[Commlist] Postdoc Position in European Film and Video on Demand Markets, Aarhus University

 Postdoc Position in European Film and Video on Demand Markets, Aarhus 
University

The Department of Media and Journalism Studies within the School of 
Communication and Culture at Aarhus University invites applications for 
a postdoctoral position with a focus on European film and video on 
demand (VOD) Markets. The postdoc position is tied to two research 
projects: "CresCine - increasing the international competitiveness of 
the film industry in small European markets" (Horizon Europe, 2023-2026) 
and "EUVoD - The development of Europe's Video on Demand markets" 
(Aarhus University Research Foundation AUFF, 2021-2024). Two years are 
assigned to CresCine and one year to EUVoD. You will be part of a team 
consisting of Associate Professor Jakob Isak Nielsen (AU lead on 
CresCine) and Assistant Professor Cathrin Helen Bengesser (lead on EUVoD 
and participant in CresCine) as well as student assistants. Jakob Isak 
Nielsen and Cathrin Helen Bengesser will be jointly coordinating the 
postdoctoral work in the three-year period.

Link to job advert: 
https://www.au.dk/om/stillinger/job/postdoc-position-in-european-film-and-video-on-demand-markets

The postdoc position is a full-time and fixed-term, 36-month position. 
The position starts 1 March 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter and 
ends 28 February 2026.

The School of Communication and Culture is committed to diversity and 
encourages all qualified applicants to apply regardless of their 
personal background.
Projects

CresCine aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the film industry 
across small countries in Europe and improve the international 
circulation of films and audiovisual (AV) content coming from small 
markets. Aarhus University has various roles in the project. For two of 
the three years, the postdoc's work will be equally divided between two 
work packages. In the work package on "Small Film Markets: Comparative 
and Cross-sectorial Perspectives", the postdoc will be involved in both 
qualitative and quantitative assessment and comparison of the state of 
the art of European film industries in select small markets: Estonia, 
Lithuania, Denmark, Ireland, Belgium (Flanders), Croatia and Portugal. 
The work will be both empirically and conceptually oriented to better 
conceptualise small film market ecosystems from a media-systemic 
perspective. The work package on "Platforms, Distribution, Exhibition 
and Promotion" will identify challenges and drivers of change for the 
distribution and exhibition of content from small markets. The impact of 
platforms (domestic, pan-European or global platforms) will be closely 
examined. The project will involve collaboration with other academic 
consortium partners as well as industry stakeholders.

The EUVoD project studies the transformation of the European audiovisual 
(AV) market from broadcasting to video on demand since 2012 by comparing 
the economic, cultural and media-political development of national 
markets across the EU. Using quantitative indicators on market 
development as well as qualitative knowledge on VOD players and 
idiosyncrasies of national markets, the project maps how different media 
systems in small and large, central and peripheral, Western and Eastern 
European regions have reacted to the technological change, the expansion 
of US-based, globally operating services and media-political challenges 
emerging from them. The project seeks to find explanations for diverging 
trends across Europe and to evaluate them in the light of national and 
European cultural and economic policy goals for sustainable, internally 
diverse and externally competitive media markets. The postdoc's work in 
this project is supposed to contribute independent research and academic 
publications on specific national and pan-European market conditions and 
to assist in the communication of project findings to stakeholders 
beyond academia.

Postdoc profile
We are looking to fill a three-year postdoc position with an applicant 
interested in participating in and developing research in European film 
and television studies at an international level. It is expected that 
the successful applicant will have a good command of current debates in 
the fields of European film and television studies as well as media 
industry studies. Within the frameworks of the two projects, the 
successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop their own 
ideas and methodological-theoretical repertoire in line with their 
interests and expertise. In addition to that, we plan to build a team 
with good communications skills and a reliable work ethic.

The successful applicant is expected to
have an excellent understanding of audiovisual industries and their 
specific nature in the European context
be able to identify appropriate empirical sources and materials relevant 
to the research projects
be able to identify, develop and employ theoretical and methodological 
perspectives relevant to the research projects
develop and carry out comparative studies of national media markets (of 
a qualitative as well as a quantitative nature)
conduct stakeholder interviews
be familiar with current debates on media policy within a European context
take an active part in writing and dissemination tasks
take an active part in project-related administration

Teaching and supervision
While the postdoc position is primarily research-based, one of the three 
years involves teaching and supervision or other departmental tasks 
(approximately 20% of the postdoc's employment in that year). This can 
take place at the BA/MA in Media Studies or the BA/MA supplementary 
degree programmes in Film and Media and will align with the successful 
applicant's skills and interests where possible. It is possible to teach 
in either Danish or English.

Qualifications
Applicants must have a PhD degree or must document equivalent academic 
qualifications in any field related to film, television or 
video-on-demand industries and/or European media policy on national or 
European level.

