Project assistant in scientific visualization and society - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Work duties

The Department of Sociology is looking for a project assistant for a one-year position as part of Show & Tell, an ERC-funded research project investigating new kinds of visual evidence as they move between epistemic cultures and professional communities. How do scientists use new kinds of imagery to show what they know? Images like brain scans and botanical illustrations are central to scientific practice. But today, accessible technologies can create lifelike algorithmically generated images – photo-like pictures made through the manipulation of digital data. These new kinds of images have introduced distinctive challenges to our ability to trust the things we can see with our own eyes. The project investigates what happens when new kinds of visual evidence move between epistemic cultures and professional communities, with an empirical focus on photo-like algorithmically generated images. For more information about the project see https://www.showandtell.lu.se 

We are looking for a project assistant with documented experience with ethnographic fieldwork and interviews to assist with work on scientific representations and algorithmically generated images and their circulation among the general public. The work involves primarily data collection and related duties. The applicant should demonstrate good analytical skills, creativity, flexibility and the ability to work with others in a team.

The project assistant is expected to:

- collect high quality data/material for the project

- participate in regularly scheduled project meetings

- work closely with the PI and other team members.

If you want to know more about the project or the position, please contact PI Alison Gerber alison.gerber@soc.lu.se .

 Qualification requirements and merits

A master’s degree in the social sciences or humanities is required. The MA degree must have been obtained by the date when the employment decision is taken.

The application will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

- documented methodological and analytical ability, including experience with ethnographic methods.

- evidence of the applicant’s ability to work in a team environment and/or in scientific collaborations.

- excellent Swedish language skills and very good English language skills

Merits include:

- experience with the ethnography and/or analysis of cultural objects and publics from a social scientific perspective

- it is essential that the applicant is physically present at the workplace in Lund during their employment as they are expected to actively participate in regular project meetings and contribute to the department's research environment.

Instructions on how to apply

The application can be written in Swedish or English, and should include the following:

1. an application letter describing the applicant's interest in the position, highlighting relevant experience and skills (max 2 pages)
2. a CV including a list of publications and copies of diplomas.
3. the MA thesis and one to three (1-3) additional academic publications or other relevant work samples. For co-authored publications, a specification of each author's contribution should be attached.
4. Contact details of three (3) referees.

Applications lacking any of the above will not be considered.

Interviews for this position will take place over Zoom on July 10-11, 2023.

Terms of employment

This position is intended as full time for one year. The position starts 2023-09-01 or by agreement. The starting salary is 30,900 / month FTE.