Reference number 2009/72
Application deadline 2009-06-04
The Department of Applied IT announces a vacant PhD position for the research project “Participatory governance and science-policy interactions in Baltic Sea fisheries governance”
The project studies the evolution, dynamics and effectiveness of multi-stakeholder networks in the governance of Baltic Sea fisheries.
Job description
Governance of limited resources by multi-national stakeholders requires a complex mix of communication, science, consensus formation, and local knowledge. The successful candidate for this position will examine the effects of different knowledge and information systems on negotiation and consensus building processes in governance of the Baltic Sea fisheries.
The research will consist of two parts: One part will address the evolution, dynamics and effectiveness of multi-stakeholder networks on the national and international level. The other part will analyse the process by which information is communicated, understood, and used within and between those networks. The holder of the position will pursue his/her doctoral studies full-time and is expected to participate actively in departmental activities, by attending seminars, etc. The position might also entail teaching and other assignments. The candidate should be prepared to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment with a focus on applied research.
Qualifications
The basic qualification for admission is a master’s degree in computer science/informatics/information technology (or related subject), or equivalent knowledge acquired by other means. The project draws upon network analysis and communication theory, as well as political sociology, marine science, ethnography, and statistics. Experience in one or more of these disciplines is highly desirable.
Application procedure
The application shall be written in English and include the following items:
- An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position
- Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letters of recommendation and name of reference persons (optional)
The application shall be sent electronically as pdf or zipped documents. Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.
If any material is not available electronically or cannot be transferred to pdf format, the material can be sent as a hard copy to Registrar. The applicants name and the reference number (2009/72) must be written on the first page of the application.
Address:
Registrar
Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg
Sweden
For further information, please contact
Professor Ilan Chabay,
Chalmers University of Technology, Lindholmen Campus, Forskningsgĺngen 6, S-412 96 Göteborg, SWEDEN
office: +46 31 772 4845
email: ilan.chabay@chalmers.se
web: www.gcPLUS.org
Union representatives\\
SACO: Jan Lindér
ST: Marie Wenander
SEKO: Ralf Berndtsson
All reachable via Chalmers exchange: +46 31 772 10 00
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