We are looking for a post-doctoral researcher to join the SSHRC-funded Big Data Surveillance research team based at The School of Management at St Andrews University.  The successful candidate will have a research interest in surveillance as a contemporary socio-technical phenomenon and will have experience of conducting qualitative research in commercial settings. S/he will collaborate with the project grantholders on data analysis, report writing and dissemination of project findings.  

The post is available for one year from 1 February 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post will be based in the Centre for Research into Information, Surveillance and Privacy (CRISP) at St Andrews University. CRISP is a joint research initiative between the Universities of St Andrews (www.st-andrews.ac.uk) and Stirling and Edinburgh (www.crisp-surveillance.com).  It provides an intellectually challenging and friendly, supportive environment for the conduct of high quality research.  

The University of St Andrews is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all, which is further demonstrated through its working on the Gender and Race Equality Charters and being awarded the Athena SWAN award for women in science, HR Excellence in Research Award and the LGBT Charter; http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.   

Please quote ref: AR1854MR

Closing Date: 10 January 2017

Further Particulars: AR1854MR FPs.doc

School of Management
Salary: £32,004 - £34,956 per annum
Fixed Term: 12 months
Start: 1 February 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter