Begin forwarded message: Message from Lawrence Haddad Dear Alumni: Warm greetings from IDS. I would be most grateful if you could circulate this advertisement for 2 IDS Research Fellows within your networks. Closing date for applications is July 29. Best wishes, Lawrence IDS Research Fellows in Knowledge, Information and Communication in International Development (closing date, July 29, 2008) http://www.ids.ac.uk/go/about-ids/working-at-ids/current-vacancies What roles do knowledge, information and communication play in positive social change? The Institute of Development Studies (IDS), Sussex, has launched a new research theme to advance understanding in this area (including the contribution of associated technologies) and is looking to appointtwo Research Fellowsto lead this work, linking research and practice within its Information Department, Communications Unit and Research Teams. IDS is looking for researchers interested in exploring this theme from an issue perspective, or equally as processes in themselves, for example, how information, communication and knowledge shape, and are shaped by, power relationships; how they affect the ways in which groups and individuals know, express and engage with development ideas. The two Research Fellows will be located within the IDS Information Department which runs several Knowledge Services (www.ids.ac.uk/info) that act as information and knowledge intermediaries. We therefore have a special research interest to develop thinking and practice in this area, closely linked to our capacity development work to support intermediaries around the world. Required qualifications and skills: Applicants will need to demonstrate their capacity for leadership, innovation and fund-raising and have a strong track record of independent research and publication and/or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field. They will also need to demonstrate how they would link analysis and research findings to practice and policy. Candidates should have a doctorate or equivalent demonstrable experience in research or practice, with at least one year’s experience post-doc. A commitment to working collaboratively and in teams with people from a range of cultural, disciplinary and organizational backgrounds is essential. Lawrence Haddad Director Institute of Development Studies www.ids.ac.uk good with research ------- End of forwarded message ------- _______________________________________________ AAW-Network mailing list AAW-Network@lists.apcwomen.org http://lists.apcwomen.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/aaw-network