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Dear all,

to strengthen our group and research on sustainability and society, we are currently looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow "Conceptualizing normative frameworks for sustainability" and a Master student on "Sustainability of food, biofuels and agriculture in the media: a news framing analysis". Find the positions below, and as pdfs here http://j.mp/pxCTpU and here http://j.mp/ojfcJl .
It would be very nice if you could forward the position to potential candidates and other email lists and if our ambitious and nice group received a lot of interesting applications.

Sincerely

Sebastian Olényi
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Sebastian Olényi, MSc
PhD Student
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TU Delft - Delft University of Technology
Julianalaan 67
2628 BC Delft
The Netherlands
T +31 (0)15 27 89308
F +31 (0)15 27 82355
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http://www.biosustainable.net


Postdoctoral Fellow:
Conceptualizing normative frameworks for sustainability

The successful candidate will be responsible for a two year project that aims to contribute to a greater understanding of existing normative frameworks regarding sustainability in the food and biomass production chain, and will examine these values and attitudes from a global perspective. This project will seek to identify aspects of normative frameworks and further to identify shared views and values as well as areas of divergence in normative regard for sustainability-related issues. The position is situated within a vibrant and growing multidisciplinary programme that explores issues related to biotechnology and society, with particular focus on sustainability in the global context.
The project, to be carried out in collaboration with international partners including Brazil, Malaysia, and the U.S., is designed to explore multiple aspects of sustainability policy.


Responsibilities:
The appointee will have some discretion to influence design of the project based on his/her background and interests. The postdoc will also have some responsibility for building and coordinating linkages among the projects internationally. The appointee will work closely with the PhD student assigned to the related project on stakeholder attitudes and public perceptions, and will provide guidance as well as coordination between the projects. Additionally, this position offers opportunities for teaching in the areas of ethics, science communication, and business in the life sciences.


Requirements
The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

About the TUDelft:
A fascination for science, design and engineering is the common denominator driving the 13,000 bachelor and master students and the 5000 employees of TU Delft. Delft University of Technology is not only the oldest, but also the largest university of technology of the Netherlands: a university constantly seeking outstanding talent to keep the research and education of this unique institution top-ranked. More information on www.tudelft.nl.


Information and application
For further information contact Robin Pierce ([log in to unmask]). To apply please send the following to Anka Montanus ([log in to unmask] ) until October 25th 2011: Curriculum Vitae (including list of publications), Names and contact information for three references, statement of research interests, sample publication

Find more information about the research group here: www.bt.tudelft.nl/bts


http://www.btsblog.tnw.tudelft.nl/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/20110921-Postdoc-position-Normative-Frameworks-Sustainability1.pdf




Master Project:
Sustainability of food, biofuels and agriculture in the media: a news framing analysis

The term “sustainability” became an item on the political agenda and in the media with the publication of the Brundtland report, in which it was first defined. The Brundlandt commission defined sustainable development as an approach to economic and industrial development by which one meets the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations. Over time, this somewhat philosophical definition has become enriched with some 200 alternative definitions in scientific literature, in literature on certification and by different stakeholder groups (NGO’s, industry, governmental papers). Current definitions are broader than the original one and take into consideration social, economic and environmental aspects.

The project ‘sustainability of food, biofuels and agriculture in the media’ seeks to contribute to the emerging field of sustainability research by studying sustainability definitions and sustainability criteria in the national and international media. It is embedded in a broader research project on sustainability of bioproducts. The aim is to get a view on how, in the media, the term sustainability has developed over time and which are and have been the main drivers behind sustainability.


Description of Qualifications

The Master student has an interest in environmental, social and economic perspectives of sustainability. Proficient command of English and one of the following languages is a requirement: Dutch, French, German or Portuguese. Experience in quantitative and qualitative content analysis with an emphasis on framing analysis is a plus. This is not a paid position.
European applicants might be, among others, eligible for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship. For eligibility criteria, see:
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/


About the TUDelft:
A fascination for science, design and engineering is the common denominator driving the 13,000 bachelor and master students and the 5000 employees of TU Delft. Delft University of Technology is not only the oldest, but also the largest university of technology of the Netherlands: a university constantly seeking outstanding talent to keep the research and education of this unique institution top-ranked. More information on www.tudelft.nl.


Information and application
If you have questions or want to apply for the position, you are welcome to contact Sebastian Olényi (details below). Applications should send a letter of motivation and a detailed CV.

Sebastian Olényi
Biotechnology and Society group
TU Delft
Julianalaan 67
2628 BC Delft, The Netherlands
T +31 (0)15 27 89308
Email:
[log in to unmask]

Find more information about the research project on www.biosustainable.net .


Find the project description also here as a pdf download: 

http://biosustainable.net/wp-content/uploads/Sustainability-and-the-media-Master-student-final.pdf

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