Post-doc, Alberta

from "Humanist"

Postdoctoral Position in Political science

/Meta-analysis of Gambling Research in Australia, Canada, the United States of America, the United Kingdom and New Zealand from 1996-2019./

The Alberta Gambling Research Institute (AGRI) is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to work on a project between May 1, 2019 and April 30, 2020. The successful applicant will work in the Department of Political Science under the supervision of the AGRI Research Chair in Gambling Policy.  The project requires statistical analysis of meta-data and visualization of two bodies of bibliometric data from five countries between 1996 and 2020, together with analysis of key pieces of grey literature and a description of the project methodology.  The successful applicant will co-author a book based on the results of this research with the primary investigators.

The annual stipend is in the range of $52 -54,000.00 CDN, depending on prior experience, plus

Research travel for two conference presentations (one national and one

international) and software licensing up to $5000 (inclusive).

The successful candidate for the PDF will have:

·PhD in digital humanities or computer science with advanced training in mathematics, statistical analysis, coding and visualization techniques.

·Experience and interest in working with social science and humanities research methods and frameworks of understanding (eg. Science and Technology Studies, History and Philosophy of Science, Digital Humanities and Humanities Computing);

·Excellent oral and written communication skills;

·Self-motivated and able to meet deadlines;

·Proven skills in organization, project management, and academic writing.

*To Apply:*

Interested candidates should forward a CV, the names and contact information of three references, and a cover letter outlining suitability for the position and substantial plans for research during the tenure of the PDF to:

Dr. Fiona Nicoll fnicoll@ualberta.ca <mailto:fnicoll@ualberta.ca>

For inquiries about the position, contact the Chair at fnicoll@ualberta.ca <mailto:fnicoll@ualberta.ca>

*Closing date:*

Position open until filled. We will begin reviewing applications on *April 20, 2019.*

*We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.*

The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.