact details of two referees, who may be contacted • a writing sample of up to 10.000 words, including footnotes (on a topic related to the TRICI-Law project).

You can submit your application until 15 August 11:59pm / before 16 August 2019 Dutch local time (CET) by means of the application form (click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the university website).

In the header of all of these documents you should mention the vacancy number.

Depending on the applications, short-listed candidates may be invited for an interview which will take place during the end of August 2019. In such a case, it will also be possible to interview remotely.

The starting date of the position is 1 October 2019, or as soon as possible thereafter.

For information you can contact: Please do not use the e-mail address(es) above for applications. ===University of Heidelberg (EU:Deu:BaWü) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Buddhist Studies - Deadline: 20 Jul 2019=== The Department of Buddhist Studies in the Heidelberg Center for Transcultural Studies (HCTS) at Heidelberg University is looking to appoint a full-time postdoctoral researcher for three years.
 * Prof. Panos Merkouris, +31 50 3638258,

The position is funded by a grant from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation), for a project entitled "Intertextuality in the Chinese Buddhist Canon: Computational-Philological Assessment of Sources, Authorship/Translatorship, and Style." The Principal Investigator is Professor Michael Radich. The position will run from October 1 2019 to September 31 2022. The purpose of the project is to apply computational-philological methods developed by Radich, with Jamie Norrish, to a systematic audit of intertextual relations in canonical Buddhist Chinese translations for approximately the first three centuries of the tradition (148-ca 450 CE). A central focus of the project will be the critical reassessment of ascriptions and dates for canonical texts. The work will also entail philological assessment of the meaning and usage of lexical items and other phraseological traits. The successful candidate will work closely with Radich on these questions.

Candidates should have completed a PhD in Buddhist Studies or related fields. Candidates should have an excellent command of classical Buddhist Chinese, and additional expertise in Tibetan or Sanskrit. Ideal candidates will also be able to demonstrate as many as possible of the following qualifications: enthusiasm and capacity for collaborative work; computer skills applicable to the tasks attached to the position, including programming and database skills; experience and demonstrated interest in computational or digital humanities; experience and interest in working specifically with Chinese Buddhist translation literature; a focus in pre-Tang Chinese Buddhism; and dedication, consistency, quality and insight in independent research. Interested candidates should feel free to correspond with Radich (michael.radich@asia-europe.uni-heidelberg.de) if they require more information.

The position will initially be for three years, with optional extension. The position should be filled at the commencement of the project on October 1 2019. The salary corresponds to level TVL-13 of the German public service salary scale.

Please submit a CV with publication list, copies of university degree transcripts, and a sketch of current and future research projects (2-3 pages), preferably by email (all required documents combined into a single PDF, with no further attachments) to buchholz@asia-europe.uni-heidelberg.de, or by physical post to the address given below. In the latter case please send only photocopies; originals will not be returned.

The application deadline is 20 July 2019. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible thereafter, ideally during the second half of February.

Disabled applicants with equal qualifications and competence will be given preference.

===University of Helsinki (EU:Fin) - Postdoc, ‘Smart land use policy for sustainable urbanization’ - Deadline: 31 Jul 2019=== The Sustainable Urban Systems research group, led by Assistant Professor Sanna Ala-Mantila, is affiliated with the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences (www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-biological-and-environmental-sciences) and Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-institute-of-sustainability-science). The recently established and growing research group focuses on the ecological and social sustainability of human behaviour in urban context. The Sustainable Urban Systems research group is seeking for a

3 YEAR POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER on the project ‘Smart land use policy for sustainable urbanization’

The appointee will study the socioeconomic segregation and relocation patterns in Finnish urban areas. The research is funded by The Strategic Research Council (SRC) at the Academy of Finland and is related to the project “Smart land use policy for sustainable urbanization (SLUPSU)”. Other partners in the consortium are Aalto University, University of Turku, and Finnish Meteorological Institute, and the appointee will work closely in collaboration with researchers from the above-mentioned organizations, as well as with the international collaborators of the project.

The project is focused on identifying and understanding the interlinkages between land use policies and the possible segregated development of neighborhoods, relocation decisions of different types of households and housing market developments. The overarching goal of the research is to assess the current state of segregation and its prevention in Finnish cities and neighborhoods and assess the potentials of land use policy tools and practices, and their combinations, in preventing negative segregation in urban areas. Methodologically, the analyses will be conducted at the detailed neighborhood level, using GIS-data from various sources, and advanced statistical models will be used to analyze the effects of policies.

The appointee shall have completed an applicable doctoral degree before the start of the employment. The position requires the ability and motivation to conduct independent scientific research, and good oral and written proficiency in English. The candidate must also have demonstrated experience in publishing papers in international peer-reviewed journals.

Applications are expected from researchers interested in multidisciplinary research with a doctoral degree in fields such as urban studies, economics, human geography, engineering or social sciences. Also, applicants from purely quantitative backgrounds, such as statistics, geoinformatics or similar are warmly welcomed, if their thematic research interests are aligned with the project. Experience in working with large datasets, using advanced statistical methods and GIS-data are considered essential assets.

The starting date is flexible but preferably no later than September 2019.The salary will be based on level 5 of the demands level chart for teaching and research personnel in the salary system applied in Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal work performance. The salary range will be 3100–3600 euros/month, depending on the merits and experience of the appointee. There will be a six-month trial period for the position.

Please attach the following documents as a single pdf file: 1) CV with a list of publications 2) Application letter describing your research interests, experience and motivation (1-2 pages)

The application must be submitted as ONE SINGLE PDF file through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by clicking on the link below. Applicants employed by the University of Helsinki must submit their application through the SAP HR portal ([//saphr.it.helsinki.fi/irj/portal https://saphr.it.helsinki.fi/irj/portal]). The closing date for applications is 31 July 2019.

Further information on the position may be obtained from assistant professor Sanna Ala-Mantila, sanna.ala-mantila(at)helsinki.fi.

Technical support for using the recruitment system: rekrytointi(at)helsinki.fi.

Due date

31.07.2019 23:59 EEST

===University of Helsinki (EU:Fin) - Postdoc in Theology, 'The Septuagint and its Ancient Versions' - Deadline: 1 Sep 2019=== The Faculty of Theology at the University of Helsinki ([//www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-theology https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-theology]) is the largest of the three academic theology units in Finland. In addition, it is one of Europe’s largest units in the field of theology and religious studies in terms of student numbers. The Faculty is a non-denominational academic community. The Faculty of Theology invites applications for

2–3 Postdoctoral Researchers in the project The Septuagint and Its Ancient Versions

The Faculty of Theology in the University of Helsinki is searching for 2–3 Postdoctoral Researchers for a period of 2–3 years for the Academy of Finland funded research project The Septuagint and Its Ancient Versions (PI: Dr. Tuukka Kauhanen) to carry out research connected to: • Textual criticism of the Septuagint version of 2 Samuel (2 Kingdoms) • The ancient translations of the Septuagint The research will be related to Kauhanen’s project on the critical edition of 2 Samuel (2 Kingdoms) for the series Septuaginta: Vetus Testamentum Graecum of the Göttingen Academy of Sciences. (See [//blogs.helsinki.fi/tekauhan/the-septuagint-of-2-samuel/ https://blogs.helsinki.fi/tekauhan/the-septuagint-of-2-samuel/]) The project aims at establishing the closest-to-original text of the ancient Greek translation of that book. The research group includes computer experts and has a wide range of international collaboration partners. Researchers in The Septuagint and Its Ancient Versions will work in close collaboration with the PI and his associates. Their duties include:

• Collation and text-critical analysis of an ancient translation of the Greek 2 Samuel, • OR text-critical analysis of portions of the Greek 2 Samuel utilizing at least one ancient translation. • Sharing and processing the textual data on an electronic platform. • Publishing their analytical findings on the text(s) they study in first-rate journals. • Teaching and related duties in the Faculty of Theology (5–10%).

Doing research in The Septuagint and Its Ancient Versions will offer a chance for inspiring, creative team-work in a modern, research-oriented institution in the heart of Helsinki. The researchers will develop their expertise in the field of textual studies of the Hebrew Bible / Old Testament. In addition, they will acquire (basic) skills needed in the ever-growing field of Digital Humanities.

Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. degree in biblical studies or a related field in ancient/classical philology. The following skills are necessary: • Excellent skills in Greek (koine or Classical) and in Biblical Hebrew • Good command of at least one other ancient language related to the research project: Latin, Coptic, Ethiopic, Syriac/Aramaic, Armenian, Georgian • Experience in the study of the Septuagint or in textual criticism / textual history of the Hebrew Bible • Good English language written and oral communication skills. Skills or experience in any of the following is considered an advantage: knowledge of the textual history of the Septuagint, especially of the Historical Books; experience in text-critical work on any ancient document; and experience in Computer Science or Digital Humanities. The positions will be filled for 2–3 years, starting November 2019 at the earliest, and September 2020 at the latest. The salary will be based on the Finnish university salary system (YPJ), 3300–3800 €/month (40,000–46,000 €/year) depending on the merits and experience of the appointee. The appointment starts with a probationary period of six months.

Application (in a single pdf-file) must contain: • motivation letter, describing the previous research experience (1 page max.) • CV incl. list of publications (2 p. max.) • certificate of Ph.D. degree • names and contact details for two references • proposal for a research topic in the project (1 p. max.), naming the ancient translation(s) and/or 2 Samuel passage(s) to be investigated and the most important primary sources and research literature The closing date for applications is 1 September. Please submit your application through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by clicking on the Apply for the position link below. Applicants employed by the University of Helsinki must submit their application through the SAP HR portal ([//saphr.it.helsinki.fi/irj/portal https://saphr.it.helsinki.fi/irj/portal]). For more information, please contact Dr. Tuukka Kauhanen tuukka.kauhanen(at)helsinki.fi Technical support for using the recruitment system: rekrytointi(at)helsinki.fi. ===University of Helsinki (EU:Fin) - Postdoc, Wine Culture & Cosmopolitanism in Nordic Contexts - Deadline: 13 Sep 2019=== The University of Helsinki is the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland, an international scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. In international university rankings, the University of Helsinki typically ranks among the top 100. The University of Helsinki seeks solutions for global challenges and creates new ways of thinking for the best of humanity. Through the power of science, the University has contributed to society, education and welfare since 1640.

The Faculty of Social Sciences is Finland’s leading research and education institute in the social sciences, and the country’s most diverse social sciences faculty in terms of the range of its disciplines and fields of research. The Faculty has a strong international research profile and international Master’s programmes, and several of its disciplinary units have been rated among the top 50 in the world. The Faculty has a research and teaching staff of approximately 350, and each year it awards some 350 Bachelor’s degrees, 400 Master’s degrees and more than 40 doctoral degrees. For more information, please see the Faculty website at www.helsinki.fi/socialsciences/.

The Faculty of Social Sciences invites applications for the position of

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER ON WINE CULTURE AND COSMOPOLITANISM IN THE FINNISH AND NORDIC CONTEXTS

for a three-year, full-time, fixed-term period starting between October 2019 - January 2020 as agreed.

The post-doctoral researcher will explore the relations between wine and cosmopolitanism in Finland and the wider Nordic context. Historically there has not been a mass wine culture in these places. Yet it has rapidly developed more recently, with various international wine trends now taking hold. What does Finnish and Nordic wine culture today involve, who is building it, and what are the challenges they face? Which roles do state-run alcohol monopoly systems play in the development of wine culture? Is wine culture creating more cosmopolitan attitudes and practices among those who drink wines? Is the spread of wine drinking among new social groups creating novel forms of social inclusivity or exclusivity?

An appointee to the position must hold a doctoral degree in the social sciences, preferably sociology, anthropology, or cultural and social geography. S/he should have the capacity to pursue discipline-based and interdisciplinary work, to conduct independent scientific research at a high level, and to publish in top quality English language outlets. S/he will preferably have a background in researching wine and wine-related issues, or at least food and drink-related matters. S/he should have developed knowledge of the interdisciplinary scholarly literature on cosmopolitanism, and a sound grasp of social theory. S/he should have proven skills in carrying out qualitative social research. Additional skills in quantitative methods would be an advantage. Proven teamwork skills and commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration are advantages, as are a strong emerging track record in social research and international peer-reviewed publications. Candidates are expected to possess excellent academic writing and communication skills in English. Knowledge of Finnish and Nordic society, and ability to operate effectively within the Finnish language, would be advantageous but not essential.

In addition to pursuing their own data collection, the researcher will collaborate with Prof. Inglis in various ways, such as co-authoring publications, presenting jointly at conferences, collaborating with industry actors, and organizing scholarly and industry-facing events.

The successful applicant should possess appropriate teaching skills in the social sciences. The duties of the postdoctoral researcher include teaching sociology for the Faculty of Social Sciences (5% of the annual workload). The chosen applicant is expected to be physically based in Helsinki, to be regularly present within the Faculty of Social Sciences, and to participate actively in the intellectual life of the social scientific community.

The salary shall be based on level 5 of the job requirement scheme for teaching and research staff in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal performance will be paid. The annual gross salary range will be approx. 41,000 – 50,000 euros, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. In addition, occupational healthcare will be provided. The employment contract will include a probationary period of six months.

Applicants are requested to enclose with their applications the following documents in English. Please compile all documents as a single pdf file: 1) A curriculum vitae, clearly indicating type and level of qualifications 2) A numbered list of publications on which the applicant has marked in bold her or his three key publications to be considered during the review 3) A statement (max 1 page) outlining how the applicant’s expertise could productively contribute to the research theme 4) A summary (max. 1 page) of the applicant’s scholarly activities, including: original research at an international level, international academic networks, forms of collaboration, disciplinary and interdisciplinary activities, success in obtaining research funding, and any other relevant details

Instructions about preparing the CV and list of publications can be found in the following web address: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-social-sciences/faculty/applying-f...

Please submit your application by 13th September 2019 through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System by clicking the link Apply for job. Applicants who are employees of the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the SAP HR portal, saphr.it.helsinki.fi

Further information about the position may be obtained from Professor David Inglis, david.inglis(at)helsinki.fi.

Should you need support with the recruitment system, please contact [mailto:recruitment@helsinki.fi recruitment@helsinki.fi].

Due date 13.09.2019 23:59 EEST

Apply for the position

University of Hong Kong (CHN:Hk) - Postdoc, Post-doctoral Fellow in News Literacy - Deadline: 30 Sep 2019
Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in News Literacy in the Journalism and Media Studies Centre (JMSC) (Ref.: 497163), to commence as soon as possible for one year.

Applicants should possess a doctoral degree in the fields relevant to news and media education practice and research. They should have strong communication and interpersonal skills; some teaching experience; and an excellent command of written and spoken English. Preference will be given to those with experience in interdisciplinary approaches to media literacy in behavioural sciences (e.g. cognitive psychology, media anthropology), communications (e.g. audience studies, propaganda) and education (e.g. pedagogical and andragogical analysis). Fluency in other Asian languages, especially those spoken in South East Asian countries, is an advantage.

The appointee will work on various news and media literacy initiatives led by JMSC in Asian countries, and undertake research on their efficacy and impact. The appointee will also engage in curriculum development, and provide assistance in building a network of scholars and other stakeholders in the region.

Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 493973) need not re-apply.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., and state the contact information of three referees in the online application form. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until  September 30, 2019, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Advertised: Jul 10, 2019 (HK Time) Applications close: Sep 30, 2019 (HK Time) ===University of Jyväskylä (EU:Fin) - Postdoc, "A courtroom ethnography of trial performance at the International Criminal Court" - Deadline: 30 Sep 2019=== Our naturally beautiful campus in the Jyväskylä city centre is home to a dynamic multidisciplinary research university – a modern, open and collaborative community of 2,500 experts and 15,000 students seeking answers to the pivotal questions of today and tomorrow. It was here, in 1863, that Finnish-language teacher education began. Since then, the University of Jyväskylä has been serving the future. The dialogue between research, education and society is our driving force. We cherish this balance of research and education, and work to promote open thinking. We kindle the skills, knowledge and passion to live wisely for the best of humanity.

Department of Language and Communication Studies is currently is currently seeking to recruit

A Post-doctoral Researcher starting January 1st 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter for a fixed-term period of 36 months.

The advertised position is linked to the research project “Negotiating International Criminal Law: A courtroom ethnography of trial performance at the International Criminal Court,” financed by the Academy of Finland (1999-2023). The project analyzes how ICC trial actors, in their situated courtroom conduct, navigate the multiple tensions which this emergent form of global criminal adjudication is facing.

The candidate will be responsible for a sub-project that focuses on witness interrogations and the discursive mechanisms by which everyday experiences are transformed into legal realities. The candidate is expected to conduct high quality research, publish in international refereed scientific journals, and be active in international research networks. The candidate is required to hold A PhD degree in language studies or in another area that is relevant to the project. A strong background in international law, socio-legal studies and forensic linguistics, and good knowledge of French will be considered an asset.

The duties, qualification requirements and language skills for the position of the Postdoctoral Researcher are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines.

The annual salary range will be approximately 38.800 – 55.700 EUR (gross income, including holiday bonus), depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

Six month trial period is applied to the filling the position.

For more information, please contact Associate professor Sigurd D’hondt (PI of the project),  e-mail: sigurd.a.dhondt@jyu.fi, tel. +358 40 8055071 or Head of the Department of Language and Communication Studies, Professor Mika Lähteenmäki, e-mail: mika.k.lahteenmaki@jyu.fi,   tel. +358 40 805 3206.

To find useful information about the University of Jyväskylä, the City of Jyväskylä and living in Finland, see the University's International Staff Guide

The application must include the following documents in English (the name of the applicant must be mentioned in the file name): Please submit your application at the latest on Monday, September 30th 2019 using the online application form.
 * 1) A CV composed according to good scientific practice and considering, when possible, the template for researcher´s curriculum vitae of the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity (TENK);
 * 2) A numbered list of publications covering the applicant’s the scientific and other publications according to the instructions of the Academy of Finland – with which the candidate wishes to demonstrate his or her eligibility an merits for the post
 * 3) Research plan (max. 1-2 pages) of how the applicant intends to carry out the research activities during the post doc period.

University of Innsbruck (EU:Aut) - Post-Doc in Roman Law - Deadline: 12 Jul. 2019
Start date/duration Job profile:
 * as soon as possible
 * until 03.08.2021, if holder of position returns earlier, until this earlier date

In this position you will carry out high level research and specialise in a particular field. You will hold your own lectures, tutor students and participate in administration.

Application:

We are looking forward to receiving your online application.

The full, legally binding call for application (in German) including the salary be found here: [//orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=10678 https://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=10678]

The University of Innsbruck is committed to raising the quota of female employees and therefore explicitly welcomes applications from qualified women. This applies in particular to scientific positions. In the case of female underrepresentation women with equal qualifications will be given priority.

In accordance with Austrian disability laws qualified people with special requirements are expressly encouraged to apply for jobs. For more information please contact the disabled confidant Dr. Adolf Sandbichler.

Benefits

What the University of Innsbruck offers:

From a company pension scheme, to flexible working hours and child care facilities the University of Innsbruck offers its employees a wide range of benefits which is being continuously extended.

Along with interesting oppurtunities for the participation in job-related and personal further education courses, and the succesful compatibility of career and family, employees can benefit from a large range of courses offered by the University Sports Institute (USI), the language courses offered by the ISI, the University Library and take advantage of the various canteens offering reasonably priced food.

A summary of the benefits for University employees can be found here: [//www.uibk.ac.at/universitaet/zusatzleistungen/ http://www.uibk.ac.at/universitaet/zusatzleistungen/]

Additional comments

The University of Innsbruck as employer

Are you looking for a new challenge? The University of Innsbruck is a place of study, research and employment for more than 31.000 people. As one of the largest employers in Tyrol the University offers a varied and exciting field of activity for its employees from very diverse educational and professional backgrounds. The University explicitly welcomes diversity and is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. It is a certified family-friendly workplace and received the award 'Top workplace 2018' from the Austrian business magazine 'trend'.

Languages

At the University of Innsbruck researchers from all over the world come together. Depending on the individual scientific community the language used may be German, English or another (if unanimously decided).

Internal communication is in German. Therefore a basic knowledge of German or the willingness to acquire such knowledge is essential.

Apply here (site is in German, use Translate function if necessary): [//orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=10678 https://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=10678]

University of Innsbruck (EU:Aut) - University Assistant (postdoc), Modern History - Deadline: 17 Jul 2019
Start date/duration Job profile:
 * 01.10.2019
 * for 4 years

In this position you will carry out high level research and specialise in a particular field. You will hold your own lectures, tutor students and participate in administration.

Application:

We are looking forward to receiving your online application.

The full, legally binding call for application (in German) including the salary be found here: [//orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=10667 https://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=10667]

The University of Innsbruck is committed to raising the quota of female employees and therefore explicitly welcomes applications from qualified women. This applies in particular to scientific positions. In the case of female underrepresentation women with equal qualifications will be given priority.

In accordance with Austrian disability laws qualified people with special requirements are expressly encouraged to apply for jobs. For more information please contact the disabled confidant Dr. Adolf Sandbichler.

What the University of Innsbruck offers:

From a company pension scheme, to flexible working hours and child care facilities the University of Innsbruck offers its employees a wide range of benefits which is being continuously extended.

Along with interesting oppurtunities for the participation in job-related and personal further education courses, and the succesful compatibility of career and family, employees can benefit from a large range of courses offered by the University Sports Institute (USI), the language courses offered by the ISI, the University Library and take advantage of the various canteens offering reasonably priced food.

A summary of the benefits for University employees can be found here: [//www.uibk.ac.at/universitaet/zusatzleistungen/ http://www.uibk.ac.at/universitaet/zusatzleistungen/]

Additional comments

The University of Innsbruck as employer

Are you looking for a new challenge? The University of Innsbruck is a place of study, research and employment for more than 31.000 people. As one of the largest employers in Tyrol the University offers a varied and exciting field of activity for its employees from very diverse educational and professional backgrounds. The University explicitly welcomes diversity and is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. It is a certified family-friendly workplace and received the award 'Top workplace 2018' from the Austrian business magazine 'trend'.

Languages

At the University of Innsbruck researchers from all over the world come together. Depending on the individual scientific community the language used may be German, English or another (if unanimously decided).

Internal communication is in German. Therefore a basic knowledge of German or the willingness to acquire such knowledge is essential.

University of Kent (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoc, experimental research in phonetics and phonetic modelling - Deadline: 18 Aug 2019
Location: Canterbury

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 18 August 2019  (unless otherwise stated)

Interview Date: Tuesday 03 September 2019

Do you have expertise related to experimental research in phonetics and phonetic modelling? Do you have mathematical, statistical and computational skills (R, and Praat scripting at a minimum)?

