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Research Fellow in Technological Discontinuity Project
 

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We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow in SPRU to play a leading role in a new research project funded by the ESRC in association with a multi-institution European ‘Open Research Area’ initiative. The initiative as a whole will research ‘the governance of technological discontinuity’. Within the initiative, this specific project will examine the particular issues around nuclear power. The role holder will work closely with Professor Andy Stirling at SPRU and Professor Frank Geels at the University of Manchester. The wider initiative also involves leading researchers at TU Dortmund (Germany), IFRIS (France) and the University of Twente, (Netherlands).

The successful candidate will have:

• A track record of excellent research and publication
• Good knowledge of key relevant aspects in the governance of technology
• Good knowledge of STS or other relevant disciplinary approaches
• Good knowledge of policy and political debates around nuclear power
• Highly developed skills in communication with diverse audiences

The appointment is in the first instance for a fixed term 3-year period. There will be opportunities to develop collaborative research activities with SPRU colleagues.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
 

• To engage in individual and/or collaborative research activity resulting in highquality publications; and to develop research funding and knowledge exchange income individually or in collaboration with others, as appropriate, depending on the size and scope of the bid.
• To contribute to School teaching activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 

1.Research, Scholarship & Enterprise
 

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, at acceptable levels, with assistance if required.
• Conduct research projects individually and in collaboration with others.
• Analyse and interpret research findings and draw conclusions on the outcomes.
• Produce high-quality research outputs for publication in monographs or recognised high-quality journals, or performance/exhibition, as appropriate, and contribute to the School’s REF submission at acceptable levels of volume and academic excellence.1.5 Contribute to the preparation of proposals and applications to external bodies, for example for funding purposes.
• Individually or with colleagues, explore opportunities for enterprise activity, knowledge exchange income and/or consultancy, where permissible.
• Build internal contacts and participate in internal networks and relevant external networks in order to form relationships and collaborations.
• Continually update knowledge and understanding in field or specialism, and engage in continuous professional development.

Website: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/aboutus/jobs/993
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