The Center for Advanced Studies in Information and Communication
Technologies & Society (ICT&S, http://www.icts.sbg.ac.at) at The University
of Salzburg, Austria, is offering two scientific positions to engage in
academic research and training.
Areas of work: Internet and Society; in particular,
for the first position, Foundations of Information Science, e.g.,
· Unified Theory of Information,
· Theory of Evolutionary Systems (self-organization),
· Cognitive Science,
· Biosemiotics;
for the second position, Information Society Theory, e.g.,
· Science of Collective Intelligence,
· Global Brain Theory,
· Studies in Sustainable Development,
· Cultural Studies,
· Sociocybernetics
Tasks: To assist with working independently on university level research;
developing and completing third-party-funded research projects; organizing
conferences; co-supervising students
Intended start date: Immediately
Length of employment: 4 years
Number of hours expected to work per week: 24
Necessary qualifications: A completed post-graduate degree either in
philosophy, physics, biology, psychology (or another science study for the
first position) or in sociology, economics, political science, cultural or
communication science (or another study in social science or humanities for
the second position)
Additional qualifications desired: An understanding of Systems and Evolution
Theories (self-organization); A strong interest in interdisciplinary and
trans-disciplinary scientific research; A positive attitude towards the
overall shaping and designing of technology; Practical project experience
Personal characteristics desired: Demonstrated ability and willingness to
work as a member of a team; Flexible, dynamic and able to work under
pressure and with limited time frames; Professional knowledge of at least
one official European Union language (i.e. English, French)
For more information, please look at http://www.sbg.ac.at/aktuelles/stellen/
or call: +43/662 8044/4802.
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