Postdoctoral Researcher (Group C) Campbell
Core
Conduct independent historical and interdisciplinary research on the socio-economic and political impacts of volcanic eruptions and cyclones in the Indian Ocean World (c.1800–present), focusing on indigenous communities.
Role type
Postdoctoral Researcher (History/Environmental History)
Builds
Scholarly manuscripts, book chapters, policy reports, and research outputs for the Indian Ocean World Centre.
Domain
History, Environmental History, Indian Ocean World Studies
Required skills
Qualitative/ethnographic/historical research methods, independent research program design, peer-reviewed publication record, data collection and analysis, conference presentation, academic writing, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with indigenous communities, gender/age/ethnic/wealth disparity perspectives, editorial management, knowledge mobilization, graduate student mentoring
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Develop and lead an innovative, independent research program focused on the impacts in the IOW of either sulphur-rich volcanic eruptions or cyclones; Design and conduct qualitative, ethnographic, historical, or interdisciplinary research projects examining the intersections of such volcanic and cyclonic events with socio-economic and political structures and transformations; Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and contribute to other scholarly outputs; Present research findings at national and international conferences, workshops, seminars, and public-facing events; Assist in the editorial management of the Journal of Indian Ocean World Studies; Support knowledge mobilization activities and contribute to the dissemination of research findings to academic, policy, and public audiences; Assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students involved in related research projects, as opportunities arise.