[ecrea] Job Opportunity: Research Fellow: Critical Making - Digital Cultures Research Centre, UWE Bristol

**Job: Research Fellow: Critical Making*
Digital Cultures Research Centre, UWE Bristol <http://www.uwe.ac.uk/>*

/(Two-year Fixed Term Full Time post)/

*£32,004 to £38,183*

Ref: 1621815

The Digital Cultures Research Centre <http://dcrc.org.uk> (DCRC) at UWE 
Bristol seeks a Research Fellow who will develop, disseminate and 
promote the centre's research and knowledge exchange in Critical Making 
- understood in its broadest sense as an engagement with issues of power 
and authority through practices that involve a combination of critical 
thinking and hands-on making.

First developed by Matt Ratto in 2008, the concept of Critical Making 
has been further explored by researchers including Garnet Hertz and 
Stephen Hokema. Hertz sees critical making as, “encouraging the builders 
of technology – whether hackers, engineers, industrial designers, or 
technology-oriented artists – to step back and re-evaluate the 
assumptions and values being embedded in their technological designs”. 
Applicants for this new role may have a research interest in areas 
ranging from robotics to free software, design fiction to tinkering, 
“maktivism” to game jams.

You will work closely with the DCRC professors and the centre director 
to explore and develop practices of critical making in the context of 
emerging creative technologies. Engaging with the diverse community of 
artists, creative companies, technologists and researchers who are 
residents in DCRC’s home – the Pervasive Media Studio 
<http://www.watershed.co.uk/studio/> – and with DCRC’s wider 
inter-disciplinary network, you will translate advances in the subject 
area into research activity, developing and undertaking individual and 
collaborative research into the processes and methodologies of critical 
making. The role will involve developing and supporting new research 
initiatives and grant proposals to a variety of external funding bodies, 
delivering high quality peer-reviewed research outputs and contributing 
to the preparation of outstanding REF impact case studies.

As a key member of the research centre website editorial team, your 
responsibilities will include co-ordinating and delivering relevant 
content, and curating the associated social media channels, developing 
their potential for profile, research and knowledge exchange.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and focused researcher 
to develop research in this emerging field as part of a highly engaged 
critical and creative community. The post-holder will work closely with 
DCRC professors and the centre director, with engagement across the 
research centre network.

You'll be based in the Pervasive Media Studio, where the DCRC is a lead 
partner. Located in Watershed <http://www.watershed.co.uk> on Bristol’s 
Harbourside, the Studio is an open plan and diverse community with a 
culture of generosity and curiosity - sharing ideas and exploring 
experience design and creative technology.

Amongst other criteria you will have experience of:

  * Publication of research in relevant areas
  * Planning and facilitation of hands-on practice-based workshops
  * Project Management

*How to Apply*

If you are interested in playing a major role in the continuing 
development of an internationally recognised research centre, and keen 
to work with an innovative and challenging programme of activity, visit 
*http://bit.ly/2lsoJfB* for a full job description, further information, 
UK eligibility requirements and application instructions.

For an informal discussion please contact DCRC Director Mandy Rose on 
0117 370 8874 or via email to (mandy.rose /at/ uwe.ac.uk) <mailto: 
(mandy.rose /at/ uwe.ac.uk)>

Please submit your completed application by*1 March 2017.*

/The post is available as a two-year fixed term contract within the 
salary range of £32,004 to £38,183 per annum, commensurate with 
experience and achievement./

Applications for this post *must* be submitted using the UWE online 
eRecruitment system, which can be accessed via the job vacancies 
website: www.uwe.ac.uk/jobs 
<http://www1.uwe.ac.uk/aboutus/workingatuwe>. Please quote reference 
number *1621815* in any communications.

/UWE is an equal opportunities employer./

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