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From: KerryWaylen [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Please see attached for new social scientists and economist posts created at
our group.
Closing date for all is 9th October. Please circulate widely!
Thanks
Kerry
Dr Kerry Waylen
Social, Economic and Geographic Science Group
The James Hutton Institute
Craigiebucker,
Aberdeen, AB15 8QH
Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1224 395313 (direct dial)
Tel: +44 (0)8449 285428 (switchboard)
Fax: +44 (0)8449 285429
http://www.hutton.ac.uk/staff/kerry-waylen
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SOCIAL SCIENTIST- ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOUR
Quote Reference JHI 36/12
We are seeking a social scientist to join our team working on
environment-related behaviour in Scotland and more widely. The remit of this
post is to provide leadership in research on sustainable behaviour and
behaviour change, as well as leading bids for external funding.
Applicants must have a PhD or be nearing completion in a relevant subject
(such as environmental or social psychology, human geography, economics or
sociology), expertise in a specific topic (such as energy, food, land
management or transport), and the ability and interest to oversee research
on a wider range of topics. Applicants should be familiar with and
experienced in quantitative methods, ideally with an interest in
experimental, mixed-methods or qualitative research approaches.
Appointment with excellent employee benefits will be made within Band E
(£33,780 - £37,534) or Band F (£42,769 - £47,521) according to experience
and expertise, but could also be made within Band D with a correspondingly
lower level of responsibilities (starting salary range £26,610 –£29,566 per
annum).
SOCIAL SCIENTIST- CULTURAL ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
Quote Reference JHI 34/12
We are seeking a social scientist to join our team working on human-nature
relationships and ecosystem services in Scotland and more widely. The remit
of this post is to investigate the role of cultural factors influencing the
structure and management of socio-ecological systems.
Applicants must have a PhD or be nearing completion in a relevant subject
(such as sociology, anthropology, psychology or human geography), and a good
understanding of the academic debate on ecosystem services, in particular,
cultural ecosystem services. Applicants should be familiar with and
experienced in qualitative methods and ideally also mixed-methods
approaches.
Appointment with excellent employee benefits will be made within Band D
(starting salary range £26,610 –£29,566 per annum) or Band E (£33,780 -
£37,534), according to experience and expertise.
SOCIAL SCIENTIST – WELLBEING/HEALTH
Quote Reference JHI 33/12
We are seeking a social scientist to join an interdisciplinary team working
on deepening our understanding of the role of green space and other
environmental factors for human health and wellbeing in Scotland and more
widely.
Applicants must have a PhD or be nearing PhD completion in a relevant
subject, such as psychology, sociology, economics or human geography, and
have a good understanding of the relationships between environment and
health/well-being. Applicants should be familiar with both quantitative and
qualitative research methods.
Appointment with excellent employee benefits will be made within Band D
(starting salary range £26,610 –£29,566 per annum) or Band E (£33,780 -
£37,534), according to experience and expertise.
ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHER/RURAL ECONOMIST
Quote Reference JHI 35/12
We are seeking an economic geographer to join a team working on deepening
our understanding of the patterns of economic change and rural-urban
interactions in Scotland and more widely.
Applicants must have a PhD or be nearing PhD completion in a relevant
subject, such as economics, human geography or economic statistics, and have
a good understanding of the economics of resource flows across space and
time. The specific remit of this post within the Institute’s
government-funded research programme is to investigate the spatial patterns
of (economic) change, and the links between economic and social performance
by exploring, amongst other things, resource flows between urban and rural
areas and the impact of migration and counterurbanisation. A specialism in
one of these and/or related areas is desirable. Familiarity with analyses of
spatial data and relevant software is essential.
Appointment with excellent employee benefits will be made within Band D
(starting salary range £26,610 –£29,566 per annum) or Band E (£33,780 -
£37,534), according to experience and expertise.
LAND SYSTEMS ANALYST
Quote Reference JHI 40/12
We are seeking a Land Systems Analyst to join an inter-disciplinary team
developing research with the Ecosystem Approach to understand current and
future land use change. The successful candidate will be tasked with
developing and using innovative participatory research approaches to
investigate the challenges of practical implementation of the ecosystem
approach with land use stakeholders.
Applicants must possess a PhD in a relevant subject and have a good
understanding of Land Use Policy. The ideal candidate will be able to
demonstrate an ability of using qualitative and quantitative methods for
systems analysis and using different approaches to elicit and categorise
stakeholder attitudes and behaviours. In addition, the candidate will be
able to demonstrate experience in writing proposals for, and gaining,
external funding.
Appointment with excellent employee benefits will be made within Band D
(starting salary range £26,610 –£29,566 per annum).
All positions are based in our Aberdeen office.
Further particulars are available from www.hutton.ac.uk/careers. To apply,
please send a CV (including the names and addresses of 3 referees one of
which must be your current or most recent employer) and a covering letter to
The James Hutton Institute, HR Office Aberdeen, Craigiebuckler, Aberdeen,
AB15 8QH or by E-mail to [log in to unmask] by 9th October 2012.
Please quote the reference number for the post you are applying for in all
correspondence.
The James Hutton Institute
T: 0844 928 5428
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