[Commlist] Post-doctoral Researcher in Global Communication Sciences

For details, please see the job announcement.
https://lut.rekrytointi.com/paikat/index.php?jid=939&o=A_RJ

Post-doctoral researcher in global communication sciences

The LUT School of Engineering Sciences, the  academic discipline of 
global communication sciences at the Department of Social Sciences, is 
looking for a post-doctoral researcher in global communication sciences 
to strengthen its global communications, soft power and strategic 
narratives area and work on projects related to these themes.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of internationally 
excellent publications or a trajectory for achieving this. Specifically, 
we are looking for a curious mind who is interested in longer-term 
academic career and is passionate about constant learning and making the 
world a better place to live through science.

LUT University will launch degree programmes in social sciences and 
communication sciences in autumn 2023. The university’s research in 
social sciences and communication sciences will also be further 
strengthened. With a significant public donation, LUT University is 
building a school of social sciences of a thousand students and a 
hundred researchers by the 2030s. Thus, you can contribute and join in, 
helping create a new faculty. LUT’s research in social sciences and 
communication sciences is based on understanding society and human 
activities in relation to global sustainability problems. We believe 
that, by engaging people and communities more strongly at the very start 
of problem-solving, we will bring about changes more quickly.

What we expect

    The ideal candidate must have a PhD degree in a relevant field 
(preferably communication studies, global communications, media and 
communications studies, news media and journalism studies or 
communications and AI). Alternatively, you may hold a degree in another 
social science field, such as sociology, political science, social 
psychology or international relations and wish to use that knowledge to 
contribute to communication sciences, particularly to global 
communication, soft power, disinformation and strategic narratives 
research. You might also hold two degrees, with the other one in 
computer or data science, and be interested in applying that to the 
field of communication sciences.
    You must have the ability and motivation to complete project in 
time and publish in top-tier publications of the field (such as, 
Communication Theory; Journal of Communication; Media, Culture & 
Society; New Media & Society; International Journal of Cultural Studies; 
Television and New Media; International Journal of Press/Politics; 
Political Communication; Big Data & Society).
    You must have the ability to cooperate in teams and groups because 
you will work as a member of a research group.
    Knowledge of research ethics is a must, as are good computer 
skills. Practical knowledge of using social media—and of designing 
webpages for a project—is a merit.
    You must be fluent in English (both written and spoken). Knowledge 
of other languages is a plus.
    You have already published in good or preferably top journals of 
the field of media and communications and are familiar with the 
international forums of the field, such as ICA. You wish to publish more 
and in top-tier journals and work internationally.
    You must know both quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Previous research drawing on machine learning or AI is a merit, as is 
teaching and research experience using computational social science 
methods (such as machine learning, natural language processing, 
conversational AI) to study global media and communications, 
particularly disinformation, propaganda or strategic narrative–related 
issues. Previous teaching experience, pedagogic training and BSc and MSC 
supervision is also a plus. The post-doc will be responsible for 
teaching courses related to global media and communications. Global 
perspective and experience are a strong merit, and applicants with 
international academic experience are especially encouraged to apply.

Research areas of interest

LUT Communication Sciences takes a global, interdisciplinary social 
science approach to the study of communication and media; therefore, we 
are looking for a candidate with an interest in global communication 
approaches to soft power, strategic narratives, propaganda and AI, 
democracy, news, technological platforms and social media. The research 
interests of the post-doctoral researchers should focus particularly on 
the topics related to global communications:

    Global communications and new forms of influence, power and soft power
    Ideology and propaganda; ideology and soft power; strategic 
narratives; disinformation and propaganda
    AI, news, democracy, disinformation and propaganda
    AI, news and strategic narratives; AI, soft power and media
    news, disinformation and democracy; democracy and soft power
    Foucault; production of ‘truth’ and governmentality; CMS
    Global communications and green transition; soft power and green 
transition; strategic narratives and green transition
    Global communications; soft power and strategic narratives around 
clean air; clean water and clean energy
    Crisis management and communications; crisis, sustainable HR and 
innovation; Crisis, social innovations and cross-sectoral partnerships
    Global communications, media industry, geopolitics and soft power: 
soft power and Asia, particularly soft power and South Korea

According to LUT university guidelines, a post-doctoral researcher is 
required to have a doctoral degree, the ability for independent 
scientific work and teaching skills needed in the performance of the 
duties. The new faculty member will be expected to provide intellectual 
contribution within the university in their areas of expertise.

Employment relationship and pay

The job is based in Lappeenranta, Finland, but part of the work can be 
conducted remotely. The position starts with a six-month trial period, 
as is typical in the Finnish system. The employment start date is 
negotiable. The employment relationship will start with a one-year term, 
which can be extended by three years if the researcher performs their 
work successfully.

The salary is based on the current collective agreement for Finnish 
universities. The annual salary range of post-doctoral researchers is 
approximately 46 700 – 54 500 euros depending on the qualifications and 
experience of the candidate. In addition to a competitive salary, the 
wide range of benefits that come with this job include a holiday bonus, 
a generous holiday entitlement, research incentive scheme with personal 
rewards for high quality publications, flexible working hours, 
occupational health care, a collegial faculty environment and continued 
commitment for your support, learning, training and development.

Applications

The deadline for application is Sunday 17 September 2023 at midnight, 
Finnish local time (UTC +3h).

Please submit your application by filling out the online form and 
attaching the following:

    A cover letter (max 2 pages)
    A curriculum vitae (max 5 pages)
    A research statement (max 2 pages)
    A teaching statement (max 3 pages) outlining the courses you have 
taught and feedback, pedagogic training, teaching philosophy and a list 
of courses that you could and would like to teach
    A research proposal including a publication plan (max 3 pages)
    A copy of your doctoral degree certificate; if the original 
documents are not in English, each document must be accompanied by an 
official certified translation into English
    A complete list of publications
    Up to the five most important publications as attachments
    The full contact information of three persons who can provide 
references
    If you have teaching qualification certificate/s or a teaching 
portfolio (max 10 pages), those can be included but are not required 
attachments.

The possible start date of the work must be mentioned in the 
application. Please submit all the application materials in English. 
Please also note that using conversational AI-systems in writing the 
application, or any part of it, is forbidden and will result in 
rejection of the application.

More information

For further information, please contact Professor of communication 
sciences Hannele Seeck, (hannele.seeck /at/ lut.fi), +358 46 851 0784 
(available by phone after 15 August 2023).

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