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Call for Applications Theme: Migration, Media and Intercultural Dialogue Type: Visiting Researchers Programme Institution: United Nations University Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM) Location: Barcelona (Spain) Deadline: 28.6.2013 __________________________________________________ Our Visiting Researchers Programme gives qualified researchers an opportunity to research topics related to globalization, culture and mobility, in line with current research programmes, and to participate in UNU-GCM activities. Visiting Researchers typically spend a residency of 3 to 6 months at UNU-GCM. UNU-GCM is currently offering two Visiting Researchers positions for its research programme on Migration, Media and Intercultural Dialogue. Selection criteria The criteria for selection are: - PhD in either Migration Studies, Media Studies, Audiovisual and/or Communication Studies, Cultural Studies or in a field of the Humanities or Social Sciences that considers questions of mobility, transnationalism, cultural dynamics, migration and media (understood broadly to include mainstream, social, as well as photography, film or music). - A strong record of research productivity and publications. - The ability to work and publish in English. A good command of Spanish is required. - A keen interest to collaborate with the team at UNU-GCM. - The willingness to reside in Barcelona for the duration of the residency. Responsibilities Visiting Researchers are expected to: - Partake in activities, seminars, reading groups and other work of the Institute. - Carry out a research project to be agreed with Director in the field of Migration, Media and Intercultural Dialogue. - Produce an agreed output to be submitted for publication at the end of the period to either a refereed journal or other agreed outlet. - Be available for consultation from other staff of the Institute for discussions on Migration, Media and Intercultural Dialogue. - Be willing to offer a paper based on their work at the conference organized for autumn 2013. - Be resident in Barcelona, work at UNU-GCM and be based in our office for the full period of the residency. Facilities and Services Visiting researchers are assigned office space, computer facilities and access to the e-library of UNU-GCM. Visiting researchers are required to arrange their own travel, housing and health insurance. Financial assistance UNU-GCM provides a monthly stipend of EUR 1,000 as a contribution towards accommodation, medical, and other out-of-pocket expenses. Additionally, there will be financial support towards travel of up to EUR500, if necessary. No funds will be available for research-related costs. Proof of residency Following satisfactory completion of the residency and related projects, successful applicants will receive a letter confirming their stay. Applications procedure Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application and research proposal by June 28th, 2013 to: [email protected]. 
All applications must include: - A letter of intent. - A full curriculum vitae, with details of publications and contact details. - The contact details of two referees, one of whom must be academic. - PDF of a piece of work published in a refereed journal or with a scholarly publisher. For more information, please visit: http://barcelona.unu.edu/index.php/about-us/job-vacancies Contact: Prof. Dr. Parvati Nair United Nations University Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM) Sant Manuel Pavilion Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site C/ Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167 E-08025 Barcelona Spain Email: [email protected] Web: http://barcelona.unu.edu/index.php/about-us/job-vacancies __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org __________________________________________________
