Dear all
<br>
<br>The University of Birmingham is hiring a 12-months post-doctoral
<br>researcher to work with me on a ESRC-funded research grant - Research
<br>Fellow in EU Shale Gas Controversies:
<br>https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BLF457/research-fellow-in-eu-shale-gas-controversies/.
<br>
<br>
<br>Application deadline is *9th August*, with interviews likely to take
<br>place on 28th August. Please circulate widely to potential candidates
<br>and feel free to contact me with any questions via email k.kama@bham.ac.uk.
<br>
<br>The prospect of shale gas development has generated remarkable
<br>scientific and political controversy across Europe, with countries
<br>taking opposite approaches by either embracing or banning the industry.
<br>Given the lack of reliable geological knowledge and prevailing
<br>uncertainties in exploring new subsurface resources, what is the
<br>potential of these controversies to transform science-policy relations
<br>and public engagement with extractive industries? The post-doc joins an
<br>ESRC-funded project ‘Geo-logics and Geo-politics: The Collective
<br>Governance of European Shale Gas Development’ to explore this question
<br>at the level of both the EU and national authorities (Poland and the
<br>UK). This research also engages with emerging conceptual debates on
<br>‘political geology’ across the social sciences.
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<br>The post-doc will collect primary data through a variety of social
<br>science research methods, which requires travelling for overseas
<br>fieldwork. They must be able to present research outputs to different
<br>audiences through both oral and written mediums, and to contribute to
<br>the organisation of project’s events, as well as future research
<br>networks and collaborations.
<br>
<br>Previous experience in qualitative research methods, including
<br>interviews, participant observation and field research. Excellent
<br>written and spoken communication skills in English, and ability to
<br>communicate complex ideas clearly. Experience in social network analysis
<br>and additional language skills in Polish or German are desired, but not
<br>essential.
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<br>The candidate should hold a PhD/DPhil degree (or have submitted at the
<br>time of interview) in Human Geography, Science and Technology Studies,
<br>Anthropology, Sociology or a related discipline. It is desirable to have
<br>previous experience in the analysis of techno-scientific controversies,
<br>particularly in the context of extractive industries and/or energy
<br>transformations.
<br>
<br>Full time starting salary is normally in the range £29,799 to £38,832.
<br>With potential progression once in post to £41,212 a year.
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<br>Closing date: *9^th August 2018* Reference: *59660*
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<br>Applications must be submitted via the University of Birmingham website.
<br>A full job description is available here:
<br>http://www.download.bham.ac.uk/vacancies/jd/59660.pdf
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<br>Further information on the ESRC Future Research Leaders grant can be
<br>found: http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FN016351%2F1.
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<br>Best wishes
<br>
<br>Kärg*
<br>*
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<br>--
<br> From 1st April, Lecturer in Human Geography, University of Birmingham
<br>Email: K.Kama@bham.ac.uk
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