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.