This full-time, fixed term (for 36 months) Postdoctoral Research Associate position is attached to a European Research Council (ERC) funded Advanced Grant, titled SPRINT: "Speech Prosody in Interaction: The form and function of intonation in human communication" (ERC-ADG-835263) to Professor Amalia Arvanit, the Principal Investigator (PI).

You will be working alongside the PI, other Postdoctoral RA(s), and lab manager dedicated to the project. SPRINT aims to investigate the phonetics, phonology and pragmatics of intonation in a number of varieties of English and Greek, examining both production and perception. The present post focuses on production in English.

The successful applicant will work in the development, collection, analysis and modelling of English data, collected in the UK’s South East (mainly Canterbury) and Bristol. You will be expected to manage and undertake primarily quantitative research addressing the research questions tackled by the project, to author research papers on these questions, and to disseminate project research in seminars, workshops, conferences and public engagement activities.

As Postdoctoral Research Associate you will: To succeed in this role you will have: The School of European Culture and Languages (SECL) is a one of the largest at the University of Kent, comprising six departments, Classical and Archaeological Studies, Comparative Literature, English Language and Linguistics, Modern Languages, Philosophy, and Religious Studies. It plays a major role in the University’s mission to be the ‘UK’s European university’ and prides itself on a strong sense of academic community.
 * conduct excellent quantitative research on the phonetics of English intonation, by helping design, and by collecting, analysing and modelling relevant data in Bristol and Canterbury.
 * contribute to the writing of research papers addressing the project’s research aims, in collaboration with the PI, other Postdoctoral RA(s), and senior staff member Dr Chris Cummins (University of Edinburgh).
 * undertake other scholarly activities to promote the project, nationally and internationally, including presenting the research at conferences and workshops, and contributing to the promotion of the project in social media and other online platforms.
 * a PhD completed (or very near completion) in Linguistics, Speech and Hearing, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a closely related field
 * native or near-native knowledge of English
 * a meticulous approach to record keeping, data collection and data entry
 * a willingness to travel to Bristol for data collection that may take 4-6 weeks

Founded in 2010, English Language and Linguistics (ELL) is now an established and highly successful department in SECL, noted for the buoyant recruitment to its undergraduate and MA programmes and its internationally known research.

Please see the links below to view the full job description and also to apply for this post. If you require further information regarding the application process please contact The Resourcing Team on [mailto:jobs@kent.ac.uk jobs@kent.ac.uk] quoting ref number: HUM-021-19.

Further details: Job Description     Additional Information

Please note - applications must be made via the University’s online application system. CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.

University of Leeds (EU:UK:Eng) - Post-Doctoral Research Assistant, Quantifying Bilingual Experience - Deadline: 12 Jul. 2019
Reference: AHCLC1087

[//jobs.leeds.ac.uk/AHCLC1087 http://jobs.leeds.ac.uk/AHCLC1087]

Are you an ambitious early-career researcher looking for your next challenge?

Do you possess a Ph.D. in Bilingual Language Acquisition? Do you have a keen desire to further our understanding of bilingual language experience and its impact on language development? Are you committed to Open Science? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?

Project: Quantifying Bilingual Experience – optimising tools for educators, clinicians and researchers

Our project aims to bring a step-change in the measurement of bilingual language experience. It will seek to establish an optimal metric informed by an in-depth review of existing tools and a consensus among researchers, speech & language therapists and educators on what aspects of language experience to index.

We aim to deliver user-friendly, online questionnaires (and their associated back-end calculators) to return measures of current and cumulative language experience in real time. The questionnaires will be available in 13 languages, and vary in length and level of detail: the shortest version will be useful when parental consultation is challenging; the longest version will yield more fine-grained measures to enable in-depth enquiries.

Reliability and cross-language validity of the tools we develop will be assessed using new data from 300 children in 3 different countries, in collaboration with an international team of experts. Based on this assessment, we will provide evidence-based guidance to inform users' choice on the level of questionnaire detail most appropriate to their needs.

Exploiting cutting-edge statistical techniques, we will also develop an objective method to identify early those bilingual children in need of support with their school language, helping practitioners estimate when a child with English as an Additional Language can be expected to have “caught up” with their monolingual peers.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Prof. Cécile De Cat, Professor of Linguistics

Email: [mailto:C.DeCat@leeds.ac.uk C.DeCat@leeds.ac.uk]

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Faculty/Service: Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures

School/Institute: School of Languages, Cultures and Societies

Category: Research

Grade: Grade 7

Salary: £33,199 to £39,609 p.a.

Due to funding restrictions the starting salary will be at the minimum of the grade

Working Time: 100%

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term (3 Years – 1 October 2019 to 30 September 2022)

Closing Date: Friday 12 July 2019

===University of Leeds (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Assistant for Animist Engagements: Creativity, Ecology and Indigeneity - Deadline: 22 Jul 2019=== Do you have a doctorate that engages with questions of animism and animacy? Would you like to be involved in a cross-disciplinary series of seminars, workshops and colloquia exploring how renewed academic, environmental and artistic interest in animism intersects with the practices and beliefs of indigenous peoples? Would you like to help shape future research initiatives in this area?

Project Title: ‘Animist Engagements: Creativity, Ecology and Indigeneity.’

We are looking to appoint a postdoctoral research assistant to support an interdisciplinary Sadler Seminar Series entitled ‘Animist Engagements: Creativity, Ecology and Indigeneity.’ The series seeks to take stock of the renewed interest in animism in fields as diverse as anthropology, literary and cultural studies, ecology, religious studies, law, philosophy, postcolonial studies and performance studies. Animist practices and philosophies would seem to offer salutary alternatives to the processes of objectification and deanimation that characterise humanity’s relationship to nature in the Anthropocene. But how precisely are we to engage with animism without turning its adherents into the objects of academic enquiry? How might we collaborate with animist practioners in order to form a fluid collective in which we all become co-actors? You will be centrally involved not only in helping run the seminar series but in setting up this fluid collective and in establishing the terms of its engagement.

With a PhD in an area related to animism (or a PhD near to completion, i.e. thesis submitted), you will have experience in running, or helping to run, reading groups, colloquia, performances and conferences. You will also have experience in designing and curating websites.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dr Sam Durrant, Associate Professor in Postcolonial Literature and Critical Theory, School of English.

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 4768, email: [mailto:s.r.durrant@leeds.ac.uk s.r.durrant@leeds.ac.uk]

Working Time: 32% (equivalent to 12 hours per week)

Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 October 2019 to 31 March 2020)

Deadline: Monday 22 July 2019 (UK Time, UTC+0)

University of Leeds (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoc, Centre for Cultural Value (Art History) - Deadline: 26 Jul 2019
Are you a talented postdoctoral researcher? Have you worked with arts and cultural organisations? Are you passionate about supporting research and dissemination on aspects of cultural value?

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the establishment and development of the new national Centre for Cultural Value, funded by the AHRC, Arts Council England and Paul Hamlyn Foundation. You will be part of a dedicated core team and a wider national network which will engage with and beyond the arts and cultural sector to support knowledge exchange in areas related to cultural value.

The Centre for Cultural Value will act as a custodian for cultural value research and as a bridge and facilitator of new and existing networks related to cultural value. The Research Associate will play a pivotal role in the early life of this new Centre, leading on the collation, review, synthesis and dissemination of existing and emerging research related to the value and impact of the arts on culture on audiences, and on society more broadly.

You will possess a PhD in arts management or cultural policy studies, or in a related field, and will have significant experience of networking and collaborating with arts and/or cultural organisations. You may also have experience of organising conferences, seminars, workshops and public engagement activities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is a willingness to work flexibly and independently.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dr Ben Walmsley, Centre Director & Principal Investigator, Email: [mailto:B.Walmsley@leeds.ac.uk B.Walmsley@leeds.ac.uk]

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Faculty/Service: Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures

School/Institute: School of Performance & Cultural Industries (PCI)

Category: Research

Working Time: 100%

Contract Type: Fixed Term (for 2 years from 1st October 2019)

University of Lisbon (EU:Por) - Postdoc, ' Regeneration and Optimization of Cultural heritage in creative and Knowledge cities' - Deadline: 31 Jul 2019
In order to develop the full set of scientific activities of the research project ROCK - Regeneration and Optimization of Cultural heritage in creative and Knowledge cities, we hereby announce a research fellowship position, to be funded by the project’s Horizon 2020 financial framework ((N.º 730280), under the coordination, at the Institute for Social Sciences of the University of Lisbon (ICS ULisboa), of Doctor Chiara Pussetti and Doctor Roberto Falanga.

The research fellow will be performing management and research-supporting tasks within the Project ROCK, with a special focus on: a) collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, undertaking of interviews and ethnographic work; b) supporting the activities and objectives related with the project; c) supporting the preparation, presentation and dissemination of the project’s reports and scientific papers; d) supporting the organization of seminars, conferences and other dissemination events.

Duration of Scholarship: 6 months, renewable for periods of equal or different duration until 30 June 2020.

Scholarship monthly value and payment method: € 1.509,80, monthly paid, in line with FCT ([//www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores.phtml.pt https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores.phtml.pt]) scholarship payment’s framework, personal accident insurance and voluntary social insurance.

Host Institution: Institute for Social Sciences of the University of Lisbon.

Eligibility criteria Admission requirements

Essential

PhD in Sociology, Human Geography, Political Science, Anthropology or other discipline with emphasis on Urban and Cultural Studies; Scientific publications and communications in the broad thematic area of Urban and Cultural Studies; Excellent language skills and knowledge of English and Portuguese (conversation, reading and writing); Immediate availability. Desirable

Previous fieldwork experience in urban contexts in the city of Lisbon; Previous experience working as a member of a research team and good team working skills; Previous research experience with qualitative methodologies, including fieldwork experience (ethnographies, interviews, focus groups etc.); Selection process Evaluation and Selection: The evaluation and selection procedure for the doctoral scholarship will be carried out by a jury of ICS-ULisboa researchers, Dr. Simone Tulumello, Dr. Chiara Pussetti, and presided by Dr. Roberto Falanga, co-Principal Investigator at ICS-ULisboa of ROCK (Regeneration and Optimization of Cultural heritage in creative and Knowledge cities). The evaluation and selection panel will produce a classification order according to the following criteria:

CV evaluation: 40%;

Motivation letter: 20%;

Excellent language skills and knowledge of English and Portuguese (conversation, reading and writing): 20%;

Interview: 20%.

The selection jury may however decide not to proceed to the interview stage. In that case, the CV evaluation will account for 70% of the final score, and the motivation letter for the remaining 30%.

Prior hearing and notification of interested parties: Upon completion of the evaluation, the panel will prepare the draft decision, which will be notified to the interested parties by electronic mail, and the prior hearing must be made in writing, within ten working days of notification. For this purpose, candidates may request the sending of the minutes by e-mail or make the face-to-face consultation of the documents of the procedure at the Institute, during office hours.

Application: All applications must include a copy of the degree diploma and the certificates or authenticated copies of academic qualifications as well as a copy of the identification documents (e.g. passport, citizen card, etc.).

Submission of applications: Formal applications should be submitted electronically to concursos.bolsas@ics.ulisboa.pt quoting reference: “Concurso de Bolsas de Investigação n. º 30/2019”. The required documentation should be annexed to the application in digital format (pdf or word). Alternatively, paper applications can be sent to Instituto de Ciências Sociais da Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Professor Aníbal de Bettencourt, 9 – 1600-189 Lisboa, Portugal, quoting the reference above on the envelope.

University of Liverpool (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Associate, Institute of Irish Studies - Deadline: 7 July 2019
Location: Liverpool

Salary: £34,188 to £39,610 pa

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Deadline: 8th July 2019

Job Ref: 011963

Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, School of Histories, Languages & Culture

We are seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on a multidisciplinary project examining the role that the arts may play in achieving reconciliation in post-conflict societies. The role will be based in Liverpool with occasional travel, but involve research into the specific context of Northern Ireland. Experience of research into the arts, cultural policy, conflict resolution and reconciliation and/or Northern Ireland would be advantageous. You should have, or be nearing completion of, a PhD that is relevant to these topics. You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders and as part of multidisciplinary team.

The post is Fixed Term until December 2020.

For full details and to apply online, please visit: [//recruit.liverpool.ac.uk https://recruit.liverpool.ac.uk]

===University of Liverpool (UK:Eng) - Postdoc in History (2x), 'Libraries, Reading Communities and Cultural Formation in the Eighteenth-Century Atlantic' - Deadline: 13 Aug 2019=== You will work with Professor Mark Towsey as part of the newly-funded AHRC project Libraries, Reading Communities and Cultural Formation in the Eighteenth-Century Atlantic.

The project investigates the contribution made by books to social, cultural and political change in the eighteenth century. The primary aim is to collect and make available in a single open access database the largest collection of contextualised bibliometric data on eighteenth-century library holdings, membership and usage in the British Isles and North America ever assembled. The project will use this new data to conduct research on the acquisition, organisation, circulation and dissemination of books. You will join a team of eight researchers from the UK, the USA and Australia, working in close collaboration with ten partner institutions including the Bristol Central Library, the Linen Hall Library in Belfast, the Library Company of Philadelphia, the New York Society Library and the State Library of New South Wales.

You will have responsibility for the primary research content of the database, including data entry, bibliographical research on library holdings and prosopographical research on library members. You will collaborate with Partners on workshops and exhibitions, co-edit (with the PI) a volume of essays, and produce an article and a book chapter on topics arising from the database. As well as enhancing your own expertise in this field, you will have significant career development opportunities through advanced technical training onsite at Western Sydney University and involvement in impact partnerships, publication and editing.

You will benefit from membership of Liverpool's Eighteenth-Century Worlds Research Centre, which offers a rich interdisciplinary research environment including a flourishing MA programme, a vibrant PGR community, regular research events and further opportunities for valuable professional experience.

Applicants should have a PhD with a specialisation in a field relevant to eighteenth-century studies, such as History, Literature, or Information and Library Science. Prior experience of conducting archival research is essential, as is the ability to work in a team. A demonstrable interest in Digital Humanities is highly desirable, as is a commitment to the widespread dissemination of academic research.

The position is based in Liverpool, but will also require travel to Australia in Year 1 and occasional travel thereafter to various locations in the UK, Europe and the United States of America for research and dissemination/impact activities. Research expenses for these trips are included in the post. The post is available until 30 September 2022.

Closing Date: 13 August 2019, 23:30

For full details and to apply online, please visit: https://recruit.liverpool.ac.uk

University of London, Courtauld Institute of Art (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoc, Curatorial Fellowship - Deadline: 25 Aug 2019
The Courtauld Institute of Art is the UK’s leading institution for teaching and research into the History of Art and the conservation of paintings, and is also home to one of the finest small art museums in the world.

The Courtauld Gallery is seeking a candidate committed to a curatorial career in the field of Old Master drawings for a 24-month Curatorial Fellowship beginning in early 2020.

This position is supported by the Getty Foundation’s The Paper Project: Prints and Drawings Curatorship in the 21st Century, and awarded by The Courtauld Gallery. It provides an exciting opportunity for an emerging scholar who has recently received a doctorate in art history, or is close to completion, to acquire early career experience in curatorial practice in the field of drawings. The individual will be fully integrated into all aspects of curatorial work, including research and cataloguing, exhibition organization, education and publications, collections management, digital projects, acquisitions, conservation, and public speaking.

This is a period of transformation as the Courtauld undertakes a major capital project, Courtauld Connects, which includes the complete refurbishment of the Gallery and the redisplay of its collections in early 2021. This will be a unique opportunity for the fellow to be involved in the organisation and reinstallation of the collection. The fellowship will provide a rich context to interact with curators across the Gallery, academic staff and conservators, as well as the public and researchers who come to study the collection. The Curatorial Fellow, in consultation with the curator, will also have the opportunity to pursue a research project related to the drawings collection, leading to a focused display in The Gilbert and Ildiko Butler Drawings Gallery. There will be many opportunities for the fellow to learn about conservation issues, and to work regularly alongside the conservator. The ultimate goal for the fellow would be to achieve a deep understanding of the variety of skills needed to succeed as a curator of works on paper, and to apply those skills to a career as a museum professional. While working within the Gallery, the fellow will have the opportunity to be part of the Courtauld scholarly community, which characterizes our institution and makes it such a unique place among the museums in the United Kingdom. The wide offer of talks, lectures, seminars and working groups will be a great attraction to the fellow.

For further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Applicants are required to complete an application form, please note CVs will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 25 August 2019, 23:59

Interview Date: 27 September 2019 ===University of Luxembourg (EU:Lux) - Postdoctoral researcher in English Philology - Deadline: 30 June 2019=== The University of Luxembourg is a multilingual, international research University.

The Research Unit IPSE and the Institute of English Studies (IES) at the University of Luxembourg are seeking to appoint within its Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education:

Postdoctoral researcher in English Philology (M/F) As an Institute and a Study Programme, we approach English from both linguistic and literary perspectives, with the following focal points of research: Your Role: Research The candidate would provide support in ongoing research projects regarding the interactions between literature and language. They would be involved in the Institute’s current research activities, such as Mapping English in Luxembourg and Luxembourgish Literatures in English Your Role: Teaching The candidate would support the development of modules focusing on how literature and language interconnect in different contexts, with an emphasis on computer-mediated communication. He or she would accompany students wishing to develop their expertise in the study of language and style in areas such as project design (research presentations, bachelor theses). To ensure continuity and sustainability within the programme, it would be important for the candidate to be able to tackle both the literary and linguistic dimensions of English as a multi-variety field and to convey the literariness of language as well as the linguistic qualities of literature to our students.
 * Réf: F3-100031
 * Fixed-term contract 3 years (may be extended up to a total of 5 years)
 * Full time (40 hrs/week)
 * Employee status
 * Literatures in English in Luxembourg (creative writing, reception, and literary history)
 * Features of English used in Luxembourg (phonology, syntax, lexis)
 * Teaching and learning English in Luxembourg
 * Ideologies of English in multilingual and intercultural environments

The jobholder will contribute to and support the study programme advising system (Portfolio); he or she would be in charge of advising and accompanying 20 out of 100 students in their academic development. He/ she will supervise Bachelor theses within the programme. Your Profile We offer For further information, please contact Agnès Prüm: agnes.prum@uni.lu
 * Outreach activities:
 * organising workshops and conferences: such as recurring series of events (e.g. the English Studies Conferences and the English Studies Reading Circle (BCE)) and academic conferences and related workshops ‘Mapping English in Luxembourg’ (IES);
 * keeping the website and social networks up-to-date and implementing the English Studies blog, whose aim is to bring together research and teaching initiatives and output.
 * PhD in Philology, preferably English with experience in sociolinguistics
 * Interest in carrying out fundamental research on English-language literatures in Luxembourg; this includes a cataloguing of varieties of English spoken and written in Luxembourg and their stylistic impact on the Literature produced in the country and does not require prior experience in this field;
 * Ability to build digital resources facilitating teaching, learning, and research activities in this as yet unchartered field
 * Good organisational and interpersonal skills.
 * You will work in a stimulating international and interdisciplinary environment.
 * The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer.

Further Information Please provide the following documents via the online portal by 30 June 2019: Applications will be considered on receipt therefore applying before the deadline is encouraged.
 * a detailed CV
 * an abstract of your thesis,
 * a list of 3 referees,
 * a motivation letter,
 * a description of possible research interests/ideas

===University of Luxembourg (EU:Lux) - Postdoctoral researcher in the field of contemporary history/digital history/public history - Open until filled, Posted 15 July 2019=== The University of Luxembourg invites applications for the following vacancy in its Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH):

Postdoctoral researcher in the field of contemporary history/digital history/public history (M/F)

Ref. 50014679 / OTP R-AGR-3614-18-C, Acronym: ESCH2022 3 years contract, full-time (40h/week) Starting date: 1 January 2020 The research project “Remixing Industrial Pasts in the Digital Age: Sounds, Images, Ecologies, Practices and Materialities in Space and Time” will investigate the contemporary history of Luxembourg’s south, the so called Minette region. It will be a sustainable contribution to the program of the European Capital of Culture Esch-sur-Alzette 2022. Six sub-projects will study the history of cultures, populations and territories of the Esch 2022 region from different perspectives and angles. They will trace back flows and circulations of ideas, people and goods between Luxembourg, France, and other European countries. Results will be disseminated to an international scientific public, and, most importantly, aim at engaging a broad public through different public history means and digital storytelling.

The postdoctoral researcher will work under supervision of professor Andreas Fickers in the sub-project “Remixing Industrial Pasts in the Digital Age”.

This sub-project aims at creating synergies between the six historical research strands of “Remixing Industrial Pasts in the Digital Age: Sounds, Images, Ecologies, Practices and Materialities in Space and Time”. The post-doc will work under the overarching topic of “Remixing Industrial Pasts in the Digital Age” and develop an integral historiographical perspective for the project. In addition, s/he will coordinate the integration and deployment of digital history tools and methods in the different research strands. The main tasks of the post-doc will be to conceptualise, organise and realise the temporary history lab for crowd sourcing and digitisation of historical sources, the virtual exhibition “Remixing Industrial Pasts in the Digital Age” and the mobile App “Discovering the Industrial Past of Esch 2022” in close cooperation with all project members.

The postdoc will be a member of the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH), which is one of the three Interdisciplinary Centres of Luxembourg University. The C²DH is a research centre for the study, analysis and public dissemination of contemporary history of Luxembourg and Europe with a particular focus on digital methods and tools for doing innovative historical research. It serves as a catalyst for innovative and creative scholarship and new forms of public dissemination and societal engagement with history.

Your Role Write two peer-reviewed articles for an international journal on “Remixing Industrial Pasts in the Digital Age” Organise temporal history lab for historical crowd sourcing Coordinate the creation and implementation of the virtual exhibition “Remixing Industrial Pasts in the Digital Age” and mobile app “Discovering the Industrial Past of Esch 2022” For further information please contact: stefan.krebs@uni.lu

For more information about C²DH, please visit: [//www.C2DH.uni.lu https://www.C2DH.uni.lu]

Your Profile PhD in contemporary history, digital history, public history or related field Experience in coordinating (digital) history projects Experience with virtual exhibitions, mobile apps Good command of the following languages: English, French and/or German We offer An interesting position within an international research centre Dynamic and multicultural research environment Personal work space at the University Further Information Candidates should submit the following documents:

Motivation letter Curriculum vitae Copies of diplomas List of publications (if applicable) The position will be advertised until filled. ===University of Luxemburg (EU:Lux) - Post-doc in Contemporary European History - Deadline: 15 July 2019=== Post-doc in Contemporary European History (m/f) Your Role - conduct a clear defined research project with a strong focus on comparative, transnational or international history
 * Ref: I3-50010502
 * Fixed-term contract 3 years (with possibility of prolongation)
 * Full-time position (40h/week)
 * Employee status
 * Earliest starting date November: 1st, 2019

- expand the international network of the C2DH

- raise third-party funds

- teaching at BA or MA level (60 hours a year)

For further information please contact: Benoît Majerus ([mailto:benoit.majerus@uni.lu benoit.majerus@uni.lu])

For more information information about C2DH, please visit: www.c2dh.uni.lu

Your Profile We offer - an interesting position within an international research centre
 * PhD in Contemporary History
 * Very good track record of publications in relevant peer reviewed journals
 * Participation in collaborative and interdisciplinary research projects
 * Experience in writing grant proposals
 * Active knowledge in English and in either German or French

- dynamic and multicultural research environment

Further Information Applicants are invited to apply online by presenting a research proposal (3 to 5 years) on a self-selected topic with detailed work packages and publication strategy (5 pages). The application should also contain:

- a curriculum vitae

- a teaching proposal (1 page)

- one article or book chapter

- two reference letters

Further Information The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer.

