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2 PhD studentships in Space technologies, resources and “multi-planetary” communities
Location: Institute of Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology
and Doctoral School in the Humanities, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
Closing Date: 23.59 hours CET on Monday 5 July 2021
Open Date: 7 June 2021
Lead Supervisor (PI): Dr Anna Szolucha
Description:
Applications are invited from highly motivated and qualified candidates to undertake a doctoral degree as part of a dynamic research team studying “Space technologies, resources and ‘multi-planetary’ communities”.
Our interdisciplinary project investigates how space exploration shapes the ways in which people imagine life and living on this and other worlds. As part of our team, PhD students are expected to carry out their own individual research projects in this area and participate in the work of the team. The scope and focus of the research proposed by the candidates must be compatible with the overall aims of the project. Prior to submission of their applications, applicants are, therefore, advised to contact the project’s PI to discuss their research proposals.
Requirements:
Applications are invited from strong candidates who hold or are close to completion of an MA degree (or equivalent) in social anthropology or another discipline in the humanities or social sciences (such as but not limited to history, philosophy, sociology, politics, international relations, human geography). Successful applicants should also submit a competitive research proposal for a doctoral project in the area of space exploration. Experience in conducting ethnographic research is desirable but not required. The team’s working language will be English so candidates should have excellent English language skills in speaking and writing.
Studentships:
The studentships are for full-time study over three years, commencing 1st October 2021. Successful applicants will be provided with a monthly stipend of PLN 5,000 (gross), a personal laptop, generous research funding as well as other resources and academic support necessary for a successful completion of their PhD.
How to apply:
Applications should be submitted electronically using the University’s IRK system (Internetowa Rekrutacja Kandydatów). Other important information on how to apply can be found at https://irk.uj.edu.pl/en-gb/.
Deadline:
Applications must be submitted by 23.59 CET on Monday 5 July 2021. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an online interview. We currently anticipate that the interviews will take place over one day around 28 to 29 July 2021.
The PhD studentships are part of the research project “Space technologies, resources and ‘multi-planetary’ communities: Space exploration and the imaginaries of living in a climate-changing world” funded by the National Science Centre, SONATA BIS 10 grant.
For further information about the project and on how to apply please contact the PI Anna Szolucha at anna.szolucha@uj.edu.pl.
2 post-doc/Assistant Professor posts in Space technologies, resources and “multi-planetary” communities
Location: Institute of Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology and Doctoral School in the Humanities, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
Closing Date: 23.59 hours CET on Monday 12 July 2021
Lead Supervisor (PI): Dr Anna Szolucha
Description:
Applications are invited from highly motivated and qualified candidates for a post-doc/Assistant Professor in “Space technologies, resources and ‘multi-planetary’ communities”.
Our interdisciplinary project investigates how space exploration shapes the ways in which people imagine life and living on this and other worlds. As part of our team, post-holders are expected to carry out their own individual research projects in this area and participate in the work of the team. The scope and focus of the research proposed by the candidates must be compatible with the overall aims of the project. Prior to submission of their applications, applicants are, therefore, advised to contact the project’s PI (anna.szolucha@uj.edu.pl) to discuss their research proposals.
Requirements:
Applications are invited from strong candidates who hold at least a Master's degree in social anthropology or another discipline in the humanities or social sciences (such as but not limited to history, philosophy, sociology, politics, international relations, human geography). Successful applicants should also submit a competitive research proposal for a research project in the area of space exploration. Experience in conducting ethnographic research is desirable but not required. The team’s working language will be English so candidates should have excellent English language skills in speaking and writing.
Contract:
This is a full-time position, available for a fixed-term duration of 24 months. Successful candidates will ideally be in post by 1st October 2021. Post-holders will be provided with a personal laptop, generous research funding as well as other resources and forms of academic support. Monthly salary – PLN10,000 gross/month.
How to apply:
Applications should be submitted via e-mail to the project’s PI Anna Szolucha (anna.szolucha@uj.edu.pl). The official announcement and other important information on how to apply can be found at https://praca.bip.uj.edu.pl/documents/145868730/148101562/Konkurs+na+stanowisko+Asystenta+bad.+Szo%C5%82ucha+ang+11.06.21.pdf/9d73e603-0f8b-4775-98f8-768e31ca51a1
Deadline:
Applications must be submitted by 23.59 CET on Monday 12 July 2021. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an online interview.
For further information about the project and on how to apply please contact the PI Anna Szolucha at anna.szolucha@uj.edu.pl.
The posts are part of the research project “Space technologies, resources and ‘multi-planetary’ communities: Space exploration and the imaginaries of living in a climate-changing world” funded by the National Science Centre, SONATA BIS 10 grant.