[NORSLIS] Open fixed term position at Åbo Akademi

[Isto Huvila]

Dear all,

With apologies for crossposting, for your information and kindly to be  
sent to departmental mailing lists and for anyone else possibly  
interested.

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Information studies at Åbo Akademi University is seeking a PROJECT  
RESEARCHER for a fixed-term position in a ESF (European Social Fund)  
funded project AVO - Open networks for learning (Avoimet verkostot  
oppimiseen).

The work consists of development, investigations, education and  
related duties in a project on using Second Life as an open  
environment for learning. A successful applicant is required to have a  
master's degree in information studies (or library and information  
science) or equivalent degree and experience, knowledge or special  
interest in Second Life or other virtual environments. Earlier  
experience in research on digital environments and interest in  
doctoral studies are considered as special merits. A successful  
candidate is expected to be fluent in Swedish or Finnish. A good  
command of the other language is considered as a special merit. Also  
working knowledge of English is required in the project.

The tentative start date of the post is 1.9.2009, and the post has  
funding from the present project for one year, with the possibility of  
extension depending on further external funding.
The applications with a letter of introduction containing contact  
information, CV, eventual publication list and 1/2 A4 describing your  
interest in virtual worlds, social web and/or Second Life should  
arrive before 15th of August 2009 to professor Gunilla Widén-Wulff  
(gunilla.widen-wulff(a)abo.fi).

Questions and enquiries:
Kim Holmberg
kim.holmberg(a)abo.fi
+358-2-2154862

Isto Huvila
isto.huvila(a)abo.fi
+358-2-2153467


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