---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: mdbergfeld . <[email protected]> Date: Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 10:12 AM Subject: [Networkedlabour] Associate Research Fellow or Research Fellow in social network analysis and web science to study the formation and break up of online communities. To: [email protected] Associate Research Fellow or Research Fellow in social network analysis and web science to study the formation and break up of online communities. *University of Exeter* -Geography *College of Life and Environmental Sciences* *(Ref. R46059)* The College wishes to recruit an Associate Research Fellow or Research Fellow in social network analysis and web science to study the formation and break up of online communities. The work will involve the collation and analysis of large and complex social data sets, including data visualisation and interpretation. The successful candidate will work as part of an interdisciplinary team on their own and shared projects, using web science, social network analysis and other related skills to further understanding of digital communities and social media. This ESRC funded post is available full-time from 1st March 2014 to 28th February 2015 and will be and based at the Streatham Campus in Exeter. The successful applicant will develop projects where computer science skills can advance social science knowledge. The post will involve assisting in the collation and analysis of large and complex social data sets, including data visualisation and interpretation, and developing independent research in areas that complement or extend the area of digital social science. The post will include working with research teams on computer science applications to social issues, working with complex data and developing analytical and visualisation tools for complex data. The successful applicant 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. Applicants will be able to handle, analyse and visualise large datasets, have experience and an aptitude in computer programming in a suitable language (e.g. R, Python), and be familiar with social network analysis, a range of data analysis and visualisation tools (e.g. databases, SQL, Gephi). Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. For appointment at Associate Research Fellow level, the starting salary will be from £25,014 up to £28,133 on Grade E, depending on qualifications and experience. For appointment at Research Fellow level, the salary will start from £32,590 on Grade F. Appointment at Grade F will be subject to additional criteria and role responsibilities as defined in the job description. For further information please contact Professor Steve Hinchliffe, e-mail [email protected] or telephone (01392) 725400 We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements. *The closing date for applications is 27 February 2014*. The College is working towards department Silver Athena SWAN<http://www.exeter.ac.uk/working/prospective/benefits/athenaswan/> awards as a commitment to providing equality of opportunity and advancing the representation of women in STEM/M subjects: science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine. The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive about Disabled People'. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce. HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: Please send your completed application and equal opportunities form along with your CV, covering letter and the details of three referees, to Kath Buckell [email protected] quoting the reference number R46059 in any correspondence. To download the application and equal opportunities form please follow the below links; http://www.admin.ex.ac.uk/personnel/jobs/app_form.rtf http://www.admin.ex.ac.uk/personnel/jobs/EO_form.rtf Click here for Employer Profile<http://www.jobs.ac.uk/enhanced/employer/university-of-exeter/> -- *Mark Bergfeld* *0044 7 54 54 88 417 <0044%207%2054%2054%2088%20417>* *twitter: @mdbergfeldskype: mdbergFacebook <http://www.facebook.com/mdbergfeld>* Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/mdbergfeld> Website <http://www.mdbergfeld.com> _______________________________________________ NetworkedLabour mailing list [email protected] http://lists.contrast.org/mailman/listinfo/networkedlabour -- P2P Foundation: http://p2pfoundation.net - http://blog.p2pfoundation.net <http://lists.ourproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/p2p-foundation>Updates: http://twitter.com/mbauwens; http://www.facebook.com/mbauwens #82 on the (En)Rich list: http://enrichlist.org/the-complete-list/