[NORSLIS] Inviting applications for a Senior Researcher (postdoc) at University of Turku

[Kim Holmberg]

*** Apologies for cross-posting ***


We are inviting applications for the fixed term position of a*Senior 
Researcher (postdoc) to the project “The applicability of altmetrics for 
research assessment” at the Research Unit for the Sociology of Education 
(RUSE), University of Turku, Finland. *

The person to be chosen to the position is expected to begin in their 
employment in 1^st  January 2021 or according to agreement. The contract 
will last for 36 months.

*/The applicability of altmetrics for research assessment /*is a 
four-year research project financed by the Academy of Finland. This 
project will investigate characteristics of the individuals and the 
mechanisms generating the online attention some scientific publications 
receive and with that, provide a better understanding of the 
applicability of altmetrics for research assessment.

The person chosen to the position is expected to have a) a PhD in 
information science, sociology of science, statistics, computer science, 
or in a field related to the topics of the project, b) strong skills in 
quantitative methods, c) the ability to conduct independent scholarly 
work and d) publications on the topics related to the project. The 
applicants are expected to have good written and verbal command of 
English. Experience in quantitative social science research, social 
network analysis, and use of large bibliometric and/or altmetric 
datasets, and interest in scholarly communication and open science, are 
seen as advantages.

The salary is in accordance with the University salary system for 
teaching and research personnel levels 5–6 where the work-specific 
salary component is between 2967,84–3460,91 euro/month. The component 
based on personal performance adds 6–50 % to this salary. There will be 
a trial period of six months.

The application should include a) a motivation letter describing the 
applicant’s own research interests in the field and how they relate to 
the project, b) a CV, c) a list of publications, d) contact information 
of two references.

More information at 
https://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us/open-vacancies (ID: 
9739) and upon request from Senior Researcher Kim Holmberg, 
kijohol at utu.fi <mailto:kijohol at utu.fi>.

Applications must be submitted by *9^th  October, 2020 (23:59)* using 
the electronic application form of the University of Turku on the 
following address: 
https://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us/open-vacancies(ID: 
9739).

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Mr. Kim Holmberg, PhD

Senior Researcher
   Research Unit for the Sociology of Education (RUSE)
   University of Turku
   Finland

Contact:
   (e)kim.j.holmberg at utu.fi  
   (m) +358 (0)45 675 4444
   (w3)http://kimholmberg.fi  (research and speaking)
   (w3)https://artbykim.fi  (paintings and photography)

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