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Digital Life as an Archive' workshop: AusSTS Online Workshop Series
by Thao Phan 27 Jul '20

27 Jul '20

'Digital Life as an Archive <https://aussts2020-sessiontwo.eventbrite.com.au/>' Online Workshop for PhD/ECRs Please join us this Thursday 10am (AEST) for the workshop 'Digital Life as an Archive' as part of the #AusSTS2020 Online Workshop Series. The first half of this workshop will be streamed on YouTube. Register for reminders and event updates. *Register: *https://aussts2020-sessiontwo.eventbrite.com.au *Presenters:* Celia Roberts (ANU), Adrian Mackenzie (ANU), and Emily van der Nagel (Monash) *Facilitators*: Courtney Addison (VUW), Declan Kuch (UNSW), and Owen McNamara (ANU) *When: *Thursday July 30th, 10am *Description: *In this event, Celia Roberts (ANU), Adrian Mackenzie (ANU), and Emily van der Nagel (Monash) will discuss the conceptual possibilities, ethics, and politics of conducting research online. At a time when curtailed mobility has prompted many of us to take our work online, these conversations will consider some of the digital artefacts that avail themselves of STS analyses. While some traditional archives have gone online and other forms of archive are taking shape through the affordances of the internet (Ogden, Halford, and Carr 2019), conceptualising digital life as archive attunes us to the epistemic resources and the power dynamics that guide their aggregation online (Zeitlan 2012). This event comprises three/four ten minute talks on this theme and a subsequent panel discussion, followed by a workshop for HDR and ECRs who wish to engage further in these discussions. *How to participate:* This session has two parts: the first half will be a presentation from the presenters; the second half will be a workshop style format with participants taking part in activities and discussion. There are two ways to participate in this session: - YouTube Live participant: Watch the first half of the session on YouTube live and take part on the "Live Chat" discussion. You will not be able to participate in the second half of the workshop. Register as "YouTube Live participant" on Eventbrite. - Zoom workshop participant: Join us on Zoom for the full workshop, including presentation, live discussion, and activities. Limited tickets available for this option. Register as "Zoom workshop participant" on Eventbrite. To send questions/participate in the YouTube Live chat, you'll need to sign-in using a YouTube account <https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-comment-on-youtube?r=AU&IR=T>. The seminar will be recorded and available to watch on the SSN YouTube channel <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVYFQV_UFX9CLreqpNzanVA> after the Livestream. If you have any questions you can contact Courtney Addison at courtney.addison(a)vuw.ac.nz

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WEBCAST JUL 25 – AUG 2 – 13th Hackers on Planet Earth Conference 2020 #hopeconf
by Joly MacFie 26 Jul '20

26 Jul '20

This is underway. . A lot of moving parts! Presenters include ISOC's Robin Wilton and Dan York, as noted on https://www.internetsociety.org/events/hope-conference-2020/ ISOC Live posted: "The 13th HOPE conference will be held entirely online from July 25th to August 2nd, 2020. H.O.P.E. stands for Hackers On Planet Earth, one of the most creative and diverse hacker events in the world. It's been happening since 1994. In contrast to the usua" [image: livestream] <https://livestream.com/internetsociety3/hope2020>The *13th HOPE conference <https://hope.net/>* will be held entirely online from *July 25th to August 2nd, 2020*. H.O.P.E. stands for *Hackers On Planet Earth*, one of the most creative and diverse hacker events in the world. It's been happening since 1994. In contrast to the usual 3 days of 3 tracks, this year's virtual event lasts 9 days with all talks presented on a single track, which will be streamed live the *Internet Society livestream Channel <https://isoc.live>*. *LIVESTREAM https://livestream.com/internetsociety3/hope2020 <https://livestream.com/internetsociety3/hope2020> (talks)* *LIVESTREAM 2 https://livestream.com/internetsociety2/hope2020 <https://livestream.com/internetsociety2/hope2020> (infobeamer + workshops)* *PARTICIPATE https://hope.net <https://hope.net>* *SCHEDULE https://scheduler.hope.net/hope2020/schedule/ <https://scheduler.hope.net/hope2020/schedule/>* *REAL TIME TEXT https://bit.ly/hopetext <https://bit.ly/hopetext>* *TWITTER @hopeconf <https://bit.ly/hopeconf2020>* *SIMULCASTS* *https://www.pscp.tv/ISOC_Live/ <https://www.pscp.tv/ISOC_Live/>* *https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive>* *https://www.youtube.com/user/Channel2600 <https://www.youtube.com/user/Channel2600>* *ARCHIVE* *https://archive.org/details/hopeconf2020 <https://archive.org/details/hopeconf2020>* - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +2185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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Web Publishing course
by NORDIANA BINTI AHMAD KHARMAN SHAH . 26 Jul '20

