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applications for the fixed term position of a<b> 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. </b></span>
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chosen to the position is expected to begin in their
employment in 1<sup>st</sup> January 2021 or according to
agreement. The contract will last for 36 months.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
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lang="EN-US">The applicability of altmetrics for
research assessment </span></i></b><span
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Roman";color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
FI" lang="EN-US">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.</span></p>
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mso-fareast-language:FI" lang="EN-US">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.</span></p>
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mso-fareast-language:FI" lang="EN-US">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.</span></p>
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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.</span></p>
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(ID: 9739) and upon request from Senior Researcher Kim
Holmberg, </span><span
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must be submitted by <b>9<sup>th</sup> October, 2020 (23:59)</b> using
the electronic application form of the University of Turku on
the following address: </span><span
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Mr. Kim Holmberg, PhD
Senior Researcher
Research Unit for the Sociology of Education (RUSE)
University of Turku
Finland
Contact:
(e) <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:kim.j.holmberg@utu.fi" moz-do-not-send="true">kim.j.holmberg@utu.fi</a>
(m) +358 (0)45 675 4444
(w3) <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://kimholmberg.fi" moz-do-not-send="true">http://kimholmberg.fi</a> (research and speaking)
(w3) <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://artbykim.fi" moz-do-not-send="true">https://artbykim.fi</a> (paintings and photography)
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