Application deadline: 15 July 2019.

===University of Luxembourg (EU:Lux) - Research associate (Post-doctoral) position in Sociology - Deadline: 28 Jul 2019=== The University of Luxembourg invites applications for the following vacancy in its Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education

Research associate (Post-doctoral) position in Sociology (M/F) The post doc researcher will be a member of the Institute for Research on Socio-Economic Inequality (IRSEI) within the Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education at the University of Luxembourg.
 * Ref. F3-50011283
 * Fixed-term contract 24 months (with potential extension up to 5 years)
 * Full-time position (40 hrs/week)
 * Contract starting date : 01/10/19
 * Employee status

IRSEI, a PEARL chair funded by the Fonds National de la Recherche Luxembourg (FNR), develops comparative stratification research projects in the sociology of inequalities. Its research program analyses inequality changes in the context of welfare regimes, home ownership and wealth and income transformations, The intensification of economic inequalities in income and wealth, the development of new social cleavages and the accumulation of concrete social tensions, are leading factors of the transformation of social categories in the Western World. IRSEI develops new descriptive knowledge of these inequalities and their dynamics, cross-sectional and longitudinal methodological tools, focuses on the interactions between social structures and institutional transformations, new dimensions of inequalities, institutional answers and crises of welfare regimes. This programme is developed in the Integrative Research Unit on Social and Individual Development (INSIDE) of the University and in close cooperation with the Luxembourg research actors, including the LIS (Luxembourg Income Study).

Your Role
The successful candidate will be member of the IRSEI team. In collaboration with the principal investigator (Prof. Louis Chauvel), he/she will:
 * Develop research in the sociology of comparative inequality and stratification;
 * Publish in international peer-review journals of high visibility;
 * Disseminate results through scientific publications, workshops and conferences; •
 * Contribute to the preparation of competitive project proposals;
 * Disseminate results through scientific publications, workshops and conferences;
 * Interact with the Pearl project members and participate in the project’s dynamics;
 * Collaborate with other institute members

Your Profile
Doctoral Degree in the social sciences; For further information, please contact
 * Publications in academic journals;
 * Large experience in quantitative research (f.ex.Stata, R, etc.);
 * Experience in handling longitudinal and cohort datasets;
 * Extensive knowledge of public policies, welfare regimes research;
 * Interest and experience of comparative social sciences;
 * Good communication skills that enable him/her to support the supervision of students;
 * Excellent level in English. French and/or German would be useful assets.

Sabine Demazy

Email: sabine.demazy@uni.lu

Tel:  00 352 46 66 44 9336

We offer

 * Personal workspace (full-time contract requires to work on the University premises);
 * Stimulating work environment and integration;
 * Attractive remuneration;
 * Resources for the participation to international meetings and for missions abroad.

Further Information
Candidates will submit their application online (motivation letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae including a list of publications, samples of original work, names and addresses of two referees, and copies of diplomas). All correspondence should be in English

Application deadline: 28 July 2019. ===University of Luxembourg (EU:Lux) - Postdoc, Contemporary History of Luxembourg - Deadline: 30 Jul 2019=== The University of Luxembourg is a multilingual, international research University.

The Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (University of Luxembourg) has a job opening for a Post-doctoral position on project in 20th Century History of Luxembourg:

Post-doc in Contemporary History of Luxembourg (m/f)

Ref : I3-50010501 Fixed-term contract for 3 years (with possibility of prolongation) Full-time position (40h/week) Employee status Earliest starting date: November 1st, 2019 Your Role - conduct a clear defined research project with a strong focus on comparative and transnational history of Luxembourg

- expand the international network of the C2DH

- raise third-party funds

- teaching at BA or MA level (60 hours a year)

For further information please contact: Denis Scuto (denis.scuto@uni.lu)

For more information information about C2DH, please visit: www.c2dh.uni.lu

Your Profile PhD in Contemporary History Very good track record of publications in relevant peer reviewed journals Participation in collaborative and interdisciplinary research projects Experience in writing grant proposals Active knowledge in English and in either German or French We offer - an interesting position within an international research centre

- dynamic and multicultural research environment

Further Information Applicants are invited to apply online by presenting a research proposal (3 to 5 years) on a self-selected topic in the field of political, social and/or cultural history of Luxembourg since the 1970s, with detailed work packages and publication strategy (5 pages). The application should also contain:

- a curriculum vitae

- a teaching proposal (1 page)

- one article or book chapter

- two reference letters

The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer.

Application deadline: 30 July 2019.

===University of Luxembourg (EU:Lux) - Postdoctoral researcher in the field of contemporary history/media history - Deadline: 1 Aug 2019=== The University of Luxembourg is a multilingual, international research university.

The University of Luxembourg invites applications for the following vacancy in its Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH):

Postdoctoral researcher in the field of contemporary history/media history (M/F)

Ref. 50014677 / OTP R-AGR-3614-12-C, Acronym: ESCH2022

2 years contract, full-time (40h/week)

Starting date: 1 October 2019

The research project “Remixing Industrial Pasts in the Digital Age: Sounds, Images, Ecologies, Practices and Materialities in Space and Time” will investigate the contemporary history of Luxembourg’s south, the so called Minette region. It will be a sustainable contribution to the program of the European Capital of Culture Esch-sur-Alzette 2022. Six sub-projects will study the history of cultures, populations and territories of the Esch 2022 region from different perspectives and angles. They will trace back flows and circulations of ideas, people and goods between Luxembourg, France, and other European countries. Results will be disseminated to an international scientific public, and, most importantly, aim at engaging a broad public through different public history means and digital storytelling.

The postdoctoral researcher will work under supervision of associate professor Karin Priem in the sub-project “The Pasts and the Futures of Industrial Territories: Transitions, Ruptures and Recovery”.

Since the end of the nineteenth century, industrialization and urbanization have not only caused deep concerns and anxieties, but also fascination. This is also true for Luxembourg. Starting in the 1880s, the young nation underwent a rapid and massive industrialization process driven by its booming mining and metallurgical industry. While the shaping of the industrial past has been subject to extensive research, this project will primarily look at the transformations that happened during the so-called successive decline of the steel industry in Luxembourg during the late 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. The project will draw on rich photography holdings in different Luxembourgish archives.

The postdoc will be a member of the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH), which is one of the three Interdisciplinary Centres of Luxembourg University. The C²DH is a research centre for the study, analysis and public dissemination of contemporary history of Luxembourg and Europe with a particular focus on digital methods and tools for doing innovative historical research. It serves as a catalyst for innovative and creative scholarship and new forms of public dissemination and societal engagement with history.

Your Role Write a peer-reviewed article for an international journal on “The Pasts and the Futures of Industrial Territories: Transitions, Ruptures and Recovery” Contribute to the virtual exhibition “Remixing Industrial Pasts in the Digital Age” and mobile app “Discovering the Industrial Past of Esch 2022” For further information please contact: karin.priem@uni.lu

For more information about C²DH, please visit: [//www.C2DH.uni.lu https://www.C2DH.uni.lu]

Your Profile PhD in contemporary history, media history or related field Good command of the following languages: English, French and/or German Basic command of Italian and/or Portuguese are welcome We offer An interesting position within an international research centre Dynamic and multicultural research environment Personal work space at the University Further Information Candidates should submit the following documents:

Motivation letter Curriculum vitae Copies of diplomas List of publications (if applicable) The position will be advertised until filled.

The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer.

University of Luxembourg (EU:Lux) - Research Associate, German Literature / Literary Multilinguism - Deadline: 31 Aug 2019
The University of Luxembourg is a multilingual, international research University.

The University of Luxembourg is looking within its Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education (FLSHASE) for a: Research Associate on project in German Literature/Literary Multilingualism (M/F)

Ref: 50014629 13 months fixed-term contract, 40 hours/week Foreseen starting date: 01/11/2019 Employee status

Your Role:

Work within the research project ARSVIVENDI in the domain German Literature/Literary Multilingualism Develop case studies on several German authors according to the project goals (analysis of multilingual aspects in literary texts, contextualisation in contemporeanous philology and life sciences) Publish articles in scholarly journals Support the PI both in the organization of the project Prepare a monograph on a topic related to the project For further information please contact:

Prof. Dr. Till Dembeck

Institut für deutsche Sprache und Literatur und für Interkulturalitä

Tel.: (+352) 46 66 44-9606

till.dembeck@uni.lu

Your Profile: PhD or equivalent in German or Comparative Literature Expertise in the period at around 1800, preferably with a thorough knowledge in the historical semantics of multilingualism Excellent command of German, fluent in English

Further Information: Candidates should submit the following documents:

- letter of motivation

- curriculum vitae

- copies of diplomas

The University is an equal opportunity employer.

Please address your application online until 31.08.2019.

===University of Luxembourg (EU:Lux) - Postdoc, Growth Theory (Economics) - Deadline: 31 Aug 2019=== The University of Luxembourg is a multilingual, international research University.

The Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance of the University of Luxembourg invites applications for a:

Post-Doctoral position in Growth Theory (m/f) Your Role
 * Ref: F2-110020 (to be mentioned in all correspondence)
 * Fixed-term 24-months contract, extendable depending on the acquisition of external funding
 * Full-time position, 40h/week
 * Employee Status

Questions about the position should be sent to [mailto:andreas.irmen@uni.lu andreas.irmen@uni.lu]
 * The post-doctoral researcher will be working within the Centre for Research in Economics and Management and is expected to contribute to research in the area of growth theory.
 * We particularly encourage researchers with interests in theoretical and empirical research with a focus on the relationship between economic growth and the individual supply of labour.
 * The main tasks include writing academic papers, participating actively in the life of the department (e.g. seminars, workshops), and interacting with Ph.D. candidates, especially within the economic growth group.
 * A contribution to teaching activities (up to 2 hours a week) is expected.
 * The post-doctoral researcher will be under the supervision of Dr. Andreas Irmen.

Your Profile

We offer
 * PhD degree in Economics with strong background in growth theory, growth empirics, and quantitative economics in general.
 * Very good English language skills.
 * Willingness to work in an inter-cultural and international environment.
 * Curiosity and self-motivation.

Further Information
 * Fully-funded position.
 * An exciting international and multilingual research environment.
 * Personal work space at the University (full-time contracts require the candidate to work at the University premises).
 * Gender-friendly workplace.

Applications should be submitted online before 31/08/2019 in English and should include the following: The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer.
 * A detailed curriculum vitae.
 * A motivation letter with a description of research interests and plans for the coming two years (2 pages max).
 * Copies of two research papers or a copy of the PhD dissertation.
 * Three letters of recommendation.

===University of Lyon (EU:Fra:Ara) - Postdoc in Archaeology Classics, Ancient History or Archaeology, material and economic networks of the Eastern Desert of Egypt - Deadline: 11 Jul 2019=== This postdoctoral fellowship will be held under the joint supervision of Dr. Jennifer Gates-Foster (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA, responsible of the Workpackage 4 of the ERC project) and Dr. Bérangère Redon (CNRS, Laboratoire HiSoMA, PI of the ERC project). Besides working on the inventory, location and analyse of the graffiti and inscriptions of the Eastern desert he/she will also be expected to actively contribute to the scholarly activities of the research group (such as populating the Desert Networks-database, jointly organizing a conference, participating in joint publications, etc.). He/she will live in Lyon but regularly visit Chapel Hill (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), and work closely together with the other team members, particularly with the supervisor of the work package dedicated to the economic networks, Dr. Jennifer Gates-Foster. Periodic work with the ERC team in Egypt at sites in the Eastern Desert is also expected.

Graffiti and rock inscriptions, movement and the "inscribed landscape": Travelers have left graffiti, both textual and figural, across the Eastern Desert throughout its history. This informal writing and pictorial representation played an important but poorly understood role as a landmark and point of reference in the desert landscape by indicating the location of resources, sacred places and creating a dialogue between travelers, sometimes across millennia. Previous studies of these modest inscriptions have considered these texts independently of the landscape and as historically specific. As part of this contract, you will make an inventory of all graffiti and rock inscriptions dated from the New Kingdom to Roman times in the study area of the ERC Desert Networks project, as well as official inscriptions left by the administration in the region. In coordination with the research team, including the technical team that created the project GIS, you will develop tools to analyze the role of inscriptions and representations engraved in the landscape of the Eastern Desert from the New Kingdom until the Roman era. You will also study the social motivation behind these acts as well as the link between graffiti and rock inscriptions (their position, how they are composed and presented to travelers) and natural resources, including the particular topography of the desert, as well as other remains (wells, forts, cairns, but also material culture, such as ceramics) built or left behind by desert travelers.

The researches that are carried out within the HiSoMA research centre concern the ancient worlds, approached through archaeology, history, literary studies, philology, epigraphy, numismatics, iconographic studies, over a very long period extending from the Old Kingdom in Egypt to the late Antiquity, and in a coherent geographical space that corresponds mainly to the civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean.

Applicants are expected to hold a doctoral degree in Classics, Ancient History or Archaeology). In order to be eligible, applicants must have obtained their degree at the time of application or demonstrate that they will have that degree in hand by the fall of 2019. Applicants should be fluent in English and have good reading skills of the other languages relevant to the field (German, French, Italian). Facility in Ancient Greek is also required and Demotic Egyptian desirable. Research outcomes will be written in English. There are no restrictions on the candidate's nationality.

The post-doc fellowship is done in the frame of the ERC funded 'Desert Networks – Into the Eastern Desert of Egypt from the New Kingdom to the Roman period' project (ERC-StG n. 759078): [//desertnetworks.hypotheses.org/ https://desertnetworks.hypotheses.org/]. Applications should include (i) a cover letter outlining your background and motivation, (ii) a detailed CV, (iii) a one-page research proposal (not including references), (iv) two letters of recommendation, and (v) a writing sample (10.000 words maximum). Applicants are invited to submit the first two documents on the CNRS jobs website: [//emploi.cnrs.fr/ https://emploi.cnrs.fr/] ; documents iii, iv and v should be sent directly to Dr. Gates-Foster ([mailto:jgatesfoster@unc.edu jgatesfoster@unc.edu]) and Dr. Redon ([mailto:berangere.redon@mom.fr berangere.redon@mom.fr]). The deadline for submission is August 20, 2019. A selected number of applicants will be interviewed in early September. The starting date is October 15, 2019, or soon after, with the possibility of some adjustment.

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University of Maryland (USA:Md) - Postdoc, Office of Education Abroad (EA) - Deadline: 16 Aug 2019
The Office of Education Abroad (EA) is partnering with The Teaching and Learning Transformation Center (TLTC) at the University of Maryland to hire a Postdoctoral Associate to support the assessment and evaluation of the Education Abroad Program (80%) and support the research agenda at the TLTC (20%).

Education Abroad is in the process of conducting a program- and course-level learning outcomes assessment. The postdoc will design an assessment plan aligned with EA’s program learning outcomes to evaluate the courses within the program. After the plan is in place and approved by EA’s leadership, the postdoc will manage data collection and analysis under the direction of the Director of Research at the TLTC.

The postdoc will contribute 20% of their time towards research that advances teaching and learning at Maryland with the TLTC. The TLTC provides education development consultations and programming to all levels of instructors at the University of Maryland. The postdoc will implement quantitative research that promotes research-based teaching practices at the University of Maryland, and supports college student academic achievement. The areas of focus for the next year will include active learning classrooms, peer mentorship, faculty learning communities, and student evaluations of teaching. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience conducting research that promotes equity and the advancement of instructors and students from underrepresented groups. The position will require maintaining active research projects related to global education and college teaching under the supervision of the TLTC Director of Research, including design, data collection, data cleaning, data analysis, and preparation for reporting, publications and presentations.

In addition, the position will be expected to contribute to grant-writing and administrative duties in support of the TLTC’s general operations as needed.

To apply for this position, you will need to submit the following documents: a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; a list of three professional references including names, addresses and telephone numbers. For best consideration, apply by August 16th, 2019.

Qualifications:

- Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education, Human Development, or a related field - A doctorate in a field of specialization must have been earned within five (5) years of initial appointment - Strong research history with a demonstrated ability to publish peer-reviewed articles - Relevant training in teaching and learning in higher education - Proficient with statistics packages such as SPSS and MPlus - Expertise in psychometric analysis, program evaluation, and learning outcomes assessment practices - Organizational skills - Time management skills - Excellent writing and communication skills

Preferences:

- Experience with international education programs - Experience living or working abroad, and/or fluency in a second language - Proficiency with advanced statistical techniques such as factor analysis, structural equation modeling, longitudinal analyses and mixture modeling - Experience with qualitative techniques such as conducting interviews and focus groups, open coding, axial coding, and reliability analyses. - Proficiency with qualitative analysis software such as NVivo - Experience conducting mixed-methods research projects

University of Maryland (USA:Md) - Postdoc, Teaching and Learning Transformation Center (TLTC) - Deadline: 16 Aug 2019
The Teaching and Learning Transformation Center (TLTC) at the University of Maryland is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to support the center’s research agenda. The TLTC provides pedagogical development consultations and programming and serves instructors, teaching assistants, and peer mentors at the University of Maryland. The postdoc will design and implement mixed-methods research that improves teaching at the University of Maryland and supports undergraduate and graduate student academic achievement. The primary areas of focus for the next year will include studying active learning classrooms, peer mentorship, faculty learning communities, and student evaluations of teaching. There will be opportunities for the Postdoctoral Associate to pursue research projects in other topics related to higher education teaching and learning. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience conducting research that promotes equity and the advancement of instructors and students from underrepresented groups.

The position will require maintaining active research projects under the supervision of the Director of Research, including design, data collection, data cleaning, data analysis, and preparation for reporting, publications and presentations. In addition, the position will be expected to contribute to grant-writing and administrative duties in support of the TLTC’s general operations as needed.

To apply for this position, you will need to submit the following documents: a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; a list of three professional references including names, addresses and telephone numbers. For best consideration, apply by August 16, 2019.

Qualifications:

- Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education, Human Development, or a related field - A doctorate in a field of specialization must have been earned within five (5) years of initial appointment - Relevant training in teaching and learning in higher education - Strong research history with a demonstrated ability to publish peer-reviewed articles - Proficient with statistics packages such as SPSS - Excellent organizational skills - Outstanding time management skills - Excellent writing and communication skills

Preferences:

- Experience with advanced statistical techniques such as factor analysis, structural equation modeling, and mixture modeling - Expertise with advanced statistical software such as MPlus or R - Experience using data visualization software such as Tableau - Experience with qualitative analysis software such as NVivo - Experience with qualitative techniques such as conducting interviews and focus groups, open coding, axial coding, and reliability analyses. - Experience conducting mixed-methods research projects

Malmö University (EU:Swe) - At least two postdoctoral positions at the Institute for Urban Research, Critical Theory perspectives - Deadline: 16 Sep 2019 About Malmö University Malmö University is an innovative, urban and international institute of higher education, located in the centre of Malmö. We have around 1,800 employees and 24,000 students. Our research and education are characterised by the role we believe a university should play in an open society — to contribute to sustainability and equality in a scientifically grounded way with external partners and stakeholders. Identifying and addressing the challenges of the future are our highest priority. Our researchers and students work collaboratively to create, share and spread knowledge in order to understand, explain and develop society — both locally and globally. Postdoctoral research will take place in line with Malmö University’s vision, core values and objectives ([//www.mah.se/upload/Malm%c3%b6%20University%20Strategy%202022%20-%20SLUTVERSION%20Digital.pdf https://www.mah.se/upload/Malm%c3%b6%20University%20Strategy%202022%20-%20SLUTVERSION%20Digital.pdf] )

About the Institute for Urban Research The Institute for Urban Research is a newly established (2018) university-wide research centre that brings together all urban research at Malmö University. The IUR is the first institute for urban research in the Oresound region – the region with one of the highest urban growth rates in Europe.

It seeks to consolidate urban research at Malmö University and make Malmö University grow into one of the most prominent places for urban research in Sweden, Scandinavia and Europe. The IUR aims at shaping a collective identity for urban research at Malmö University and creating a research body that adds quality to our research activities. It seeks to create a research infrastructure that clearly meets the research priorities of both the Swedish government and the European Union. The IUR is open to all urban research but has a specific focus on urban renewal and housing, urban economics, mobilities, urban ecology, urban economics, migration and social sustainability.

You can find our website here: [//www.iuresearch.se/ https://www.iuresearch.se/].

About the postdoctoral positions The postdoc positions are for 1 year and will mainly involve research within the field of urban research. The postdocs will be involved in all aspects of the research process, including project planning, research design, empirical analysis, presentation of findings at conferences, and preparation of manuscripts for submission to leading peer-reviewed journals. The postdocs will spend up to 20 percent of their time on management and administration. The postdocs will actively participate in the activities of the Institute for Urban Research such as seminars and workshops.

The postdoctoral positions will be part of the FORMAS Strong Research Environment CRUSH – Critical Urban Sustainability Hub. Research plans should be in the spirit of CRUSH: the analysis of housing issues and urban renewal from a critical theory perspective (feminism, Marxism, postcolonialism, etcetera). You can find more information here: [//www.iuresearch.se/research/housing/crush/ https://www.iuresearch.se/research/housing/crush/].

Qualifications Candidates should have obtained a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of urban studies or any related field (for example geography, planning, political science, sociology, economics, architecture, history, design and other related disciplines). The PhD should be completed no more than three years before the last date for application.

Selection criteria This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended to be an initial career step, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers.