26 Jul '20

Dear Colleagues, Does anyone here teach Web publishing for Master students? I am trying to explore some useful references and materials for my upcoming teaching. Thank you. -- Best wishes, Dina *Ph.D (Sheffield)* Department of Library & Information Science Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology University Malaya 50603 Kuala Lumpur Email: dina(a)um.edu.my CV: https://umexpert.um.edu.my/dina.html Website: www.fsktm.um.edu.my Tel: +603-79676417 orcid.org/0000-0001-7461-2462 Editorial Board Menber of *Malaysian Journal of Library & Information Science <https://ejournal.um.edu.my/index.php/MJLIS>* *"The impossible possible" * *"It is not enough to be compassionate - you must act." - The Dalai Lama* *"To serve is beautiful, but only if it is done with joy and a whole heart and a free mind." -Pearl S. Buck* -- " PENAFIAN: E-mel ini dan apa-apa fail yang dikepilkan bersamanya ("Mesej") adalah ditujukan hanya untuk kegunaan penerima(-penerima) yang termaklum di atas dan mungkin mengandungi maklumat sulit. Anda dengan ini dimaklumkan bahawa mengambil apa jua tindakan bersandarkan kepada, membuat penilaian, mengulang hantar, menghebah, mengedar, mencetak, atau menyalin Mesej ini atau sebahagian daripadanya oleh sesiapa selain daripada penerima(-penerima) yang termaklum di atas adalah dilarang. Jika anda telah menerima Mesej ini kerana kesilapan, anda mesti menghapuskan Mesej ini dengan segera dan memaklumkan kepada penghantar Mesej ini menerusi balasan e-mel. Pendapat-pendapat, rumusan-rumusan, dan sebarang maklumat lain di dalam Mesej ini yang tidak berkait dengan urusan rasmi Universiti Malaya adalah difahami sebagai bukan dikeluar atau diperakui oleh mana-mana pihak yang disebut. DISCLAIMER: This e-mail and any files transmitted with it ("Message") is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) named above and may contain confidential information. You are hereby notified that the taking of any action in reliance upon, or any review, retransmission, dissemination, distribution, printing or copying of this Message or any part thereof by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is strictly prohibited. If you have received this Message in error, you should delete this Message immediately and advise the sender by return e-mail. Opinions, conclusions and other information in this Message that do not relate to the official business of University of Malaya shall be understood as neither given nor endorsed by any of the forementioned. "

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UNESCO AI Ethics principles - public consultation hosted by the Montreal AI Ethics Institute
by Abhishek Gupta 26 Jul '20

26 Jul '20

Hello, The Montreal AI Ethics Institute <https://montrealethics.ai>, along with Mila and Algora Lab, are organizing two virtual meetups for the UNESCO's Recommendation on AI Ethics 1. Montreal: July 29th, 2020. 11:45am - 1:45pm ET. 1. Topic: Trustworthy AI in the context of health crises. 2. Bilingual discussions (some rooms in French, and some in English). 1. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you can sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/111832483970 1. India: August 3rd, 2020. 7:00pm - 9:00pm IST (9:30am - 11:30am EST). 1. Topic: Trustworthy AI in the context of health crises. 2. Discussions will be in English 3. **Note that this consultation aims to collect perspectives primarily from people who identify as Indian (from India).** 1. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you can sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/114544868786 Thank you! Regards, Abhishek Gupta The Montreal AI Ethics Institute

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Targeted PhD Projects with Scholarship in Internet Studies @ Curtin Uni (to start 2021, applications close 1 Sept)
by Tama Leaver 26 Jul '20

