Scandinavian Politics: more on the future

Dear all on the Scandinavian Politics list,

* ICELAND. You'll know by now that the Icelandic coalition between the
social democratic Alliance and the Left-Greens has been formally
renewed. As I understand it, the issue of seeking EU membership, which
divides the coalition partners, will be handled through relaxing
coalition discipline when the issue is debated in parliament. This
appears to be quite a concession by the Left-Greens, because a pro-EU
majority in parliament looks quite likely.

* OUR GROUP'S FUTURE. You'll recall that I wrote previously about the
new demands that the PSA will make of its specialist groups, including a
requirement that "all specialist groups charge membership fees".

I listed a number of ways in which we might want to respond. Many thanks
to all of you who offered suggestions on these various scenarios. One of
them (number 2), in which "someone else - ideally, but not absolutely
necessarily, based in Britain - takes over the job of convenor (and
announcement maker, and constitution drafter, and membership-fee
administrator)" - now looks likely to be implemented. In other words,
someone else has volunteered to take over the management of our group,
and I am favourably disposed to the suggestion.

Now, our group is a very loose institution and entirely undemocratic in
character (though that will have to change, at the PSA's behest). But I
thought it best to float this prospect among list members anyway, just
to keep everyone informed. Do let me know if anyone has any thoughts on
the issue.

More news as and when.

Nick Aylott.
--
Dr Nicholas Aylott, senior lecturer (docent) in political science
School of Social Sciences, Södertörn University, Stockholm
SE-141 89 Huddinge, Sweden
www.sh.se/statsvetenskap

Please feel free to forward this message to anyone who might be
interested. To join the Scandinavian Politics mailing list, send a
message to me, the convenor (nicholas.aylott@sh.se). If you want to send
something to the list, or if you don't want to receive these occasional
messages, just let me know. See also www.psa.ac.uk/scandinavia/

Scandinavian Politics: Lectureship in European Politics

Claudio Radaelli at the University of Exeter has alerted me to the
vacancy detailed below, which he reckons might be of interest to
Scandinavian Politics group members.

Nick Aylott.
--
Dr Nicholas Aylott, senior lecturer (docent) in political science
School of Social Sciences, Södertörn University
SE-141 89 Huddinge, Sweden
www.sh.se/samhallsvetenskaper

Please feel free to forward this message to anyone who might be
interested. To join the Scandinavian Politics mailing list, send a
message to me, the convenor (nicholas.aylott@sh.se). If you want to send
something to the list, or if you don't want to receive these occasional
messages, just let me know. See also www.psa.ac.uk/scandinavia/

The Department of Politics at the University of Exeter seeks to appoint
a full time fixed-term lecturer for three-years, to support its
research-led strategy for growth. Since 2002, the Department of Politics
doubled in size to 31 members staff and it has established itself as a
centre for leading international research in Politics and International
Relations and is among the top 10 departments in the UK based on RAE
2008 - 6th for world leading research (scored 4), 9th for research of
international excellence (scored 3 or better) and 10th on GPA across all
elements.

Detailed information about the Department and our research/teaching can
be found at: http://www.huss.ex.ac.uk/politics/index.htm

Fixed-term full-time Lecturer (three years) in the Department of Politics

We invite applications for a 3 year lecturer post in any subfield of
political science and international relations but are particularly
interested in areas were the department would like to expand such as
international political economy (critical, quantitative or
qualitative-comparative), comparative politics, organizational studies,
and political psychology. The successful candidate will be expected to
contribute to the teaching of core modules on EU institutions at the UG
and MA level and to take part in the implementation of the activities of
the Centre for European Governance by taking responsibility for the
organization of a seminar series during term-time. The latter is a
university-recognized centre and a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence,
hosting two Jean Monnet Chairs.

Applicants should have a completed PhD, in political science or related
field, and have a proven record of, or clear potential to produce,
published research of international excellence and generate research
income. The successful candidates will also be expected to develop
research grant applications, individually or in departmental teams. We
have a pro-active mentoring system in the department and a collegial
approach to developing research projects and planning publications.

The department is committed to research skills training at all levels of
teaching and candidates with advanced training and experience in
research methods are highly desirable.

The starting salary will be in the range £31,513 - £35,469 pa.

This post is available from 1 September 2009

Informal enquires to Professor Susan Banducci, Head of Politics: Tel 00
44 (0)1392 263170; email s.a.banducci@exeter.ac.uk.

Application packs are available from
http://www.admin.ex.ac.uk/personnel/jobs/T11N2033.pdf

e-mail hradmin@exeter.ac.uk; quoting reference number T11N2033.

The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon 3 June 2009.

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer and promotes
diversity in its workforce and, whilst all applicants will be judged on
merit alone, is particularly keen to consider applications from groups
currently underrepresented in the workforce.

Please contact: hradmin@exeter.ac.uk <mailto:hradmin@exeter.ac.uk>

[Fwd: Call for applications: mobility fellowships]

This may be of interest to some members of the list.

Nick Aylott.
--
Dr Nicholas Aylott, senior lecturer (docent) in political science
School of Social Sciences, Södertörn University, Stockholm
SE-141 89 Huddinge, Sweden
www.sh.se/statsvetenskap

Please feel free to forward this message to anyone who might be
interested. To join the Scandinavian Politics mailing list, send a
message to me, the convenor (nicholas.aylott@sh.se). If you want to send
something to the list, or if you don't want to receive these occasional
messages, just let me know. See also www.psa.ac.uk/scandinavia/

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Ämne: Call for applications: mobility fellowships
Datum: Fri, 15 May 2009 12:20:57 +0300
Från: Anna Alanko <anna.alanko@helsinki.fi>

Dear recipients,

please forward the below message and attachment to suitable mailing
lists. Thank you for your co-operation.

With best wishes,
Anna Alanko
Coordinator,
NCoE NordWel

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Dear recipients,

The Nordic Centre of Excellence: The Nordic Welfare State - Historical
Foundations and Future Challenges (NordWel) announces mobility fellowships
for postdoctoral researchers working within the research themes of the
Centre.

The mobility fellowship covers a 2 - 12 months visit in one of the
institutions participating in the Centre in the time period between 1
January 2010-30 July 2011 (please see the attachments for details).

For more information see the attachment or the link below:
http://blogs.helsinki.fi/nord-wel/mobility/mobility-fellowships/

With best regards,

Anna Alanko

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Coordinator
NCoE NordWel
Nordic Centre of Excellence: The Nordic Welfare State - Historical
Foundations and Future Challenges

Dept. of Social Science History
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