These are the assessment criteria: In addition, assessment criteria specifically for this position Contacts For Malmö University: Guy Baeten, Director of the Institute for Urban Research, [mailto:guy.baeten@mau.se guy.baeten@mau.se] Kerstin Sandell, Head of Department of Urban Studies, [mailto:Kerstin.sandell@mau.se Kerstin.sandell@mau.se]. For general employment and procedural questions, contact Sara Säthersten, Human Resources, [mailto:anne.olsson@mau.se Sara.sathersten@mau.se]
 * Quality and focus of the PhD dissertation
 * Previous research activities within areas relevant for this position
 * Proven ability to independently conduct good quality research
 * A written account, reflecting your own pedagogical values and practice
 * Proven ability to communicate and collaborate with actors outside the university in relation to research and education
 * Quality of the research and activities plan (originality, feasibility, outcomes)
 * Experience with research grant applications
 * Good ability to develop and conduct high quality research within the field of urban studies including
 * Ability to work independently
 * Ability to display rigor in problem formulations and research plans
 * Theoretical and methodological maturity
 * Excellent communication skills in English in both speech and writing
 * Proven ability to co-operate with colleagues in other disciplines

Malmö University kindly but firmly declines direct contact with recruiting and staffing agencies, as well as job advertising sellers.

Application

You apply through Malmö University’s recruitment system by clicking the button “apply/ansök”. You have the responsibility that your application is complete and your application must be received no later than 16 September 2019.

The application consists of the following elements: If the application includes physical material, send three identical sets of the supplementary physical material by mail, marked with the right reference number REK 2.2.1-2019/214 to the HR-department, Malmö University, 205 06 Malmö. If the physical material weighs more than 2 kg use the following address: HR-department, Matrosgatan 1, 211 18 Malmö, marked with the right reference number.
 * 1) Personal letter with motivation
 * 2) CV including contact information for two reference persons
 * 3) List of publications relevant for the employment
 * 4) A research and activities plan (max 4 pages). The research plan should preferably cover purpose and aim, research questions, account of methodological approach and data as well as theoretical framework. Activities should cover publications plans, planned conference sessions and papers, planned workshops etc.
 * 5) Copies of grades and certificates, in Swedish or English
 * 6) Main publications (max five including the PhD thesis)

Additional information The position is a full-time, fixed-term employment for 1 year. At Malmö University, individual salary negotiations apply. Malmö University is a workplace characterised by an open and inclusive approach where equal treatment adds value to our activities.

Starting date Starting in the beginning of 2020

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (USA:NC) - Postdoc, Library & Information Science, iSchools - Deadline: 23 July 2019
The School of Information and Library Science (SILS) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) invites applications for a post-doctoral research position reporting to Dr. Gary Marchionini, SILS Dean and Cary C. Boshamer Professor.

The School offers the Bachelor of Science in Information Science, Master of Science in Information Science, Master of Science in Library Science, a new Master of Professional Science degree in Digital Curation, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Information and Library Science. The School also offers an undergraduate minor in information science, a Post-Master’s Certificate in Data Curation, and a variety of graduate certificates and dual degrees (see [//sils.unc.edu http://sils.unc.edu] for details).

This position will work with the PI and corresponding teams at Humboldt University and Wuhan University and a technical team at Northumbria University to define a data collection strategy (interviews, document analysis, focus groups) to use with 100 ischools around the world. This position will focus on iSchools in North America. The candidate will gather data, analyze and integrate it with data from the other teams, write reports and make presentations at the annual iConference. The candidate is expected to have a degree in information science or related fields, possess familiarity with the research and literature in organizational structures and behavior, and excellent verbal and writing skills. Ability to work independently but also in close interaction within a team and good writing/communication skills are crucial. Must be able to think and work within a multidisciplinary team. Duties include:

1-Gather and analyze operational data on websites and public documents for all iSchools in North America (45). Submit and harmonize this data with the core team at Nortumbria. 2-Interview deans/heads of schools using a structured protocol developed by the research team. Organize and summarize these data and contribute to the core team. 3. Conduct focus group sessions with deans/faculty at the annual iConference. Analyze these data and share with the core team. International travel required. 4-Work with the entire team on developing the data collection strategy. 5-Work with the PI and other team members to write reports and give presentations.

A PhD degree in information science or related fields, with focus on social organizations or higher education.

Also:

Competency in qualitative methods and data collection. Strong verbal skills to interview senior administrative leaders in the U.S. and Canada. Ability to travel internationally. Ability to meet scheduling expectations that will necessarily fluctuate to meet the requirements of the position.

Submit: Contact: Joey Landry, Sr HR Consultant
 * 1) Curriculum Vitae / Resume
 * 2) Cover Letter
 * 3) List of References

silsjoey@unc.edu

===University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (USA:NC) - Postdoc, Library & Information Science, 'Knowledge Representation and Re-Use for Exploratory and Collaborative Search' - Deadline: 23 Jul 2019=== The School offers the Bachelor of Science in Information Science, Master of Science in Information Science, Master of Science in Library Science, a new Master of Professional Science degree in Digital Curation, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Information and Library Science. The School also offers an undergraduate minor in information science, a Post-Master’s Certificate in Data Curation, and a variety of graduate certificates and dual degrees (see [//sils.unc.edu http://sils.unc.edu] for details).

The School of Information and Library Science (SILS) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) invites applications for a post-doctoral research position in interactive information systems to participate in the NSF-funded research project, “Knowledge Representation and Re-Use for Exploratory and Collaborative Search”.

This is a multi-year project led by Dr. Rob Capra and is part of the research efforts of the Interactive Information Systems Lab at SILS. The project is focused on developing and evaluating novel techniques to allow users to capture, save, share, and re-use structured information about search tasks, search processes, and domain information. More information about the project can be found on the website: [//www.ils.unc.edu/searchstructures/ http://www.ils.unc.edu/searchstructures/]

Duties and responsibilities include: • Designing and implementing novel interactive information retrieval systems • Designing and conducting research studies and evaluations (lab-based and crowdsourced) • Quantitative and qualitative analysis of research data • Helping to supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate research assistants • Co-authoring research papers and presenting results at research conferences

This project is funded through an NSF CAREER grant. This is a full-time, 12 month, non-tenure track position consisting of an initial appointment for one year. Additional support beyond 12 months is unknown, but would be contingent on funds as well. The position includes salary, benefits, and travel support. The position will be under the supervision of Dr. Rob Capra.

A doctoral degree in a relevant field such as information science or computer science is required at the time of employment.

Preferred candidates will have the following qualifications and experience:

• Strong research track record • Publications in top Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Information Retrieval (IR), and/or information science conferences and journals • Experience with user-centered design, implementation, and evaluation of interactive systems • Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills • Background in human-computer interaction and user experience research • Knowledge of models of theories and models of learning, education, and cognitive psychology • Experience designing and conducting both lab-based and crowdsourced research studies of interactive systems • Experience developing interactive software and web applications

Submit: ===University of Nottingham (EU:UK:Eng) - 100 Nottingham Research Fellowships in All Disciplines and Anne McLaren Fellowships for Female Scholars 2020 - Deadline: 22 Aug 2019=== Our prestigious fellowship schemes are a fundamental part of the University’s mission for the delivery of exceptional research that changes lives in the UK and across the world.
 * 1) Curriculum Vitae / Resume
 * 2) Cover Letter
 * 3) List of References
 * 4) Research Statement

We are recruiting 100 Nottingham and Anne McLaren Research Fellows by the end of 2022 to help us to further achieve this vision.

As one of our fellows, you will enhance our diverse, thriving community of outstanding early career researchers.

You will join a University with an international reputation for transformative discoveries and: We have two parallel schemes, offering the same package of support: We offer:
 * Take a prestigious first step into an independent research career
 * Receive three year’s research funding
 * Have a role linked to a permanent academic position at the University
 * Anne McLaren Fellowships, aimed at outstanding female scholars in science, technology, engineering and medicine at the early stage of their academic careers, who are typically under-represented in these subjects, and wish to establish a research career in the UK.
 * Nottingham Research Fellowships, targeted at exceptional postdoctoral researchers in all academic disciplines represented at the University.

Our competitive schemes attract and retain a diverse community of outstanding researchers and support them to reach their research ambitions. Our excellent support includes: We support applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds. We also welcome applications from those wishing to work part-time to meet personal responsibilities.
 * Three years’ independent research funding, covering salary costs at c.£39,000-£48,000
 * The link to a permanent academic post, subject to performance
 * Additional funding for research expenses totalling £75,000
 * Childcare costs of up to £5,000 per annum
 * Access to mentoring, career development and networking with the wider fellowship community

Eligibility: Candidates must have been awarded their PhD. This scheme is aimed at early career researchers, and candidates do not normally have more than eight years of postdoctoral experience. However, to allow for varied career paths, candidates will be assessed on their quality, potential and track record, relative to their career stage.

Find out more: For full details on how to apply, including relevant school/faculty contacts, visit [//www.nottingham.ac.uk/researchfellows http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/researchfellows]. You can also find out what it’s like to be a fellow at Nottingham and what makes a good candidate.

Expressions of Interest: 22 August 2019

Full applications: 4 October 2019

Expected start date for successful fellows is June 2020. ===University of Oregon (USA:Or) - Mellon Postdoctoral Scholar in Library/Museum Collaboration - Deadline: 26 Jul 2019=== Department Summary About the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art The only academic art museum in Oregon accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the University of Oregon’s Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA) features engaging exhibitions, significant collections of historic and contemporary art, and exciting educational programs that support the university’s academic mission and the diverse interests of its off-campus communities. The mission of the museum is to enhance the academic mission of the University of Oregon and further the appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts for the general public. The JSMA’s collections galleries present selections from its extensive holdings of Asian, American, Latin American, and European art. Special exhibitions galleries display works from the collection and on loan, representing many cultures of the world, past and present.

About the University of Oregon Libraries The University of Oregon Libraries is an essential partner in the University’s educational, research, and public service mission. With five locations on the Eugene campus, and branches at UO Portland and at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, the Libraries offers services and many flexible and well-equipped environments for library users’ research and learning needs. Its mission is to actively support the student learning experience, enable the creation and stewardship of knowledge, and contribute to advancements in teaching, research, scholarship, and public service. The University of Oregon Libraries is the only Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member in Oregon.

Position Summary This limited-duration Mellon Postdoctoral Scholar (MPS) position is funded by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in support of the University of Oregon (UO) initiative, “Leveraging GLAM Assets in Research, Teaching, and Learning: Faculty Fellowships to Advance Library-Museum Collaboration.” Reporting to the two Project Investigators (co-PIs) for this Mellon-funded initiative, one based in the UO Libraries and one based in the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA), The Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Scholar in Library/Museum Collaboration will be the first joint appointment to the UO Libraries and the JSMA.

The MPS is a unique opportunity for a recent PhD recipient in the arts and humanities to develop as a researcher and scholar in a cross-disciplinary library/museum environment. The MPS will learn from and participate in the intellectual design, implementation, and assessment of this new, experimental program. The MPS will conduct research related to organizational models, best practices, digital tools and systems, and relevant research methods that will inform the program design and implementation. To achieve the program’s learning outcomes for the position, the MPS will benefit by participating in a formal mentoring plan, which will include training in library/museum practices, collaboration with experienced program leaders and participants at regular meetings, and completion of assignments to help faculty fellows design and develop their grant-funded projects.

Under the guidance of the library and museum co-PIs, the incumbent’s learning and experiences will be enhanced by training in grants administration and project management principles and techniques, which will benefit the MPS’s future research and scholarship endeavors. The incumbent will help the co-PIs administer the overall program, will supervise two Graduate Employees (GEs), and will provide hands-on development support to faculty grant recipients. The MPS, with support from the GEs, will solicit applications and coordinate a publicity campaign for a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) project-intake process to identify faculty partners and projects. The MPS, working with the faculty fellows, will determine the outcomes of and assess the projects. The MPS arranges periodic meetings with stakeholders and grant recipients on a regular basis as directed or as necessary to ensure successful outcomes. The MPS will provide training of grant recipients with support from JSMA and Libraries staff.

Because the grant itself is an innovative model, the MPS will conduct original research on this and similar Mellon-funded proposals that advance GLAM priorities, assessing the effectiveness of the model, and sharing findings with others through presentations at academic conferences and meetings, and through scholarly publications. In this way, the MPS will be disseminating scholarly information regarding this new model of research, teaching, and learning using library/museum assets.

This position requires close collaboration and clear communication with multiple different departments across the University campus. Utilizing knowledge of the Libraries’ and JSMA’s resources, as well as university-wide resources. The MPS will work closely with faculty fellows, the provost’s office, and other entities to ensure effective promotion of the program and faculty participation. This includes timely communication with and outreach to University departments, communications staff, and project participants.

Minimum Requirements • Ph.D. in art history, digital humanities, history, museum studies, library and information science, or closely related field; or documented evidence that the Ph.D. will be completed before the start of the position

Professional Competencies • Working knowledge of and/or experience in project management • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team • Evidence of ability to work effectively and collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students of diverse backgrounds • Experience producing scholarly content in a variety of formats • Excellent research and writing skills • Experience with public speaking and presentations.

Preferred Qualifications • Background in museums and/or library systems, data standards, exhibition curation, or publications • Two years or more of responsible project management experience • Fluency with digital scholarship and/or digital humanities-related tools and methods

===University of Oslo (NOR) - Postdoc in Asian Studies & Environmental Humanities - Deadline: 11 Aug 2019=== A Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (SKO 1352) in Asian Studies/Environmental Humanities is available at the Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages, University of Oslo.

The researcher will take part in the ERC-funded project Whales of Power: Aquatic Mammals, Devotional Practices, and Environmental Change in Maritime East Asia, led by Aike P. Rots. Whales of Power is concerned with the comparative study of human-cetacean relations in maritime East Asia, as expressed in popular worship practices and beliefs. We will examine several of these traditions in different parts of the region, through a combination of historical and ethnographic research. Marine mammals and associated worship practices serve as a prism through which we approach human responses to socio-economic and environmental change in Asian coastal communities. The project has three important theoretical objectives: 1) apply recent theoretical developments associated with “environmental humanities” to the comparative study of popular religion; 2) reconsider the role of local worship traditions in the Asian Secular Age, examining the new meanings attributed to ritual practices; and 3) contribute to a new comparative paradigm in Asian studies.

The research fellow will be responsible for Work Package 2, conducting in-depth research on one or two case studies in East and/or Southeast Asia. The research may be historical, ethnographic, or a combination of the two. Possible research topics include the following: The research should result in a monograph and one (or more) journal article(s). In addition, the research fellow will co-edit a special issue of an international peer-reviewed journal or edited volume, together with the project leader.
 * A study of the changing meanings attributed to sacred river dolphins in the region, such as the baiji dolphin in the Yangtze and/or the Irrawaddy dolphin in the Mekong, which are historically associated with river deities
 * An ethnographic study of Asian conservation initiatives centred on whales, dolphins, or other marine mammals, and the ways in which traditional notions of these animals as sacred or divine are employed today
 * A historical study of beliefs in whales as the incarnation or expression of maritime deities, for instance Cá Ông in Vietnam or Ebisu in Japan, and the modern transformations of such ideas and related worship practices
 * A study of the historical and contemporary significance of marine mammals in indigenous worship practices in the Asia-Pacific region, for instance among the Ainu, the Māori, or the people of Lembata

The position is available for a period of 3 years. Applicants should frame their project proposals within the overall framework of the Whales of Power project, and be familiar with the project’s contents and objectives. For more information about Whales of Power, see the project website. If you have any questions, please contact the project leader, Aike Rots: a.p.rots@ikos.uio.no.

The successful candidate is expected to join the existing research milieu or network and contribute actively to its development. In addition to their respective work packages, s/he will take part in group activities such as the weekly “WhoP Lab” seminars, workshops, and excursions. Therefore, special emphasis will be placed on the candidate’s potential to contribute to the project as a whole, and on social and pedagogical skills. The main purpose of postdoctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines.

Qualification requirements The doctoral dissertation must have been submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Appointment is dependent on the public defence of the doctoral thesis being approved.
 * PhD or equivalent academic qualifications with a specialization in Asian area studies, religious studies, social anthropology, environmental humanities, or a related discipline
 * A high-quality and original research proposal, which must be thematically and theoretically related to the overall Whales of Power project
 * Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
 * Excellent command of the Asian language(s) necessary for conducting the proposed research (depending on methodology, thematic and geographical focus, and source material)
 * Personal suitability and motivation for the position

Applicants who are or have previously been employed as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (SKO 1352) at the University of Oslo do not qualify for another Post-Doctoral fellowship. Such candidates are eligible for a position as Researcher (SKO 1109).

In the evaluation of the applications, emphasis will be placed on: We offer How to apply
 * The project’s scientific merit, relevance and innovation
 * The applicant’s estimated academic and personal ability to carry out the project within the allotted time frame
 * The candidate’s potential to contribute to Whales of Power as a whole, and willingness to take part in academic group work
 * Previous research experience
 * Good co-operative skills, and the ability to successfully join in academic collaboration within and across disciplines
 * Salary NOK 523 200 - 605 500 per annum depending on qualifications
 * A professionally stimulating working environment
 * Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
 * Attractive welfare benefits

The application must include Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language, except for academic works submitted for consideration, which may also be in German or French.
 * Application letter describing the applicant’s qualifications and motivation for the position
 * Curriculum Vitae, listing academic degrees, previous positions, teaching experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities
 * List of publications
 * Project description (approximately 5 pages). The project description must present a feasible progress plan. It is expected that the applicant will be able to complete the project during the period of appointment
 * Up to three previous academic works (e.g. published journal articles) that the applicant wishes to be considered
 * Copies of educational certificates (PhD and MA)

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system. Please follow the link “apply for this job”. Applicants with education from a foreign university must attach an explanation of their university’s grading system.

The application deadline is 11 August 2019. The short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview in late August. The successful candidate is expected to start on 1 November 2019, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Oslo.

No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Fellow period at the University of Oslo.

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contact information

Project leader Aike P. Rots

HR-Officer Steffen Remvik

About the University of Oslo

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.

The Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages (abbreviated IKOS from its Norwegian name) is one of the seven departments at the Faculty of Humanities. The Department has a broad competency in the study of religion and culture and in language based area studies of South Asia, East Asia and the Middle East and North Africa. The Department has several study programmes at both BA and MA levels. Among the Department's 110 employees about 40 are PhD and Postdoctoral Fellows.

Deadline

11th August 2019 ===University of Oslo (NOR) - 2 Postdoctoral Fellowships at the Faculty of Theology - Deadline: 1 Sep 2019=== Applications are invited for up to two 3 year positions as Postdoctoral Fellow to be based at the Faculty of Theology, University of Oslo.

Each applicant must develop a project that is thematically relevant to one or more of the research groups at the Faculty: [//www.tf.uio.no/english/research/groups/ https://www.tf.uio.no/english/research/groups/].

More about the position

The appointment is a fulltime position, 10% of which is devoted to required duties, usually in the form of teaching activities.

The main purpose of the fellowship is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines.

Applicants are asked to develop a focused research project with clear aims and research questions, and an appropriate methodological approach. The postdoctoral project should be well positioned in the international research field, and novelty in methodological approaches is a strength.

Experience in international publishing of high quality in the relevant research field is an advantage, as is international research experience. The successful candidate has the ability to conduct independent research of high quality, while at the same time taking an interest in collaborating with colleagues and contributing to the further development of one or more of the research groups at the Faculty.

The position offers good opportunities for advancing an internationally oriented research career. A research stay abroad during the employment period is expected, but relative to funding available.

Qualifications We offer How to apply
 * Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in the relevant field. Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Appointment is dependent on the public defence of the doctoral thesis being approved.
 * Personal suitability and motivation for the position.
 * Salary NOK 523.200-573.100 per annum, depending on qualifications in a position as Postdoctor (position code 1352)
 * Professional development in a stimulating academic environment
 * Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

The application must include The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.
 * cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest)
 * project description, including progress plan and any plans for a stay abroad (max. 5 pages)
 * CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
 * copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
 * a complete list of publications
 * x numbers of academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered
 * list of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented, academic qualifications, the project description (whenever this is required in the call for applicants), and the quality of the project as well as the candidates motivation and personal suitability. Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged. It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to complete the project in the course of the period of employment.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Oslo.

No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Fellow period at the University of Oslo.

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contact information

Professor Anders Runesson, phone number: +47-22850305, e-mail: anders.runesson@teologi.uio.no

Senior Advisier Rigmor Smith-Gahrsen, phone number: +47-22850311, e-mail: rigmor.smith-gahrsen@teologi.uio.no

University of Oslo (NOR) - Postdoctoral Fellow in Political Science - Deadline: 1 Sep 2019
There is a vacant position at the Department of Political Science ([//www.sv.uio.no/english/ https://www.sv.uio.no/english/]) for a Postdoctoral Fellow (SKO 1352) in Political Science. The position is for a period of three years without compulsory work or four years with compulsory work (primarily teaching duties).

The Department of Political Science hereby announces 1-2 vacant positions as Postdoctoral Fellow. Applications are invited from excellent candidates from all parts of political science, including public policy and administration, comparative politics, political theory and international relations.

The appointment is for a fixed, non-tenured term of 4 years. The appointee will have a 25% teaching requirement.

Successful applicants must therefore be prepared to teach Bachelor's and Master's level courses within the Department's course portfolio as well as tutor Master's students.

The Department organizes teaching into five sections: public policy and administration, comparative politics, political theory, international relations, and research methods.

The main purpose of the fellowship is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines.

A comprehensive assessment of the applicant's scientific qualifications forms the basis of appointment. The following qualifications will count in the assessment of the applicants:
 * Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in Political Science or a closely related disipline before taking up the post. The Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Appointment is dependent on the public defence of the doctoral thesis being approved.
 * Applicants must have excellent written and oral proficiency in English

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the candidate’s publication record and quality of the research proposal. Emphasis will be given to the applicants' documented teaching skills and formal qualifications, teamwork skills and personal suitability for the position.

Postdoctoral fellows who are appointed for a period of four years are expected to acquire basic pedagogical competency in the course of their fellowship period within the duty component of 25 %.