26 Jul '20

Hi Everyone, Opportunities exist to apply for a range of targeted PhD scholarships located within the Internet Studies Discipline at Curtin University. The window of opportunity for these is short, so if you’re interested, please email the contact person listed in the specific project pages as soon as you’re able! If folks could share these opportunities with current and recent Masters and Honours completions (and those completing this year), we would be grateful! The projects available: 1. An Ethnography of Influencers and Social Justice Cultures https://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/Scholarship/?id=4270 2. Analysing Virtual Influencers: Celebrity, Authenticity and Identity on Social Media https://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/Scholarship/?id=4324 3. Climate Action and the Internet https://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/Scholarship/?id=4285 4. Digital Disability and Disability Media https://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/Scholarship/?id=4318 5. Digital Disability Inclusion across the Lifecourse https://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/Scholarship/?id=4291 6. Digital intimacies and social media https://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/Scholarship/?id=4286 7. Diversity, Equity and Impact: Exploring the Open Knowledge performance of Universities https://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/Scholarship/?id=4341 8. Ethical and Sociocultural Impacts of AI/Autonomous Machines as Communicators https://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/Scholarship/?id=4360 9. Tracking Australia’s Research Response to the COVID Pandemic https://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/Scholarship/?id=4347 10. The Audio Internet https://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/Scholarship/?id=4322 To apply for these project opportunities applicants must submit an email to the contact Project lead listed on the project listing. The email must include their current curriculum vitae, a summary of their research skills and experience and the reason they are interested in this specific project. The Project Lead will select one preferred applicant for this project and complete a Primary reference on their behalf. After confirmation from the Project Lead that they will receive a primary reference for this project the applicant must submit an eApplication [ https://study.curtin.edu.au/applying/research/#apply] for admission into the applicable HDR course no later than 1st September 2020. All applicants must send an external referee template [ https://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/07/RTP20…] to their chosen external reference. All references are confidential and must be submitted by the referee directly to HDRSCH-applications(a)curtin.edu.au no later than 1st September 2020. Scholarship applications submitted without a primary reference or a completed application for admission will be considered incomplete. For further information on the application process or for more RTP2021 Round 2 scholarship project opportunities visit: https://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/hdr-scholarships-funding/rtp-policy/ Thanks for sharing! Cheers, Tama

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XR & Immersive Learning Environments Special Track @ IEEE TALE 2020 Virtual Conference - 2nd Round Call for Papers
by Lee, Mark 25 Jul '20

25 Jul '20

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2ND ROUND CALL FOR PAPERS SPECIAL TRACK ON XR & IMMERSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS at IEEE 2020: An International Conference on Engineering, Technology & Learning 8-11 December 2020 - Online/Virtual http://tale2020.org/special-track-1/ Submission Deadline: 17 August 2020 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Organized in conjunction with the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN at http://immersivelrn.org ), the Special Track on XR & Immersive Environments for Learning at IEEE TALE 2020 will focus on the use of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR) and related technologies for creating environments and experiences that excite, inspire and engage learners in immersive ways. Of interest are reports of both research studies and applications covering the entire spectrum of immersive platform types, including desktop, mobile, wearable and room-based (e.g., CAVE). Authors and presenters are encouraged to think creatively in terms of how they might frame their work to accommodate different conceptions of and perspectives on immersion. TRACK CHAIRS - Hirokazu Kato, Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Japan - Minjuan Wang, San Diego State University, USA - Ekaterina Prasolova-Førland, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway - Henry B. L. Duh, La Trobe University, Australia - Mark J. W. Lee, Charles Sturt University, Australia KEY DATES (2nd Round CFP) - Paper Submission Deadline: 17 August 2020 (Hard Deadline) - Notification of Acceptance: 1 October 2020 - Camera-ready submission: 8 October 2020 - Early-bird and Presenter Registration: 8 October 2020 - Conference: 8-11 December 2020 (Online/Virtual) PRESENTATION FORMATS - Full (6-8 pages) Paper for Oral Presentation - Short (4-6 pages) Paper for Oral Presentation - Short (4-6 pages) Paper for Poster Presentation - Work-in-Progress Paper (2-4 pages) for Poster Presentation PAPER SUBMISSION AND REVIEW Prospective authors are invited to prepare submissions of two (2) to eight (8) A4 pages (including tables, figures and references) in standard IEEE double-column format, using the following template: http://tale2020.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/conference-template-a4.docx Use of any other IEEE templates is NOT acceptable as there are subtle differences between those templates and the conference template that will affect the consistency in appearance of papers published in the proceedings. Importantly: - Do not change the paper size (A4) or margins in the template. - The headers and footers must remain empty. (They should not contain page numbers or anything else!) - Formatting of the paper must be done using the pre-defined MS-Word styles in the template, rather than manually. The paper must use all the predefined font styles, sizes etc. as per the template. - Basic examples of citations and references are included in the template, but authors are required to fully adhere to the guidelines and instructions stipulated in the IEEE Reference Guide at http://ieeeauthorcenter.ieee.org/wp-content/uploads/IEEE-Reference-Guide.pdf. (Where there are conflicts between the template and the IEEE Reference Guide, the IEEE Reference Guide prevails.) - Please ensure that all template text (guidance text for composing and formatting conference papers) is removed from your conference paper prior to submission. - Papers will be accepted only by electronic submission through the conference website, from which guidelines and templates are available. Submissions will not be accepted via e-mail. A blind peer-review process will be used to evaluate all submitted papers. Please note that due to the tight timelines, in the second CFP round, authors whose papers are accepted or conditionally accepted will have only about one week to complete their revisions and submit their camera-ready versions. Consequently, in this round papers requiring extensive revisions are more likely to be rejected outright than in the first round. Guidelines for Papers: Paper Submission System: PUBLICATION AND INDEXING All accepted and registered full, short and work-in-progress papers that are presented at TALE 2020 as well as all extended abstracts describing the nontraditional sessions presented at the conference will be published in the conference proceedings and submitted to the IEEE Xplore(r) digital library. Content loaded into Xplore is made available by IEEE to its abstracting and indexing partners, including Elsevier (Scopus, Ei Compendex), Clarivate Analytics (CPCI-part of Web of Science) and others, for potential inclusion in their respective databases. In addition, the authors of selected papers may be invited to submit revised and expanded versions of their papers for possible publication in the IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies (2019 JCR Impact Factor: 2.714) or another Scopus and/or Web of Science-indexed journal, subject to the relevant journal's regular editorial and peer-review policies and procedures. CONTACT Track Chairs: xr(a)tale2020.org Conference Secretariat: contact(a)tale2020.org SPONSORING IEEE SOCIETY IEEE Education Society LOCAL SPONSOR/HOST IEEE Shikoku Section (Sent to air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org) | ALBURY-WODONGA | BATHURST | BRISBANE | CANBERRA | DUBBO | GOULBURN | MELBOURNE | ORANGE | PORT MACQUARIE | SYDNEY | WAGGA WAGGA | LEGAL NOTICE This email (and any attachment) is confidential and is intended for the use of the addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you must not copy, distribute, take any action in reliance on it or disclose it to anyone. 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Reminder - JOB OPENING - Research Manager - Center for Democracy & Technology
by Dhanaraj Thakur 24 Jul '20

