[Commlist] Job vacancy: Research Associate at ZeMKI, University of Bremen

At the University of Bremen, the ZeMKI Centre for Media, Communication 
and Information Research/ Faculty 9 - Cultural Studies - in the ZeMKI 
Lab "Datafication and Mediatization" of Prof. Dr. Andreas Hepp has a 
vacancy from 1.3.2023, subject to approval, for a

*Research Associate (Doctoral Researcher) (f/m/d)*

- pay group 13 TV-L - half-time - for a period of

for a period of 3 years.

The fixed-term contract is for scientific qualification according to § 2 
para. 1 WissZeitVG (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz). Accordingly, only 
applicants who still have qualification periods to the corresponding 
extent according to § 2 para. 1 WissZeitVG can be considered.

We are looking for a person (f/m/d) with an interest in research on 
media use and digital media practices, who would like to work in a 
committed team dealing with recent media change (including automation 
and datafication of communication, pioneer journalism, pioneer/developer 
communities) and using an innovative combination of qualitative and 
digital methods.

*Tasks:*

-Independent research in the form of a doctorate to the extent of one 
third of the working time.

-Scientific research activities to the extent of one third of the 
working time:

o   Support in ongoing research projects of the ZeMKI Lab "Datafication 
and Mediatization", especially in the area of current media change 
(including pioneer communities of technology development and pioneer 
journalism).

o   Support in the acquisition of a research project in the field of 
automation of communication and related publications

o   Preparation and implementation of scientific conferences

o   Support in academic self-administration

-Scientific services in teaching to the extent of 2 SWS or one third of 
the working time:

o   Conducting tutorials or seminars according to own thematic priorities

o   Preparation of teaching materials

o   Pre-correction of examinations

o   Supervision of seminar papers, term papers, presentations and 
Bachelor's and Master's theses.

*Requirements for employment:*

-Above-average academic university degree (Master's/Diplom) in 
communication and media studies or a related discipline

-Sound methodological training (especially with regard to qualitative 
methods and digital methods)

-Prior knowledge of or high interest in the above-mentioned research foci

-Willingness to pursue further academic qualification (doctorate) in the 
above-mentioned field

-Very good written and spoken German and/or English skills

-High level of commitment and initiative, ability to work in a team, 
careful and reliable working methods

-Willingness to participate in academic self-administration

-Willingness to teach in accordance with the LVNV (Lehrverpflichtungs- 
und Lehrnachweisordnung).

The university is family-friendly, diverse and sees itself as an 
international university. We therefore welcome all applicants regardless 
of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, 
disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

As the University of Bremen intends to increase the proportion of female 
employees in science, women are particularly encouraged to apply. 
Disabled applicants will be given priority if their professional and 
personal qualifications are essentially the same.

Questions should be addressed to Prof. Dr. Andreas Hepp 
((andreas.hepp /at/ uni-bremen.de) <mailto:(andreas.hepp /at/ uni-bremen.de)>).

The deadline for applications is *January 15, 2023*, quoting the 
reference number *A345/22*.

Applications have to be sent to

University of Bremen
Centre for Media, Communication and Information Research (ZeMKI)
z. Attention: Ms. Heide Pawlik
PO Box 33 04 40
28334 Bremen
or by e-mail as PDF to: Heide Pawlik (hpawlik /at/ uni-bremen.de) 
<mailto:(hpawlik /at/ uni-bremen.de)>



In addition to a covering letter outlining the motivation, the 
application should be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, final 
certificates and the final thesis or other publications, if applicable.


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