College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Human Geography
The College wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to participate in the ASSIST project (Attitudes to Shale Gas in Space and Time) funded by NERC/ESRC. The two year full-time post is available from 1st March 2019 until 28th February 2021 and based at Geography, Streatham campus in Devon.
About the role
The post will involve conducting fieldwork in shale gas communities in England using qualitative and ethnographic research methods, as well as contributing to other project tasks involving questionnaire surveys and social media analyses. The successful applicant will be able to develop new concepts and ideas to extend intellectual understanding; m anage the use of research resources to ensure that effective use is made of them; interpret and evaluate data collected and the outcomes of research; and write up findings in high quality journal publications.
About you
The successful applicant will possess a PhD (or equivalent qualification/experience) in Human Geography, Environmental Psychology or other relevant social science and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies.The successful applicant will also be able to work independently in fieldwork contexts, and collaborate with other social and natural science disciplines. An essential attribute will be the ability to work flexibly and for extended periods of time conducting fieldwork in the case study communities Knowledge of social science literature on shale gas and energy conflicts more broadly is desirable.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification document please click here.
For further information please contact Professor Patrick Devine-Wright, e-mail: p.g.devine-wright@ex.ac.uk or telephone (01392) 722298.
What we can offer you
Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity,adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon
Closing date is 12 Midnight on Sunday the 27th of January 2019. Interviews are expected to take place on February 5th 2019.
This role may be subject to additional background screening.
The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer and holds an institutional Athena SWAN Silver award. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.
