Humanist Discussion Group, Vol. 38, No. 94.
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Date: 2024-08-12 07:39:01+00:00
From: Klaus Bruhn Jensen <kbj@hum.ku.dk>
Subject: 3 postdoc positions in digital media and communication - U of Copenhagen
Second announcement
3 postdoctoral positions in digital media and communication research at
the Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen
The Department of Communication, Faculty of Humanities, University of
Copenhagen (UCPH), invites applications for three postdoctoral positions
in digital media and communication research beginning 1 January 2025, or
as soon as possible thereafter.
The positions are fixed term positions for three years.
Introduction
The successful applicants will become part of the project entitled,
GREENWATCH – Green Surveillance: Imagining a Sustainable Internet of
Things, funded through a European Research Council Advanced Grant,
2025-2029. The project examines the potentials and challenges of
employing the Internet of Things (IoT) as a communication system
monitoring the effects of human activities of Earth’s ecosystems, which
further entails surveillance of human individuals and social
institutions. The positions represent a unique opportunity to
participate in interdisciplinary and culturally comparative work
covering China, Europe, and the United States, and to contribute to
theory development on a strategic issue with global ramifications.
Duties and Responsibilities
Postdoc # 1 – China
The successful applicant will undertake, first, document analyses of
product information, legislation, and other materials regarding IoT in
China. Second, the postdoc will conduct fieldwork in China. Third, the
postdoc will contribute to collaborative and comparative analyses of
what IoT is, in different world regions, and what it could become in the
future.
Postdoc # 2 – Europe
The successful applicant will undertake, first, document analyses of
product information, legislation, and other materials regarding IoT in
Europe. Second, the postdoc will conduct fieldwork in Europe. Third, the
postdoc will contribute to collaborative and comparative analyses of
what IoT is, in different world regions, and what it could become as
part of the green transition.
Postdoc # 3 – United States
The successful applicant will undertake, first, document analyses of
product information, legislation, and other materials regarding IoT in
the United States. Second, the postdoc will conduct fieldwork in the
United States. Third, the postdoc will contribute to collaborative and
comparative analyses of what IoT is, in different world regions, and
what it could become as part of the green transition.
Qualification requirements and assessment criteria
Employment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.
Applicants must have specific theoretical and methodological competences
in research on digital media and communicative practices. Other things
being equal, applicants with previous experience in qualitative
fieldwork, document analysis, or both of these approaches, will be
preferred.
Applicants for the position as Postdoc # 1 – China must be fluent in
speaking and writing both English and Mandarin.
Applicants for the position as Postdoc # 2 – Europe must be fluent in
speaking and writing English.
Applicants for the position as Postdoc # 3 – United States must be
fluent in speaking and writing English.
More information on careers at UCPH and the requirements for different
academic positions is available at: Career at The University of
Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen
(ku.dk)<https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/career-at-upch/>
For more about postdoc positions and qualification requirements, see the
Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities: Ministerial Order on
Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities
<https://ufm.dk/uddannelse/videregaende-uddannelse/personaleforhold-pa-de-videregaende-uddannelsesinstitutioner/overenskomster-aftaler-og-stillingsstrukturer/MinisterialOrderno.1443of11December2019onJobStructureforAcademicStaffatUniversities.pdf>
(ufm.dk)
Applicants will primarily be assessed in relation to their research
qualifications, including their publications, ability to conduct
independent research and participate in research collaborations, and
their experience with research management. In addition, the applicant’s
research plan and research potential will be assessed in relation to the
GREENWATCH project described above.
Application
Applications must be submitted online in PDF or Word format. Click on
the “Apply now” button at the bottom of this advertisement to apply.
Applications must be written in English and must include the following
attachments:
1. Letter of motivation
2. CV
3. Documentation of qualifications (exam certificates and PhD diploma)
4. Complete publication list (attached publications must be marked
with an asterisk). The list must be structured systematically and divided into the
following categories:
* Peer-reviewed publications:
* Monographs and anthologies
* Articles in journals
* Book chapters/anthology contributions, etc.
* Non-peer-reviewed publications:
* Publications disseminating research findings, etc.
* Applicants can attach a maximum of 3 publications. The
publication dates must be clearly marked on the list. The selected
publications must be uploaded as attachments and numbered 1-3.
5. Research plan
6. Documentation of other work on the dissemination of research.
Only documentation in English will be assessed.
Applicants are invited to familiarize themselves with the Faculty of
Humanities’ strategic landmarks here: Strategic landmarks – University
of Copenhagen (ku.dk)<https://humanities.ku.dk/about/strategic-landmarks/>
Salary and terms of employment
Terms of appointment and salary will be in accordance with an agreement
between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of
Professional Associations (AC). The salary range for Postdocs starts at
DKK 38,575 (roughly EUR 5,170) + a 17.1 % contribution to the pension
scheme. It is possible to negotiate salary supplements on an annual basis.
The recruitment process
Once the deadline for applications has expired, the Head of Department
will consider advice from an appointment committee and select applicants
for further assessment. All applicants will be notified whether they
have been shortlisted. The Head of Department then sets up an expert
assessment committee to consider the applications. The selected
applicants will be informed who is serving on the committee, and will be
offered the opportunity to comment on the committee’s assessment of
their application before an appointment is announced.
Further information on the recruitment process at University of
Copenhagen can be found here: Recruitment process – University of
Copenhagen (ku.dk)<https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/>
An Equal Opportunity Workplace
The University of Copenhagen is committed in its pursuit of academic
excellence to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive
working environment, and therefore encourages all qualified candidates
to apply, regardless of personal background, gender, sexual orientation,
age, disability, ethnicity, etc. For more on the diverse working place
environment at the University and the University’s participation in the
HRS4R HR Excellence in Research, please see HR Excellence in Research –
University of Copenhagen
(ku.dk)<https://employment.ku.dk/working-at-ucph/eu-charter-for-researchers/>
International applicant?
The University of Copenhagen offers a variety of services for
international researchers and accompanying families, including support
before and during relocation and career counselling for expat partners.
Please find more information about these services as well as information
on entering and working in Denmark here: For international researchers
at the University of Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen
(ku.dk)<https://ism.ku.dk/>
Contact information
Further information about the recruitment process is available from HR,
email: hrsc@hrsc.ku.dk<mailto:hrsc@hrsc.ku.dk>. Please refer to ID
number: 211-1891/24-2I #1.
Additional information about the position, including an outline of the
GREENWATCH project, can be obtained from the PI of the GREENWATCH
project, Professor Klaus Bruhn Jensen, email:
kbj@hum.ku.dk<mailto:kbj@hum.ku.dk>.
The deadline for applications is 15 September 2024 at 23:59 CEST
(Central European summer time).
Any applications or additional material submitted after the deadline
will not be considered.
Link to application system: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/?show=162210
**********************************************************
Klaus Bruhn Jensen
Professor, dr.phil.
Center for Tracking and Society
Department of Communication
University of Copenhagen
Karen Blixens Plads 8
DK-2300 Copenhagen S
Denmark
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