[Commlist] The Media, Inequality & Change Center is recruiting a Post-Doctoral Researcher focusing on digital equity

"Deadline for applications: June 30, 2024

About MIC and the project:
The Media, Inequality & Change Center occupies the intersection of 
technology, policy, and social justice. It is committed to studying the 
political economy of social problems, media, and democracy, while 
engaging local activist projects, and drawing connections with national 
and international social movements.

Following the Covid-19 pandemic, everyone is acutely sensitized to how 
vitally important reliable and affordable internet access is to almost 
every facet of our daily lives. After many months of virtual learning, 
remote working, telehealth, Zooming with our friends and loved ones, it 
is no longer disputable that the internet is far more than a luxury-nice 
to have if one can afford it-but an absolute necessity. Increasingly, 
broadband is understood as a core infrastructure-on par with water and 
electricity-upon which our basic ability to communicate with one another 
depends. Modern society simply cannot function without it. Yet the U.S. 
continues to suffer under a decades-old digital divide that 
disproportionately harms marginalized communities, especially 
communities of color and poor households. What are the structural causes 
of these digital inequities and what are the systemic solutions?

With these questions in mind, this research will build on the MIC 
Center's ongoing analysis of Philadelphia residents' access to broadband 
services during the pandemic that show a racialized digital divide 
resulting in part from "digital redlining" based on unaffordable 
services. Working with researchers and advocacy groups in Philadelphia 
and beyond, this project will develop a policy advocacy approach to 
expanding municipal broadband internet access.


About the position:

   *   PhD in communication or related field, with an emphasis on 
political economic analysis.
   *   Experience carrying out independent qualitative and quantitative 
research.
   *   Experience presenting data in compelling and accessible ways.
   *   Strong writing skills, including experience writing for 
non-academic audiences.
   *   Experience with survey design and analysis a plus.
   *   Excellent networking skills, ability to cultivate relationships 
quickly, and experience with activist organizing a plus.
   *   Familiarity with and connections to Philadelphia-area community 
groups also a plus.

First-year postdoctoral researchers will receive a minimum stipend of 
$66,300 commensurate with prior postdoctoral experience and serve in a 
12-month appointment, beginning September 1, 2024. Postdoctoral fellows 
will receive a taxable relocation allowance of up to $1,000 for domestic 
relocations and up to $2,000 for international relocations as well as 
$3,000 in travel/research expenses for work conducted in the center. 
Postdocs and their dependents are eligible for health insurance under 
the University of Pennsylvania's plans outlined here: 
https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay/postdoctoral-researchers-and-fellows 
<https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay/postdoctoral-researchers-and-fellows>.

All postdoctoral fellows must submit documentation to demonstrate 
eligibility to work in the United States. Non-US citizens selected for 
this position will be required to apply for an appropriate US visa. It 
is expected that the fellow will be present on campus in Philadelphia, 
where they will receive a workspace.

Submitting Your Application
You must have a PhD or be receiving your PhD by July 2024.

In order for your application to be considered, please send the 
following materials:

Cover Page - include your name and contact information, dissertation 
supervisor name and contact information, defense date (if degree not 
awarded), and a short statement of institutional fit (not to exceed 300 
words) - explain how your background and experience aligns with MIC's 
mission and would be applicable to the Center's research in media 
infrastructures and broadband access.

CV- list degrees, peer-reviewed publications, academic non-peer-reviewed 
publications, public scholarship, invited talks, conference papers, 
other relevant qualifications, specific research and language skills.

Up to two publications (not to exceed 50 pages in total).
All materials should be sent as a single PDF document to 
(briar.smith /at/ asc.upenn.edu) <mailto:(briar.smith /at/ asc.upenn.edu)> by June 30, 
2024.

Full call here 
https://www.asc.upenn.edu/research/centers/media-inequality-and-change-center/opportunities 
<https://www.asc.upenn.edu/research/centers/media-inequality-and-change-center/opportunities>"


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