*Please circulate to interested candidates* Are you interested in the Internet of Things? Experienced in ethnographic research and want to take it in new directions? LSE’s Department of Media and Communications, established in 2003, comprises internationally acclaimed faculty who conduct critical, empirical and engaged research into the central role of media and communications within contemporary society. We are currently seeking a research officer to join us on the EU Horizon 2020 VIRT-EU project - “Values and Ethics in Innovation for Responsible Technology in Europe.” The project includes five European research partners: ITU (DK); Open Rights Group (UK), Uppsala University (SE), Politechnico di Torino (IT) and Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design (DK). The goal of the project is to analyze and map the ethical practices of European hardware and software entrepreneurs, maker and hacker spaces, and community innovators in order to: * understand how IoT innovators enact ethics as they design future devices, * generate a new framework for Privacy, Ethical and Social Impact Assessment (PESIA) * develop tools to support ethical reflection and self-assessment as part the design and development process for IoT technologies. You can find out more about the project here: http://tinyurl.com/zcgmle4 *Salary from £34,156 to £41,317 pa inclusive* *This is a fixed term appointment for 24 months, beginning Jan 1, 2017* The ideal candidate hascompleted a PhD, or is working towards completion of a PhD, or has other research experience that demonstrates the capability to produce independent original research. They are experienced in conducting ethnographies of technical cultures, and comfortable working in a transdisciplinary research project employing quantitiative, qualitative, legal and design methods. The post-holder should have the ability to analyse and research complex ideas, concepts or theories, and to apply appropriate research methodologies, and be self-directed with excellent communication skills. A strong interest in science and technology studies, philosophy of technology or technical cultures would be an advantage, as would previous experience working with Internet of Things related development communities across Europe. For more information and to apply, go here: https://jobs.lse.ac.uk/ViewVacancyV2.aspx?enc=mEgrBL4XQK0+ld8aNkwYmGGMlg8hup... **For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Alison Powell directly (a.powell@lse.ac.uk <mailto:j.luyten@lse.ac.uk>) -- Dr Alison Powell Assistant Professor, Director of MSc Media and Communication (Data & Society) London School of Economics and Political Science Tower 3, 701.J, Houghton Street, London WC2A 2AE Twitter: @a_b_powell Feedback and Consultation Hours Michelmas Term 2016: Tuesdays 9:15-10:15 and 1:30-2:30. Drop-in from 2:30. Recent publication: Hacking in the Public Interest: Authority, legitimacy, means and ends. New Media & Society, April 2016; vol. 18, 4: pp. 600-616.doi: 10.1177/1461444816629470