POSITIONS

• MARIE CURIE EXPERIENCED RESEARCHER (more than 10 years research experience)
• JUNIOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT - Social, Ethical and Privacy Issues in ICT for Ageing and Assistive Technology for Older people

ABOUT US

The Centre for Science, Society and Citizenship (www.cssc.eu) is Europe’s leading independent research centre specializing in advice on political, ethical and social issues raised by emerging technologies. CSSC’s competence areas comprise: Ethical, Social and Policy Implications of emerging technologies, Ethics and Security, Ethics and  Disaster Preparedness, Human Factor Analysis. CSSC believes in the values of dialogue, responsibility, integrity and care. The centre promotes open conversation between individuals, communities and institutions by encouraging trust among all parties. CSSC carries out its work in several ways, including studies, publications, training, and coordination of multicenter research projects. Our current assignments include international projects funded by EC DG Research, DG INFSO, DG JLS, DG Enterprise, DG Sanco, and NATO. The Center serves as a member of the Fundamental Rights Platform of the Fundamental Rights Agency of the EU and is accredited by the Faculties of Psychology (1 and 2) of the La Sapienza University of Rome to provide internship programs for training in socio-psychological research.

MARIE CURIE EXPERIENCED RESEARCHER (more than 10 years research experience)

The Centre for Science, Society and Citizenship (www.cssc.eu) is offering a Marie Curie Fellowships in the VALUE AGEING (INCORPORATING EUROPEAN FUNDAMENTAL VALUES INTO ICT FOR AGEING: A VITAL POLITICAL, ETHICAL, TECHNOLOGICAL, AND INDUSTRIAL CHALLENGE, www.valueageing.eu) programme aimed at creating the opportune framework for researcher mobility and knowledge sharing through non commercial research centres and industry on the way to better address social, ethical and value implications of ICT for Ageing. This initiative is co-financed by the European Commission under the EU’s Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Development.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We provide 24-month research grants for One Senior Researcher (holding post-doctoral qualifications, a comparable academic ranking, or with more than 10 years of comparable and proven research experience). His/her duties include to provide and take initiatives in the planning of independent original research, and provide guidance to other staff such as early stage researchers. S/he also expected to attract new funding to support further research and exploitation of results. S/he will be selected on the basis of his/her specific and deep knowledge of ICT for Ageing, proven experience in this field, ability to lead a research team and attract funding.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The applicant should have more than 10 years of scientific career and must be EU27 nationals. Italian applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in Italy for more than 12 months, in the 4 years immediately prior to the date of selection.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

The ER will be enrolled on a standard employment contract of 24-month duration, will benefit from a competitive salary plus mobility allowance, international collaborations and complementary training activities organized by the VALUE AGEING network.

RESEARCH FIELDS

• Ethics in social sciences 
• Sociology - Social shaping of technology

CAREER STAGE

• More Experienced researcher or >10 yrs (Senior)

BENEFITS

• Travel Allowances
• Career Exploration Allowances

TO APPLY

please email to cssc@cssc.eu  

1. A short cover letter (1 page) describing your interest and expectations
2. a CV
3. Writing sample (12-20 pages in length)
4. Name, qualifications and email address of two referees.

JUNIOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT - Social, Ethical and Privacy Issues in ICT for Ageing and Assistive Technology for Older people.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a Junior Research Assistant. The research will focus on Social, Ethical and Privacy Issues in ICT for Ageing and Assistive Technology for Older people.  The job is chiefly based on secondary research (desk research, internet search, etc.). Some empirical research (e.g., in depth interviews) is also expected.  

DUTIES

• Writing  scientific reports;
• Writing business and technical documents concerning the project lifecycle  (e.g., meeting minutes, briefings, internal guidance, email to project partners, etc)
• Writing academic papers;
• Attending  scientific and technical meetings;
• Preparing presentations in workshops and seminars;
• Taking care of the scientific and organising secretariat of scientific meetings;
• Travel and short stay abroad  (within Europe)

• The ideal candidate has a MA or PhD degree in Ageing related disciplines, or in Human-Machine Interaction, or in Privacy and Data Protection. Also candidates with a background in social sciences are eligible.
• Perfect written and oral communication skills in English (ONLY English mother tongue or bilingual).
• Availability to relocate to Rome for the contract period (remote working can be considered only exceptionally)

• Appropriate salary
• Mission costs fully covered
• Training and education in research on Social, Ethical and Privacy Issues in ICT for Ageing and Assistive Technology for Older people
• Challenging international environment and networks
• Opportunities for publishing in international, peer reviewed, scholarly publications and journals
• A number of carrier opportunities

TO APPLY

please email to cssc@cssc.eu  

1. A short cover letter (1 page) describing your interest and expectations
2. a CV
3. Writing sample (12-20 pages in length)
4. Name, qualifications and email address of two referees.