24 Jul '20

Hi all, Please see below the job description for an exciting new position at the Center for Democracy Technology <https://cdt.org/>. It's a Washington DC based role with remote working for now. I would appreciate it if you can share the link <https://cdt.org/job/research-manager/> with your colleagues and networks. thanks, Dhanaraj *Dhanaraj Thakur* (he/him) | Research Director Center for Democracy & Technology |* cdt.org <https://cdt.org/>* *E:* dthakur(a)cdt.org <mailto:dthakur@cdt.org> | *P:* +1 202 407 8849 | @thakurdhanaraj ---------------- The Center for Democracy Technology (CDT) is seeking a *Research Manager* to work on issues at the intersection of technology and human rights. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a newly created research team within CDT, informing its policy agenda and contributing to cutting edge tech policy dialogue in the U.S., EU, and around the world. The position offers opportunities for growth, including identifying and leading research projects on new and emerging technology policy issues, and working with CDT’s networks of external academics and partners. The position is based in CDT’s Washington, DC office (with remote work currently in effect due to COVID-19). For twenty-five years, CDT has been a leading nonprofit public interest organization, working at the cutting edge of digital rights policy. With expertise in law, technology, and policy, CDT engages in a variety of strategies to enhance civil liberties and human rights in the digital age, including advocacy, public education, and research. CDT works on legislation, participates in agency rule-makings, engages in litigation, and fosters consensus-building among public interest and private sector stakeholders. Key issue areas include free expression, privacy and data, government surveillance, cybersecurity and standards, open internet, election security, and competition. CDT is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and collaborates closely with its partner organization, CDT Europe, which is based in Brussels. For more information, please visit our website <https://cdt.org>. *Main Responsibilities:* * Design and implement research projects to inform the development of CDT’s policy positions and contribute to U.S. and international dialogue about key issues in technology policy * Manage specific research projects, including coordination across CDT teams and engaging with external stakeholders * Supervise external consultants working on CDT’s research projects * Write concise and compelling analysis in a variety of formats, including blog posts, advocacy material, white papers, and reports * Engage with academic and other research organizations to further CDT’s research agenda * With the Research Director, implement CDT’s research strategy, including identification of short- and long-term research goals * Work with the communications team to craft sharp, compelling messages for media and other audiences based on research outputs * Represent CDT through public speaking, participation in coalition meetings, and media interviews. *Required Qualifications:* * At least 3 to 5 years work experience conducting research on technology policy problems and/or online civil liberties and human rights * An advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g. computer/information science, economics, public policy, communication policy, etc.) * Genuine curiosity with an imaginative approach to research design and implementation * Experience in research design and managing multiple research projects * Expertise with statistical analysis (and relevant software), and/or qualitative data analysis * Excellent writing skills for technical, policy, and lay audiences * An energetic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative working style *Desired Qualifications:* * Knowledge of free expression concerns online such as content moderation, automated content analysis/filtering, algorithmic transparency, or intermediary liability * Expertise in others areas of CDT’s work including privacy, surveillance, open internet issues, and cybersecurity and standards * A critical understanding of how technology, policy, and law may have a disparate impact on individuals and communities based on race, gender, disability, income, immigration status, or other circumstances or characteristics * Excellent public speaking skills and experience that can deliver CDT’s research and policy positions to a wide range of audiences * Good data visualization skills * Experience preparing successful funding proposals for research *Compensation* Salary is competitive with public interest and government pay scales. CDT provides a generous benefits package that includes health care and dental coverage, a retirement plan, paid vacation, sick days, and parental leave. *To Apply* Please send a cover letter and a resume to hr(a)cdt.org <mailto:hr@cdt.org>. --

