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Well, good there is some disagreement, it means we are thinking. I
accept that there cannot be one single definition of the object of
ethnographic research, but to reduce ethnography to the study of
technology design is terribly limiting, I wopuld bventure to day, it
smells of dogma. Perhaps it is a matter of religion, more than of
technology. Bruno Latour is neither the only nor themost authoriative
anthropologist in town.. am I being a heretic? Yours is not an
argument, but a claim, and I agree there are many making it, in the
same way that there are many pilgrims going to Lourdes. Dont, you
find it strange, though, that nobody seems intrigued by where these
superhuman instruments are made? By whom? And at what cost? Maybe
anthropologists should not worship technology and be more critical
about what they are fed. In my humble opinion, Bourdieu´s Distinction
and Norbert Elias' The Civilizing Process are more enlightening than
Latour,s. By the way, do you or anyone you know employ domestic
cleaners? You may interview them about their relationship to the
design of the bathroom and kitchen furniture).
Best
m
2012/8/27, [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>:
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> Dear all,
> Thank you all for the replies (next time I post something on the list I will
>
> not absent myself for lunch but wait for replies instead!).
>
> A few quick points in reply:
> • My understanding was that this list was for postgraduates with a
> background
> in anthropology and since the job posted encourages people with an
> anthropological background to apply I thought the list was a suitable place
> to
> post it (thanks for confirming this both to Rebecca and David).
> • This is not a typical academic position (hereby meant as teaching
> position,
> for the purpose of this post) but instead one that is predominantly research
>
> focused. It is about doing research in a very applied field. Hence people
> who
> are interested working in this arena are encouraged to apply.
> • Madalina, labour is a very important topic of research. In fact one of the
>
> most important (and fetishism per se a very interesting aspect of its
> ramifications). But of course that does not make it the only worth one to
> pursue.
>
> It is very interesting to me to see how there still is such animosity
> between
> applied/theoretical and academic/industry focused research in anthropology.
> We
> could possibly start a discussion on the hierarchical discourse around
> anthropological sub-disciplines (very much like we do with sciences versus
> humanities)... that would be an interesting study!
>
> Anthropology (and ethnography) is for me a wonderful discipline that looks
> into the complexities of the world in a specific manner. We should not be
> shy
> away about applying it beyond teaching it and use it to show others how we
> understand the world.
>
> For Tomas: for somebody who works in technology I do not seem very good at
> posting links! I will try this way http://bit.ly/14SbF6 (if it doesn’t work
>
> still, try google “University College Dublin job vacancies” and you should
> find
> the page). Thanks for distributing beyond the list.
>
> Regards,
> Chiara
>
>
>>----Messaggio originale----
>>Da: [log in to unmask]
>>Data: 27/08/2012 14.20
>>A: <[log in to unmask]>
>>Ogg: Re: Post-doctoral research position in Ethnography & Design at the
>>
> TRIL centre (www.trilcentre.org) in Dublin, Ireland
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>>The job advert is for an anthropologist, so it is definitely relevant for
> this list.
>>A quick look at their website reveals that the research centre is committed
>>
> to using ethnography to help design appropriate technology for old people so
>
> that they can live independently in their homes and communities. Sounds like
> a
> worthy project to me.
>>Beckie
>>(list moderator)
>>
>>
>>On 27 Aug 2012, at 13:14, Ola Lis <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>>> Dear Madalina,
>>>
>>> I agree with Tomás and I don't get why STSish ads would not be relevant
>>> for
>>> this list... I would like to see more of them here!
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Aleksandra
>>>
>>>
>>> 2012/8/27 Tomás Sánchez Criado <[log in to unmask]>
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>>>> Dear Madalina
>>>> I cannot be but in total disagreement with you. If there is a
>>>> quintessential ethnographic object of the present that would be
>>>> technology
>>>> design. Shouldn't we be allowed to talk about how design processes
>>>> shape
>>>> our everyday life? Bruno Latour (amongst others) has said a few things
>>>> about the politics of technology through design ethnography…
>>>>
>>>> Cheers
>>>> T
>>>>
>>>> El 27/08/2012, a las 13:50, Madalina Florescu escribió:
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>>>>> Apologies, but I do not see the relevance of this post-doctoral
>>>>> position for a mailing list like this one. We may then post also the
>>>>> jobs advertised by the amry? Anyone interested in doing some human
>>>>> terrain in afghanistan? I am sure there are plenty of links in
>>>>> ethnographically designed websites. If there is anything
>>>>> quintesentially fetishist, that's design. Has labour become obsolete,
>>>>> or is too ugly?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Madalina Florescu
>>>>>
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>>>>>> Apologies – I am told the link does not work.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> To apply: go to
>>>> https://hrweb.ucd.ie/pls/corehrrecruit/erq_search_package.
>>>>>> search_form?p_company=1&p_internal_external=E# > Search by Reference
>>>> Number
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 005337 > check Job Spec
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>> Chiara
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ----Messaggio originale----
>>>>>>> Da: [log in to unmask]
>>>>>>> Data: 27/08/2012 11.57
>>>>>>> A: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>>>> Ogg: Post-doctoral research position in Ethnography & Design at
>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>> TRIL
>>>>>> centre (www.trilcentre.org) in Dublin, Ireland
>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Post-doctoral research position in Ethnography & Design at the
>>>>>>> TRIL
>>>>>> centre (www.trilcentre.org) in Dublin, Ireland:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "The Postdoctoral Researcher in Ethnography & Design will join
>>>>>>> the
>>>> TRIL
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Centre’s Technology & Design team based in UCD CASL. The
>>>>>> candidate
>>>> will
>>>>>> be
>>>>>> joining a multidisciplinary team of biomedical engineers, software
>>>>>> developers,
>>>>>> and designers. The candidate will have a track record of previous
>>>> experience
>>>>>> in
>>>>>> conducting ethnographic and qualitative research and a strong
>>>>>> interest
>>>> in
>>>>>> working in projects for the development technologies for independent
>>>>>> living.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> This is a research focused role, where you will conduct a specified
>>>>>>> programme
>>>>>> of research supported by research training and development under the
>>>>>> supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator. The primary
>>>> purpose
>>>>>> of
>>>>>> the role is to further develop your research skills and competences,
>>>>>> including
>>>>>> the processes of publication in peer-reviewed academic publications,
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> development of funding proposals, the mentorship of graduate students
>>>> along
>>>>>>
>>>>>> with the opportunity to develop your skills in research led teaching.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Salary: €33,975 - €40,003 per annum
>>>>>>> Appointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications
>>>> and
>>>>>> experience.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Competition Closing date: 6th September 2012"
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> To apply visit: https://hrweb.ucd.
>>>>>> ie/pls/corehrrecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.display_form
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> For further information on the job specs and requirements check the
>>>>>>> "005337-
>>>>>> Job Description" document
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>>> Chiara
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>>> Chiara Garattini, PhD
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> TRIL Centre
>>>>>>> University College Dublin
>>>>>>> CASL, Belfield Park Unit 8,
>>>>>>> Clonskeagh, Dublin 4,
>>>>>>> Ireland
>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>> w: www.trilcentre.org
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