Call for no. 1 research fellowship on "Nuclear markers as global signals of the Anthropocene" within the project SPIN 2022 “Nuclear Winter: Biosphere Modeling and International Governance” CUP H75F22000030001, - deadline March 25th 2024 at 12.00 noon

8 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Università Ca' Foscari Venezia

Department

Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage

Research Field

History » History of science

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Italy

Application Deadline

25 Mar 2024 - 12:00 (Europe/Rome)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Other

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to conducting bibliographic research (and archival whereas possible) to trace the historical evolution of the Nuclear Anthropocene concept, including its scientific, political, and cultural dimensions also in consideration of the recent findings of radiogenic fallout as the golden spike of the Anthropocene. The candidate will also contribute to co-organize and design activities such as an international and interdisciplinary workshop/conference, and public engagement initiatives.

Requirements

Research Field

History » History of science

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The interview, which will be held in English and telematically, aims to ascertain the skills on the following topics:
- knowledge of anthropocene theory and contemporary studies from both a geostratigraphic and cultural-historical;
- knowledge of the history and epistemology of biosphere studies, global ecology, and science of the earth system;
- knowledge of the nuclear age, transnational dialogue on radiogenic fallout, and nuclear winter theory;
- knowledge of Cold War history and scientific diplomacy on environmental issues and Soviet contribution;
- ascertainment of knowledge of the Italian language for foreign candidates.

Specific Requirements

Knowledge of the English Language is a fundamental requirement and the interview will be held in this language.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Additional Information
Benefits

The research fellowship amounts to 19.367,00 Euros per year, including taxes and social charges.

Eligibility criteria

The selection is made through evaluation of candidates' scientific and professional qualifications, curriculum vitae, scientific production, followed by an interview

Selection process

Short-listed candidates will be invited for the interview on April 10th 2024 at 10:00 am (Rome CET) via Google Meet.
The interview will be held in English and in remote only. Further details on how to connect online will be published alongside the convocation notice.
The short-list of the candidates admitted to the interview and the related calendar, or any postponement, will be published on the University’s webpage on April 3rd 2024.

Website for additional job details

https://www.unive.it/data/12137/?chiavi%5Bglobale%5D=antropocene&cerca=cerca#28…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Università Ca' Foscari Venezia

Country

Italy

City

Venezia

Postal Code

30123

Street

Dorsoduro 3246

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://apps.unive.it/domandeconcorso-en/accesso_cf/dfbc-spin-rispoli-bis

Contact

City

Venice

Website

http://www.unive.it

Street

Dorsoduro 3246

Postal Code

30123

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED