Research Associate Position in State Strategies of Governance in Global
Biomedical Innovation in the Department of Political Economy at King’s College
London in UK 2012
Subject(s):
The scholarship is provided to learn State strategies of governance in global
biomedical innovation: the impact of China and India.
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing Research level.
Scholarship Provider: King’s College London
Scholarship can be taken at: Students will get their studies in UK.
Eligibility:
-International
applications will be considered for this position.
– The post-holder will possess a suitable disciplinary background
including social science and a PhD. There will be a requirement to travel to
India, China and elsewhere to take part in workshops and to conduct primary
research through interviews and observation of scientific and policy-related
conferences, mainly in major cities and research centres. Familiarity with
academic social science debates in biomedicine, science and technology studies,
and innovation studies will be advantageous, as would experience and knowledge
in one or more of the four case study areas noted above. Ability to make a
significant contribution to high-level journal publication is essential.
Language skills in mainstream languages of India or China are not required but
would be helpful.
Open for International Students: The students of any country can apply.
Description: A
self-motivated and committed researcher is required to join the Global
Biopolitics Research Group in the Department of Political Economy. The GBRG is
an established research team with a major track record in social science
research in the politics and sociology of biomedical science and technology.
Under its ‘Rising Powers’ programme the ESRC has funded a 30 month project
entitled ‘State strategies of governance in global biomedical innovation: the
impact of China and India’. The aim of this research is to examine the nature
and impact of China and India’s strategies on the governance of biomedical
innovation at national, regional and global levels and the implications for UK
policy. The research draws together concepts from disciplines of political
science, innovation studies, and sociology of biomedicine and healthcare, to
provide a new evidence base of these emerging developments.
of award:
It is applicable for 30 month.
Grade 6, £33,343 to £39,335, inclusive of £2,323 London Allowance per annum.
Application Deadline:
Do submit your applications till 28 October 2012.
