Organisation/Company: Universitat Autònoma de BarcelonaDepartment: Institute of History of ScienceResearch Field: History » History of science; History » OtherResearcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)Positions: Postdoc PositionsCountry: SpainApplication Deadline: 15 Jan 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)Type of Contract: TemporaryJob Status: Full-timeHours Per Week: 37.5Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERCReference Number: 101042252Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionJob position: Postdoctoral ResearcherApplications are invited for a 2-year postdoctoral position as part of the European Research Council funded project (H2020- ERC-StG-101042252), CLIMASAT. Remote-sensing Satellite Data and the Making of Global Climate in Europe (1980s-2000s), coordinated by Dr. Gemma Cirac-Claveras and hosted at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.The project CLIMASAT explores the origins of the practices and processes of producing, circulating, and using data generated with Earth-orbiting satellites. The goal is to understand how the various ways in which satellite data were collectively negotiated, shared, maintained, and used were co-produced with the forms of climate knowledge that we have inherited today.Research and dissemination on the origins of the practices and processes involved in the production, circulation, and use of satellite data, and the power relations that were encoded, from the perspective of one or more of the following CLIMASAT project's research themes: history of science and technology, environmental history, STS, economic history and finances, history of legislation and regulation, and media studies. No teaching duties are associated with this position.Job position requirements (skills/languages/required experience)PhD degree in: History of science and Technology; STS; Social studies of data (economy, history, sociology, law, etc); Media studies; Environmental history; Critical geography; or related fields.Relevant additional training will be valued (undergraduate or postgraduate).Excellent command of English Language is required (C1 or B2).Good level of French and/or German is favourably valued (B1 or more).Relevant research experience will be valued, particularly experience in developing clear and convincing historical case studies.Relevant record for high-quality research publications, winning research grants, and international awards, appropriate to the candidate's career stage will be valued.Clear interest in the history of the processes and practices of satellite data production, circulation, and use.Ability and commitment to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a research team.Availability to travel to conferences and fieldwork.Ability to create and contribute to a well-functioning, inclusive, respectful, and productive research environment.Gross salary per year: 35.700 € - 40.000 €, depending on the experience and skillset of the successful candidate.Spanish employment packages automatically provide access to public healthcare and pay public pension contributions in addition to the salary quoted above.Costs related to research activities (conference travel, visit to archives, academic events, etc.) are covered by the project.A family allowance of 2400€ euros per year will be provided if the successful candidate has child-caring responsibilities.Eligibility criteria• Academic record: 30Quality and relevance of the PhD dissertation: 25; Relevant additional training: 5• Relevance of the research experience: 20• Quality and relevance of the research proposal: 20• Interview and/or motivation: 10Minimum score required to pass the selection process: 85Selection process:A single phase of curricular evaluation.If necessary, shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.The application comprises the following documents:ID or passportCurriculum (including a list of publications) (5 pages max)DiplomasCover letter (qualifications, outline of PhD dissertation, and motivations for the position) (2 pages max)Research proposal outlining the work you would undertake while on the project (2 pages max)Any application that is not submitted in this way will not be included in the selection process.The project CLIMASAT fosters a family-friendly, inclusive, safe, and respectful working environment for all and encourages applications regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, and disability, particularly when underrepresented in our workforce.To validate your request, please complete the form available at https://seleccio.uab.cat/. Applications not submitted through this link will not be considered in the selection process.Work Location(s)Number of offers available: 1Company/Institute: UABCountry: SpainState/Province: BarcelonaCity: Cerdanyola del Valles - Campus BellaterraPostal Code: 08193
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