Are you passionate about science communication, preprint practices, and scholarly networks? Are you interested in collaborating with our international team of scholarly communications researchers?
The ScholCommLab <http://scholcommlab.ca> and ASAPbio <http://asapbio.org/> are seeking a Visiting Scholar to collaborate with us on a project about preprints uptake and use (details below). This funded position is open to faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students interested in joining us for 2-4 month research stay at our lab in downtown Vancouver, Canada.
*About the Project*
Preprinting in the life sciences has grown rapidly in recent years but still represents a very small fraction (<3%) of the biomedical literature published each year. Existing data sources and monitors present indicators of growth in broad research areas and large regions. However, more localized and specific data is needed to support many different communities to have conversations about the productive use of preprints and to identify best practices in preprinting — both are key functions in ASAPbio’s work to advance preprinting in the life sciences. ASAPbio and the ScholCommLab are collaborating to better understand the status of preprint adoption and impact in specific research communities. More information about the project is available here <https://www.scholcommlab.ca/join-us/vsp-preprints/>.
*To Apply*
We are accepting applications until the position is filled, but please apply with a cover letter, CV, and two references (name and contact information only) by Mar 15, 2019, for full consideration in the program. For more information, visit www.scholcommlab.ca/join-us/vsp-preprints <https://www.scholcommlab.ca/join-us/vsp-preprints/>.
*About Us*
The ScholCommLabis a research group that analyzes all aspects of scholarly communication in the digital age. Find out more at scholcommlab.ca <https://www.scholcommlab.ca/>. ASAPbiois a scientist-driven non-profit promoting transparency and innovation in life science communication. Find out more at asapbio.org <http://asapbio.org/>.
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