RESEARCH FELLOWS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT Health, water and sanitation (Ref 103) The Institute of Development Studies at Sussex is seeking to appoint two Fellows to join its multi-disciplinary team on Knowledge, Technology and Society, to help take forward an exciting new research agenda linking science and technology policies with poverty reduction and social justice. Applications are invited from outstanding social scientists with interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral experience, interested in applying this to (a) water and sanitation, and (b) human or animal health. Candidates should normally have a PhD, and be committed to interdisciplinary team-based work involving international partners. Salary: £25K - £55K per annum, determined by relevant experience Closing Date: 12 December 2005 (11:00 GMT) Interview Date: 18 & 19 January 2006 OFFICIAL APPLICATION FORMS ONLY, CVs are not accepted For further information and to download an application form please log on to www.ids.ac.uk/ids/recruit/index.html Alternatively to receive an electronic or hard copy please email Human Resources, hr@ids.ac.uk or call our confidential answerphone 01273-678682 [Int +44 1273] Please ensure that you quote the correct reference number Human Resources Institute of Development Studies University of Sussex Brighton BN1 9RE We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community regardless of sex, race, religion or religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation and age. RESEARCH FELLOWS – Science, Technology & Development (Ref 103) The Institute of Development Studies IDS is one of the world’s leading organisations for research, teaching and communications on international development. The Institute works with a network of global partners to generate cutting edge knowledge as a basis for bringing alternative ideas and fresh solutions to the real world challenges of development policy and practice. Research at IDS is grouped around five key themes – governance, participation, competing in the global economy, governing science and technology, and managing risk and vulnerability. Much of the work at IDS is multidisciplinary in nature, and most is carried out in collaboration with partners from around the world. The research community at IDS consists of approximately 50 Fellows and 40 other researchers and academic support staff, and is enhanced by Visiting Fellows from many countries. The teaching programme at IDS brings together some 150 graduate students who contribute a wealth of practical experience and knowledge of development to the life and work of the Institute. IDS offers four Masters programmes – the MA in Participation, Development and Social Change, the MA in Gender and Development, the MA in Governance and Development, and the 2-year MPhil in Development Studies – as well as the degree of DPhil by research. In addition to its research and teaching, IDS hosts a range of world-class web-based information services—Eldis, id21, Bridge and Livelihoods Connect--which link researchers, policymakers and practitioners through the management of global pools of knowledge on development issues. The British Library for Development Studies, one of the largest collections of its kind in the world, is based at IDS and can be consulted via the IDS website (www.ids.ac.uk). About Brighton and Hove IDS is located on the University of Sussex campus, on the edge of the beautiful Sussex Downs and just 10 minutes from the lively south-coast city of Brighton and Hove. Just 50 miles south of London, Brighton and Hove is a popular destination for visitors seeking respite from the capital on its long promenade, its famous Pier and its pebbly beach. The intellectual life of the university is enhanced by Brighton and Hove’s reputation as a city of culture—for example as host to one of Europe’s largest annual arts festivals each May--and heritage. The Knowledge, Technology and Society team The newly-established IDS research team on Knowledge, Technology and Society (KNOTS) brings together the Institute's Environment Group, its work on agriculture, and its Health and Social Change Programme. The team seeks to link technological change in agriculture, environment and health more effectively to poverty reduction and social justice, through understanding and influencing the institutions and power-knowledge relations across local and global scales that shape the links between technology, ecology and society in today's dynamic, uncertain contexts. The Group is multi-disciplinary, with members' backgrounds ranging from anthropology, sociology and geography to ecology and medicine, but all with commitments to inter-disciplinary work across social science, natural science and policy communities. Team members work in close collaboration with partners in Asia, Africa, and Latin America as well as in North America and the European Union. Together with research institutes, NGOs and government agencies, the team undertakes research, policy and advisory work clustered around several core themes. These are: knowledge and expertise; access, entitlements and service delivery; institutions and regulation; the politics of policy processes, and citizen engagement. Recent, ongoing and planned work explores these themes in relation to areas such as food and agriculture; livelihoods and natural resources; biotechnologies; animal and human disease and vaccines; water resources management; sanitation; occupational health, and conservation and biodiversity. JOB DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT: Research Fellows – Science, Technology & Development (Ref 103) REPORTING TO: Team Leader, KNOTS Team The KNOTS team now seeks to recruit two research fellows to help take forward its agenda. The successful fellows will have a strong background in social science (whether science and technology studies, anthropology, sociology, political science, geography, economics or a related field), and experience of working across natural science-social science boundaries. They will have interests and experience relevant to the KNOTS agenda and core themes, which might have been acquired through work on a variety of issues and across sectors. However at this point, candidates should be willing to carry out research in one of the following two areas where the team has major programmes: Water and sanitation, preferably with a focus on Africa, south-east Asia or Latin America. Candidates for this fellowship should be familiar with social science and policy debates as applied to water and sanitation and have an interest in research on issues concerning governance, access and social relations in the water and sanitation field. Human and/or animal health, with a focus on Africa, Asia or Latin America. Candidates for this fellowship should have an interest in health/veterinary systems and the social and governance challenges of, for instance, responding to epidemics, delivering services to the poor, and regulating new drugs and vaccines. All candidates