Hi Ben, This postdoctoral opportunity might be of interest for students at the institute of urban affairs at UTA. The heat wave is over here in northern michigan. I am attending films at Michael Moore's traverse city  film festival.  I have enjoyed the films Llberal Arts, Up Heartbreak Hill which chronicles the lives of Navajo teenagers, and the Buena Vista  Social Club -  a film about Cuban musicians. We also enjoyed a panel discussion by Moore and Susan Sarandon. Take care, Ken 
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Ben



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Subject: Postdoctoral Opportunity - Engaged research on innovation, nanotech and community
From: Rob Shields
To: "nils.petersen"
CC:

Greetings:   Please find attached and below a postdoctoral research
opportunity on nanotechnology and community at City-Region Studies
Centre.  Please forward this not to anyone who may be interested.

I hope this finds you well.  Best wishes on a hot summer day.

Best  -Rob

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Text of advertisement:

Postdoctoral Research Analyst - Innovation and Nanotechnology in the
Alberta Capital City-Region

Expressions of interest are sought for a 2-year postdoctoral research
analyst position for a public engagement study of the governance and
understanding of science and of technology-led regional development
that focuses on nanotechnology initiatives in the Edmonton Alberta
Capital City Region.

What factors contribute to whether the benefits of innovation 'stick'
to a region? How can local communities, their concerns and their
needs, be integrated within innovation processes? What can municipal
leaders and planners do to ensure that support for innovation and
commercialization translate into community welfare and development?
How might they, the public, workforces and local networks of
stakeholders leverage technological assets and investments to promote
community futures?  This project combines CRSC’s excellence in the
areas of engagement and public research, innovation and social space
with scholarship in the governance of science.

To help answer these questions we will be conducting a series of
community and stakeholder engagement exercises. The ideal candidate
will have a geographical or social science PhD, research relevant to
nanotechnology, social studies of science or technology clusters and
community development and experience with qualitative or participatory
action research, community engagement and working with diverse
communities. Interest in or experience with urban planning an asset.

We are looking for someone with the aptitude to shape the agenda for
this field globally, who will thrive in a fast-paced environment with
a dynamic research agenda undertaken with a close-knit team approach
and high community involvement.  The successful candidate will report
directly to the City Region Studies Centre’s Director.

The University of Alberta is a ‘Global Top 100’ research university,
home to the National Research Council of Canada’s National Institute
of Nanotechnology.  Edmonton is a rapidly growing prairie city with a
strong local economy, noted music cultures and a diverse population.

Please email a letter, writing sample and cv by early August 2012 to
City-Region Studies Centre, University of Alberta, Edmonton Canada:
[log in to unmask] This position is available immediately and will
remain open until filled.  We are interested in all qualified
applicants.  The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We
are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome
diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men,
including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities,
and Aboriginal persons.  We thank all applicants for their interest;
however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.


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R. Shields, H.M.Tory Chair and Professor
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