Wednesday, May 26, 2021


Geoethics postdoctoral research fellow advert


Applications are invited for a Research Fellow to play a central role in an interdisciplinary research project on the geoethics of extractive industries.

This post is available from 1st November 2021 for 18 months. It is supported by a British Academy Knowledge Frontiers Project Grant (Mining for Meaning: the Geoethics of Extractive Industries).

The successful candidate will take a leading role in conducting qualitative fieldwork (interviews, workshops and/or focus groups) across three research sites (in Northeast England, South Africa and New Zealand), data management, analysis and the preparation of manuscripts for publication. Fieldwork may need to be conducted remotely, depending on COVID-19 restrictions. You will help organise regular team meetings and coordinate a final project event.

You should have a PhD in a relevant subject and experience in generating, managing, and analysing qualitative data. Good communication and project management skills are essential. A background in the history and/or philosophy of science and/or an interest in and knowledge of geosciences are desirable.

Part-time appointments at 0.7 FTE or above will be considered.

Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates who are from marginalized groups generally under-represented within academia.

The University of Huddersfield has signed up to the Race Equality Charter and School of Applied Sciences is proud to hold an Athena SWAN Silver award and committed to the promotion of equality and diversity.

Should you wish to have an informal discussion about this role, please contact Dr Anna Davidson at a.davidson@hud.ac.uk or Dr Bethany Fox at b.fox@hud.ac.uk.

For further details about this post and to make an application please visit: http://hud.ac/jn2

Closing date: 21 June 2021

Interview date: Week commencing 19 July 2021


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IAPG - International Association for Promoting Geoethics
https://www.geoethics.org

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