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Research fellows needed for the French and Czech Republic studies. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Research Fellows (3) / Junior Research Fellow (1) Social Capital and Sport in the European Union Institute for Public Administration and Healthcare Management (IPAS), Universita Bocconi, Milan IPAS is expanding its research programmes by the creation of a new research team on social capital and sporting organisations in the European Union. The project is hosted by Universita Bocconi and is to be funded by a Marie Curie Excellence Grant from the European Commission to Dr. Margaret Groeneveld. The project will specifically focus on organisations in Denmark, Italy, France and the Czech Republic. IPAS seeks to appoint three postdoctoral researchers and one post-masters researcher for this Excellence Team. Depending on qualifications, language skills, and experience, each researcher will be responsible for conducting research on one of the case study countries (either Denmark, Italy, France, or the Czech Republic). We seek talented and enthusiastic individuals who are keen to work within a dynamic, interactive, innovative, and international research team. Demonstrated understanding of social capital theories and of the practicalities of organisational research are essential. The Team will be based in Milan, with full support for travel and research expenses related to the country studies. The working language and primary academic output of the Team will be in English. The project duration is three years beginning January/February 2006. Enquiries about the research programme and selection criteria should be addressed to Dr. Margaret Groeneveld (E-mail: [log in to unmask]). Information in English about Universita Bocconi can be found at www.unibocconi.it/eng. Applications, including a covering letter stating the applicant's intended choice of country study and detailing how you meet the selection criteria; a full curriculum vitae; names and addresses of three referees (one of whom should be your most recent employer); and a writing sample in English of 8 pages maximum should be sent via email to [log in to unmask] are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.