Postdoctoral Research Fellowships - Stirling

The University of Stirling seeks to appoint outstanding researchers to help form the Centre’s interdisciplinary team. It expects to appoint a combination of PhD graduates and more experienced postdoctoral researchers. Appointment at Grade 8 will reflect an outstanding record of high quality research in relevant fields, and potential capacity to lead one of the Centre’s six workstreams (listed below – see further information for details). Applicants should indicate whether they wish to be considered at Grade 7, Grade 8, or both.

The areas of specialization are open but must relate directly to the Centre’s focus on place and memory. The successful applicants will have a PhD and an established track record in one or more fields relevant to the study of place and memory. The University expects to appoint a diverse group of researchers with a range of distinctive backgrounds to form a strongly collaborative interdisciplinary team. Possible areas of research background include (but are not limited to) philosophy, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, geography, anthropology, archaeology, sociology, urban policy and design, architecture, environmental studies, indigenous studies, public health, migration studies, international development, history, heritage, literature, museum studies, memory studies, politics, design, art history and theory, practice-based creative research, human-computer interaction, gaming and new media, and science studies. Applicants should indicate in their cover letter how their research experience and skill set relates to studies of place and memory, and (where possible) to specific workstreams as listed below.

Description of Duties

Grade 7/8:

• Engage in individual and collaborative research which aligns to the strategic direction of the Centre and the University, develop a programme of research related to the Centre’s workstreams, and disseminate results through regular publication in high impact journals, books and conference proceedings
• Identify appropriate sources of funding and prepare research proposals for funding bodies
• Supervise research students and staff as required, providing direction, support and guidance

Grade 8:

• Establish a distinctive programme of research related to the Centre’s workstreams
• Lead one workstream, coordinating and maintaining operational management of workstream research activities
• Play a leading role in the Centre’s development of novel research methods, interdisciplinary networks, and appropriate external links with community organizations or policy debates

Essential Criteria

Grade 7/8:

• PhD in relevant discipline
• Evidence of a publication record in fields relevant to the Centre’s research activities
• Credible plans for the active pursuit of external research funding

Grade 8:

• Established track record of high-quality published research
• A record of involvement in applications for external funding for research and/or knowledge transfer