Applicants must be able to document
an internationally oriented research profile within a field relevant to 
European film, television and VOD markets
a track record of research publications of a high international standard 
commensurate with the length of the applicant's academic career
a proven ability to conduct detailed comparative analyses of media 
markets or industries either qualitatively or/and quantitatively
an outstanding and innovative doctoral dissertation in an area related 
to and relevant for the project

Furthermore, it will be considered an advantage if applicants have
experience of participation in national and international research networks
spent time abroad working at one or more internationally recognised 
research institutions
experience in self-directed management of research projects
proficient use of Excel and further skills in data processing tools
proficient knowledge of at least one European language other than English

Finally, applicants are asked to provide a proposal for research to be 
undertaken within the stated framework of the research project, 
including an explanation of how the projects support the applicant's 
career ambitions (max. three pages).

Please note that applications that do not include uploaded publications 
(maximum five) will not be considered. Evidence of academic production 
can also include contributions to research reports.

Contact
For further information about the position, please contact the project 
leader Jakob Isak Nielsen (jakobisak /at/ cc.au.dk)

If you need help uploading your application or if you have questions 
about the recruitment process, please contact Arts HR, supporter Helle 
Sindal, mail: (hsi /at/ au.dk) or e-mail: (emply.ar.hr /at/ au.dk).

Work environment
Active participation in the daily life of the department is a high 
priority, and we emphasise the importance of good working relations, 
both among colleagues and with our students. In order to maintain and 
develop the department's excellent teaching and research environment, 
the successful applicant is expected to be present at the department on 
a regular basis.

We respect the balance between work and private life and strive to 
create a work environment in which that balance can be maintained. See 
family and work-life balance for further information.

Aarhus University also offers a junior researcher development programme 
targeted at career development for postdocs at AU.

The place of employment is the Department of Media and Journalism 
Studies, Helsingforsgade 14, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark.

International applicant?
International applicants are encouraged to see attractive working 
conditions for further information about the benefits of working at 
Aarhus University and in Denmark, including healthcare, paid holidays 
and, if relevant, childcare and schooling. Aarhus University offers a 
wide variety of services for international researchers and accompanying 
families, including a relocation service and an AU Expat Partner 
Programme. For information about taxation, see taxation aspects of 
international researchers' employment by AU.

About Media and Journalism studies at AU
Grounded in its historical blending of research traditions within the 
humanities and social sciences, the department carries out research and 
teaching which examines media and journalistic institutions, 
productions, texts, use/reception and the roles of media and journalism 
in culture and society in current and historical perspectives. The 
Department of Media and Journalism Studies at Aarhus University is one 
of nine departments that make up the School of Communication and Culture 
in the Faculty of Arts. The research environment is characterised by 
extensive participation in cross-institutional national and 
international research projects, well-established national and 
international research networks as well as international conferences. In 
the QS World University Ranking system, communication and media studies 
at Aarhus University has consistently ranked in the top 50 since 2012 
and is currently ranked 36th in the world. The researchers at the 
department are engaged in the following AU-based research programmes and 
research centres:

Centre for University Studies in Journalism
DATALAB - Centre for Digital Social Research
Centre for Internet Studies
Centre for Media Industries and Production Studies
The Centre for Transnational Media Research
Center for Sound Studies
Center for Kulturevaluering (CKE) (in Danish)
Center for Humanities Computing
DIGHUMLAB (Digital Humanities Lab Denmark)
Cultural Transformations
Media, Communication and Society

Prospective applicants are invited to view the department's website.
School of Communication and Culture
The school is a part of the Faculty of Arts. You will find information 
about the school and its research programmes, departments and diverse 
activities on its website.
 Qualification requirements
Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent academic qualifications.

Formalities
The Faculty of Arts refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment 
of Academic Staff at Danish Universities (the Appointment Order).
Appointments shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement 
between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of 
Professional Associations.
Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be 
found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish 
Universities .
Further information on the application and supplementary materials may 
be found in Application Guidelines.
The application must outline the applicant's motivation for applying for 
the position, attaching a curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio, a 
complete list of published works, copies of degree certificates and 
examples of academic production (mandatory, but no more than five 
examples). Please upload this material electronically along with your 
application.
Aarhus University also offers a junior researcher development programme 
targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more 
about it here: https://talent.au.dk/junior-researcher-development-programme/

If nothing else is noted, applications must be submitted in English. The 
application deadline is at 11.59 pm Danish time (same as Central 
European Time) on the deadline day.
Aarhus University's ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring 
workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has 
opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and 
diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Shortlists may be prepared with the candidates that have been selected 
for a detailed academic assessment. A committee set up by the head of 
school is responsible for selecting the most qualified candidates. See 
this link for further information about shortlisting at the Faculty of 
Arts: shortlisting
Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is one of five main academic areas at Aarhus University.

The faculty contributes to Aarhus University's research, talent 
development, knowledge exchange and degree programmes.
With its 550 academic staff members, 275 PhD students, 9,500 BA and MA 
students, and 1,500 students following continuing/further education 
programmes, the faculty constitutes a strong and diverse research and 
teaching environment.

The Faculty of Arts consists of the School of Communication and Culture, 
the School of Culture and Society and the Danish School of Education. 
Each of these units has strong academic environments and forms the basis 
for interdisciplinary research and education.

The faculty's academic environments and degree programmes engage in 
international collaboration and share the common goal of contributing to 
the development of knowledge, welfare and culture in interaction with 
society.

Read more at arts.au.dk/en

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University's recruitment 
system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus 
University's website.

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