should have: - A PhD (although exceptionally, comparable research and practical experience may be taken as a substitute) - A commitment to interdisciplinary team-based work - Extended field experience - An academic publishing track-record broadly in the area of the fellowship - Experience with policy engagement, for example with donor agencies, governments or international initiatives Successful candidates will be expected to raise research funds to pursue independent research as well as to contribute to on-going programmes undertaken by the KNOTS team. A track record in raising research funds, and/or evidence of funding already in place to pursue planned research, would be a strong advantage. They will also be expected to contribute to the range of post-graduate teaching activities undertaken by the team. Post-graduate teaching experience and research coordination and management skills will be valued for all candidates. Depending on interests, the appointed fellow(s) will also have the opportunity to interact and develop joint programmes with members of other IDS teams. Research Fellows – Science, Technology & Development Information to Candidates The closing date for receipt of application forms is 12 December 2005 (11:00 GMT) Interviews will take place at the Institute on 18 & 19 January 2006 Subject to the number and quality of applications received, the first stage of the selection process may be a long list, where candidates are asked to provide examples of published work. Successful short-listed candidates will then be invited to attend an interview at IDS and requested to make a short seminar presentation to members of the Appointing Committee, details of which will be provided. The following information is intended as a useful guide to applicants considering joining the Institute. Full details are supplied with an offer of appointment. 1. MEDICAL As part of the Institute’s selection procedure for employment, we ask all prospective employees to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire. The purpose is to ensure we fulfil our responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Disability Discrimination Act 1995, and ensure that the proposed employment does not present any risks from a medical point of view. Further details about this will be sent to the successful candidate following the initial interview. 2. REFERENCES With consent, we will be contacting the referees of all short-listed candidates prior to interview. 3. PROBATIONARY PERIOD The appointment will be subject to a three year probationary period. A formal review is undertaken by the Fellowship Appointments and Review Board at least six months prior to the end of the probationary period. 4. SALARY Candidates will normally be offered a starting salary appropriate to their qualifications and experience within the range indicated in the advertisement (salary range spanning £25-£55K per annum, dependant depending on qualifications, relevant skills and experience). Salaries are paid on the last working day of the month by credit transfer to a bank or building society account. Any cost of living increases are normally awarded on 1st August. Subject to satisfactory performance automatic incremental progression occurs on the 1st October, except if appointed between 1st April - 30th September inclusive, then the first increment will occur on 1st October the following calendar year, until the top of the grade is reached. Further details will be available on appointment and are contained in the Incremental Progression Policy. 5. PENSION The post holder is eligible to join the Institute’s USS pension Scheme. USS is a pension scheme provided by more than 300 UK universities and higher education and research institutions; it is a large centralised final salary “defined benefit”. The Institute pays a monthly contribution of 14% of your salary while you pay 6.35%. 6. WORKING TIME The normal working hours are 35 hours per week, (normal office hours are 9am – 5pm, with one hour for lunch). Fellows are expected to undertake at least 185 days of fully funded activities including research, consultancy and teaching. 7. HOLIDAYS The annual leave entitlement is 24 days, (2 days for each complete month worked). The Institutes holiday year runs from 1st October to 30th September. In addition to the normal public holidays, and 24 normal working days as annual leave (pro rata for part-time), the post-holder is eligible for up to 6 non-negotiable closure days. 8. NOTICE During your probationary service the period of notice to terminate your employment is one week. Following successful completion of your probationary period, the notice period you are required to give the Institute becomes 3 months. 9. LOCATION The appointment is located at the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, Brighton; employees are normally required to reside with 20 miles of the Institute’s premises in the University of Sussex. The Employer will make a grant towards the expenses of a full time employee in relocating to the area of the Institute to take up an appointment for a period of 12 months or more. The grant will be made in respect of the receipted direct expenses of removal of household effects, storage and incidental expenses up to £1,500. For employees who normally reside outside the UK or Europe, a grant of up to £2,700 is available for relocation.. 10. ANNUAL REVIEW The Institute operates an annual appraisal system, further details available on appointment. 11. OTHER BENEFITS Upon satisfactory completion of your probationary period, a number of benefits are available to the post holder including loans for a variety of purposes, including travel loans and bicycle loans, and support in the attainment of a relevant professional qualification in line with the Professional Development Policy, further details available on appointment. The Institute offers a Child Care Voucher Scheme and a Childcare Fund. Staff of the Institute are eligible to use the University of Sussex gym and sporting facilities at staff rates. APPLICATIONS ON OFFICIAL FORM ONLY TO (CVs are not accepted): Human Resources Institute of Development Studies University of Sussex Brighton BN1 9RE Alternatively please email your application to hr@ids.ac.uk. We would recommend that electronic applications are sent 24 hours in advance of the deadline, to ensure there are no technical difficulties. Please ensure that you quote the correct reference number Owing to the large number of enquiries received and consequential processing/postage costs, regretfully, it is not possible to enter into further correspondence with all applicants. Therefore, if you do not receive any communication by the interview date, please assume that, on this occasion, your application has not been successful. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community regardless of sex, race, religion or religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation and age. Thank you for your interest in working with the Institute of Development Studies.