Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: The University of Stirling is seeking to appoint six exceptional researchers to form an interdisciplinary team at the Centre for the Sciences of Place and Memory. This postdoctoral position offers an opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in spatial thinking, disorientation, and remembering the past.
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the Centre for the Sciences of Place and Memory
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Research Areas:
The areas of specialization are open but must relate directly to the Centre’s focus on place and memory. Possible research backgrounds include, but are not limited to: philosophy, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, geography, anthropology, archaeology, sociology, urban policy and design, architecture, environmental studies, indigenous studies, public health, migration studies, international development, history, heritage, literature, museum studies, memory studies, politics, design, art history and theory, practice-based creative research, human-computer interaction, gaming and new media, and science studies.
Location: Stirling, UK
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in a relevant discipline
- Evidence of a publication record in fields relevant to the Centre’s research activities
- Credible plans for active pursuit of external research funding
- Capacity to implement appropriate research methods, including a relevant combination of conceptual, archival, ethnographic, qualitative, or experimental methods, with evidence of a pluralist approach to interdisciplinary research
Job Description:
- Engage in individual and collaborative research aligning with the strategic direction of the Centre and the University
- Develop a research program related to the Centre’s workstreams and disseminate results through regular publication in high impact journals, books, and conference proceedings
- Identify appropriate sources of funding and prepare research proposals for funding bodies
- Supervise research students and staff as required, providing direction, support, and guidance
- Ensure appropriate planning, consultation, and ethical clearance of workstream research activities
- Participate in international engagement activities as appropriate
- Develop networks and collaborations both internally and externally to the Centre
- Participate in the administrative processes of the Centre/Faculty/University as appropriate
- Establish a distinctive program of research related to the Centre’s workstreams (for Grade 8)
- Lead one workstream, coordinating and maintaining operational management of workstream research activities (for Grade 8)
How to Apply:
Along with a CV, applicants should submit a cover letter explaining how their research experience and skill set relates to studies of place and memory, and where possible, to specific workstreams. Applicants should indicate whether they wish to be considered at Grade 7, Grade 8, or both.
Last Date for Apply:
Midnight on Sunday 06 October 2024
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the establishment of a new Centre for the Sciences of Place and Memory at the University of Stirling. Apply now to be a part of this innovative and dynamic research team.