We offer

The application must include The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).
 * Salary NOK 523 200 - 605 500 per annum depending on qualifications
 * Budget for travel and research assistance (currently NOK 35 000 per year)
 * A pleasant and stimulating working environment
 * Attractive welfare benefits, including possibilities for University's kindergarten and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities
 * A cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interests)
 * A project description, including progress plan (max. 2 pages)
 * CV (summarising education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience, and other qualifying activities)
 * Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
 * A complete list of publications
 * Upload a copy of (what you consider to be) your best publication to date (one publication only!), preferably a single-authored article published in an international political science journal. If a co-authored work is uploaded instead, the applicant’s individual contribution must be clarified and confirmed by co-authors.
 * List of reference persons: 2 or 3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail, and phone number)

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented, academic qualifications, the project description (whenever this is required in the call for applicants), and the quality of the project as well as the candidates motivation and personal suitability. Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged. It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to complete the project in the course of the period of employment. ===University of Oslo (NOR) - Postdoctoral Fellow on far-right extremism online - Deadline: 1 Sep 2019=== About the position and the project

The Department of Political Sciences seeks to recruit an excellent social scientist to work full time as a Postdoctoral Fellow on the project 'Far Right Politics Online and Societal Resilience' (FREXO). The primary aim of the FREXO project is to assess how online media affect both the mobilising capacity and the broader societal and political impact of far-right politics. FREXO combines two sub-studies that examine how far-right extremist groups (WP1) and hyper-partisan alternative media (WP2) produce and distribute content, with two sub-studies that study the impact of far-right communication on public opinion (WP3) and the specific impact of far-right online hate speech (WP4). The postdoctoral fellow will belong to WP1. FREXO is a collaboration between the Institute of Social Research (ISF), the Center for Research on Extremism (C-REX), and Oslo Metropolitan University. The project is financed by the Research Council of Norway. The appointment is for a fixed, non-tenured term of 3 years. If the successful candidate’s research interests match the Department’s teaching needs, the appointment may be extended to a fixed, non-tenured term of four years with a 25% teaching requirement. Postdoctoral fellows who are appointed for a period of four years are expected to acquire basic pedagogical competency in the course of their fellowship period.

Applicants must formulate a project description that lays out a promising research project that can be fulfilled in the course of three years. This project must address the key question of WP1, that is, how far-right groups in Scandinavia exploit social media in order to disseminate their ideological messages, mobilise activists, and create networks. More specifically, the project should, based on online data from the Scandinavian countries, aim to (1) map the structure of far-right networks, (2) examine how far-right groups construct a particular world-view, and (3) assess key drivers of online mobilisation of the far right.

More information is found on our project website: 'Far Right Politics Online and Societal Resilience' (FREXO)

Qualification requirements

A comprehensive assessment of the applicant's scientific qualifications will form the basis of appointment. Successful applicants must have handed in their PhD thesis for evaluation before the application deadline and must have received a relevant PhD degree before taking up the post. In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the quality of the project description. Moreover, the candidate should demonstrate skills in quantitative methods. Emphasis will also be given to the applicants' qualifications, dissemination skills, teamwork skills, and personal suitability for the position. Due to the topic requirements, sufficient language skills for data collection will be assessed as an advantage.

We offer How to apply
 * Salary according to "SKO 1352 postdoktor", pay grade 59-67, NOK 523 200-605 500 per year 
 * Budget for travel and research assistance 
 * A pleasant and stimulating working environment 
 * A good pension scheme through the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund 
 * Excellent welfare schemes, including possibilities for University's kindergarten

The application must include The application with attachments must be delivered via our electronic recruiting system. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).
 * A cover letter (statement of motivation, summarising scientific work and research interest)
 * A CV (summarising education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience, and other qualifying activities)
 * A project description (maximum 3000 words)
 * A complete list of publications

Note! Publications should not be submitted with the application; the most promising candidates will be invited to submit their publications, as well as their educational certificates and diplomas, later in the process.

Short-listed candidates for the job will be invited to an interview and might be asked to give a trial lecture.

Please note Applicants who at the time of appointment cannot provide documented evidence of basic formal teaching competence must acquire such competence within two years by completing a mandatory pedagogical course provided by UiO.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Oslo.

No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Fellow period at the University of Oslo.

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, even in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contact information

Deputy director Anders Ravik Jupskås, phone number: +47 22 84 58 50, e-mail: a.r.jupskas@c-rex.uio.no

===University of Oslo (NOR) - Post-doctoral Research Fellowship in Linguistic Explorations Beyond Language - Deadline: 20 Sep 2019=== Job description

A Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship (SKO 1352) in Linguistic Explorations beyond Language is available at the Department of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies (ILN), University of Oslo.

The position is associated with the Super Linguistics Research Group ([//www.hf.uio.no/iln/english/research/groups/super-linguistics/index.html https://www.hf.uio.no/iln/english/research/groups/super-linguistics/index.html]) and is funded by the faculty of Humanities.

The candidate is expected to present a research project with clear relevance for the emerging field of ‘Super Linguistics’, defined as the application of formal linguistic methodology (and methodology inspired by formal linguistics, especially from the perspective of syntax, semantics and the syntax-semantics interface) to diverse non-standard objects (such as gestures, music, dance, non-verbal pictorial representations, animal calls, etc.). Of specific interest are interdisciplinary proposals that combine formal linguistic approaches with approaches from areas such as (but not limited to) musicology, psychology, ethology, cognitive science, human movement science, robotics, or informatics. We seek strongly motivated, competent and internationally oriented candidates, with high-ranking qualifications in their relevant area of research.

The position is available for a period of 2 years.

The successful candidate is expected to become part of the research environment/network of the department and contribute to its development. The main purpose of postdoctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines.

Qualification requirements The doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Appointment is dependent on the public defence of the doctoral thesis (or equivalent)  being approved.
 * PhD or equivalent academic qualifications with a specialization in linguistics, philosophy, musicology, psychology, biology (ethology), cognitive science, human movement science, robotics, informatics, or other relevant field. The applicant is required to document that the degree corresponds to the profile for the post.
 * The candidate's research project must be closely connected to the Super Linguistics Research Group, including experience with research in formal linguistics (syntax, semantics, the syntax-semantics interface, and/or related fields)
 * Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
 * Personal suitability and motivation for the position

In the evaluation of the applications, emphasis will be placed on: We offer How to apply
 * The project’s scientific merit, research-related relevance and innovation
 * The applicant’s estimated academic and personal ability to carry out the project within the allotted time frame and contribute to the Super Linguistics Research Group
 * The quality of the project description
 * The applicant’s research suitability for the Super Linguistics Research Group, as documented by relevant manuscripts and/or publications
 * Documented experience with methodology (e.g., experimental and/or statistical) that is relevant for the proposed research project
 * Documented skills with software/analysis tools that are relevant for the proposed research project, including programming skills in Matlab, Python and/or similar environments
 * Good co-operative skills, and the ability to successfully join in academic collaboration within and across disciplines.
 * Interest in areas such as animal communication (especially primate linguistics), body movement (especially gestures or dance), multimodality, music and/or audio-visual media is considered an advantage.
 * Salary NOK 515 200 – 597 400 per annum depending on qualifications
 * A professionally stimulating working environment
 * Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
 * Attractive welfare benefits

The application must include (in A4 format): Diplomas, certificates, doctoral thesis and other academic works may be requested later.
 * Application letter describing the applicant’s qualifications and motivation for the position
 * Curriculum Vitae with grades listed (with a list of education, positions, teaching experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities)
 * List of publications and unpublished works
 * Project description (3 - 5 pages). The project description must present a feasible progress plan and clarify how the applicant will approach the postdoctoral project topic empirically, theoretically and methodologically. It is expected that the applicant will be able to complete the project during the period of appointment

Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language and must be in A4 format. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system.

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link “apply for this job”.

The short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

For questions about the position:

Head of Administration: Jan Halvor Undlien

Head of Department: Piotr Garbacz

Contact for the Super Linguistics Research Group: Pritty Patel-Grosz

For questions about the recruitment process:

HR Adviser: Tonje Olsen

About the University of Oslo

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.

The Department of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies (ILN) is one of seven departments at The Faculty of Humanities (HF). The department conducts research, teaching and dissemination in general linguistics, Nordic languages (Scandinavian linguistics and Norwegian as a second language), multilingualism, medieval studies (Norse philology and Celtic), Nordic literature (including dissemination of literature and Ibsen-studies), and rhetoric and verbal communication. The Department hosts a socio-cognitive laboratory offering powerful equipment for various types of experiments and studies.

===University of Otago (NZ:Ota) - Otago Business School, Postdoc, 'Māori, Pacific, and Sustainability strategic frameworks' - Deadline: 28 July 2019=== Who we are The University of Otago is New Zealand’s first university and one of its finest. It is a leader across all fields of academic endeavour – the humanities, sciences, health sciences and business – regularly topping the New Zealand Tertiary Education Commission’s education performance indicators. The Otago Business School is internationally recognised as part of the prestigious Partners in International Management (PIM) network, and is internationally accredited through AACSB and EQUIS.

The role We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow, to contribute to a major research programme that is part of the Science for Technological Innovation National Science Challenge (SfTI).

In this role, you will: • Undertake and lead assigned research projects. • Provide organisational support and expertise to the project. • Support the Otago Principal Investigator.

Your skills and experience • A PhD in a Business or related discipline. • Experience in qualitative research methodologies and analysis, in particular action research and familiarity with N-Vivo. • Familiarity with Vision Mātauranga and Kaupapa Māori research. • Experience in working in large inter-disciplinary research teams. • Excellent time management skills, with ability to prioritise activities to meet deadlines. • A record of scholarly research and an active independent research agenda, particularly in areas relating to the domain areas of SfTI. • Strong commitment to developing collaborative working relationships with colleagues and to supporting the University’s Māori, Pacific, and Sustainability strategic frameworks.

Collaboration and collegiality are important values in the Business School and we seek a colleague who will both enjoy and enhance our cooperative work environment. We are committed to equity and we value the benefits that diversity brings to our work and our community.

Further details The University of Otago is well-known for its collegiality and, combined with living in the vibrant city of Dunedin, provides opportunities for an excellent work-life balance. The Dunedin campus has been ranked as one of the top 15 most beautiful in the world. The city has affordable living, excellent schools, and a great array of activities, ranging from Art and Literature to outdoor activities. This is a full-time, fixed term position for five years. Specific enquiries may be directed to Dr Katharina Ruckstuhl, Otago Business School, via the contact details below.

Application Candidates are requested to submit the following: • A CV • A cover letter • Three referee contact details

To submit your application please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 1901541 will close on Sunday, 28 July 2019. ===University of Oxford (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Assistant in the Central Eurasian Bronze Age - Deadline: 9 Aug 2019=== The School of Archaeology, South Parks Road, Oxford

Grade 7: £32,236 - £39,609 p.a.

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) to join the project group 'The Flow of Ancient Metal across Eurasia' (FLAME) at the School of Archaeology, University of Oxford. The position is funded by the European Research Council and the grant led by Professor Mark Pollard.

The post is a full-time appointment, for a fixed-term starting as soon as possible and ending on 30 September 2020.

Applicants must have a PhD in archaeology, archaeological science or a related discipline. The FLAME project aims to track the flow of metal across Bronze Age Eurasia using novel approaches to chemical and isotopic data. The primary role of the PDRA will be to: contribute to the interpretation and publication of chemical and isotopic data within the FLAME FIS database, with a focus on the Central Eurasian Bronze Age; carry out a review and re-modelling of available radiocarbon dates for specific cultures relevant to this region; assist the FLAME team with the delivery of the project database, ensuring that the chemical and isotopic data are collated and correctly entered into the FLAME GIS-database.

The successful applicant will be expected to be able to work independently to publish research of an international standard, and to collaborate with team members in Oxford and abroad.

Further details are available from Professor Mark Pollard using the email address below.

Additional information about the FLAME project is available at: http://flame.arch.ox.ac.uk.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 9 August 2019.

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===University of Oxford (EU:UK:Eng) - Research Fellow in International Relations, 'Transboundary Resource Management' - Deadline: 7 Aug 2019===

===University of Oxford (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoc at the Faculty of Law, 'Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for English Law' - Deadline: 14 Aug 20=== The Research and Course Development Fellow will undertake research and the development of teaching in the programme Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for English Law, funded by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Reporting to the Principal Investigator, Professor John Armour and working directly with the Co-Investigators and leaders for this work package, Professor Rebecca Williams (Law) and Professor Ewart Keep (Education), the postholder will have responsibility for carrying out research and course development for Work Package 5 (Law and Technology Education).

The ESRC Programme runs over 2 years and commenced in January 2019, and this post is fixed-term until 31December 2020. The postholder is expected to work closely with the Principal Investigators, and to coordinate with Principal Investigators and junior members of the other Work Packages in the research programme.

Unlocking the Potential of AI for English Law is a research collaboration between various departments within the University of Oxford including Law, Economics, Social Policy, Computer Science, Education and the Saïd Business School and a range of private sector organisations. The stakes for AI's implementation in UK legal services are high. If executed effectively, it is an opportunity to improve legal services not only for export but also for domestic business and individuals. This research seeks to identify how constraints on the implementation of AI in legal services can be relaxed to unlock its potential for good.

The successful candidate will conduct research within the project themes. S/he will in conjunction with the Principal Investigators, work to design and deliver innovative course materials for (i) university students and (ii) professionals, drawing on the results of analysis of educational need. S/he will liaise with Co-Investigators and research staff across disciplines in other Work Packages in the AI for English Law programme and colleagues in private sector partner organisations to prepare appropriate course content, and will assist in structuring pilot courses to capture survey and other data from participants regarding their efficacy.

Applicants should hold, or be nearing completion of, a relevant PhD/DPhil in law, education, computer science, or other relevant discipline, together with relevant experience; have excellent research skills and the ability to contribute, under the direction of the Principal Investigators, to the design, analysis and writing of scholarly articles, papers and monographs, as evidenced in research training and written work and a professional familiarity with scholarly literature and debates in the relevant area(s), as evidenced in research training and written work.

The post is full-time and fixed-term until 31 December 2020.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to complete an application form and upload supporting statement as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on Wednesday 14 August 2019. Interviews are likely to be held week commencing 19 August 2019.

===University of Oxford (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoc, Future of Humanity Institute - Deadline: 16 Aug 2019=== ===University of Oxford, Corpus Christi College (EU:UK:Eng) - The James Legge Memorial Junior Research Fellowship in Comparative Aesthetics and Art History (Chinese Art) - Deadline: 19 Jul. 2019=== Corpus Christi College proposes to elect a stipendiary James Legge Junior Research Fellow in Comparative Aesthetics and Art History, tenable for three years with effect from October 2019. The appointee will engage in internationally recognised research at the postdoctoral level in the painting of Imperial China.

The salary will be £31,302 per annum. The Fellow will also be entitled to full lunching and dining rights and will receive a research allowance (£2,467) and a hospitality allowance (£451). These are the current figures.

Applicants should have completed, or be near to completing, a doctorate in the fields of Chinese art before taking up a Junior Research Fellowship.

The appointee will be based at Corpus Christi College, Oxford, OX1 4JF.

Applications should be submitted, by email to [mailto:presidents.pa@ccc.ox.ac.uk presidents.pa@ccc.ox.ac.uk] and should include a letter of application, explaining how you meet the selection criteria below, a CV, a list of publications and a 1,000-word description of present and future research interests. Applications should be received by 19 July 2019. Referees should be asked to write directly, by email, to [mailto:presidents.pa@ccc.ox.ac.uk presidents.pa@ccc.ox.ac.uk], their references to be received by not later than 19 July 2019. Those shortlisted will be asked to submit an example of work (of no more than 20,000 words to comprise published or forthcoming articles or chapters from his/her doctoral dissertation) before interview. Interviews will be held in Oxford during the week commencing 29 July (or by Skype if necessary).

Criteria In making this appointment, the College will be looking for an individual to demonstrate that he/she has the skills and experience to conduct original and outstanding research, of a comparative nature in the history of Chinese art. This post is intended to provide a promising scholar with a congenial environment for the development of his/her research beyond the doctoral level. The successful candidate will be expected to propose, plan and manage a high-quality programme of original research; to publicise the outcomes of that research through presentation of papers and publications and to engage in the life and activities of the College.

The committee will make its decision by seeking evidence of the following attributes of candidates:
 * Distinguished and imaginative research at doctoral level, and plans for future research of a similar or greater quality.
 * The capacity to think originally with objects of material and visual culture. The committee will give preference to candidates willing to employ comparative approaches to the phenomenology or aesthetics of Chinese art, in particular in the arts of cultures contiguous to Imperial China.
 * The ability to defend the work submitted before the scrutiny of the interviewing panel.

===University of Oxford, Faculty of Music (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Researchers, ‘Music and Late Medieval European Court Cultures’ - Deadline: 12 July 2019=== Grade 7: Salary in the range £32,326 - £34,189 p.a.

The Faculty of Music proposes to appoint two postdoctoral researchers for 12 months from September 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter to work on the ERC Advanced Grant 'Music and Late Medieval European Court Cultures' (MALMECC).

The project seeks to develop a new, post-national and trans-disciplinary method of studying pre-modern cultures; specifically, the focus is on European courts of the ‘long’ 14th century, defined as 1280 - 1450. The project seeks to achieve its objectives through the systematic collaboration of a team of scholars drawn from relevant disciplines (including but not limited to architectural history, art history, general history, intellectual history, modern and classical languages, musicology) under the leadership of the Principal Investigator (PI), Karl Kügle. Each team member works on a specific sub-project. Applicants are invited to propose a sub-project of their own that complements or enhances the current sub-projects in a creative and innovative way, and that can demonstrably be brought to fruition within a 12-month time span.

Reporting to the project’s Principal Investigator (PI), Karl Kügle, the postdoctoral researchers will pursue an individual research project. They will liaise with the research team and the PI to refine and develop their research and ensure synergy within the entire project, producing one or more articles to be submitted to a top-quality journal or equivalent scholarly publication during their tenure. In addition, they will present their research results and represent the project at (inter)national conferences or meetings. Postdoctoral researchers are also encouraged to engage in informal publishing and social media activities, for example by contributing blog posts on the project website.

Candidates should hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in a relevant field (thesis submitted by agreed starting date), and may come from any of the disciplines relevant for the period 1280 - 1450. A significant research output (or promise thereof) is essential, as well as proven organisational skills and the ability to work congenially within a team.

As well as a CV and letter of application detailing how they meet the selection criteria, candidates will provide a supporting statement of no more than 1500 words (including bibliography) detailing their proposed sub-project. Please see the ‘How to Apply’ section of the Further Particulars for more information.

More information on the project and sub-projects can be found on the MALMECC website at: www.malmecc.eu and www.malmecc.eu/research-areas/. For informal inquiries, please contact Martha Buckley (project administrator).

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 12 July 2019. We anticipate that interviews will take place on Friday 26 July 2019.

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===University of Oxford, Faculty of Philosophy (UK:Eng) - Senior Research Fellow - Future of Humanity Institute - Deadline: 16 Aug. 2019===
 * Grade 8: £40,792 – £48,677 p.a.
 * The Future of Humanity Institute (FHI) is opening several research positions to join our rapidly growing research teams. FHI is a multi-disciplinary institute focusing on the big-picture questions about humanity and its prospects. We are looking to hire researchers who specialise either in one of our most visible current areas of research: macrostrategy; technical AI safety; governance of AI; biosecurity. Or in areas where we are looking to build capacity which includes: AI ethics and philosophy of mind; transparency and surveillance; philosophical foundations; grand futures; cooperative principle and institutions; AI ethics; AI capabilities; nanotechnology
 * As FHI grows in these areas there might even be opportunities for a suitably talented and effective individual to support and contribute to the growth of these research groups. This Senior Research Fellow post is fixed-term from the date of appointment for 2 years. We welcome applicants who wish to work either full- or part-time.
 * The postholder will develop research questions, conduct research, analyse complex data and generate original ideas. They will develop and implement new research methodologies and materials and regularly write and present articles and papers. They will raise research funds when required and share responsibility for shaping the research group’s plans. They will also represent FHI or their research group externally and will carry out collaborative projects with colleagues at partner institutions.
 * The postholder is required to have a relevant PhD/DPhil awarded or close to completion, with either post-qualification research experience or equivalent experience in a non-academic setting. They must have a strong publication record and familiarity with the existing literature or equivalent experience in a non-academic setting. They must have sufficient specialist knowledge in their discipline, and have the ability to independently plan and manage a research budget, raise research funds and handle sensitive information.
 * Please note that we are currently simultaneously hiring for researchers of different grades: Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8. Please do apply to more than one of these roles if you are unsure what you are best suited to.
 * Applications for this post are to be made online.
 * The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on 16 August 2019. We anticipate that the next stages of the selection process will take place in late August and early September. Please check our website: www.fhi.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/ which will be updated with the details of what will be required and dates. [//my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=141565 https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=141565]

===University of Oxford, Faculty of Philosophy (UK:Eng) - Research Fellow, Future of Humanity Institute - Deadline: 16 Aug. 2019===
 * Grade 7: £32,236 – £39,609 p.a.
 * The Future of Humanity Institute (FHI) is opening several research positions to join our rapidly growing research teams. FHI is a multi-disciplinary institute focusing on the big-picture questions about humanity and its prospects. We are looking to hire researchers who specialise either in one of our most visible current areas of research: macrostrategy; technical AI safety; governance of AI; biosecurity. Or in areas where we are looking to build capacity which includes: AI ethics and philosophy of mind; transparency and surveillance; philosophical foundations; grand futures; cooperative principle and institutions; AI ethics; AI capabilities; nanotechnology.
 * As FHI grows in these areas there might even be opportunities for a suitably talented and effective individual to support and contribute to the growth of these research groups. This Research Fellow post is fixed-term from the date of appointment for 2 years. We welcome applicants who wish to work either full- or part- time.
 * The postholder will manage their own research activities, prepare working theories and analyse and present data, contribute new ideas for research projects, collaborate in the preparation of research publications, present papers at conferences. They will also represent FHI or their research group externally and will carry out collaborative projects with colleagues at partner institutions.
 * The postholder is required to have a Bachelors and/or Masters degree with evidence of research potential in their specialism. They must also possess sufficient knowledge of their discipline, and have the ability to manage their own research activities and to contribute ideas for new research project and research income generation. They should also have excellent communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information.
 * Please note that we are currently simultaneously hiring for researchers of different grades: Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8. Please do apply to more than one of these roles if you are unsure what you are best suited to.
 * Applications for this post are to be made online.
 * The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on 16 August 2019. We anticipate that the next stages of the selection process will take place in late August and early September. Please check our website: www.fhi.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/ which will be updated with the details of what will be required and dates.
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University of Oxford, Oxford Internet Institute (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoc, Fairwork Foundation - Deadline: 19 Jul 2019
Oxford Internet Institute, 1 St Giles, Oxford

Grade 7: £32,236 - £39,609 p.a.

The Oxford Internet Institute (OII) is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Researcher to work with the Fairwork Foundation. This position provides an exciting opportunity to work with our team to co-develop standards of fair work and apply them to digital platforms.

Applicants will have a relevant postgraduate degree in sociology, geography, anthropology, economics, development studies, or related fields. Excellent writing, presentation abilities, and analytical skills are also required. Applicants should be highly organised and able to effectively manage multiple ongoing tasks.

