Post Doc in New media

Ref: CM3167

Research Institute for Media Art & Design

Post-doctoral Research Fellow (New Media)

   * Salary: £24,152 - £29,704 per annum
   * 35 hours per week, 1 year fixed term, renewable if funding is available
   * Closing Date: 16 October 2009
   * Based: Luton

The University of Bedfordshire has scored consistently high ratings in teaching assessments carried out since 1995 by the Quality Assurance Agency. We work closely with employers and these links with industry are reflected in the research profile of the institution. The university’s research base continues to grow and Specialist research areas which enjoy an international and national reputation include Applied Social Studies, Social Work, Health Services, Media and New Technologies, Human Computer Interaction, Tourism and Leisure, Biomedicine, Cryobiology and Bioenvironmental Sciences.

The PDRA will work in the Research Institute for Media Art and Design which has academic responsibility for research projects and students across to campuses: Luton and Bedford. The postholder’s role will support and underpin the University’s research and enterprise strategy. Therefore the PDRA will be expected to:

– work in conjunction with other members of the Research Institute in Media Art and Design to  organize research seminars and explore opportunities for publishing the seminar papers

– mentor research students at masters and Phd level

– undertake your own initiated collaborative research project

– undertake up to 6 hours teaching-related activity

This is a full time post, but job share or part time applications will be considered.
The PDRA would report to Professor Alexis Weedon

Applicants should have a PhD qualification in a relevant subject area or be close to submission of their PhD thesis, Applicants should have the ability to be proactive within a team to develop research projects and good communication and organizational skills. In addition applicants should have a broad knowledge of the area of new media technologies, have excellent understanding of the conventions of academic English and the ability to work with academic authors to develop their research papers for publication. Some experience of editing, electronic journal publication and conference organization would be desirable.