Bishop Zareh on Wed, 14 Nov 2012 03:08:07 +0100 (CET)


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<nettime-ann> Postdoctoral Research Position in Predictive Modeling (Oxford)


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Research Fellow - Use of Models and Predictions in Resource Stewardship 
School of Anthropology, Institute of Science, Innovation and Society, Oxford 
Grade 7: Â29,249 - Â35,938 p.a. 
 
The Institute for Science, Innovation and Society (InSIS) wishes to appoint a social scientist to a Research Fellowship in Use of models and predictions in resource stewardship for a fixed term of three years. The position is based at InSIS, School of Anthropology, Banbury Road, Oxford.
 
The Oxford Martin Programme on Resource Stewardship is an initiative of the Oxford Martin School focused on freshwater, land, atmosphere and biodiversity as vital resources subject to both cumulative and systemic pressures arising from human activities. The programme involves researchers from several University of Oxford departments.
 
The post holder will work in close collaboration with a social anthropologist and an earth systems scientist to identify factors that shape use and non-use of climate and weather information among flood disaster managers. Full details can be found in the job description below.
 
You will need to have a Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant social science discipline, most likely anthropology, STS, sociology, human geography, social psychology or political science. Experience designing, organising and executing qualitative/ethnographic fieldwork is essential along with the ability and willingness to work as part of an interdisciplinary team, an outstanding research record appropriate to the present stage of your career, with evidence of potential for producing distinguished research, and excellent organisational and time-management skills.
 
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon 16 November 2012.
 
For information and to apply click here 


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