As the successful candidate, you will be based at Fairwork Foundation within the Oxford Internet Institute. You will be part of a GCRF-funded team consisting of Professor Mark Graham, Professor Sandra Fredman (Oxford Law), Professor Jean Paul van Belle (Cape Town), Professor Richard Heeks (Manchester), and Professor Darcy du Toit (Western Cape). You will also collaborate with other colleagues in Oxford and India to: co-develop thresholds and principles of fair work that apply to the platform economy; design strategies and carry out research to evaluate platforms against those thresholds; collaborate in the preparation of publications and research outputs to disseminate the evaluations of platforms against principles of fair work.

Based in the heart of Oxford, this post is available immediately and is fixed-term until 28 February 2021 in the first instance, with the possibility of renewal thereafter.

Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 19 July 2019 will be considered. Interviews for those shortlisted will be held during week commencing 12 August 2019.

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Closing Date: 19-JUL-2019 12:00 ===University of Oxford, Magdalen College (EU:UK:Eng) - Calleva Centre one-year Postdoctoral Research Assistant in History: Changing Lives (Childhood Experience) - Deadline: 31 Jul 2019=== The College proposes to appoint a postdoctoral research assistant in History in connection with an interdisciplinary project entitled ‘Changing Lives: childhood experience, cumulative risk, and supportive environments across the life course’. The post is full-time for one year starting from 1 September 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter. Candidates must hold or be close to completing a doctorate in history or a related discipline. The postholder will conduct specified archival research on children’s experiences, family relationships, and the impact of social welfare in mid-twentieth-century England.

The postdoctoral research assistant will be principally responsible for archival research. This will include identifying, collecting, and analysing children’s essays, case files, institutional and state records, and personal sources, as well as using published texts. Candidates should have experience of using archival sources to write about lived experience and subjectivity. Candidates must have a knowledge of social history, including the history of childhood, family, welfare, and inequalities, and they will be encouraged to develop future research projects and publications. Candidates should have an interest in interdisciplinary and collaborative research, including public engagement, quantitative evidence, and longitudinal methodologies.

The location of the job will be in Oxford, with frequent travel to archives in London and occasionally elsewhere in the UK.

The appointment will be made on grade 6 of University Salary Scale, currently £28,660- £37,345 p.a.

Application forms and further particulars, which include information on how to apply, are available at www.magd.ox.ac.uk/job-vacancies/. The deadline for applications is UK time 12 noon on 31st July 2019.

===University of Oxford, Oxford Department of International Development (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Researcher - Refugees are Migrants: Refugee Mobility, Recognition and Rights - Deadline: 17 Jul. 2019=== Oxford Department of International Development, Mansfield Road, Oxford

Grade 7: £32,236 - £39,609 p.a.

We are seeking an experienced postdoctoral researcher to form the core team for the ERC-funded REF-MIG project, led by the Principal Investigator (PI), Dr Cathryn Costello, based at the Oxford Department of International Development, Queen Elizabeth House, Oxford. The post is fixed-term for 1 year and is to commence as soon as possible.

The researcher will work collaboratively with the PI and other members of the research group to accomplish the aims of the REF-MIG project. In particular, you will undertake desk-based and field-based research into the role of international organisations and other non-state actors in global refugee and migration regimes, empirical research (both qualitative and quantitative) and archival research, in order to accomplish the various project goals. As well as the preparation of research publications and presenting papers at appropriate scholarly conferences, stakeholder gatherings and other meetings.

Applicants must have:

a doctorate in politics, international relations, sociology, law, or similar discipline, or evidence that a doctorate is imminently expected; • demonstrated expertise in the empirical study of international organisations, norms, legal processes and institutions, using a range of methods, both qualitative (including archival research) and quantitative; • excellent empirical research skills and experience, ideally demonstrated in previous publications and participation in research projects examining legal processes and/or international organisations and institutions; • a proven ability to manage own independent research and associated activities; • previous scholarly publications at the highest level, commensurate with experience; • excellent presentation and communication skills; • ability, willingness and commitment to work in a multidisciplinary team; • excellent communication skills in English, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research project • demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the global migration and refugee regimes, in particular the roles of international organisations therein, in light of the recently adopted Global Compacts and attendant institutional changes.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online; you will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement which explains how you meet the selection criteria for the post.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 17 July 2019.

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===University of Oxford, Oxford Internet Institute (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Researcher, legal and ethical analysis of Big Data analytics and AI - Deadline: 15 Jul. 2019=== The Oxford Internet Institute is a leading centre for research into the governance of emerging technologies. Applications are invited from highly-qualified individuals for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher to collaborate with Professor Sandra Wachter (Associate Professor and Senior Research Fellow) and Dr Brent Mittelstadt (Research Fellow and British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow) on the legal and ethical analysis of Big Data analytics and AI.

The position is suited to candidates who hold or are near completion, of a PhD/DPhil in a relevant field.

The position requires someone with the ability to identify and analyse relevant laws, policies and theories around AI, review the literature, and publish results in collaboration with Professor Wachter and Dr Mittelstadt. The primary task will be to undertake legal and ethical analysis to establish the essential requirements, standards, and duties for the safe, responsible and accountable deployment of AI in high-risk sectors (e.g. digital advertising, financial services, medicine, criminal justice).

Excellent writing, presentation abilities, and analytical skills are required. A record of publications in international peer-reviewed journals and the proven ability to collaborate across disciplines and obtain research funding, both commensurate with the stage of the candidate's academic career, are very desirable.

The position is available immediately for 18 months, with possibility of renewal thereafter, subject to funding availability. The position is located in Oxford and the candidate is expected to move to Oxford to take up the position.

Please note that you may only apply through the Oxford University website

Only applications received before 12.00 midday on 15 July 2019 can be considered. Interviews for those short-listed are currently planned to take place week commencing 5 August 2019.

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Closing Date: 15-JUL-2019 12:00

===University of Oxford, Pembroke College (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Fellowships - 'Religion and the Frontier Challenges' - Deadline: 10 Jul. 2019===
 * Pembroke College wishes to appoint two Junior Research Fellows to the proposed ‘Religion and the Frontier Challenges’ research programme. This programme is an interdisciplinary initiative, with its disciplinary centre in Theology and Religious Studies but actively engaging with other academic disciplines.
 * The fellowships are open to applicants of any nationality and from any academic discipline, and are tenable for three years from 1 September 2019. The fellows will conduct an original research project of their own design that engages the overall aims of the research programme and will contribute to building the programme.
 * Applicants should either have completed their PhD or be close to completion (and will need to have submitted their doctorate before taking up the fellowship). Preference will be given to applicants who have not already held a postdoctoral fellowship, JRF or tenured academic post. We particularly welcome applications from candidates:
 * Whose proposed research projects are genuinely interdisciplinary in methodology and approach;
 * With a proven record of original research and publication (published or in press);
 * Who are already engaging in research collaborations and/or whose proposed projects offer clear prospect for future collaborative projects and ventures, whether within or outside the University of Oxford;
 * from under-represented groups.


 * Fellows will be expected to contribute to the overall development of the research programme, for instance, by engaging in research conversations, seminars, conferences and collaborations. They will be expected to be actively involved in sharing and communicating their research andto play an active role in the college, engage with the scholars and students working in cognate subject areas across the university, and/or to engage with the subject of Theology and: for instance, by offering contributions to teaching. The research fellows will be based at Pembroke College, where they will work under the supervision of Pembroke’s tutorial fellow in Theology and Religion, and an academic mentor.
 * Applications should be submitted by email to academichr@pmb.ox.ac.uk by the 10th July and should include:
 * A letter of application explaining why you wish to be considered for this position addressing all the points set out above;
 * A curriculum vitae setting out details of your higher education, research and publications;
 * A 1,000 word research proposal;
 * The names, positions, postal addresses and email addresses of three academic referees who will be contacted if your application is shortlisted.


 * We encourage all applicants to complete the attached equal opportunity monitoring form. Interviews are planned to be held on the 30th July.
 * The terms and conditions of the post are available at www.pmb.ox.ac.uk/about-pembroke/vacancies along with the Further Particulars. The University Terms and Conditions shown elsewhere on this site do not apply.
 * The stipend for the role is £30,000 per annum and accommodation may be available in college. Benefits include a research allowance of £1,545 per annum (at the discretion of the college), a shared office and all lunches and dinners when the college kitchens are open. (N.B. the stipend and allowances are based in 2018-19 rates and may be revised for 2019-20 and subsequent years.)

===University of Oxford, Pembroke College (EU:UK:Eng) - Rokos Junior Research Fellowship in Economic History - Deadline: 7 Jul. 2019===
 * Pembroke College wishes to appoint a Rokos Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Economic History from 1 September 2019 for one year. The field of specialisation is open, though some preference will be given to candidates whose interests complement those of Dr. Brian A’Hearn, Fellow in Economics (CV here).
 * The Rokos JRF in Economic History will be expected to conduct original research in their chosen field and will enjoy the freedom and facilities to develop their research portfolio. They will also be expected to contribute to the development of Economics and/or History at the College. Optionally, and by agreement with the Fellow in Economics, they may provide undergraduate teaching, participate in admissions and supervise undergraduate dissertations.
 * Applicants should either have completed their PhD or be close to completion (and will need to have submitted their doctorate before taking up the Fellowship) and preference will be given to applicants who have not already held a postdoctoral Fellowship, JRF or tenured academic post. Selection criteria will be based on the candidate’s overall academic record, quality and achievement of research, research plans, academic fit with the College Fellowship and suitability for an academic career.
 * Applications should be submitted by email to academichr@pmb.ox.ac.uk by midnight on 7th July and should include:
 * A letter of application explaining why you wish to be considered for this position;
 * A curriculum vitae setting out details of your higher education, research and any publications to date;
 * A 1,000 word research proposal; and
 * Two sample pieces of written work, published or unpublished. Each piece should be about the length of a chapter or article, but not exceeding 10,000 words (so not more than 20,000 words in total).


 * In addition, you should ask three academic referees to send references to the same address by the same deadline, commenting on the selection criteria above. Interviews are currently planned to be held on the 31st July.
 * The stipend for the role is £22,800 per annum, and a housing allowance of £7,200. College accommodation may be available in lieu of the housing allowance if the successful candidate wishes to live in College. The successful candidate will also be entitled to a research allowance of £1,545 per annum (at the discretion of the College) and all lunches and dinners when the college kitchens are open. N.B. The stipend and allowances are based in 2018-19 rates and may be revised for 2019-20 and subsequent years.
 * The Further Particulars for this post are available from the college website: [//www.pmb.ox.ac.uk/about-pembroke/vacancies http://www.pmb.ox.ac.uk/about-pembroke/vacancies] This is a College vacancy and the university terms and conditions found elsewhere on this site do not apply to this post.

===University of Oxford, St. Edmund's Hall (EU:UK:Eng) - Early Career Teaching & Research Appointments - Deadline: 12 July 2019=== The College proposes to create up to six Early Career Teaching and Research appointments associated with Junior Research Fellowships. These are fixed term, non renewable posts available for the period October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2022. The subject fields for which applications are sought are: The aim of these posts is to provide support to Tutorial Fellows in the subject areas with which they are associated, while providing an opportunity for the Fellow to undertake independent research. The duties of the Early Career Appointments will therefore include teaching and administration alongside research activity. It is expected that the appointees will spend approximately 50% of their time on teaching and administration, with the remainder spent on research activity. The precise balance of teaching and other administrative support (pastoral oversight, admissions, learning support) will be under the direction of the Tutorial Fellows in the subject(s) with which they are associated. Appointees will be expected to work in Oxford during weeks 0-9 of the University term.
 * Earth Sciences, with a preferred focus on Russia
 * Economics, with a preferred focus on China
 * English Literature 1550-1790 (early American or Irish interests welcome)
 * History, with a preferred focus on Medieval History
 * Material Sciences
 * Medical Sciences, with a preferred focus on medical genetics

Applicants must demonstrate: Further information about the posts and full details of how to apply can be found here.
 * an outstanding level of academic achievement, appropriate to the stage of their career with evidence of and potential for producing distinguished research in their field;
 * the ability to provide excellent tutorial and small-group teaching in a range of undergraduate topics.
 * the organisational skills and motivation to undertake College administration;
 * an informed interest in the full range of academic duties of the post and the ambition to progress to an academic post, whether Oxford or elsewhere;
 * evidence of commitment to their professional development;
 * evidence that the post-holder’s development as an academic will benefit from this appointment.

Location: Oxford

Salary: Successful applicants will be appointed on Grade 6 of the Oxford salary scale (currently £29515 – £35211 per annum) and will have the option of becoming or remaining a member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS).

Appointees will be entitled to an Academic Allowance (currently £3,000 per annum)

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit a covering letter setting out their research plans and teaching experience, a curriculum vitae and a sample of their research output of no more than 5000 words in PDF format by email to [mailto:recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk] by GMT Noon on Friday, July 12, 2019. Interviews are expected to be held on or after July 18, 2019.

Applicants are asked to consider completing the online Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form. Submission of this form is voluntary and does not form part of the selection process, but it would be appreciated if you complete it at the same time as your application to assist us with our equal opportunity monitoring.

Apply here: [//www.seh.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/early-career-teaching-and-research-appointments https://www.seh.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/early-career-teaching-and-research-appointments]

University of Paris-Saclay (EU:Fra:Idf) - Postdoc, Distributed Big Data on Personal Data with Privacy - Deadline: 31 Aug 2019
About the research centre or Inria department Located at the heart of the main national research and higher education cluster, member of the Université Paris Saclay, a major actor in the French Investments for the Future Programme (Idex, LabEx, IRT, Equipex) and partner of the main establishments present on the plateau, the centre is particularly active in three major areas: data and knowledge; safety, security and reliability; modelling, simulation and optimisation (with priority given to energy).

The 450 researchers and engineers from Inria and its partners who work in the research centre's 28 teams, the 60 research support staff members, the high-level equipment at their disposal (image walls, high-performance computing clusters, sensor networks), and the privileged relationships with prestigious industrial partners, all make Inria Saclay Île-de-France a key research centre in the local landscape and one that is oriented towards Europe and the world.

Context

The post-doctoral fellow's scientific contributions will be part of the PETRUS team's research themes and the GDP-ERE project of the DATAIA Convergence Institute.

PETRUS team: PETRUS (PErsonal & TRUSted cloud) is an Inria reasearch team common with University of Versailles, located in Versailles near Paris. The research area of the team is at the crossroads of personal data management, data privacy and security, and is applied to the new Personal Cloud paradigm. This paradigm promises a platform for the analysis of personal data that enforces privacy, such that each individual could bring together his or her personal data and regulate its use and sharing under control. The team's research is organized around four areas: (1) personal cloud architectures based on trusted hardware components (e.g. Intel SGX enclaves), (2) administration models allowing the user to regulate the life cycle of his or her personal data (collection, sharing and collective computations), (3) trustworthy distributed personal data computations respecting privacy, and (4) legal, societal and technological challenges related to the personal cloud.

GDP-ERE project: GDP-ERE a project founded by DATAIA, the convergence institute in France dedicated to data sciences, artificial intelligence and society. It develops a wider acceptance of the right to data portability set out in the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), in order to allow individuals to collectively contribute to 'Big Data' processing of their personal data with privacy and security guarantees. It especially focuses on the personal agency offered to individuals, from a technical [1,3,4] and legal [2] point of view. The position offers opportunities for collaboration with law researchers in personal data protection.

Assignment The post-doc will work on developping methods for privacy-preserving personal data management in Big Data, machine learning and/or AI, around the areas of research of the PETRUS team: (1) data management based on trusted execution environments (e.g. Intel SGX), (2) administration models enabling users to regulate personal data sharing, (3) privacy preserving distributed data computations, (4) legal, societal and technical challenges linked to personal data management.

Skills

The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science.

She/he must have skills in: - data management, e.g., databases, big data, machine learning, etc. - data privacy or security, e.g. access control, differential privacy, security protocols, etc.

Good programming, implementation and communication skills are also required.

The position offers opportunities for collaboration with law researchers in personal data protection.

Benefits package Remuneration
 * Subsidized meals
 * Partial reimbursement of public transport costs
 * Leave: 7 weeks of annual leave + 10 extra days off due to RTT (statutory reduction in working hours) + possibility of exceptional leave (sick children, moving home, etc.)
 * Possibility of teleworking (after 6 months of employment) and flexible organization of working hours
 * Professional equipment available (videoconferencing, loan of computer equipment, etc.)
 * Social, cultural and sports events and activities
 * Access to vocational training
 * Social security coverage

Monthly gross salary : 2.653 euros

Apply here.

===University of Paris-Sorbonne (EU:Fra:Idf) - Postdoc in philosophy and political theory, 'Norms and Values in the European Migration and Refugee Crisis' - Deadline: 12 Jul 2019=== A post-doctoral position in philosophy and political theory.

Duration : 1st October 2019 – 30th September 2020

The postdoctoral fellow will work within the project Norms and Values in the European Migration and Refugee Crisis (NoVaMigra), funded by the European Union’s Research and Innovation Programme Horizon 2020.

With a combination of social scientific analysis, as well as legal and philosophical normative reconstruction and theory, NoVaMigra has three main objectives :

- to provide a precise and comprehensive understanding of core values and norms in Europe ;

- explain how they motivate political, administrative and societal agents with regard to migration and the integration of migrants and refugees into European societies,

- and consider, if and why, this has changed with and since the refugee crisis 2015.

This will lead to better normative and efficiency assessments of migration/integration policies and measures, and to a clearer grasp of reasons for their endorsement or resistance to them.

For more information : [//novamigra.eu/ http://novamigra.eu/] Keywords : Global and transnational governance, international law, human rights, Migration, EU charter of fundamental rights, Human rights.

Job description

The postdoctoral fellow will contribute to the various workpackages that involve the NoVaMigra team in Paris 1.

More precisely, she / he shall

- analyse the emergence of populist discourses in the French political scene since the Refugee Crisis and will be likely to coordinate the synthesis of NoVaMigra partners' contributions on populist discourses;

- review the theoretical models of cosmopolitanism and assess the European vision(s) of cosmopolitanism;

- coordinate the preparation of the final conference in Brussels on European cosmopolitanism and contribute to the synthesis of NoVaMigra research on this topic.

She / he will participate to NoVaMigra meetings and events when necessary.

Location : Institut des Sciences Juridique et philosophique de la Sorbonne (UMR 8103), Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, Paris.

Contract type : 80 % Start : 1st October 2019 M

onthly salary : 2 300 € gross

Requirements

- Suitable candidates will have a PhD degree in political philosophy or political theory with a specialization in normative and legal issues.

- A capacity to work in a multidisciplinary team.

- Experience or interest in working on media analysis will be considered as an asset.

- Good skills in written and spoken English and French are expected. Application Candidates should send a set of application documents in English or French that will include:

- a CV with a complete list of publications and a summary of the PhD dissertation

- a letter of motivation

- names and contact information of two academic referees.

Applications should be sent to: Isabelle.Aubert@univ-paris1.fr ; Sophie.Guerard-deLatour@univ-paris1.fr

The closing date for application is 12th July 2019

University of Pennsylvania (USA:PA) - Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Humanities - Deadline: 15 Oct. 2019
Five Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships are available to junior scholars in the humanities who are no more than five years out of their doctorate. Preference will be given to candidates not yet in tenure track positions, whose proposals are interdisciplinary, who have not previously enjoyed use of the resources of the University of Pennsylvania, and who would particularly benefit from and contribute to Penn's intellectual life.

The programs of the Wolf Humanities Center are conceived through yearly topics that invite broad interdisciplinary collaboration. For the 2020-2021 academic year, our topic will be CHOICE.

The Fellowship carries a stipend of $57,900 plus a $3000 research fund and single-coverage health insurance (fellows are responsible for coverage for any dependents). Fellows teach one undergraduate course in addition to conducting their research. Apply here: [//apply.interfolio.com/59368 https://apply.interfolio.com/59368]
 * The PhD (and its international equivalent, such as the DPhil) is the only eligible terminal degree, and applicants must be humanists or those in such allied fields as anthropology or history of science. Ineligible categories include an MFA or any other doctorate such as EdD, social scientists, scholars in educational curriculum building, and performing artists (note: scholars of performance are eligible).
 * Scholars who received or will receive their PhD between December 1, 2014 and December 1, 2019 are eligible to apply. You must have your degree in hand, or have passed your defense, no later than December 1, 2019 to be eligible. Your application will not be considered unless this condition is met (i.e., you are ineligible to apply if you will defend or otherwise submit your dissertation anytime in 2020). You are eligible to apply if you pass your defense by December 1, 2019, but will not graduate until May 2020.
 * Scholars are required to spend the year (August–May) in residence at Penn.
 * During their year in residence, Fellows pursue their proposed research, are required to teach one course during the year, and must also participate in the Center's weekly Mellon Research Seminar (Tuesdays, 12:00–1:50), presenting their research at one of those seminars.
 * The fellowship is open to all scholars, national and international, who meet eligibility requirements.
 * Visa eligibility: International scholars outside of North America are appointed under a J-1 visa (Research Scholar status). Scholars seeking to hold an H-1B visa during the fellowship year at Penn are ineligible (no exceptions can be made). The Wolf Humanities Center reserves the right to cancel awards if the recipient is unable to meet this condition. Applicants should consult the international programs office at their current university to confirm eligibility before applying for this fellowship. If awarded a fellowship, international scholars are required to be in residence August 1, 2020–May 31, 2021.

University of Pennsylvania (USA:PA) - 2020-2021 Fellowship at the Katz Center: "America’s Jewish Questions" - Deadline: 23 Sept. 2019

 * The Herbert D. Katz Center at The University of Pennsylvania is now accepting applications for the 2020–2021 academic year on the theme of America’s Jewish Questions.
 * Over the past four decades, the methods, questions, and sources guiding the study of Jews in the United States have changed vastly even as the central narrative of American Jewish history has shifted only gradually. In particular, the story that "America is different"—that American Jewish experience has been marked by success and progress in contrast to the narrative sweep of European Jewish history—has remained entrenched in scholarship about American Jews.
 * New attention to the diversity of Jewish practices, politics, and peoples, at home and abroad, compels us to reconsider many of the basic assumptions and concepts that have shaped the study of American Jews. This fellowship year promises multiple entry points into some of the most pressing debates within US history and Jewish history, and intersects with vital questions shaping Jewish cultural studies, literary theory, and social scientific inquiry. Even as the recent rise of anti-Semitism and the emerging challenges to Zionism in the United States have been sources for contemporary Jewish debate, broader trends in Jewish scholarship over the last two decades also suggest the need for critical reinterpretations of American Jewish culture and community.
 * In an effort to make the most of this moment, the Katz Center invites applications from scholars pursuing research that revises, reframes, or expands our understanding of American Jews, their history, religious life, politics, culture, and experience. Possible topics may include but are not limited to: nationalism and sovereignty in globalizing contexts; religious experimentation and innovation; civil society and the state; constructions of gender, sexuality, and race; systems of jurisprudence and economics; aesthetic and cultural expression; linguistics; mobility, migrations, urbanism, and Jewish life in unexpected places. The fellowship year aims to be in conversation with developments beyond Jewish studies, and applications are welcome from scholars whose work crosses national or religious boundaries and who explore the complex connections that American Jews created throughout Europe, Latin America, Palestine/Israel, and other parts of the world. The Center also welcomes projects that engage in public scholarship or that seek to communicate to new audiences in new ways.
 * The Katz Center’s goal is to support individual projects, but it aims as well to encourage intellectual community, which means the ideal applicant will be one willing to learn from and work with scholars from other disciplines or focused on other periods, or animated by different approaches.
 * Additional Opportunity: Israel Institute Fellowship
 * With funding from the Israel Institute and in partnership with Penn’s Jewish Studies Program, the Katz Center is offering an additional opportunity for a teaching fellowship in 2020–2021 for Israeli scholars. The recipient will be a full participant in the Center’s fellowship program, and will teach one undergraduate course per semester on an Israel-related subject. Scholars doing work that explores American-Israeli relations, Jewish American responses to Israel, the role of Americans in Israel or other related topics are particularly welcome to apply. To be eligible for the Israel Institute/Katz Center fellowship applicants must be Israeli citizens with a PhD in a field or subject related to modern Israel and/or who is currently employed at an Israeli institution of higher learning or research center. Applicants to this fellowship are required to submit a sample syllabus along with a statement of past teaching experience and teaching style.