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CFP CARGC Fellows Conference
by Bridges, Lauren Emily 24 Jul '20

24 Jul '20

Dear friends & colleagues, The Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania is pleased to invite submissions to our 2021 Fellows conference, “No Going Back: Global Communication and Post-Pandemic Politics,” to be held on April 8 and 9, 2021. Deadline for submissions: September 30, 2020. We invite early career scholars, as well as artists, activists, journalists, and others, to submit abstracts for consideration. We particularly encourage multi-modal and non-academic submissions along with traditional abstracts. Full CFP can be found here: https://bit.ly/2Vh2Tjo Guidelines and submission form here: https://bit.ly/39gXrmj. Please spread this CFP within your networks as appropriate. Questions may be directed to: cargcfellows(a)gmail.com. Best, Lauren Bridges CARGC Fellow -- Lauren Bridges PhD candidate Annenberg School for Communication University of Pennsylvania @laurenebridges https://www.asc.upenn.edu/people/students/lauren-bridges

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CFP - Interações
by Inês Amaral 24 Jul '20

24 Jul '20

[apologies for cross-posting] *CALL FOR PAPERS - INTERAÇÕES * Submissions for the new issue of the Interações Journal published by Instituto Superior Miguel are now open. The journal welcomes original articles that present research results and/or theoretical reflection in the different fields of Social and Human Sciences. >From an interdisciplinary editorial perspective, Interações' primary objective is to foster the reflection and diffusion of knowledge in the areas of Social and Human Sciences. The journal accepts articles of scientific investigation, reviews and critical essays, in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Interações is ruled by the double-blind review standard, ensuring the anonymity of reviewers and authors throughout the review process. Deadline for submission of articles: September 25 Notification of acceptance: November 17 Publication: December 2020 Any questions should be addressed through the email: interacoes(a)ismt.pt The articles must be submitted through the website: https://interacoes-ismt.com Guidelines and other instructions for authors can be found on the journal's website: https://interacoes-ismt.com -- Inês Amaral Professora Associada | Associate Professor Diretora do 1.º Ciclo de Estudos em Jornalismo e Comunicação | Director of the Undergraduate Program Studies in Journalism and Communication Universidade de Coimbra • Faculdade de Letras | University of Coimbra • Faculty of Arts and Humanities Largo da Porta Férrea | 3004-530 • Coimbra • Portugal Tel. | Phone: +351 239 410 090 E-mail: ines.amaral(a)uc.pt www.uc.pt | www.uc.pt/fluc

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Join our team. Two Researcher positions in the Fairwork project at the Oxford Internet Institute
by Mark Graham 24 Jul '20

