University College London (UCL), Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy (STEaPP) is looking for PhD applications (including a 2-page proposal) on the topic of ‘Policy Development in Practice: Tools and Innovation for Integrating Knowledge Types’.

The overarching research question to be addressed with this PhD project is therefore: how do policy analysts integrate effectively in practice? Potential subsidiary areas of interest include:

• What methods are used to integrate different types of knowledge within policy teams?
• What are some of the recent influential innovations in analytic practices?
• What challenges are encountered in knowledge integration?
• What makes employed methods credible or perceived as legitimate
• How easily are integrative methods learnt and adopted?

The specific research aims, purpose and questions should be shaped by the PhD candidate’s interests. Drawing on UCL STEaPP’s ongoing programme of work, we propose to begin with a research pilot focusing on UK-specific experiences, although there is scope to explore non-UK and international perspectives. The UCL STEaPP faculty has access to data sources via both UK and international policy profession streams and ‘innovation labs’ (and their analytical training and best practice events).

Funding Notes

Full EPSRC studentship available, covering fees plus a topped-up stipend of £23,186 per annum (2020/21 figure).
To apply for EPSRC funding you must have settled status in the UK and have been ‘ordinarily resident’ in the UK for 3 years prior to the start of the Studentship.

Application deadline: 28 February 2020. more

The Université Paris-Nanterre is looking to recruit an Professor in economy featuring environmental economics and macroeconomy.

Interested candidates can submit their CV as well as an abstract by the 20 February, 2020

Further details can be found here.

The LSE is looking to recruit an Assistant Professor in Human Geography to complement and extend the existing strengths of the Urbanisation, Planning and Development cluster in the Department of Geography and Environment, one of the leading geography departments in the world as ranked by the QS World University Subject Rankings 2019.

The salary scale starts at £55,974 per annum (pay award pending) and the salary scale can be found on the LSE website.

Candidates should have;

• a completed PhD or submitted their PhD in geography or a related discipline by the time of interview and research interests in any sub-field of human geography
• a track record or trajectory of internationally excellent publications
• the ability to teach human geography at graduate and undergraduate and levels

In addition, expertise in race, gender, class or sexuality, urban and social justice, infrastructure, violence, or urban environmental issues is desirable.

To apply for this post, please go to www.lse.ac.uk/LSEJobs.  Should you have any queries about the role, please email s.colegate@lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 16^th February 2020 (23.59 UK time). Any late applications will not be considered.

Interview date is Tuesday 17^th March 2020, with Presentations to be given on Monday 16^th March 2020.

Further details can be found here.

Berlin Graduate School for Global and Transregional Studies (BGTS) is delighted to annouce the open for applications for its three-year, English-language PhD programme in global and transregional studies.

Purpose
The three-year English language doctoral programme at the BGTS provides state-of-the-art theory classes, solid training in research methods and research design, soft skills courses, and individual supervision. The programme focuses on contemporary contestations of the liberal script from historical, global, and comparative perspectives with a particular interest in global and transregional processes

Requirements:

• Excellent Master’s degree, qualifying for PhD studies in the social sciences, history, economics, law, or area studies;
• proof of C1-level English language skills or the equivalent;
• most recent CV;
• letter of motivation (600 words maximum);
• research proposal (5,000 words maximum) with a timeline for your project;

The Berlin Graduate School for Global and Transregional Studies (BGTS) is the full-time PhD programme of the Cluster of Excellence “Contestations of the Liberal Script” (SCRIPTS) at Freie Universität Berlin in cooperation with Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, WZB Berlin Social Science Center, Hertie School of Governance and others. The BGTS offers a rigorous and dynamic English-language PhD programme for exceptionally talented and motivated graduate students in the field of global and transregional studies, bringing together a broad spectrum of disciplines and methodological approaches.

Starting date of programme: 3 year full -time PhD programme starting September of each year in Berlin
Starting date for applications: 1 December of each year
Deadline for submitting applications: 31 January of each year (4 January of each year for Chinese applicants)
Final admission decision: early May of each year

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The School of GeoSciences at the University of Edinburgh wishes to make four appointments in Human Geography at Lecturer/Senior Lecturer level. The positions are open to all subfields of critical human geography, including cultural geography, development geography, economic geography, feminist geography, historical geography, and political geography. It also welcome scholars who will complement and extend the existing research strengths as well as those working with gender, sexuality and/or critical race theory and those addressing global political and environmental challenges. The appointees will be expected to contribute to core teaching in human geography (such as Human Geography, Economic and Political Geography), methods teaching and field courses. They will also be required to supervise and mark final year dissertation projects, supervise Masters and PhD students, act as a personal tutor and contribute to the administration of the Geography Degree Programme. They are expected to have at least two strong peer-reviewed academic publications that can be submitted to REF2021.

Location: Edinburgh
Lecturer Grade salary range: UE08 (£41,526 – £49,553)
Senior Lecturer salary range: UE09 (£52,559 – £59,135)
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent

Interview dates expected to be early-March 2020. Feedback will only be provided to interviewed candidates. References will be sought for all shortlisted candidates.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Julie Cupples (Julie.Cupples@ed.ac.uk) or Dr Dan Swanton (dan.swanton@ed.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 03 February 2020 at 5pm GMT

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The University of Stavanger, Norway invites applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Innovation and Regional Studies at the UiS Business School, Department of Innovation, Management and Marketing. The position is vacant from 01.04.2020 and the appointment is for two years of research duties exclusively.

The objective of the position is to strengthen research, and to give researchers/scholars holding a doctoral degree within relevant academic fields the opportunity for further qualification toward a permanent academic position.

The subject area for the position is innovation and regional studies.

Qualifications requirements:

• PhD with a specialisation in innovation, regional studies or other relevant subject areas is preferred, but applicants specialising in related areas will also be considered.The doctoral degree must be obtained before employment.
• good oral and written communication skills in English

In the assessment the following criteria will be emphasised:

• international experience and international networks
• ability to conduct specific research of high quality
• ability to handle a large work load and complete tasks
• relevance, quality and feasibility of the project plan
• good teamwork, communication skills and ability to participate in research communities across organisational units.
• quantitative data analysis skills
• personal skills and motivation for the position

Qualifications within the areas of creativity, innovation and commercialisation of research will be given emphasis in appointments to academic positions at the University.

What job offers:

• varied duties in a large, exciting and socially important organisation
  an ambitious work community which is developing rapidly. We strive to include employees at all levels in strategic decisions and promote an informal atmosphere with a flat organisational structure
  colleague-based guidance programme (NyTi) if teaching is part of your position
• salary in accordance with the State Salary Scale, l.pl 17.510, code 1352, NOK 530.000 – 590.000 gross per year with salary development according to seniority in the position. A higher salary may be considered in special cases.
• automatic membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which provides favourable insurance- and retirement benefits
  favourable membership terms at a gym and at the university sports club
• employment with an Inclusive Workplace organisation which is committed to reducing sick leave, increasing the proportion of employees with reduced working capacity, and increasing the number of professionally active seniors
• Hjem-jobb-hjem, discounted public transport to and from work
  as an employee in Norway, you will have access to an optimal health service, as well as good pensions, generous maternity/paternity leave, and a competitive salary. Nursery places are guaranteed and reasonably priced
• relocation programme in event of moving to Norway, including support and language courses for spouses

More information on the position:
Head of Department Espen Olsen, tel: 51831678 (espen.olsen@uis.no) or Pro-Rector Rune Dahl Fitjar, tel: +47 51831562 (rune.d.fitjar@uis.no)

Place of service: Ullandhaug
Application Closing Date: 01 February 2020