 * Fellowship Eligibility
 * The Katz Center invites applications from scholars in the humanities, social sciences, and the arts at all levels. Applicants must hold a PhD or expect to receive their degree no later than the start date of the fellowship. The fellowship is open to all scholars, national and international, who meet application terms. International scholars are appointed under a J-1 visa only (Research Scholar status). No exceptions can be made, and the Katz Center reserves the right to cancel awards if the recipient is unable to meet this condition. Applicants should consult the international programs office at their current university to confirm eligibility before applying for this fellowship.


 * Fellowship Requirements
 * Fellows are required to spend the term of the fellowship in residence in Philadelphia at the Katz Center and are expected to pursue their proposed research projects while at the Center. The Center’s requirements are residency in Philadelphia, attendance of weekly lunches on Mondays and weekly seminars on Wednesdays, one seminar presentation, as well as full participation in fellow-conceived colloquia and symposiums, among other special events. Fellows are provided with an office, computing and printing access, as well as administrative assistance and full library privileges to the University of Pennsylvania library system, including book delivery.


 * Please visit [//katz.sas.upenn.edu/fellowships/fellowship-program/call-applications https://katz.sas.upenn.edu/fellowships/fellowship-program/call-applications] for more information and to access the online application portal.
 * Application deadline: September 23, 2019

University of Queensland (AUS:Qld) - Research Fellow, Southeast Asian Studies - Deadline: 5 Jul. 2019
Centre for Policy Futures

The Centre for Policy Futures was established in August 2017 to provide a forum for The University of Queensland's (UQ) researchers to inform policy debate and shape public policy by connecting academic research with policy and program development. Through robust, rigorous and timely research and sustained policy engagement, the Centre aims to enhance the University's position as a key source of ideas and insights on the policy priorities that matter to Australia and the Indo-Pacific region. The Centre seeks to expand its existing strength in Sustainable Development Goals and build capacity in sustainable built environments.

More information about the Centre can be accessed at [//policy-futures.centre.uq.edu.au/ https://policy-futures.centre.uq.edu.au/]

About This Opportunity

The primary purpose of this position is to undertake high-level research and policy engagement on political, security and economic issues shaping contemporary Southeast Asia. A focus on Southeast Asia’s response to strategic dynamics within the broader Indo-Pacific region, both bilaterally and through ASEAN, will comprise a major focus of the research role.

This position is located at our picturesque St Lucia campus, renowned as one of Australia’s most attractive university campuses, and located just 7km from Brisbane’s city centre. Bounded by the Brisbane River on three sides, and with outstanding public transport connections, our 114-hectare site provides a perfect work environment – you can enjoy the best of both worlds: a vibrant campus with the tradition of an established university.

Our Ideal Candidate

You will have experience working with or for Government agencies and hold a PhD in the field of Political Science, International Relations, International Business, or other relevant area.

With your demonstrated post-doctoral level research skills, knowledge, and expertise in the field of contemporary Southeast Asian studies as well as sound knowledge of Australia’s strategic policy priorities with respect to Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific region you will be able to “hit the ground running”.

Experience in communicating knowledge and expertise in Southeast Asian affairs to diverse audiences, including academic peers, policy-makers, diplomatic representatives, think-tanks, students and media will be highly regarded.

You must have ongoing unrestricted work rights in Australia to apply for this opportunity.

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au.

What We Can Offer

This is a full-time, fixed term position at Academic level B.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $95,771 - $113,728, plus super of up to 17%.

You will be able to take advantage of UQ Sport Facilities, salary sacrificing options, on-campus childcare, discounted private health insurance, cheap parking, development programs and many other benefits.

For further information, please review The University of Queensland's Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018-2021.

Position Description

507821_Research Fellow_PD.pdf

Questions?

To discuss this role please contact Karen Hussey, Centre Director, Policy Futures on k.hussey@uq.edu.au .

Want to Apply?

To submit an application for this role, use the APPLY NOW button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Advertised: 20 Jun 2019 Applications close: 05 Jul 2019 (11:55 PM) E. Australia Standard Time
 * Cover letter
 * Resume
 * Responses to the Selection Criteria

University of Rijeka (EU:Cro) - Postdoc in Ethics & Society, 'Responding to Antisocial Personalities in a Democratic Society' - Deadline: 31 Aug 2019
The Postdoctoral Researcher will work on the “Responding to Antisocial Personalities in a Democratic Society” (RAD) project, funded by the Croatian Science Foundation (Grant: IP-2018-01-3518) at the University of Rijeka.

The RAD project investigates the ethical issues raised by translating scientific advances in the study of antisocial personalities to the social practices of a democratic society. The aim is to interface the most important results of current research on antisocial behaviour with a normative framework that should underpin ethical recommendations for the treatment, intervention, enhancement and prevention targeting offenders and other individuals with these disorders. Two general and pressing theoretical challenges will be at the core of the proposed investigation. One is the problem of interfacing the normative notion of a person and his/her cognitive and decision-making faculties with scientific conceptions of these faculties. The other is the problem of articulating a normative framework for applying to two interrelated normative tasks.

The Postdoctoral Researcher will work at the intersection of the two general issues. (S)he will investigate the fine-grained affective and cognitive capacities of the relevant notion of a person (such as the psychological capacities underpinning autonomy, control, moral understanding, rationality, capacity for consent, etc.) that are the relevant features of agents as members of a pluralistic democratic society. His/her investigation should contribute to answering whether and how these capacities are affected by antisocial personality disorders and what normative conclusions might follow from them.

The successful applicant should be strongly committed and able to carry out the project-relevant empirically informed analytic philosophical research in the areas of applied ethics or applied political philosophy or in the relevant areas of philosophy of mind or philosophy of psychiatry.

The successful candidate should provide evidence that (s)he has started the procedure for professional recognition of a foreign doctoral degree certificate in Croatia. Guidelines for this can be found at [//www.azvo.hr/en/enic-naric-office/guidelines-for-starting-the-procedure-for-professional-recognition-of-foreign-heq https://www.azvo.hr/en/enic-naric-office/guidelines-for-starting-the-procedure-for-professional-recognition-of-foreign-heq]

Additional details here.

Send application to: University of Rijeka, faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, [mailto:dekanat@ffri.hr dekanat@ffri.hr] ===University of Roehampton, London (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, ‘The Quest for God: Towards a Philosophical Theology of Desire’ - Deadline: 4 Jul. 2019=== Fixed term contract for 10 months

Following the award of a generous grant from the Templeton Religion Trust, the University of Roehampton and King’s College London are pleased to announce a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship from 1st September 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Fellow will be appointed in the Department of Humanities at the University of Roehampton, and will work on the research project ‘The Quest for God: Towards a Philosophical Theology of Desire’ directed by Professor Fiona Ellis and Dr Clare Carlisle. The position is full-time for a fixed term of 10 months, with a salary of £35,838 pro rata (inclusive of London Allowance).

Applicants should have a PhD in Philosophy of Religion or Theology by the start date of the Fellowship. Duties of the position include attending a workshop at the University of Virginia in October 2019, contributing a paper to the seminar series, and assisting the Directors in organisation and development of the project (including organising seminars and a conference, writing interim and final reports, and maintaining the project newsletter).

Applications should consist of a CV, two references (emailed directly from the referees), and a covering letter including relevant experience and an explanation of how your research trajectory fits with the project.

For further details about the project, please email Fiona Ellis ([mailto:fiona.ellis@roehampton.ac.uk fiona.ellis@roehampton.ac.uk]) or Clare Carlisle ([mailto:clare.clarlise@kcl.ac.uk clare.clarlise@kcl.ac.uk]).

===University of Roehampton (EU:UK:Eng) - British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships: Sociology, Literature, History, & Anthropology - Deadline: 31 Jul 2019=== Roehampton University is seeking expressions of interest from early-career researchers wishing to apply in the 2019 round of British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships. We welcome early-career researchers from any Humanities or Social Science discipline, including but not limited to:

Sociology, Literature, History, Anthropology.

We are particularly keen to encourage interdisciplinary proposals.

Roehampton offers a stimulating research-intensive environment, supported by an infrastructure of thematic research groups and sustained by an active mentoring and development programme. More information about our research community may be found here.

Applicants should identify a prospective academic mentor in the first instance and contact them with a draft proposal. Expressions of interest should be submitted to [mailto:bids@roehampton.ac.uk bids@roehampton.ac.uk] by 31/07/19. Selected candidates will then be invited to develop a full application.

For more information on the selection process, please contact [mailto:bids@roehampton.ac.uk bids@roehampton.ac.uk].

For more information on the scheme and eligibility criteria, please visit  [//www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/british-academy-postdoctoral-fellowships https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/british-academy-postdoctoral-fellowships] ===[http://bandi.miur.it/bandi.php/public/fellowship/id_fellow/159720 University of Rome (EU:Ita:Laz) - Postdoc, 'Cross-cultural exchange along the Silkroad. Balkans, Eastern Mediterranean and Persia'] - Deadline: 4 Aug 2019=== The goal of this new research is to develop an interdisciplinary encounter between history, economy, sociology and anthropology using trans-methodological approaches and tools: databasing, social network analysis (SNA) and mapping. The increasingly widespread merchants and other migrants from the Early Modern centuries onwards maintained constant internal communications due to a shared cultural background, bridge languages, and to close social and family ties. This research will cover, in a multidisciplinary perspective, the cross-cultural encounters and the social and cultural exchanges.

Contact for details: assegniricercadipscr@uniroma1.it

University of São Paulo (BRA) - Post-Doctoral Fellowship In History And Art Criticism - Deadline: 14 Jul. 2019
The Thematic Research Project “Collect, Identify, Describe, Exhibit. The Curatorial Cycle and the Production of Knowledge”, developed at the University of São Paulo (USP) (members: Museum of Contemporary Art–MAC, Museum of Zoology, Paulista Museum, Museum of Archeology and Ethnology and Institute of Physics, as well as the University of Campinas–UNICAMP), financed by FAPESP–São Paulo Research Foundation, offers one post-doctoral fellowship, for the period of 24 months, for a candidate with outstanding research experience.

We are looking for a candidate who is capable of developing research according to the theme “The making of the MAC-USP modern art collection and the former MAM[Portuguese acronym which stands for Museum of Modern Art]”.

Within this research project, the candidate should propose a study topic based on the MAC-USP's modernist collection. The goals of the research should be based in the curatorial cycle within the Museum and built around one or more of the Thematic Project’s proposed axes (collect, identify, process and diffuse), according to its areas of research: History and Art Criticism.

The possibility of developing a post-doctoral research project in this thematic project is of fundamental importance, because it will enable the Museum to embrace specialties and knowledge that may not be included in the framework of the main and associated researchers. In addition, we will have the possibility of seeing the production of scientific articles and other genres of publication from the work with the collections studied here.

Mandatory prerequisites

PhD degree in the area related to the project, obtained less than seven years ago; availability to start immediately; the selected candidate must live in São Paulo, Brazil and be exclusively committed to this research.

Desired qualities

Previous experience in research in the area of Arts with specialization in History and Art Criticism; preference for previous experience with collections of modern and contemporary art museums; excellent oral and written communication skills in Portuguese; the candidate must have previous publications in the area and international experience.

Application

It is important that the candidate carefully read the call notices for the fellowships, which are available at: www.mac.usp.br/mac/conteudo/academico/editais/88.asp.

Registration must be submitted until July 14th, 2019.

This opportunity is open to candidates of any nationalities. The selected candidate will receive a FAPESP’s Post-Doctoral fellowship in the amount of BRL 7.373,10 monthly and a research contingency fund, equivalent to 15% of the annual value of the fellowship which should be spent in items directly related to the research activity.

More information on the FAPESP Postdoctoral Fellowship is available at www.fapesp.br/en/postdoc.

More information about the fellowship is at: www.fapesp.br/2945.

University of South Carolina (USA:SC) - Postdoctoral Fellow, Reconstruction Era/19th C US - Deadline: 19 Jul 2019
The University of South Carolina Beaufort, through its new Institute for the Study of the Reconstruction Era, intends to appoint a residential Pre- or Post-Doctoral Fellow for the academic year 2019-2020.

Housed on the Historic Beaufort Campus, the Institute for the Study of the Reconstruction Era is an interdisciplinary center dedicated to promoting research and public engagement with the history of the post-Civil War Reconstruction era.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, and healthcare benefits are included. The university will also provide housing in one of the elegant new Beaufort residence halls.

Initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility for renewal. Successful grant writing experience is preferred. An advanced degree and research focus centrally related to Reconstruction and/or 19th century US history is required. ABD candidates are eligible for appointment as Pre-Doctoral Fellow. Anticipated starting date is August 1, 2019.

The Fellow will be expected to assist the director in developing the intellectual and programmatic vision of the ISRE, including grant writing, event coordination, and managing the public presence of the ISRE. In addition, the Fellow will teach one course per semester in the USCB History program.

Please also see the ISRE webpage at [//bit.ly/USCB_ISRE http://bit.ly/USCB_ISRE]

Screening of applicants will begin immediately. ===University of Southern Denmark (SDU) - Postdoc in Gender and Cultural Studies, "Medicine Man: Media Assemblages of Medicalized Masculinity" - Deadline: 15 Sep 2019=== The Department for the Study of Culture, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in Odense, invites applications for a 1-year postdoctoral position within the research project Medicine Man: Media Assemblages of Medicalized Masculinity, starting Jan 1 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Job description The selected candidate will do research within the subproject of “Pleasure and desire” concerning the medicalization that middle-aged men undertake in order to enhance their sexual performance.

He/she is expected to; 1) contribute to the internet history of male medicalization by tracing the rise of Viagra through a content analysis of an archive of spam mails (e.g. [//archive.org/details/untroubled_spam_archive https://archive.org/details/untroubled_spam_archive]) and

2) to investigate changes in discourse in mentions of Viagra in Danish and American news outlets. An outcome of two articles in internationally acknowledged journals is expected.

The job description will be mainly research, additionally will be teaching to a certain extent and other tasks to a limited extent. The university will determine the distribution between the various tasks. The extent of the tasks can vary over time.

An upgrade of pedagogical qualifications is not part of the position. Thus employment as Postdoc cannot stand alone as a qualification for later employment as associate professor/senior researcher. Appointment to this position may also include teaching obligations in regard to related degree programmes.

Required qualifications Major requirements - A PhD-degree in gender, digital media, cultural studies or similar. - A proven interest in the fundamentals of gender studies and/or research on medicalization. - A detailed research plan including a description of the suggested analytical approach to the subject matter and publication strategies.

Further information about the position is available from the Head of Department Per Krogh Hansen at phone: 6550 1451, email pkha@sdu.dk or Associate Professor Karen Hvidtfeldt at phone: 6550 3466, email hvidtfeldt@sdu.dk.

Application, salary and conditions of employment etc.

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations), Cirkulære om overenskomst for Akademikere i staten 2015. Employment as Postdoc is temporary (max. 4 years). Employment stops automatically by the end of the period.

To qualify for the position you must have completed a PhD-degree by the application deadline.

An application must include:
 * Application
 * Curriculum Vitae
 * Certificates/Diplomas
 * Information on previous teaching experience, please attach as Teaching portfolio
 * List of publications indicating the publications attached
 * Up to 3 of the most relevant publications. Please attach one pdf-file for each publication. For any publication with a co-author, a co-author statement must be submitted as part of the pdf-file.

Application and all appendices must be in Danish, English or one of the Scandinavian languages. Please always include a copy of original diploma/certificates. We only accept files in pdf-format no more than 10 MB per file. In case you have more than one file per field you need to combine the pdf-files into a single file, as each field handles only one file. We do not accept zip-files, jpg or other image files. All pdf-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected.

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee and the committee will assess whether you are qualified to be a postdoc. An interview may form part of the overall assessment of the applicants’ qualifications. The committee may request additional information, and if so, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary material. If the application does not meet the requirements mentioned above, the Faculty of Humanities may reject your application without further notice. Applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

Shortlisting and tests may be used in the assessment process. Please note that if shortlisting is used in the process, not all applicants will receive an assessment.

Applications should be sent electronically via the link “apply online”, and The Faculty expects applicants to read the information “How to apply” before applying.

We recommend that as an international applicant you take the time to visit Working in Denmark where you will find information and facts about moving to, working and living in Denmark, as well as the International Staff Office at SDU.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Campus: Application deadline: 15/09/2019

Apply online

===University of Stirling (EU:UK:Scot) - Postdoctoral Research Associate - Human Computer Interaction, Sociology, Education, or Related Social Sciences Discipline - Deadline: 21 Jul. 2019=== Location: Stirling Campus

The Post

Applications are invited for a part-time Postdoctoral Research Associate for the “Participatory Design and Open Data Platforms for a Data Commons in Scotland: case study - waste management” project funded by the EPSRC (as part of the Digital Economy Investigator-led Projects scheme), in the Division of Communications, Media & Culture, University of Stirling. The post offers early career researchers the opportunity to lead and conduct research on the future of participatory design and data commons in Scotland. The Data Commons Scotland project will be led by Dr Greg Singh, Associate Professor in Media and Communications, University of Stirling, and the successful applicant will collaborate closely with the PI, the investigating team, the project partners and the contractors in terms of the project deliverables and high impact outputs.

Research will include producing publications to be submitted to journals, book chapters and high impact open access publications for wide dissemination. The research will contribute to devolved and national debates on the future of Open Data in public service and civic contexts, including submissions to Local Authorities and Scottish Government specifically in relation to flows of information in the public domain, and how this intersects with the challenges associated with waste management practices.

The successful candidate will lead the qualitative strand of research to examine how participatory design methodologies can create better solutions for Open Data Standardisation, including the development of learning methodologies for participation design, and developing co-design methodologies for ethical and learnable open data platforms. More broadly, the Research Associate will work to comprehensively map Open Data infrastructure, and to comprehensively map Local Authority Improvement Plans, in Scotland.

The Research Fellow will be supported in career development by the project PI, including collaboration on publications, workshop and knowledge exchange event organisation, supporting wide stakeholder networks, and through direct engagement with practitioners and policy makers. The Fellowship offers early career researchers the opportunity to participate in a large-scale and interdisciplinary research project, and to develop a research profile in a collegiate and supportive environment dedicated to excellence in research.

Description of Duties

Participatory Design and Open Data Platforms for a Data Commons in Scotland: case study – waste management.

The successful candidate will be required to conduct research of the highest quality and to lead on various strands of the research project, including secondary research on Open Data technologies and policy; systematic literature review; and review of best practice in service design in the UK and beyond.
 * The post-holder will be expected to:
 * Lead on the qualitative research strand of the project – identifying and reviewing relevant literature, organising knowledge exchange events, co-design workshops with participants and interviewing key informants in the field of participatory service design across Scotland (and elsewhere in the UK as required)
 * Apply findings from the qualitative research to the process of prototyping mock-ups of end-users interfaces and using these mock-ups to conduct further iterations of co-design;
 * Conduct and publish original research within the remit of the project, including collaborative work with the PI and the investigating team;
 * Take responsibility for the organisation of co-design workshops and assist the PI in organising knowledge exchange events;
 * Manage project deadlines;
 * Contribute fully to the public engagement activities of the project.

University of Surrey (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoc, Translation and Interpreting - Deadline: 29 Jul 2019
Interview Date:  Friday 09 August 2019

The Centre for Translation Studies (CTS) is an internationally recognised centre for research, scholarship and teaching in translation and interpreting, and has recently been awarded a £3.56m Expanding Excellence in England grantto launch an ambitious new research programme. This programme will bring together human-based research practices with cutting-edge advances in machine learning and AI, focusing on the convergence of human and automated approaches to different modalities of translation and interpreting in order to initiate a step-change in the broader translation research agenda. We believe this direction of research is critical at a time when advances in automation are reshaping the language services industry into one of the fastest growing industries, nationally and globally. The ‘technological turn’ in translation/interpreting creates exciting opportunities, but it also requires fresh approaches in order to understand all the dimensions of its impact, to mitigate drawbacks and to derive truly innovative solutions.

To support the expansion programme, we seek to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with expertise in interpreting and technologies. The successful candidate will undertake research relevant to current and future projects in CTS, with a specific focus on research in spoken-language interpreting and different types of technologies supporting, enabling or enhancing interpreting. She/he will contribute to expanding the existing research group focussing on this area.

We are looking for a candidate with a PhD in translation/interpreting studies or a closely related field. The candidate should have knowledge of an area of interpreting, including e.g. its cognitive and sociological dimensions, and a strong interest in technologies applied to interpreting, e.g. distance/remote interpreting; computer-assisted interpreting; speech technologies; ergonomic aspects of using technologies in interpreting and human-machine interaction. The success of the research programme requires multidisciplinary collaborations. Good communication, presentation and project management skills are therefore essential. Experience in the development of research proposals and in securing external research funding would be a plus.

Please note this post complements further new posts available in CTS. This is a unique opportunity – in collaboration with existing and other new CTS staff – to shape an emerging research agenda that will play an important role in translation studies.

This is a fixed-term contract until 31 July 2022 but there is a possibility to extend the post if external research funding can be secured.

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Prof Sabine Braun, Director of CTS by email ([mailto:s.braun@surrey.ac.uk s.braun@surrey.ac.uk]).