24 Jul '20

Dear colleagues, The Fairwork Project is hiring for the following two positions: 1. Postdoctoral Researcher I <https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form?p_c…> (Grade 8: £41,526 – £49,553 p.a; fixed term contract until 30 June 2022 in the first instance, with the possibility of renewal thereafter) 2. Postdoctoral Researcher II <https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form?p_c…> (Grade 8: £41,526 – £49,553 p.a; fixed-term for 7 months in the first instance, with the strong possibility of renewal thereafter) The deadline to apply for these positions is *12.00 midday on 27 August 2020*. We’re also hiring for multiple research assistant positions – see more here <https://fair.work/hiring-research-assistants/>. *About Fairwork * Fairwork is an action-research project based at the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford. We research working conditions in the gig economy, in order to develop ‘fairness ratings’ for digital labour platforms like Uber, Helpling and Deliveroo (see examples here <https://www.fair.work/ratings>). We use these ratings as a lever to improve pay and conditions for platform workers, through media and consumer pressure. Fairwork’s programme of action research intends not just to understand the world, but to change it. By bringing workers, platforms, scholars, labour researchers and policymakers to the table, we work to collaboratively develop and embed principles of fair work into the script of the gig economy. Fundamental to the project is a commitment to being participatory and non-hierarchical within our communities: we are all—workers, unions, platforms, regulators, academics—the experts, and we all have co-developed this project. Our ultimate aim is to understand, and counter, some of the forces that disempower gig workers across the world. Over the past three years, we have mobilized a unique and growing transnational network of social justice minded scholars <https://fair.work/project-team/> from over ten countries in pursuit of this planetary goal. In order to effectively advocate for gig workers everywhere, we believe it necessary for our team too to reflect a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and more. In growing our team, we value and welcome the unique contributions that applicants can bring in terms of their education, opinions, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, religion, disability, and beliefs. We actively strive to build and nurture a culture of empathy, inclusiveness, and respect. *About the Postdoctoral Researchers* The ideal candidates will have: - A postgraduate degree in sociology, geography, economics, law, development, or related fields; - Academic or professional experience and specialist knowledge relating to the gig economy, platform work, the digital economy, decent work, or precarious/temporary work; - Excellent project management skills, including the ability to develop and execute granular work schedules and coordinate diverse stakeholders; and, - Excellent communication abilities, including the ability to write for diverse audiences, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings. See details of essential and desirable applicant criteria in the full job descriptions (Postdoctoral Researcher I <https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form?p_c…> and Postdoctoral Researcher II <https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form?p_c…> ). The team welcomes applications that reflect diverse modes of knowledge production and traditions of scholarship. *Structure and Primary Responsibilities* As the successful candidate for one of the positions of *Postdoctoral Researcher*, you will be based at Fairwork Foundation within the Oxford Internet Institute. You will be a core part of a team led by Professor Mark Graham, and will play a key role in conducting research and guiding the Fairwork partners in the research that they conduct. You will be based at the University of Oxford, and will work with partners in Brazil, Bangladesh, Chile, Ecuador, Egypt, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, South Africa, and the UK. The primary aims of this position will be to: - Conduct research with platform workers and platform managers about job quality on digital labour platforms; - Use that research as part of action research strategies to leverage change in the gig economy; - Play a coordination role with some of the project’s international partners; and, - Collaborate on publications and research outputs to disseminate the evaluations of platforms against principles of fair work. *Duration of Posts* These posts are available immediately. The post of Postdoctoral Researcher I <https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form?p_c…> is fixed-term until 30 June 2022 in the first instance with the possibility of renewal thereafter. The post of Postdoctoral Researcher II <https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form?p_c…> is fixed-term for 7 months in the first instance with the strong possibility of renewal thereafter. *Deadline* For both Postdoctoral Researcher positions, only online applications received before *12.00 midday on 27 August 2020* will be considered. Interviews for those shortlisted will take place on 11 September 2020. To be considered for both positions, please submit applications for both calls. Learn more about and apply for the positions of Postdoctoral Researcher I <https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form?p_c…> and Postdoctoral Researcher II <https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form?p_c…> . *Contact* If you have any questions about these roles, please email info(a)fair.work. ------------------------------------------ Mark Graham Director, Fairwork www.fair.work Professor, University of Oxford www.markgraham.space New books: Graham, M. (ed). 2019. *Digital Economies at Global Margins*. Cambridge MA: MIT Press. Woodcock, J. and Graham, M. 2019. *The Gig Economy: A Critical Introduction.* Cambridge: Polity. Graham, M, Kitchin, R., Mattern, S., and Shaw, J. (eds). 2019. *How to Run a City Like Amazon, and Other Fables.* London: Meatspace Press. Graham, M and Dutton, W. H. (eds). 2019. *Society and the Internet: How Networks of Information and Communication are Changing our Lives (second edition).* Oxford: Oxford University Press. <http://twitter.com/geoplace>

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