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Apologies for cross-posting. The University of Edinburgh seeks to appoint an outstanding researcher and teacher to a full time 24 month post in the Science, Technology and Innovation Studies Subject Group of the School of Social and Political Science, available from 1st September 2012. The closing date is 10th July 2012 (Vacany Reference no. 3015850) Applications are invited from candidates with a background in the social scientific analysis of science, technology and innovation. The person appointed will be expected to engage actively in research, teaching, and administration, and to play a full part in the collegial life of the subject area and the School. It is essential that the successful candidate present a research profile, in both experience to date and in future potential, which is at the forefront of Science, Technology and Innovation Studies (STIS) and will contribute to achieving the highest possible REF grade. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience, achievement and outstanding potential reflected in a growing personal teaching and supervisory portfolio. S/he will be expected to contribute to existing and newly developed taught offerings within the subject group, and in collaboration with other units. The candidate will contribute particularly to the development and delivery of our research programmes and teaching, including key contributions to undergraduate courses in Science and Society. Salary Scale: £37,012 - £44,166 For further particulars and information about the on-line application process, go to http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/vacancies/index.cfm?fuseaction=vacancies.detail&vac ancy_ref=3015850 I would be happy to respond to informal enquiries up to 30th June 2012 (after this you may direct enquiries to Dr Steve Sturdy the incoming Head of Subject) best regards Robin Williams Professor Robin Williams Director, Institute for the Study of Science, Technology and Innovation Science, Technology and Innovation Studies Subject Group School of Social and Political Sciences The University of Edinburgh Old Surgeon's Hall Edinburgh EH1 1LZ Tel: +44 131 650 6387 Fax: +44-131-650-6399 Mobile: 07925-372184 email: [log in to unmask] http://www.issti.ed.ac.uk/ -- The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336.