Postdoctoral Researcher - Center for Science and the Imagination, Arizona State University
The Center for Science and the Imagination at Arizona State
University invites applications for a 2-4 year Postdoctoral Fellowship
with expertise in science, technology, and society research to join a
large collaboration on transmedia engagement of science-in-society
activities. The primary goal of this four-year project by Arizona State
University and their museum and library collaborators around the
country is to create, distribute and study a set of integrated
activities that involve current and enduring science-in-society
themes, building on these themes as first presented in Mary Shelley’s
novel, Frankenstein, which will be celebrating in 2018 the 200th anniversary of its publication.
The three public deliverables are: (1) an online digital museum
with active co-creation and curation of its content by the public; (2)
activity kits for table-top programming; and (3) a set of making
activities. The project examines the hypothesis that
exposing publics to opportunities for interactive, creative and
extensive engagement within an integrated transmedia environment will
foster their interest in science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM), develop their 21st century skills with digital
tools, and increase their understanding, ability and feelings of
efficacy around issues in science-in-society. These three distinct yet
interlocking modes of interaction provide opportunities for
mixed-methods research on the potential of transmedia environments
to increase the ability of publics to work individually and
collectively to become interested in and involved with
science-in-society issues. The fellow will join a diverse team of
university, museum, and community partners.
Qualifications
- A doctorate in a related area by the time of appointment
- Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research design and evaluation
- Demonstrated interest in the societal aspects of scientific and technological advance in general
and emerging technologies and publics in particular - Excellent writing, research, and statistical skills, as well as strong interpersonal, time
management, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines - Prior experience with and future goals for publishing research
- Interest and/or experience in: working in cross-disciplinary teams including scientists, engineers,
social scientists, humanists and/or artists; public engagement and deliberation activities.
Target start date: September 1, 2015
Salary: $42,000
Salary: $42,000
To apply
Please submit as one PDF document a detailed letter of application
stating qualifications and experience; curriculum vitae; and two writing
samples to Ruth Wylie at ruth.wylie@asu.edu. Initial
review of applications will begin on July 27, 2015
and continue every week thereafter until the search is closed. A
background check is required for employment. This appointment is
dependent upon funding from a specific source other than state
appropriations.
As such, this appointment may terminate if funding is not available.
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher
education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence,
entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is
a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated
campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural, and
environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is
inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that
traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more
than 70,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation’s
sixth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity,
and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred
nations across the globe. Arizona State University
is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without
regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability,
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