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Research position "neonicotinoid insecticides and the precautionary principle"

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Researcher

There is a vacancy for a research position at the Centre for the Study of the Sciences and the Humanities, SVT, University of Bergen. The position is part time 80 % for a period of two year.

The Centre for the Study of the Sciences and Humanities (SVT) is an interdisciplinary, interfaculty center at the University of Bergen. The Centre is responsible for research, education and dissemination of knowledge within the theory of science. Furthermore, the Centre is responsible for instruction in the theory of science and ethics in the training of researchers at several faculties at the University of Bergen. The Centre is also responsible for the "bildung courses": "Critical Issues in Research and Society", which are elective, undergraduate subjects with an interdisciplinary focus. The Centre emphasizes theory of science and ethics topics that are relevant to these respective subject areas.

The research community at SVT is multidisciplinary, with a broad understanding of theory of science, which includes both internal and external perspectives, that includes the philosophy of science, history, sociology, ethics and other disciplines that do research on science; additionally it carries out research on fundamental issues within the different sciences.

About the project / work assignments:

• This position is part of the European Horizon 2020-funded research project "Reconciling science, Innovation and Precaution through the Engagement of Stakeholders" (RECIPES). RECIPES seeks to address the question as to how to protect health and safety of persons and the environment whilst promoting innovation. RECIPES will analyze legal and policy initiatives on the precautionary principle at the international EU and national levels and describe the rise of the 'innovation principle. It will analyze the application of the precautionary principle in more detail in eight specific cases. Further, the project will develop scenarios for the future of the precautionary principle taking into account innovation. It introduces new mechanisms for public involvement in S&T decision-making and aims to create tools and guidelines to the precautionary principle to help policymakers and other stakeholders to assess risks and take into account innovation. Within this project, the Researcher will mainly work on the case study "Neonicotinoid insecticides" that recently were partially banned in the EU because of their role in pollinator decline and bee disorders.
• The Researcher is expected to be willing to work in an interdisciplinary research environment.

About the research position:

The position is part time 80% for a period of two years. The researcher will be based in Bergen and it is expected that he/she will have their main residence in Bergen to participate in the daily activities at SVT and the RECIPES research team. It is a requirement that the project is completed in the course of the period of employment.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree, or have submitted his/her doctoral thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline, within a relevant discipline such as environmental studies, environmental science, environmental law, science and technology studies, sustainability science, or political science/public policy analysis. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded before appointment to the position.
• Applicants should have some prior work experience with the precautionary principle, risk governance, environmental policy or environmental law.
• Applicants should have proven affinity with interdisciplinary work.
• Work independently and in a structured manner, and have the ability to cooperate with others in teams.
• Proficiency in both written and oral English

We can offer:

• a good and professionally challenging work environment
• a salary at pay grade 64 (code 1109) according to the state salary scale upon appointment. This constitutes a gross annual salary of NOK 565 100 (in case of full time).
• enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund  
• position in an inclusive workforce project (IW)
• good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

• A comprehensive 4 - 5 page cover letter outlining: (i) your motivations for applying; (ii) what contributions you bring to the RECIPES project; iii) your research interests, and the specific ways they can fit into the RECIPES project frame. Contact professor Jeroen van der Sluijs for more information RECIPES
• Name and contact information for two reference persons, one of which should be the main advisor from the PhD programme.
• CV
• Transcripts and diplomas and official confirmation that the doctoral thesis has been submitted
• Relevant certificates/references
• List of scientific work (publication list)
• Other relevant publications

The enclosures can be submitted as Word- or pdf-files.

Copies of academic publications (if any), higher education certificates and diplomas must be accompanied by a translation into English, Norwegian, Swedish or Danish if not written in any of these languages. The translations must be sent together with copies of academic publications within the deadline of application.

General information:

Detailed information about the position and the RECIPES project can be obtained by contacting:

Prof. Dr. Jeroen P. van der Sluijs, SVT, +47 55 58 27 95, email: jeroen.sluijs (at) uib.no.

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions. Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

 

The best qualified applicants will be invited to an interview before the final recommendation.

Any queries or problems concerning the electronical application procedure should be directed to The Faculty of Humanities by email: fakadm (at) hf.uib.no.

For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

Application deadline: 22 February 2019
Reference no.: 18/14137

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