[STS-Africa] Post-doctoral research fellowship in social/cultural studies of ethnicity, race and genetics

Sun Sep 15 11:08:49 SAST 2013

FYI:
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AHG497/researcher/

Gianluca

On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 6:46 PM, Norman Schräpel <
norman.schraepel at ethnologie.uni-halle.de> wrote:

> FYI via Katharina Schramm
>
> http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/1007537/70330?iso=no
> Institute of Health and Society
> Post-doctoral research fellowship in social/cultural studies of ethnicity,
> race and genetics
>
> The Institute of Health and Society(Helsam<http://www.med.uio.no/helsam/english/>) at
> the Faculty of Medicine offers a 3-years position as a post-doctoral
> research fellow, in the research project *From racial typology to DNA
> sequencing: 'Race' and 'ethnicity' and the science of human genetic
> variation* funded by the Norwegian Research Council and led by the
> Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology.
>
> The overall objective of the project is to shed light on interactions
> between social, cultural, technological and scientific aspects of the
> development of concepts of  “ethnicity” and “race” in physical anthropology
> and human genetic variation research in the period 1945-2012 and to discuss
> normative aspects of these interactions. The project includes a planned
> exhibition on the topic.
>
> For more information, see project homepage
> http://www.tekniskmuseum.no/forskning/genom
>
> It is expected that a successful applicant will pursue a project of
> his/her own design. The application should include a project outline, which
> will be strongly emphasized in the assessment of the applications. This
> outline should state a research problem, describe the theoretical and
> methodological approach, explain what type of empirical data will be used
> and give a timeline. The project outline should contain an argument on how
> the applicant’s project is relevant for the overall project.
>
> In addition to conducting his/her own project the research fellow should
> be prepared to contribute to the joint activities of the overall project
> along with the other participants.
>
> The fellow will be employed at the Institute of Health and Society at the
> University of Oslo, but will be working at the Norwegian Museum of Science
> and Technology.
>
> The fellowship period is 3 years. The main purpose of a post-doctoral
> research fellowship is to qualify a researcher for work in higher academic
> positions. No one can be appointed for more than one specified period as
> postdoctoral research fellow at the same institution
>
> *Qualifications and Personal Skills*
>
> The position requires completion of a doctoral degree with relevance for
> Institute for health and society. Personal suitability and co-operation
> skills will receive special attention in the selection process. Selected
> applicants will be called for an interview.
>
> *Requirements*
>
>    - Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a doctoral degree,
>    preferably in the humanities or social sciences, if possible combined with
>    a background in biology or medicine.
>    - Applicants must have submitted their doctoral dissertation for
>    evaluation by the closing date.
>    - A strong command of English, written and spoken, is necessary.
>    - Experience with interdisciplinary cooperation in research is an
>    advantage, but not a precondition
>    - Interest in public dissemination of research output and experience
>    with exhibitions is an advantage, but not a precondition.
>
> *Personal Skills*
>
> Personal suitability, motivation, co-operation skills and ability to work
> independently will receive attention in the selection process.
>
> *We offer*
>
>    - An exciting research environment with a multi disciplinary profile
>    and excellent opportunities for academic development
>    - a 3 year fellowship in a full position
>    - Salary in the range between pay grade 58-65 (NOK 481 900 - 548 700)
>    depending on qualifications
>    - Favourable pension arrangement <https://www.spk.no/en/>
>    - Attractive welfare arrangements<http://www.uio.no/english/for-employees/employment/welfare/>
>
> *Submissions*
>
> Applications must be submitted online by the electronic recruiting system
> EasyCruit. We ask the applicant to include the following documents:
>
>    - Application letter
>    - A research proposal (max ten pages, Times New Roman font 12)
>    - CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience,
>    administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
>    - Copies of educational certificates, and a list of reference persons
>    - A complete list of publications and maximum two academic
>    publications that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation
>    committee
>
> All documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.
>
> See also guidelines for appointments to doctoral or post-doctoral
> research fellowships <https://www.uio.no/english/about/regulations/personnel/academic/regulations-employment-conditions-postdoc.html>at
> the University of Oslo.
>
> The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to
> secure rights to research results a.o.
>
> The University of Oslo has a goal of recruiting more women in academic
> positions.
> Women are encouraged to apply.
>
> The University of Oslo also has a goal of recruiting ethnic minorities to
> Norway in academic positions.  Ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply.
>
> According to the Norwegian Freedom of 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.
>
>    - Region:
>    - Oslo
>
>
>    - Job type:
>    - Contract
>
>
>    - Working hours:
>    - Full-time
>
>
>    - Application deadline:
>    - 15. October 2013
>
>
>    - Expected Start Date:
>    - 1. April 2014
>
>
>    - Reference number:
>    - 2013/7210
>
>
>    - Home page:
>    - http://www.med.uio.no/helsam/
>
>
>    - Contacts:
>    - Associate Professor Anne Kveim Lie
>    Telephone: +47 22 85 06 07
>    - Marie Cecilie Bakken (questions regarding application)
>    Telephone: +47 22 85 05 08
>    - Project leader Jon Røyne Kyllingstad
>    Telephone: +47 22 79 60 60
>    Mobile: +47 48 22 82 53
>
>
>
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