[Commlist] Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in Media Studies, University of Bergen

Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in Media Studies, University of Bergen

There is a vacancy for a postdoctoral research fellow position within 
media studies. The position is part of the department's commitment to 
strategic communication and the postdoctoral fellow will be linked to 
two of the department's research groups: the rhetoric group and the 
media use group. The position is for a period of four years with 25% of 
the total appointment time is a duty to be performed at the department.

The research theme for the post-doctoral fellow is trust, credibility 
(ethos), and strategic communication. In unison with the research groups 
for rhetoric and audience studies the fellow will develop a project 
examining how citizens view and engage with strategic communication and 
communication from experts. A core question is how utterances from 
experts are interpreted, negotiated, and used in a society characterized 
by media platforms run by algorithms, decreasing trust in experts and a 
high degree of competing claims from different sources.

The applicant should focus the project on the fields of rhetoric and 
audience studies and is encouraged to tie the project to one or more 
themes of global challenges, such as climate, migration, or health.

Deadline: January 8, 2021
Read more about and apply for the position here:

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/195693/postdoctoral-research-fellow-position-in-media-studies

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in Media Studies

There is a vacancy for a postdoctoral research fellow position within 
media studies. The position is part of the department's commitment to 
strategic communication and the postdoctoral fellow will be linked to 
two of the department's research groups: the rhetoric group and the 
media use group. The position is for a period of four years with 25% of 
the total appointment time is a duty to be performed at the department.
About the project/work tasks

The research theme for the post-doctoral fellow is trust, credibility 
(ethos), and strategic communication. In unison with the research groups 
for rhetoric and audience studies the fellow will develop a project 
examining how citizens view and engage with strategic communication and 
communication from experts. A core question is how utterances from 
experts are interpreted, negotiated, and used in a society characterized 
by media platforms run by algorithms, decreasing trust in experts and a 
high degree of competing claims from different sources.

The applicant should focus the project on the fields of rhetoric and 
audience studies and is encouraged to tie the project to one or more 
themes of global challenges, such as climate, migration, or health.
Qualifications and personal qualities:

    The applicant must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree 
within Media Studies or must have submitted his/her doctoral thesis for 
assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of 
employment that the PhD has been awarded.
    Experience from rhetorical studies and text analysis as well as 
with media use and audience research
    Work independently and in a structured manner, as well as have the 
ability to cooperate with others.
    Proficiency in both written and oral English.

Potential candidates may be invited to the department for an interview 
and might be asked to hold a trial lecture on a given topic.

Applicants are advised to familiarize themselves with the teaching and 
research profile at the Department, please see www.uib.no/infomedia.

The teaching language will usually be Norwegian.

About the position of postdoctoral research fellow:

The position of postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term appointment 
with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top 
academic positions. The fixed-term period for this position is 4 years. 
Individuals may not be hired for more than one fixed-term period as a 
postdoctoral research fellow at the same institution.

A research proposal of 4-5 pages must accompany the application. The 
proposal should contain a progress plan for the different parts of the 
research work, as well as a plan regarding publishing.  It is a 
requirement that the project is completed in the course of the period of 
employment. A budget must be set up for operating expenses.

We can offer:

    A good and professionally challenging working environment.
    Salary at pay grade 59 – 62 (code 1352) on the government salary 
scale upon appointment (equivalent to NOK 526 000 – 555 800,- per year). 
Further promotions are made according to length of service in the position.
    Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
    Good welfare benefits.

Your application must include:

    A brief account of the applicant's research interests and 
motivation for applying for the position.
    The names and contact information for two reference persons. One of 
these must be the main advisor from the PhD programme.
    CV
    Transcripts and diplomas and official confirmation that the 
doctoral thesis has been submitted.
    Relevant certificates/references.
    List of any works of a scientific nature (publication list).
    Any publications in your name.

The application and appendices with certified translations into English 
or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.

Applications sent by e-mail will not be evaluated.

General information:

Detailed information about the position is obtainable by contacting Head 
of department Leif Ove Larsen, e-mail: (leif.larsen /at/ uib.no), or tel.: +47 
55 58 41 16.

Practical questions regarding the application procedures should be 
directed to Adviser – HR, Bodil Hægland, e-mail: (bodil.hagland /at/ uib.no).

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society 
to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees 
is therefore a goal. It is also a goal to recruit people with immigrant 
backgrounds. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with 
disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

We encourage women to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately 
equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender 
quotas shall apply.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to 
information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant 
has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The 
applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to 
the position at all times
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University of Bergen

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research 
institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 
institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of 
Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, 
Møllendalsveien and Årstad.

There are seven departments and three centres at Faculty of Social 
Sciences.  Read more about the faculty and departments: 
https://www.uib.no/en/svf


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