Reference number IPTS 10330-J04-116
Research Project Title "Researcher of ICT for Socio-economic Inclusion "
http://is.jrc.ec.europa.eu/
The Information Society (IS) Unit has a vacancy for a post-doctoral researcher
to work on "Socio-economic Analysis of ICT for Learning and Inclusion" Action.
This action is currently carrying out research to support European policies that
aim at development and adoption of ICT for learning and creativity, for cultural
diversity, for socio-economic inclusion of migrants and marginalized youth and
youth at risk of exclusion and to support long term care of elderly people. The
Action analyses the current (quantitative and qualitative) impacts of ICT
applications on the society and economy, and the subsequent opportunities and
challenges for European policy.
Project Description
The successful candidate will research the use and impact of ICT based
applications on the socio-economic inclusion of groups at risk of exclusion and for
supporting long term care, from both qualitative and quantitative perspectives.
He / she will also analyze implications in the relevant policy areas: information
society, skills, employment, immigration integration, youth, long term care,
education and training.
The candidate should have sound knowledge and research experience in the use of
ICT by groups at risk of exclusion, and on qualitative and quantitative research
methods for impact analysis. Experience on linking adoption dynamics and impacts
at individual level to aggregated social and economic indicators would be an asset.
He/she should be able to make use of a range of tools (foresight methods,
literature reviews, statistical and econometric processing, desk research, case
studies, surveys, organisation of expert workshops, etc.) to carry out research so
as to provide sound scientific evidence for policy support at European level in the
specific policy areas. The candidate will also develop scientific networks, review
and write reports and articles, launch, coordinate and manage research work,
participate in scientific seminars/workshops and represent the IPTS at
international conferences.
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree or having fulfilled all the obligations to obtain a PhD (certified by the university) or having a minimum of 5 years research experience after the first university degree giving access to doctoral studies (which may include periods of training such as a masters degree) in a field relevant to the JRC's scientific activities. A very good level of written and spoken English is essential and knowledge of at least one other EU language is compulsory. 36 months Duration IPTS Information Point Contacts Email: jrc-ipts-recruitment@ec. Scientific responsible: Ms Clara Centeno Email: clara.centeno@ec.europa.eu Institute for Prospective Technological Studies IS Unit – ICTAS Action http://is.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ Dr James Stewart Scientific Officer, E-Inclusion IPTS-JRC European Commission Sevilla +34954488319 office +34638377764 mobile
