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[Commlist] Vacancy: Postdoc research position in intl "Gender Equity Policy Analysis" project in Potsdam, Germany

Thu Dec 17 12:16:57 GMT 2020





*Vacancy*

The Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF is a lively place of art, research and teaching. Renowned experts from film practice and academia provide students with intensive and individual support. Germany's only film university advances innovative research with, in, and on film and other audiovisual media. The university is a cosmopolitan and non-discriminatory space for cultural and social debate.

The Department of Media Studies at the Film University has a vacancy (subject to financial requirements) in the DFG project "GEP Analysis: Assessing, Understanding, and Modeling the Impact of Gender Equity Policies (GEP) in the Film Industry" (funded in the Open Research Area for the Social Sciences (ORA) program between the ESRC, DFG and SSHRC) from 01.04.2021 as a

*Postdoctoral Researcher *

(Full-time 40h per week, up to pay grade 14 TV-L)

In accordance with § 49 Abs. 1 Satz 4 BbgHG in conjunction with § 2 Abs. 2 WissZeitVG this is a fixed term position bound to the project period, limited until 31.03.2024 (without option of extension).

Project description

GEP Analysis focuses on industry norms, structures and practices that impede gender equality in the screen industries. Using a mixed-method, interdisciplinary approach, the project will draw on quantitative and qualitative empirical media research, cultural policy studies, communication studies, and network data science to examine 1) what industry structures and practices limit women's participation in the international screen industries and 2) what policy levers and interventions are most effectively delivering fundamental shifts in industry norms, structures, and practices and improving women's participation in the global film industry.

The multidisciplinary and international collaborative project (together with CI Prof. Dr. Elizabeth Prommer, U Rostock; PI Prof. Dr. Doris Eikhof, U Glasgow, UK; CI Dr. Amanda Coles, Deakin, AUS; PI Prof. Dr. Deb Verhoeven, U Alberta, CAN) combines methodological expertise (e.g. statistical/database analysis, qualitative research methods, social network analysis, cultural big data analysis) and disciplinary knowledge (e.g. screen/media research, film industry policy, critical creative economy studies, public policy, gender studies, diversity, work & employment studies) as well as extensive empirical knowledge on relevant geographies (Canada, Germany and UK in their international context).

GEP Analysis will specifically work across the social sciences to combine analyses of heterogeneous quantitative data with analyses of the policy and decision-making contexts that shape the political economy of specific national screen production industries. This evidence base will provide the foundation for an analysis of the preconditions as well as the industry programs and public policy/regulatory interventions required to create foundational change.

For more information on the project, please visit the project website at

https://www.filmuniversitaet.de/artikel/detail/gender-equity-policy-gep-analysis.

For further information on the project or the position, please contact the project leader Prof. Dr. Skadi Loist ((s.loist /at/ filmuniversitaet.de)).

 

Responsibilities

- administrative coordination of the international, English-language collaborative project (under the direction of the project leader) and coordination of the local project team

- drafting of the theoretical foundation and the literature review of the research project

- development and coordination of the empirical qualitative and quantitative sub-studies

- conducting the sub-project of quantitative data analysis, located at the Film University Babelsberg

- drafting of results and knowledge transfer in the form of scientific publications, lectures and workshops (in coordination with the sub-project leaders)

Recruitment requirements

Prerequisite for employment is a relevant good or excellent doctorate in Media or Communication Studies or another related discipline that is relevant to the project.

Also desired:

- very good knowledge of empirical research methods and processes (data collection and analysis, computational methods) as well as practical research experience

- experience with project management and leadership as well as with independent project work

- theoretical expertise in the field of gender equity, diversity and inclusion as well as the film and media industries, or the willingness to familiarize oneself with these fields

- business fluent in German and English, both written and spoken

- strong teamwork and communication skills

Other notes

The Film University values the diversity of its members and pursues the goals of equal opportunity regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, and sexual orientation and identity. In accordance with § 7 Abs. 4 BbgHG, women and severely disabled persons are given preferential consideration in the case of equal suitability.

Applications from abroad, from persons with a migration background, and applicants with family care responsibilities are expressly desired.

Please indicate your severe disability in your application, if applicable.

Application documents

Do you feel addressed? Then please send us the following documents:

- Letter of motivation

- Curriculum vitae incl. list of publications and contact details (phone no.)

- Description of your scientific career

- Certificates of school, vocational training and university degrees

- If applicable, doctoral certificate or proof of completed dissertation

- Proof of work experience

Please send your informative application documents by 15.01.2021 exclusively via our online application portal.

https://karriere.filmuniversitaet.de/jobposting/0eda7988c64a426f003c8bd18e1941ac2c6072a00?ref=homepage

Please note our data protection information.

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