ORBIT project

Being privileged or marginalized has nothing to do with content of character or individual worth. Nearly every time a colleague brings up privileged and marginalized identities, someone is there to spoil the conversation with 'why all the labeling' or 'can't we all just be human?' I get why people are defensive over these terms. From a young age, we're taught not to label people because that is essentially judging them. But here's what the naysayers don't get: privileged and marginalized aren't labels you slap on someone like a cheap nametag. They refer to people's experiences. As a non-disabled person, public transportation is easier for me. So is finding housing and getting access to buildings, parks, and restaurants. Many persons with physical disabilities do not share this privilege. Which is why disability advocates keep pushing for more accessible spaces. As a Black person navigating these same spaces, however, I ask myself: how am I dressed? Will wearing a hoodie make me look like a 'thug'? Will people assume I'm up to no good? Will the police get called if I get into a confrontation with someone? If they do, how will the cops engage me? White people and some folks of color have the privilege of not considering this. Yes, we are all human, but we do not share the same experiences. So when someone uses the 'let's not label' argument, they are 1) erasing other people's identities AND experiences and 2) derailing efforts to bring equity, inclusion, and justice to said person. The harsh truth is that everyday, people are discriminated against because of their race, gender, disability status, etc. Using the terms privileged and marginalized lets us know who is being discriminated against and who should be using their power and privilege to create change. So in the future, if you are one of those folks who consistently accuse DEI advocates of 'labeling', either listen in or scroll on. You telling us not to label people changes no one's ethnicity, disability, etc., nor does it change the discrimination they experience. #Diversity #DiversityAndInclusion #Inclusion #AntiRacism #Equality #Equity Image description: Academic Wheel of Privilege describing various identities and the power and privileges some carry over others. Image credit: Framework for Open and Reproducible Research Training (FORRT)

ICYMI, good news -- the Open Source Initiative (OSI) has endorsed the new United Nations Open Source Principles. These are a good North Star for us all and include: 1. Open by default: Making Open Source the standard approach for projects 2. Contribute back: Encouraging active participation in the Open Source ecosystem 3. Secure by design: Making security a priority in all software projects 4. Foster inclusive participation and community building: Enabling and facilitating diverse and inclusive contributions 5. Design for reusability: Designing projects to be interoperable across various platforms and ecosystems 6. Provide documentation: Providing thorough documentation for end-users, integrators and developers 7. RISE (recognize, incentivize, support and empower): Empowering individuals and communities to actively participate 8. Sustain and scale: Supporting the development of solutions that meet the evolving needs of the UN system and beyond. https://lnkd.in/eTrxYccs #OpenSource #FOSS #software #OpenResearch #UnitedNations #OSI #UN

?? PostDoc Opportunity at Birkbeck - Join Us in Advancing Open Science! Are you passionate about transforming scientific practice and making replication studies a core part of research? We’re hiring a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at Birkbeck, University of London for a 14-month, full-time position! As part of the UKRI-funded project "Making Replications Count", you'll play a key role in identifying barriers to replication uptake and developing tools to embed replication studies into the research ecosystem. ?? What You’ll Work On: ? Conducting bibliometric analyses to assess how replications influence original research ? Leading a survey and supporting qualitative interviews on researchers’ engagement with replication ? Coordinating international hackathons to develop open-source tools, including a browser plugin and a PubPeer bot ? Publishing high-impact journal articles, including Registered Reports ?? Who Should Apply? We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds who are excited about open research and eager to develop new skills. You may be a great fit if you have: ?? Experience with quantitative research methods (e.g., bibliometrics, regression analysis) – and a strong willingness to learn ?? Familiarity with open-source tool development (Python or R a plus) – or an interest in picking up coding skills for research ?? Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, thriving in interdisciplinary and international collaborations ?? A passion for rigorous, open, and transparent research ?? Job Details & Benefits: ?? Salary: ￡43,636 to ￡49,683 per annum ?? Location: Bloomsbury, London ?? Contract: Fixed-term, 14 months, full-time (35 hours per week) ?? Flexibility: Remote work available, except for in-person meetings and travel for the project, particularly to our research partner, Münster Center for Open Science (MüCOS) in Germany ? Closing Date: Wednesday, 12 March 2025 ?? Interview Dates: 24–26 March 2025 The project is co-led by Dr Lukas Wallrich (Birkbeck Business School) and Dr Lukas R?seler (Münster Center for Open Science), in close collaboration with Framework for Open and Reproducible Research Training (FORRT). This offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of meta-science and research infrastructure development. ?? Apply now and help shape the future of replication research! https://lnkd.in/epRSjCMB #Hiring #Postdoc #OpenScience #ReplicationResearch #AcademicJobs