Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Information Science / Scientometrics
University of Wolverhampton - School of Technology
Statistical Cybermetrics Research Group
(Part-time 75%)
This post is temporary for two years
£28,401 pa (pro rata for part-time)
To develop Web-based methods to track interest in academic topics over time as part of the new Digging into Data funded project: Cascades, islands, or streams? Time, topic, and scholarly activities in humanities and social science research. This is in international project in collaboration with Indiana University Bloomington and Université du Québec à Montréal and the successful applicant will be required to attend meetings in both places. In the nature of the post it is not expected that applicants will have prior experience of similar work but those with a PhD in an area related to Library and Information Science or Computer Science will be considered, and those with experience of scientometrics or webometrics are particularly encouraged to apply. You will have working knowledge of scholarly uses of the Web and basic statistics, and will be able to apply your existing research skills to this new area. Good communication and team working skills are essential, and a knowledge of disciplinary issues relevant to research in the social sciences or humanities would be an advantage. This is a temporary, two-year 75% appointment. For informal enquiries please contact Mike Thelwall, m.thelwall@wlv.ac.uk
Ref: A5783
Closing Date: 24 February 2012
For more information about this post and for an application pack, go to our website www.wlv.ac.uk/pers/jobs.htm. or telephone 01902 321049 quoting the job reference number.
The University of Wolverhampton values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
(Part-time 75%)
This post is temporary for two years
£28,401 pa (pro rata for part-time)
To develop Web-based methods to track interest in academic topics over time as part of the new Digging into Data funded project: Cascades, islands, or streams? Time, topic, and scholarly activities in humanities and social science research. This is in international project in collaboration with Indiana University Bloomington and Université du Québec à Montréal and the successful applicant will be required to attend meetings in both places. In the nature of the post it is not expected that applicants will have prior experience of similar work but those with a PhD in an area related to Library and Information Science or Computer Science will be considered, and those with experience of scientometrics or webometrics are particularly encouraged to apply. You will have working knowledge of scholarly uses of the Web and basic statistics, and will be able to apply your existing research skills to this new area. Good communication and team working skills are essential, and a knowledge of disciplinary issues relevant to research in the social sciences or humanities would be an advantage. This is a temporary, two-year 75% appointment. For informal enquiries please contact Mike Thelwall, m.thelwall@wlv.ac.uk
Ref: A5783
Closing Date: 24 February 2012
For more information about this post and for an application pack, go to our website www.wlv.ac.uk/pers/jobs.htm. or telephone 01902 321049 quoting the job reference number.
The University of Wolverhampton values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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