This position may interest air researchers. gene loeb, Ph.D. -----Original Message----- From: Discussion list for GigaNet Members [mailto:GIGANET-MEMBERS@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Francesca Musiani Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 6:39 PM To: GIGANET-MEMBERS@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU Subject: [GIGANET-MEMBERS] NYU Accepting Applications for Social Computing Research Fellows FYI! -- http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/news/2012/10/22/Accepting_Applications_for_Social_ Computing_Research_Fellows_ Accepting Applications for Social Computing Research Fellows The Department of Media, Culture, and Communication at New York University is pleased to announce the availability of postdoctoral positions as Social Computing Research Fellows. Fellows will conduct foundational research into the relationships between information technologies and society as part of the Intel Science and Technology Center (ISTC) for Social Computing. In addition to pursuing independently-defined projects, fellows will work with Professors Helen Nissenbaum and Erica Robles-Anderson. Fellows will also have opportunities to work with leading researchers in social computing, digital culture, and values in design, members of the Center at other participating universities. We welcome applications from a variety of disciplines, including engineering and computer sciences, philosophy, design, information sciences, STS, media studies, law, and traditional social sciences and the humanities. These one-year positions may be renewable for a second year. Teaching in the department may be an option, depending on availability and interest. Fellows will also assist with project-related administration and events. Interested candidates should apply via email to Alison Garforth, Grants Administrator, Department of Media, Culture, and Communication. Please include: CV with cover letter, writing sample or representative publication, and the names of three references, including relationship and contact information (email addresses and phone numbers). Applicants who have not yet earned their degrees must provide a letter from their academic advisor confirming the expectation of degree by the start of the fellowship. Review of applications will begin January 31, 2013, and continue until positions are filled. Consult the ISTC Social website for information about the initiative. -- Francesca Musiani, PhD 2012-13 Yahoo! Fellow in Residence Institute for the Study of Diplomacy Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service Georgetown University 1316 36th Street NW Washington, DC 20057-1025 Affiliate, Berkman Center for Internet & Society, Harvard University Research engineer, Center for the Sociology of Innovation, MINES ParisTech Section Head and Co-Chair, ESN-IAMCR (http://iamcr.org/s-wg/cctmc/esn) Outreach officer, GigaNet (http://giga-net.org) http://www.csi.mines-paristech.fr/Perso/Musiani/ To unsubscribe (subscribe) send an email to: sympa@vcn.bc.ca with the message unsub (sub) ciresearchers -- With Sincerest Best Wishes , Gene Gene Loeb, Ph.D.