Researcher position at the Oxford Internet Institute - mapping the geographies of the Internet
Dear Colleagues, We are hiring a full-time Researcher<http://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/people/newpositions/#p25>to work with Dr Mark Graham on a project to study and map the Geographies of the Internet. This is an exciting role in which the researcher will both gather and analyse a range of Internet-related data and develop innovative and beautiful ways to visualise them. It is important to understand who produces and reproduces, who has access to, and who and where are represented by information in our contemporary knowledge economy. Building on existing work conducted at the Oxford Internet Institute, this project proposes a comprehensive mapping of contemporary geographies of the Internet using both primary and secondary data (examples of data that we propose to map include geographies of academic journals, intellectual property imports vs. exports, patents, Wikipedia edits and contributions, networks of Twitter mentions and followers, Facebook users, information takedown requests, contested articles in Wikipedia, content indexed in Google etc.). Candidates should have a keen interest in the geographies of the Internet, a passion for visualising and disseminating results, and an exemplary record of creative activity or scholarly research. The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to collect online data with scripting tools, analyse large datasets with GIS tools, and visualise results in both static and interactive formats. We welcome applications from candidates who are additionally keen to design a future research programme in Internet Geographies in order to extend the position. Based at the Oxford Internet Institute, this position is available immediately for 12 months in the first instance, with the possibility of renewal thereafter funding permitting. For more details, please check out the application link and related job description and selection criteria: https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobsp... Please pass this ad along to anyone you know who may be interested, and feel free to get in touch with any questions about the position. The deadline is Jan 9. Thanks, Mark ------------------------------------------ Dr. Mark Graham Research Fellow Director of Research Oxford Internet Institute University of Oxford www.oii.ox.ac.uk/people/graham www.geospace.co.uk www.wikichains.org twitter.com/geoplace
The School of Information Management at Dalhousie University, Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada invites applications for two positions: 1) Assistant Professor (term position) 2) Assistant Professor (tenure-track) 1) ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (TERM POSITION) The Dalhousie School of Information Management (SIM) invites applications for a three-year term appointment at the Assistant Professor level commencing 1st July 2013. The School offers two graduate programs and contributes to a collaboratively delivered undergraduate program. At the graduate level, SIM provides the ALA-accredited Master of Library and Information Studies program and the mid-career external program Master of Information Management. At the undergraduate level, the School provides core and elective courses in the Bachelor of Management program, notably in the provision of the new Knowledge Management major. In addition, the School supports Dalhousie’s Interdisciplinary PhD program. The School (http://www.sim.management.dal.ca) is part of the interdisciplinary Faculty of Management (http://management.dal.ca), with the Schools of Business Administration, Public Administration, Resource and Environmental Studies. The Faculty of Management has a unique commitment to values-based management with a focus on sustainability and on getting things done. We seek an additional colleague who will contribute to, and thrive in, this environment. This position is co-funded by the School and the Bachelor of Management program (25% and 75% respectively). Given this funding imperative, the successful candidate will have: • Demonstrated strengths in teaching at the undergraduate level are essential. Successful experience with graduate teaching, as well as with online tools and pedagogy, will be an asset • Ability to lead a number of special projects assigned by the Bachelor of Management Program Director, e.g., serving on the Bachelor of Management Curriculum Committee, supervising sessional instructors and teaching assistants of course sections, supervising updates and modifications to course syllabi, and so forth. • PhD and research experience in Library and Information Studies, Knowledge Management, or a related field. As the School’s strategic goals include development of the undergraduate Knowledge Management major, the following teaching areas/courses are of special interest to the School and the principal teaching assignments for this position will be drawn from this list: • Knowledge Management (introductory) • Knowledge Management (advanced) • Information in a Networked World • Electronic Information Management • Beyond Google • Professional Communication Skills All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an employment equity/affirmative action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. /DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: DECEMBER 20, 2012/ Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research interests, and three confidential letters of reference (forwarded under separate cover from the referees) to: Dr. Bertrum MacDonald Chair, Appointments, Promotion, and Tenure Committee School of Information Management Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building 6100 University Avenue, Suite 4010 PO BOX 15000 Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 email: Bertrum.MacDonald@dal.ca; Fax: 902-494-2451; voice: 902-494-2472 - - - - 2) ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (TENURE-TRACK POSITION) The Dalhousie School of Information Management (SIM) seeks a dynamic and innovative colleague to join our team. Applications are invited for a probationary tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2013. The School (http://sim.management.dal.ca) offers two graduate programs and contributes to a collaboratively-delivered undergraduate program. At the graduate level, SIM offers the American Library Association-accredited Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) program, and the mid-career blended learning Master of Information Management (MIM) program. At the undergraduate level, the School provides core and elective courses in the Bachelor of Management program, notably in the Knowledge Management major. The School also participates in Dalhousie’s Interdisciplinary PhD program. The School is part of the interdisciplinary Faculty of Management (http://www.dal.ca/faculty/management.html), with the Schools of Business Administration, Public Administration, and Resource and Environmental Studies. The Faculty of Management has a commitment to values-based management with a focus on sustainability, and getting things done. We seek an additional colleague who will contribute to, and thrive in, this environment. This position combines teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities. The School seeks candidates with a strong interest in, and capacity for, interdisciplinary research. Candidates will be expected to teach in at least two of the programs at the graduate or undergraduate levels. Professional information management experience will be an asset. The successful candidate will have a PhD at or near completion in information management or in a related discipline, with expertise in one or more of the following areas: • Data management: curation, preservation, and visualization • Information risk management • New and emerging media • Organizational learning, collaboration, and knowledge management Dalhousie University (http://www.dal.ca/) is one of Canada’s leading teaching and research universities with four professional faculties, a Faculty of Graduate Studies, and a diverse complement of graduate programs. Inter-faculty collaborative and interactive research is encouraged, as is cooperation in teaching. Dalhousie University inspires students, faculty, staff and alumni to make significant contributions regionally, nationally, and to the world. Dalhousie University is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Halifax is a vibrant, capital city and is the business, academic, and medical centre for Canada’s east coast. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, and women. /DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: DECEMBER 20, 2012/ Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching and research competencies, and three confidential letters of reference (forwarded under separate cover from the referees) to: Dr. Bertrum MacDonald Chair, Appointments, Promotion, and Tenure Committee School of Information Management Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building 6100 University Avenue, Suite 4010 PO BOX 15000 Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 e-mail: bertrum.macdonald@dal.ca; Fax: 902-494-2451; Voice: 902-494-2472 Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
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