This is an exciting opportunity for students with creative skills and an interest in participatory and collaborative research practice to join “Make Your Own Passport”, a workshop series in public spaces, part of the ERC funded* project THINGSTIGATE, Things for Politics’ Sake: Aesthetic Objects and Social Change, led by Dr Tintin Wulia at GU.
You will work with THINGSTIGATE postdocs Dr Isabel Lima and Dr Kelly Chan in the delivery of public workshops at Vetenskapsfestivalen 2024 (the Science festival) at Nordstan.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working collaboratively, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, experience in working with the public, and the ability to conduct research to a high standard.
Training will be provided. Attendance of the training workshop is compulsory in the lead to the festival.
Responsibility
- Facilitate workshop for members of the public
- Provide guidance and support to participants of all skill levels
- Maintain a positive and inclusive environment
- Data collection
- Evaluation and Feedback
Requirements
- Track record of working collaboratively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency of spoken and written Swedish (native speaker desirable) and English
- Track record of facilitation
- Experience in gathering and collecting data
- Awareness of data protection
How to apply
To apply, please email thingstigate@hdk-valand.gu.se with the subject heading: Research Assistant MYOP / Vetenskapsfestivalen 2024 and submit a Cover Letter (1 page) highlighting your motivation for applying for this role and a CV (max. 2 pages).
Application deadline: 17 March, 2024
Please be aware you will need to be available for 1 training workshop (1 day), for the festival dates on 17 and 18 April, and a debreif fika.
Salary: 150 kr/hour
More information on the research project Thingstigate
*ERC funded= funded by the European Research Council
