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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">PhD Position</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">, SHELP Project, Centre for Security Management
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Business Information Systems (BIS), College of Business and Law, University College Cork.
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<b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Vacancy Category:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> Research<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Contract Type:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> Temporary<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Subject / Area:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> Decision Support in Emergency Management / Information Systems<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Closing Date:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">
<u>17<sup>th</sup> of June, 2014</u><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Applications for a PhD position are invited. The position is aimed to study emergency management (EM) and the development of Decision Support tools. The work undertaken will focus
on the objectives of the SHELP project. It will be presented in the form of a publication-based thesis. The position is funded by a European Commission (EC) FP7 Grant. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The objective of the project, titled SHELP (Securing Health, Emergency, Learning, Planning), is the Development of Decision Support (DSS) Tools for Improving Preparedness and Response
of Services Involved in Emergency Situations. The S-HELP DSS will bring major benefits to emergency management (EM), from learning and preparing for emergency incidents and analysing threats, to post evaluation, reporting and logistics management. It will
provide a unique mechanism to assist stakeholders and end users to work together for coordinated, effective, evidence based decisions at all stages of EM. It therefore plays an essential role in the response to emergency situations that in many cases have
a negative impact on human health. The tools delivered (and having been validated in 3 key scenarios) by S-HELP, will result in improved preparedness and response of health services involved in large scale and/or cross border emergency situations and a more
effective knowledge base for responder and decision-makers, thereby supporting the EU goal of the Protection and Security of the Citizen.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The successful candidate will hold a BSc and/or MSc in information systems or a related discipline, and will become part of a dynamic and well-funded research group based in CSMR,
Business Information Systems, College of Business and Law with funding (€17,000 stipend per annum plus fees) for the duration of the SHELP project (until January 2017). Candidates should be self-motivated, and may be required to do some teaching. Previous
experience in IS and or Emergency Management is highly desirable.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Application Instructions: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Applications should include a cover letter, a comprehensive CV and the names of (at least) two referees. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Applications
(only in electronic format) should be sent to (and further information can be obtained from):
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Dr Karen Neville, SHELP Principal Investigator, E-mail:
</span><a href="mailto:KarenNeville@UCC.ie"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">KarenNeville@UCC.ie</span></a><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> Telephone: 353 21 4903668.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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