Job description

Perform scientific research, policy supporting work and training activities concerning societal aspects of nuclear technology, in particular:

• carry out research centred on the governance of ionising radiation risks (e.g. perception and communication of radiological risks; social and ethical aspects of radiation protection policy and practice;  participatory and deliberative processes);
• colaborate to multidisciplinary research projects on e.g., emergency planning, environmental remediation, radioactive waste management, technology assessment;
• participate to empirical research (design, execution and analysis);
• contribute to networking activities aimed at integration of social sciences and humanities in ionising radiation research;
• write scientific publications.

Required qualifications

• PhD degree or master degree in a relevant field of social sciences;
• knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods for sociological research (e.g. survey research, media content analysis, focus groups, interviews);
• experience in writing scientific publications or reports;
• experience in collaborating in international projects is a plus;
• good reporting skills, oral as well as written;
• be able to work independently and thematically;
• sense for initiative in your own research and in the support of other researchers;
• team player in a multi-disciplinary environment;
• good knowledge of English, Dutch and French.

Apply here: http://www.sckcen.be/en/Working_SCKCEN/Vacancies/272