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List members may be interested in the following job opportunity... Research Fellow Informing Science Outreach and Public Engagement (The ISOTOPE Project) Department of Chemistry Faculty of Science £26,402 - £27,193, Ref 2880 Based in Milton Keynes Two year contract available from 1 October 2006 We are seeking a Research Fellow to work on the ISOTOPE Project. The successful applicant will engage in action research, making use of qualitative and quantitative research methods in order to inform the development of a web portal of practical advice for those conducting science outreach and public engagement activities. A good honours degree in a relevant subject is required. Given the cross disciplinary nature of the project relevant subjects may include: Public Understanding of Science, Science Communication, Sociology; or a Science subject supported by experience of social sciences work. Previous research experience or research training at post-graduate level using social research methods is essential. Preferably, applicants should have a Ph.D. or be in the process of completing one. However, candidates who are otherwise suitably qualified will be considered. Excellent interpersonal, communication and ICT skills, and the ability to work to tight deadlines on your own initiative, are essential. For detailed information and how to apply go to http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment/, or call Sue Hegarty on 01908 653226 or email [log in to unmask] quoting the reference number. Closing date: 24 August 2006. Disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be interviewed. Further particulars are available in large print, disk or audiotape (minicom 01908 654901). We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Dr. Richard Holliman Science Faculty The Open University Walton Hall Milton Keynes MK7 6AA Tel +44 (0)1908 654646 For more information, see http://www.open.ac.uk/personalpages/r.m.holliman ********************************************************************** 1. To suspend yourself from the list, whilst on leave, for example, send an email to [log in to unmask] with the following message: set psci-com nomail 2. To resume email from the list, send the following message: set psci-com mail 3. To leave psci-com, send an email to [log in to unmask] with the message: leave psci-com 4. Further information about the psci-com discussion list, including list archive, can be found at the list web site: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/psci-com.html 5. The psci-com gateway to internet resources on science communication and science and society can be found at http://psci-com.ac.uk **********************************************************************