Doctoral candidate in political science with a focus on natural disaster crisis communication

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Uppsala University hereby declares the following position to be open for application:

Doctoral candidate in political science with a focus on natural disaster crisis communication at The Department of Government, beginning September 1, 2011

Tasks: The position is part of the Swedish Research School on Natural Disaster Mitigation and the subproject has a specific focus on crisis communication in the management of natural disasters. The project has a focus on organizations’ ability to detect, prevent or mitigate the severity of natural disasters.

The objective is to probe the limits and possibilities of early warning and the inter-organizational coordination required for it. Comparative studies on the different types of natural events and their range of outcomes may enhance our understanding of the key factors which play a significant role and help identify best practices. A strengthening of society’s crisis preparedness also requires more research on public perceptions and reactions to natural disasters. People have different perceptions of threats and risks, which affect society’s preparedness, and therefore more research is required on the underlying driving forces.

Employment: The position is placed at the Department of Government, Uppsala University.

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Termenul de aplicare a fost pana la 15 Aprilie 2011

The candidate is expected to interact with colleagues within CNDS, which is a new multi-disciplinary collaboration between geo sciences, social sciences and engineering sciences. The position involves other departmental duties, usually teaching, although to a limited extent (maximum 20%). The salary level is set by the university regulations.

Information on graduate studies is available on Uppsala University’s following websites:

    - Department of Government
      http://www.statsvet.uu.se (Future student /Ph.D. Programme)

    - Faculty of Social Sciences
      http://www.samfak.uu.se.

Qualifications: We seek candidates with a master's degree or a bachelor's degree issued before 2007 in political science or equivalent fields of study. Motivation and the ability to work independently are important qualities. We require good verbal skills and written proficiency in English.

Assessment criteria: When selecting among eligible applicants, emphasis will be given to academic skills, prerequisites, and interest in interdisciplinary collaboration.

Application contents: The application must include a letter in which the applicant briefly describes him/herself and his/her research interests. In addition, it should include a CV, copies of diplomas and certificates, thesis, and any other documents which the applicant wishes to claim. We ask you to attach to your application explaining why you want to work with natural catastrophies and also cooperate with technicians and natural scientists.You may also submit any other qualifications relevant to the position that you wish to cite, including personal references and letters of recommendation.

Please note that in accordance with the regulations governing the National Archives, a copy of what you submit in connection with the application will be kept for two years after an employment decision is made. This does not apply to attachments that are printed or otherwise published.