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****************************************************** * http://www.anthropologymatters.com * * A postgraduate project comprising online journal, * * online discussions, teaching and research resources * * and international contacts directory. * ****************************************************** Dear all - Apologies for cross-posting: The TRIL Centre (www.trilcentre.org) is seeking to appoint one Research Assistant in Ethnography and Design (fixed term contract until December 31st 2011). The TRIL Centre looks at the physical, social and cognitive consequences of ageing and develops technologies to address them. TRIL is an active collaboration between researchers in academic, clinical and industry settings. Operating as a virtual centre with researchers based in UCD, TCD, NUIG and Intel, it tackles the problems associated with demographic ageing. The centre harnesses multidisciplinary ageing research, clinical expertise and enabling technology development and evaluation to support independent living. Job Reference: 004367 Closing Date: Monday 24 January 2011 Salary: €21,850 - €27,679 per annum To apply go to https://hrweb.ucd.ie/pls/corehrrecruit/erq_search_package. search_form?p_company=1&p_internal_external=E (in ‘Search by Vacancy Area’ > select ‘Research’; Job Reference 004367: Research Assistant (Ethnography & Design), Technology Research for Independent Living). Informal Enquiries ONLY to: Chiara Garattini [log in to unmask] Telephone: +353 1 7165704 Position Summary: The Research Assistant in Ethnography and Design will join the TRIL Centre’s Technology & Design based in UCD CASL (Dublin – Ireland). The candidate will be joining a multidisciplinary team of biomedical engineers, software developers, designers and ethnographers. The candidate will have a track record of previous experience in conducting qualitative research and a strong interest in working in projects for the development technologies for independent living. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: A Research Assistant in Ethnography and Design’s responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following activities: • Conduct primary, qualitative research on different projects related to 'user' and organisational needs for, and responses to, new technologies in the health, social care and independent living arenas. • Contribute to data collection; this will include help with recruitment and management of research participants, conducting fieldwork, processing data (fieldnotes, transcriptions), and with literature reviews. • Contribute to data analysis. • Produce reports of the work conducted in both written and spoken forms. • Work to understand how existing technology and design developments could be swiftly integrated into existing health and social care systems. • Participate in multi-person, multi-disciplinary research and development projects involving social scientists, engineers, clinicians and designers. Selection Criteria Mandatory: • Likely to have a background in one of the following disciplines: Anthropology, Sociology, Health Economics, Gerontology, Social Policy, Design. A Master degree is preferred. • Fluency in English spoken and written. • Self motivated but also have ability to provide meaningful contributions and work well in a multidisciplinary team. • Expertise or demonstrable interest in developing health and social care related concepts, prototypes, or products would be an added advantage. • Excellent communication and presentation skill. Desirable: • History of Ethnographic / Design research and design accomplishments. • Ability to work on business case / model development. • Previous experience using NVivo or similar programme. Salary: €21,850 - €27,679 per annum (Appointment on scale will be made commensurate with qualifications and experience and subject to the requirements of Budget 2011) Job description: https://hrweb.ucd.ie/pls/corehrrecruit/docs/0000063240.pdf About TRIL: www.trilcentre.org About UCD: http://www.ucd.ie/aboutucd.htm ------------------------------ Chiara Garattini, PhD Researcher - Ethnography and Design TRIL Centre UCD CASL, Belfield Park Unit 8, Clonskeagh, Dublin 4, Ireland t: +353 1 716 5704 w: www.trilcentre.org ************************************************************* * Anthropology-Matters Mailing List * * To join this list or to look at the archived previous * * messages visit: * * http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/Anthropology-Matters.HTML * * If you have ALREADY subscribed: to send a message to all * * those currently subscribed to the list,just send mail to: * * [log in to unmask] * * * * Enjoyed the mailing list? Why not join the new * * CONTACTS SECTION @ www.anthropologymatters.com * * an international directory of anthropology researchers * ***************************************************************