LU konference- Early Stage Researchers (ESR) must, at the time of recruitment
- (i) be in possession of a university degree, which formally entitles you to embark on a doctorate,
- (ii) have a maximum of four years of full-time research experience, including any period of research training. This is measured from the date when you obtained the degree which formally entitles you to embark on a doctorate, either in the country in which the degree was obtained or in the country in which the research training is provided. Please note that ESRs should not be PhD holders.
- (iii) at the time of the selection by the host university, the candidate have not resided or carried out her/his main activity (work, studies, etc) in the country of the host university for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to her/his recruitment.
- The enhancement of transnational mobility to improve career perspectives is the main goal of the Marie Curie Initial Training scheme. Therefore, the candidates are required to undertake transnational mobility when taking up a position in the PUREFOOD project.
- academic credentials (examination and MSc thesis marks, additional training, internships, published papers, participation in scientific conferences, participation in national and international research projects related to the theme etc.);
- ability to do scientific work in a non-academic environment;
- ability to cross borders between disciplines and between science, practice and policy;
- willingness to travel;
- proven excellent command of the English language[1]
Vacancy 2.2 Communication and media in shaping sustainable food supply chains |
Goal: To understand how new food networks are created in communicative processes. How are the meanings and discourses of new food networks created? What are the symbols and values, the roles taken by actors involved? How are traditional and new communication tools used to create new food networks and cultures? |
Description: New food networks are increasingly shaped by processes of communication, not only by commodity exchange. New food communities (food-style groups, dietary associations, communities of food values) are to a large extent communicative associations formed on internet platforms. This research will deal with the mechanisms how these food associative ties, ideas, knowledge and lifestyles are transmitted within new food communities and how these correlate towards retailers and producers. Apart from emerging internet grass-roots networks, this study will look at other forms of personalized food communication and knowledge, like direct producer-to-consumer communication. |
Vacancy 4.3. Food insecurity and public action for municipal and rural resilience |
Goal: to explore the strategies and solutions to food insecurity in smaller towns and regional cities, and their impact on municipal and rural resilience |
Description: Following the influence of climate change, crisis of international financial markets and the rise of food prices, food security strategies undergo a process of regionalized food provisioning. Regions and municipalities are increasingly seeking new ways to increase their own food self sufficiency, a process similar to seeking autonomy in energy supply. The research will explore how food resilience arrangements are created at local and regional levels in response to the thickening food crisis in municipalities in Latvia. The research will also pay attention to important deals between the metropolis and smaller regions on food access and provision shedding new light on urban-rural relationships. The study will provide an economic estimate of regionalized food resilience strategies in terms of cost-efficiency of supplies, re-mileage of supply distances and influence on local employment in urban and rural areas. |
No. Early Stage Researchers | 2 |
Contract duration | 1st June 2011-May 2014 |
Application deadline | 3 January 2011 |
Approx. contract start | 1 June 2011 |
- Please upload the relevant vacancy pack from <link eng>www.lu.lv/eng/general/vacancies/ and return your completed application pack to Personnel Department, University of Latvia, Baznicas street 5, Riga LV 1010 Latvia. Alternatively you may email the pack to <link>pd.vakances@lu.lv
- Applications should include a CV detailing the candidate’s credentials and a letter describing his/her motivation to apply for the position and project as well as for the network and research area in general
- Candidates will be shortlisted in January 2011 and the top 2-3 will be invited for an interview (which may take place via videoconference or similar to minimize travel expenses)
- During the interview candidates will be evaluated on the basis of the criteria used for short listing, their enthusiasm for the project, for the position and for the network’s S&T objectives and training programme, and their understanding of working as a fellow in a Marie Curie Initial Training Network
- Before appointing the selected candidate, his/her qualifications will be assessed by the coordinator’s management support team
[1] To prove excellent English command candidate should have passed one of the following tests:
- IELTS: 6.5 , with a minimum of 6.0 for each (academic) module.
- TOEFL: 580 points for the written TOEFL, 237 points for the computer based TOEFL and 92-93 points for the Internet based TOEFL. All are to be supplemented by results of the Test of Written English (academic TWE). The minimum score required for this test is 5.0