Postdoc position: Resilience in East African Landscapes, Uppsala University, Sweden

Researcher (post-doctoral level)

Published: 2015-05-25

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Dissemination & Capacity Building for Sustainable Ecosystems and Livelihoods

The Department of Archaeology and Ancient History, Uppsala University, wishes to recruit an Experienced Researcher at a post-doctoral level.

The position is funded as part of a European Union FP7 Marie Curie Initial Training Network (ITN) Resilience in East African Landscapes: Identifying critical thresholds and sustainable trajectories – past, present and future (REAL).

The ITN is coordinated by Professor Paul Lane, Professor of Global Archaeology at the Institute.

More information about REAL can be found here: https://www.real-project.eu/

Duties

To communicate research results to a range of audiences, and to conduct individual and collaborative research, including:

• Develop and implement appropriate strategies for disseminating the results and insights generated by REAL project researchers to diverse audiences and stakeholder groups, employ different methods including social media.
• Develop and coordinate a programme of public talks and radio programmes about the project.
• Analyse and interpret research data within a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) platform.
• Lead organisation of the final REAL conference in East Africa.
• Other duties as specified by the Project Coordinator

Qualifications and Knowledge

Minimally, applicants will hold PhD in an appropriate field (including relevant disciplines in the social and environmental sciences, environmental history, rural development, journalism etc.). To comply with the scheme’s mobility requirements, applicants should have no more than five years (full-time equivalent) of postgraduate research experience by the time of appointment.

Preference will be given to candidates who can bring a depth of experience and range of contacts to the role.

Expected Experience and Skills

• Experience of undertaking publicly evidenced high quality research AND/OR experience of working within developmental organisations at an operational or policy level AND/OR experience of working in a communications role
• Good track record of work in a sector relevant to the position
• Ability to work as part of a team and to work independently using own initiative
• Relevant peer reviewed publications
• Knowledge of, or interest in, sustainable agriculture and/or ecosystem conservation.
• Knowledge of, and contacts within, development organisations working on rural development.
• Knowledge of, or interest in, sub-Saharan Africa
• Very good communication skills in both written and spoken English

How to Apply

Apply via the link below. Please supply the following documents:

• A letter, of no more than two pages outlining why you are interested in this post and why you consider yourself well suited to undertake outlined duties.
• A detailed CV listing previous education and other relevant research background, a list of publications, other papers and previous work experience.
• A 3-4 page (including graphics if desired) dissemination and engagement strategy for communicating the results of the ITN project to the following constituencies: general audiences in Kenya and Tanzania; secondary school children and their teachers in one of the study areas; an audience of representatives from International NGOs responsible for planning and implementing programmes in sustainable rural development in East Africa; undergraduate students in the humanities, and social and environmental sciences at a European university.
• An accompanying one-page outline budget for the planned activities (maximum sum of 15,000 Euros p.a.).
• Two letters for reference from academic or work-related referees – to be sent independently.

To fulfil Marie Curie mobility requirements applicants at the time of recruitment by the host organisation must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country (in this case Sweden) of their host organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the commencement of the position in September 2015 (compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays are not taken into account).Further details of the requirements of the Marie Curie scheme can be found at – https://www.ukro.ac.uk/mariecurie/schemes_orgs/Documents/120710_2013_gfa_itn.pdf

For more information, please contact the REAL Project Coordinator, Professor Paul Lane, paul.lane@arkeologi.uu.se, phone +46-(0) 018-471 2897 and the faculty head of education Malin Sigvardsson, malin.sigvardsson@uadm.uu.se, phone +46-(0)18-471 18 79.

For more information regarding working at Uppsala University, see:

General Information: https://www.uu.se/en/about-uu/
Department of Archaeology & Ancient History: https://www.arkeologi.uu.se/
Practicalities: https://www.uu.se/en/about-uu/join-us/plan-your-stay/
Uppsala University’s International Office: https://www.uu.se/en/about-uu/join-us/international-faculty-staff-services/
Swedish Migration Board: https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals.html
Marie Curie ITNs: https://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/about-msca/actions/itn/index_en.htm
Marie Curie Fellows Association: https://mcfa.eu/site3/sites/default/files/flyer-bw.pdf

Deadline for application is June 30th, 2015, UFV-PA 2015/1235.

Use the link below to access the application form:

Researcher (post-doctoral level)

Interviews with shortlisted candidates are expected to be conducted 8th-10th July, 2015, either in Paris (France), via Skype or Google hangout.

For a full two-year contract, the latest starting date is September 1st 2015.

We decline offers of recruitment and advertising help. We only accept the application the way described in the advertisement.

Placement: Department of Archaeology and Ancient History

Type of employment: Full time, Temporary position longer than 6 months

Pay: Fixed pay

Working hours: 100 %