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

*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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