===University of Tartu (EU:Est) - Postdoc, 'Measuring the Evolution of Industrial Modernity (1900-2018)' - Deadline: 16 Sep 2019=== Institute of Social Studies
 * Please note, it is University Policy to offer a starting salary equivalent to Level 3.6 (£31,302) to successful applicants who have been awarded, but are yet to receive, their PhD certificate. Once the original PhD certificate has been submitted to the local HR Department, the salary will be increased to Level 4.1 (£32,236).

Deadline: 16.09.2019

Measuring the Evolution of Industrial Modernity (1900-2018)

Subject description: A research group in a University of Tartu, Estonia, is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join us in studying the evolution of industrial modernity. The project is based on the Deep Transitions framework (Schot & Kanger, 2018; Kanger & Schot, 2018); ([//www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210422417301892 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210422417301892]) that aims to conceptualize the 250-year developmental trajectory of industrial societies through the co-evolution of socio-technical systems. The key questions our team seeks to answer are as follows: 1) What are the foundational features of industrial modernity, characterizing almost every industrial society to date, that have shaped its evolution? 2) Do we see some significant ruptures along these dimensions in recent decades?

The candidate will be a part of the team tasked with measuring long-term trends in the historical evolution of industrial societies along multiple dimensions (ideas, institutions, and practices) and on multiple scales (national, global). The project seeks to combine data from existing databases with analysis of digitized text corpora. Therefore, we are looking for a candidate with 1) competence in data analysis skills applicable to the analysis of large historical text collections; 2) methodological creativity in finding ways to utilize text corpora for tracking long-term societal trends.

The researcher is expected to engage in the following tasks, some of which involve close collaboration with other team members: • Operationalizing the features of industrial modernity in order to track them in historical data. • Extracting text corpora from public sources, organizing and storing them. • Cleaning and processing historical OCR texts and preparing them for analysis. • Assisting in designing and formulating collaborative procedures and workflows to study the representations of industrial modernity in historical texts utilizing the interdisciplinary domain expertise in the group. • Conducting data analysis and text mining on historical corpora through various techniques, interpreting and integrating the results. • Representing the findings in thematic conferences and participating in the write-up of the results for journal submission.

See also job description.

Required qualifications

PhD degree or equivalent research qualification.

See also requirements for teaching and research staff.

Required experience

Experience in at least two of the following areas: • Gathering and maintaining large digital corpora for text mining • Applying NLP on historical OCR texts • Keyword extraction, topic modeling, sentiment analysis • Automatic content extraction and text classification • Time series analysis of large text collections • Cultural analytic studies based on large text collections.

In addition: Independent, creative and critical thinking, capability to cope with uncertainty Readiness to learn new techniques as needed.

Desirable but not essential: • Prior experience in studying long-term trends with quantitative tools • Disciplinary background in fields that have engaged in long-term and macro-level research (e.g. cultural evolution, digital humanities, historical macro-sociology, economic history, economic geography, computational history) • Disciplinary background in fields that have focused on the study of technology and society (e.g. history of science and technology, Science and Technology Studies, media and communication studies, innovation studies) • Working knowledge in sustainability transitions and long wave literature.

Required language skills

Excellent oral and written proficiency in English.

Starting at  01.11.2019, temporary contract to 31.10.2021

Salary

25,000-28,000 eur per annum gross per month depending on skills level.

See also UT salary rules.

Additional info

The research group is highly interdisciplinary, involving (among others) experts from sustainability transitions studies, digital humanities, history and environmental sociology. As such applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcome to apply.

The position is funded by the Estonian Science Council and is part of the project “Reshaping Estonian energy, mobility and telecommunications systems on the verge of the Second Deep Transition”.

University of Trento (EU:Ita) - Postdoc, Technologies for Research and Education in Linguistics - Deadline: 10 Jul 2019
The PRIN project “TREIL” (Technologies for Research and Education in Linguistics) aims to develop new methodologies for the acquisition of linguistic data, and new computational models for their analysis. One of the PRIN’s subprojects involved the use of on neural networks to model various linguistic phenomena (e..g syntactic acceptability, ordering preferences). The tasks of the research fellow consist in the creation of automatic learning models of this type and in the the analysis of the data gathered by the project.

Eligibility:

a) Master’s Degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science or related areas discipline is requested, awarded by an Italian university or a foreign one and recognised as equivalent to the Italian qualification by the assessment committee for the sole purposes of this selection procedure. b) good programming abilities on computational linguistic tasks; knowledge of the main theoretical linguistic paradigms, within the generative tradition; c) experience in the creation of neural network models, for data analysis; d) excellent English language skills

Selection:

The selection process is intended to assess the applicant’s previous education, experience and approach to research. It will consist in: • the assessment of the professional and scientific CV and the submitted qualifications; • a potential interview on the research program and qualifications, with specific focus on the main scientific topics related to the research program described in art. 1. of this Call.

[//www.cimec.unitn.it/node/5/ http://www.cimec.unitn.it/node/5/]

===University of Vienna (EU:Aut) - Postdoctoral Fellowships for Female Researchers (all disciplines) - Deadline: 30 Sept. 2019=== The overall goal of the REinforcing Women In REsearch (REWIRE) COFUND Programme is to support the careers of excellent postdoctoral female researchers at the University of Vienna.

What we offer: In addition to your individual research project and customised career development plan, you will be encouraged to: Applicants must: Applicants will need to submit a support letter from a hosting mentor as part of their application. A list of participating departments is available on our website. Applicants may also reach out to potential mentors who fit their research profiles and are employed at the University of Vienna who are not already on the list.
 * A 36-month fellowship in any discipline offered at the University of Vienna
 * A highly competitive programme supporting you in your academic career progression and becoming a mentor for future female researchers
 * Working at the largest research and education institution in Austria
 * The chance to live in Vienna - the city with the highest quality of life in the world for 10 years in a row!
 * Be part of and build upon an enhanced research network
 * Participate in non-research oriented training programmes
 * Develop transferable skills
 * Gain international exposure through publications in high-profile journals
 * Participate in international conferences
 * Be female
 * Have been awarded their PhD or will have successfully defended their PhD before the start of the fellowship
 * Comply with the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Mobility Rule (REWIRE will abide by the mobility rule defined for MSCA, the reference date being the call deadline, meaning applicants will only be eligible if they have lived or had their main activity (work, studies etc.) in Austria for less than 12 months within the past three years at the time of the relevant deadline)
 * Submit a complete application (in English and in A4 format) before the specific call deadline

Fellows will be employed at the University of Vienna for the duration of the fellowship and be paid a postdoctoral researcher salary in line with Austria’s Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff (salary group B1(a)).

The first call for applications opens on 1st July 2019. Application Form and Guide for Applicants to be published on our website. Deadline: 30th September 2019.

The second call for applications will open on 15th February 2020 and close on 15th April 2020.

Applicants may find more information on our website: [//rewire.univie.ac.at/ https://rewire.univie.ac.at/]

University of Vienna (EU:Aut) - University Assistant (postdoc), Economic & social history - Deadline: 15 Oct 2019
The Department of Economic and Social History at the Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies of the University of Vienna conducts research and teaching in the fields of economic and social history at a local, regional, national and global scale from the Middle Ages up to the present day. The Department invites applications for the position of a post-doctoral researcher (“Universitätsassistent/in post doc”) in 19th and 20th century economic and social history at the candidate’s earliest convenience for a duration of 6 years.

Job description: - Developing and strengthening your independent research profile - International publications and presentations - Preparing / writing a (publication-ready) habilitation thesis, a second book or several peer-reviewed articles - Responsibility for project applications and the acquisition of third-party funding - Involvement in the organisation of meetings and conferences as well as support for research projects, notably an ongoing project on the role of central banks in regional financial development during the 19th century - Independent teaching as defined by the collective agreement (on average 4 hours per week each semester) - Supervision of students - Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration

We offer: - Possibility to develop and strengthen your research profile over a 6-year period - Collaboration in an evolving department (two full professors recently appointed, two further appointments currently under way) - Financial support for research missions and conference participation - Very good research infrastructure and libraries at both the University of Vienna as well as other research institutions in Vienna, several regular research seminar series Job description: - Developing and strengthening your independent research profile - International publications and presentations - Preparing / writing a (publication-ready) habilitation thesis, a second book or several peer-reviewed articles - Responsibility for project applications and the acquisition of third-party funding - Involvement in the organisation of meetings and conferences as well as support for research projects, notably an ongoing project on the role of central banks in regional financial development during the 19th century - Independent teaching as defined by the collective agreement (on average 4 hours per week each semester) - Supervision of students - Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration

We offer: - Possibility to develop and strengthen your research profile over a 6-year period - Collaboration in an evolving department (two full professors recently appointed, two further appointments currently under way) - Financial support for research missions and conference participation - Very good research infrastructure and libraries at both the University of Vienna as well as other research institutions in Vienna, several regular research seminar series

Eligibility criteria

Profile: - PhD in history or economics with a focus on economic history - Good knowledge of quantitative methods - Excellent command of written and spoken English - Didactical skills - Ability to work in a team

Selection process

Profile: - PhD in history or economics with a focus on economic history - Good knowledge of quantitative methods - Excellent command of written and spoken English - Didactical skills - Ability to work in a team

Additional comments

The University of Vienna was founded in 1365 and is the oldest university in the German-speaking world and one of the largest in Central Europe. At present, about 88,000 students are enrolled in 180 courses at the University of Vienna. The University of Vienna is also the largest teaching and research institution in Austria with 8,900 employees, 6,700 of whom are scientists and academics.

Web site for additional job details

http://www.univie.ac.at

Skills/Qualifications

Profile: - PhD in history or economics with a focus on economic history - Good knowledge of quantitative methods - Excellent command of written and spoken English - Didactical skills - Ability to work in a team Desirable qualifications are - Good command of or willingness to learn German - Interest in topics in financial history - Experience abroad - Publications in renowned peer-reviewed journals - International presentations - Teaching experience - Experience with research projects and third-party funding - Good command of another language

Application documents: - Letter of Motivation (2 pages max) - Curriculum vitae including a list of publications, presentations and courses taught - Outline of a medium-term research agenda including a habilitation or book project or a series of articles (5 pages max) - Degree certificates - 1-2 writing samples (PhD thesis as pdf or download link, articles, not necessarily published) - Name, email and telephone number of at least two referees (no recommendation letters). - You can apply in English or German

Specific Requirements

Profile: - PhD in history or economics with a focus on economic history - Good knowledge of quantitative methods - Excellent command of written and spoken English - Didactical skills - Ability to work in a team Desirable qualifications are - Good command of or willingness to learn German - Interest in topics in financial history - Experience abroad - Publications in renowned peer-reviewed journals - International presentations - Teaching experience - Experience with research projects and third-party funding - Good command of another language

Application documents: - Letter of Motivation (2 pages max) - Curriculum vitae including a list of publications, presentations and courses taught - Outline of a medium-term research agenda including a habilitation or book project or a series of articles (5 pages max) - Degree certificates - 1-2 writing samples (PhD thesis as pdf or download link, articles, not necessarily published) - Name, email and telephone number of at least two referees (no recommendation letters). - You can apply in English or German

University of Virginia (US:Va) - Post-doctoral Research Associate, 'Assessment of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)' - Deadline: 2 Oct 2019
The University of Virginia, College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences seeks applicants for a Post-doctoral Research Associate position to participate in the “Assessment of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)” project sponsored by the Center for Global Inquiry and Innovation (CGII: [//globalinquiry.virginia.edu/ https://globalinquiry.virginia.edu/]), the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences ([//as.virginia.edu/ http://as.virginia.edu/]), and the East Asia Center (EAC: [//eastasiacenter.as.virginia.edu/ http://eastasiacenter.as.virginia.edu/]). Over forty faculty members from multiple departments across schools at the University have formed collaborative working groups to address topics such as the historical antecedents of BRI; the political, economic and environmental impact; the ethics and governance of BRI; and the future of global smart cities. The interdisciplinary and cross-regional project Post-doctoral Research Associate will: Appropriate research and mentoring support will be provided, including faculty mentoring from the home department of the Research Associate's own discipline. In addition to the home department, the Post-doctoral Research Associate will be associated with CGII and the East Asia Center.
 * Help coordinate interdisciplinary activities across working groups; help define intellectual direction of the broader project; help make the project visible across various media platforms.
 * Conduct research on her/his own specialty as related to BRI and in relation to project working groups.
 * Teach one class on BRI in an area of her/his own specialization.

Qualification Requirements: a Ph.D. in hand by the time of appointment is required. Candidates are expected to have demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary research, experience in and evidence of achievement in field(s) relevant to BRI studies, and a desire to expand scholarly efforts researching BRI. Having a working language in addition to English is preferred.

Applicants of all fields will be considered, with the following areas particularly encouraged: economics, environmental science, politics, and sociology. Regardless of discipline, applicants should be strongly oriented to interdisciplinary work.

Process for Internal UVA Applicants: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs”, and search for “Post-doctoral Research Associate, BRI”. Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, a research statement, a brief description of a proposed course, contact information for three references, and a writing sample of no more than 40 pages.

Process for External Applicants: Please visit UVA job board [//uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs], (Requisition number R0007434) complete the application and attach a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, a research statement, a brief description of a proposed course, contact information for three references, and a writing sample of no more than 40 pages. Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box.


 * Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration.***

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on Monday, July 1, 2019, but the position will remain open until filled. This is a one-year appointment; however, appointment may be renewed for an additional two, one-year increments, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Dorothy Wong, Professor of Art and Director, East Asia Center, at [mailto:dcw7a@virginia.edu dcw7a@virginia.edu]

For questions about the application process, please contact Nicole Robinson, Faculty Search Advisor, at [mailto:nr7f@Virginia.edu nr7f@Virginia.edu].

For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

University of Warwick (EU:UK:Eng) - Research Fellow - Deadline: 15 Jul. 2019

 * Fixed term position for 3 years
 * We are seeking to appoint a full-time Research Fellow for the fixed-term period of thirty-six months to conduct research as part of the Wellcome Trust funded project, What’s at Stake in the Fake? Indian Pharmaceuticals, African Markets and Global Health, under the direction of Dr Sarah Hodges.
 * You will have a first degree or equivalent, a PhD in History, Anthropology or a related field, and experience of conducting archival, oral history and/or ethnographic research. You will have the ability to conduct research in Gujarati and/or Kiswahili. Applicants may be given preference who have research expertise in any of the following areas: Indians in Africa, trade networks, or the history and anthropology of health and medicine.
 * All applications must be accompanied by a CV and covering letter. Short-listed candidates will be required to provide names of two referees as well as a writing sample (of not more than 10,000 words).
 * Please direct all informal inquiries to the project PI, Sarah Hodges, at S.Hodges@warwick.ac.uk.
 * Interview date: 12 August 2019.

University of York (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Associate 'About Face' - Deadline: 7 Jul. 2019

 * Following the award of a UK Research Innovation Future Leader Fellowship to Dr Fay Bound Alberti for the project entitled ‘About face: The affective and cultural history of transplants', the Department of History seeks to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to the project. The post is full-time and available from 1 September 2019 for two years until 31 August 2021.
 * The project will explore the social, ethical and emotional history of face transplants in the context of the wider histories of facial 'disfigurement', reconstruction and transplantation. It will consider the historical emergence of facial transplantation surgery and its emotional meanings for those affected by it, as well as its portrayal in policy debates, works of fiction and media coverage.
 * Working with other members of the project team, the Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) will play a significant role conducting research and collecting data for the project, including carrying out structured, semi-structured and narrative interviews with surgical teams, face transplant patients and their families. The role holder is also expected to contribute to the development and design of the research, as well as the analysis of the research data and the writing up of work for presentation, publication and dissemination via journals and conferences, including presenting recommendations for policy and clinical practice to health professionals.
 * You should be qualified to PhD level in a subject relevant to the project, such as History, Sociology, Anthropology or Social Psychology, with prior experience of data collection and analysis in a similar area of research. Experience of a wide range of social science methodologies and interviewing techniques are essential, as are excellent interpersonal skills. You should have competent writing skills to write up the research for publication, and excellent presentation skills to communicate research findings to the academic community, health practitioners and others. A collaborative ethos and excellent organisation are key requirements of this post, along with an enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research.
 * The post holder will be based on the University of York’s Campus West, but the data collection will be carried out across the UK and overseas so candidates should be willing to travel frequently during the period of data collection.
 * The appointment will be conditional on a successful Disclosure and Barring Service check.
 * The starting salary will be £32,236 a year on grade 6 of the University’s salary scales.

===University of York (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Associate, 'Urban ecology and transitions in the Zanzibar archipelago' - Deadline: 7 Jul 2019=== Hours: Full Time / 37 hours a week Contract Type: Fixed Term / 31 months

Department

A fixed term postdoctoral appointment to start on 1 September 2019 and finish on 31 March 2022 is available in the Department of Archaeology, to support the Leverhulme-funded project “Urban ecology and transitions in the Zanzibar archipelago”. The vacancy is for a zooarchaeology AND/OR stable isotope specialist, to assess evidence for diet, economy and resource use at early urban sites in the Zanzibar archipelago.

Role

You will conduct individual and collaborative research and be responsible for collating, analysing and sampling faunal evidence (e.g. identifying domesticated species, producing traditional statistical measures sex/age profiles etc.) from excavated faunal material from Zanzibar and undertaking carbon and nitrogen bulk stable isotope analyses on the samples under the guidance of Dr Michelle Alexander at the University of York. You will also explore the potential for single compound isotope analysis on a subsample and participate in the production and dissemination of project results via academic papers and public outreach.

At York you will join a multi-disciplinary team working between Archaeology and BioArchaeology working closely with Dr Michelle Alexander (York, BioArchaeology), Dr Stephanie Wynne-Jones and another project PDRA (York, Archaeology). You will also be part of a research collaboration with Dr Federica Sulas (Urbnet, Aarhus University) and other colleagues and specialists at Aarhus University.

You will be based in BioArCh and the main Archaeology Department at the King’s Manor, York, an internationally renowned department for Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, but will be expected to travel to Zanzibar to participate in fieldwork and to Aarhus for collaboration and training.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

You are expected to hold a PhD in archaeological science, zooarchaeology, palaeoecology, bioscience or a related topic and have competency in isotopic and/or zooarchaeology methods and be able to demonstrate experience of working in an isotope or zooarchaeology laboratory. You will also have the ability to write up research work for publication in high profile journals and engage in public dissemination; have experience with and competency in carrying out independent and collaborative research; and demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team and also to work independently using own initiative.

You will show a willingness to engage with new techniques, applications and fields of knowledge, attention to detail and commitment to producing work of high quality. You will show a collaborative ethos and an interest in and enthusiasm for the subject matter of the project alongside a positive attitude to colleagues and students and willingness to work proactively with colleagues in other work areas/institutions. You should be able to demonstrate your ability to plan and prioritise your own work in order to meet deadlines, including using initiative to plan research programmes. You will show commitment to personal development and updating of knowledge and skills and a willingness to travel to various locations in the UK and abroad in order to collect/analyse samples, collaborate and to attend conferences.

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Michelle Alexander ([mailto:michelle.alexander@york.ac.uk michelle.alexander@york.ac.uk])

===University of Zürich (SWI) - Postdoc in Religious Studies, 'General scientific coordination, research on corpus and database' - Deadline: 1 Sep 2019=== Stamp seals from the Southern Levant: a multi-faceted prism for studying entangled histories in an interdisciplinary perspective

This interdisciplinary, collaborative and multi-site SINERGIA research project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation project focuses on ancient stamp seals as a key medium for the study of second-to-first millennia historical entanglements in the Southern Levant (see CSSL fact-sheet 1.1 for further details). It engages a board of directors and an additional team of postdoc researchers and PhD students, an ICT technician, draftsperson(s) and student assistants. Your responsibilities General scientific coordination of the project, cataloguing, editing and revising corpus and database entries (c. 10'000 artifacts), based on original research and staff contributions, scheduling of staff meetings, workshops and conferences, reliable progress supervision, scientific reporting, management of project funds in cooperation with the leading house administration. Your profile You hold a finished PhD, based on a (preferably published) thesis of exceptional quality in Levantine/Egyptian/Near Eastern archaeology. Well acquainted with glyptic studies as well as Eastern Mediter-ranean and Near Eastern history BCE, you have a qualified interest in contributing to the Digital Humanities transition, talents for efficient and reliable management, and teamwork skills. What we offer Varied and interesting work based at the History of Religions chair, in the inspiring and socially relevant environment of the Department of Religious Studies, University of Zurich. One among the leading European research universities, UZH is an ideal working place for interdisciplinary research. UZH encourages gender equality and diversity and is committed to balance career and personal development. Salary according to cantonal regulations. Place of work Department of Religious Studies, Kantonsschulstrasse 1, 8001 Zurich. Start of employment 01.01.2020. Duration: 48 months.

Please submit your application via e-mail as one PDF document in English (cover letter, curriculum vitae, a copy of relevant degree transcripts, research statement, publications if applicable). Deadline: 01.09.2019

Uppsala University (EU:Swe) - Postdoctoral position at the Department of Modern Languages - Deadline: 1 Aug. 2019
Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our mission is to pursue top-quality research and education and to interact constructively with society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has 44.000 students, 7.100 employees and a turnover of SEK 7 billion.

The Department of Modern Languages has around 60 employees who conduct research and education in several languages and literatures. There are four main research areas: Finno-Ugric languages, German, Romance languages, and Slavic languages. Both earlier and later language stages are studied and the theoretical and methodological scope is wide. Information about research at the department can be found here.

The Department of Modern Languages announces a postdoctoral position oriented towards linguistics or literature.

Duties: The applicant is expected to do mainly her/his own research, including applications for external funding. In addition, 20 % of the duty includes duties at the department (e.g. teaching). As an employee at the department, you are expected to participate actively in the department’s seminar series and in other ways, by being present, to contribute to the research environment at the department.

Requirements: To qualify for an employment as a postdoctor you must have a PhD degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in one of the department’s research subjects, Finno-Ugric languages, German, Romance languages or Slavic languages. The PhD degree must have been obtained no more than three years prior to the application deadline. The three year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.

Selection: Following the qualitative holistic assessment of competence and expertise, the applicant who is judged to have the best potential to carry out her/his research project and to apply for external funding will be selected.

Application: The application should, in addition to your application letter and CV, contain a list of your publications, a brief description of your research project and your doctoral diploma, and possibly a list of your external research funding.

Uppsala University strives to be an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities and attracts qualified candidates who can contribute to the University’s excellence and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people of all backgrounds.

Starting date: 01-10-2019 or as otherwise agreed.

For further information about the position please contact: Director of third cycle studies Torbjörn Söder, +46 18 471 1320, torbjorn.soder@moderna.uu.se

Please submit your application by 1st of August 2019, UFV-PA 2019/2214.

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