[Commlist] 3 postdoc positions in digital media and communication

**Second announcement**

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*3 postdoctoral positions in digital media and communication research at 
the Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen*

The Department of Communication, Faculty of Humanities, University of 
Copenhagen (UCPH), invites applications for three postdoctoral positions 
in digital media and communication research beginning *1 
January 2025*,**or as soon as possible thereafter.

The positions are fixed term positions for three years.

*Introduction *
The successful applicants will become part of the project entitled, 
/GREENWATCH – Green Surveillance: Imagining a Sustainable Internet of 
Things/, funded through a European Research Council Advanced Grant, 
2025-2029. The project examines the potentials and challenges of 
employing the Internet of Things (IoT) as a communication system 
monitoring the effects of human activities of Earth’s ecosystems, which 
further entails surveillance of human individuals and social 
institutions. The positions represent a unique opportunity to 
participate in interdisciplinary and culturally comparative work 
covering China, Europe, and the United States, and to contribute to 
theory development on a strategic issue with global ramifications.

*Duties and Responsibilities*
/Postdoc # 1 – China/
The successful applicant will undertake, first, document analyses of 
product information, legislation, and other materials regarding IoT in 
China. Second, the postdoc will conduct fieldwork in China. Third, the 
postdoc will contribute to collaborative and comparative analyses of 
what IoT is, in different world regions, and what it could become in the 
future.

/Postdoc # 2 – Europe/
The successful applicant will undertake, first, document analyses of 
product information, legislation, and other materials regarding IoT in 
Europe. Second, the postdoc will conduct fieldwork in Europe. Third, the 
postdoc will contribute to collaborative and comparative analyses of 
what IoT is, in different world regions, and what it could become as 
part of the green transition.

/Postdoc # 3 – United States/
The successful applicant will undertake, first, document analyses of 
product information, legislation, and other materials regarding IoT in 
the United States. Second, the postdoc will conduct fieldwork in the 
United States. Third, the postdoc will contribute to collaborative and 
comparative analyses of what IoT is, in different world regions, and 
what it could become as part of the green transition.

*Qualification requirements and assessment criteria*
Employment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.

Applicants must have specific theoretical and methodological competences 
in research on digital media and communicative practices. Other things 
being equal, applicants with previous experience in qualitative 
fieldwork, document analysis, or both of these approaches, will be 
preferred.

Applicants for the position as /Postdoc # 1 – China/ must be fluent in 
speaking and writing both English and Mandarin.

Applicants for the position as /Postdoc # 2 – Europe/ must be fluent in 
speaking and writing English.

Applicants for the position as /Postdoc # 3 – United States/ must be 
fluent in speaking and writing English.

More information on careers at UCPH and the requirements for different 
academic positions is available at: Career at The University of 
Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk) 
<https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/career-at-upch/>

For more about postdoc positions and qualification requirements, see the 
Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities: Ministerial Order on 
Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 
<https://ufm.dk/uddannelse/videregaende-uddannelse/personaleforhold-pa-de-videregaende-uddannelsesinstitutioner/overenskomster-aftaler-og-stillingsstrukturer/MinisterialOrderno.1443of11December2019onJobStructureforAcademicStaffatUniversities.pdf> (ufm.dk)

Applicants will primarily be assessed in relation to their research 
qualifications, including their publications, ability to conduct 
independent research and participate in research collaborations, and 
their experience with research management. In addition, the applicant’s 
research plan and research potential will be assessed in relation to the 
GREENWATCH project described above.

*Application*
Applications must be submitted online in PDF or Word format. Click on 
the “Apply now” button at the bottom of this advertisement to 
apply. Applications must be written in English and must include the 
following attachments:

 1. *Letter of motivation*
 2. *CV*
 3. *Documentation of qualifications* (exam certificates and PhD diploma)
 4. *Complete publication list *(attached publications must be marked
    with an asterisk).
    The list must be structured systematically and divided into the
    following categories:
      * /Peer-reviewed publications/:
          o Monographs and anthologies
          o Articles in journals
          o Book chapters/anthology contributions, etc.
      * /Non-peer-reviewed publications:/
          o Publications disseminating research findings, etc.
      * Applicants can attach a maximum of 3 publications. The
        publication dates must be clearly marked on the list. The
        selected publications must be uploaded as attachments and
        numbered 1-3.  5. *Research plan*
 6. *Documentation of other work on the dissemination of research*.

Only documentation in English will be assessed.

Applicants are invited to familiarize themselves with the Faculty of 
Humanities’ strategic landmarks here: Strategic landmarks – University 
of Copenhagen (ku.dk) 
<https://humanities.ku.dk/about/strategic-landmarks/>__

*Salary and terms of employment*
Terms of appointment and salary will be in accordance with an agreement 
between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of 
Professional Associations (AC). The salary range for Postdocs starts at 
DKK 38,575 (roughly EUR 5,170) + a 17.1 % contribution to the pension 
scheme. It is possible to negotiate salary supplements on an annual basis.

*The recruitment process*
Once the deadline for applications has expired, the Head of Department 
will consider advice from an appointment committee and select applicants 
for further assessment. All applicants will be notified whether they 
have been shortlisted. The Head of Department then sets up an expert 
assessment committee to consider the applications. The selected 
applicants will be informed who is serving on the committee, and will be 
offered the opportunity to comment on the committee’s assessment of 
their application before an appointment is announced.

Further information on the recruitment process at University of 
Copenhagen can be found here: Recruitment process – University of 
Copenhagen (ku.dk) <https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/>__

*An Equal Opportunity Workplace*
The University of Copenhagen is committed in its pursuit of academic 
excellence to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive 
working environment, and therefore encourages all qualified candidates 
to apply, regardless of personal background, gender, sexual orientation, 
age, disability, ethnicity, etc. For more on the diverse working place 
environment at the University and the University’s participation in the 
HRS4R HR Excellence in Research, please see HR Excellence in Research – 
University of Copenhagen (ku.dk) 
<https://employment.ku.dk/working-at-ucph/eu-charter-for-researchers/>__

*International applicant?*
The University of Copenhagen offers a variety of services for 
international researchers and accompanying families, including support 
before and during relocation and career counselling for expat partners. 
Please find more information about these services as well as information 
on entering and working in Denmark here: For international researchers 
at the University of Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk) 
<https://ism.ku.dk/>__

*Contact information*
Further information about the recruitment process is available from HR, 
email: (hrsc /at/ hrsc.ku.dk) <mailto:(hrsc /at/ hrsc.ku.dk)>. *Please refer to ID 
number: 211-1891/24-2I #1.*

Additional information about the position, including an outline of the 
GREENWATCH project, can be obtained from the PI of the GREENWATCH 
project, Professor Klaus Bruhn Jensen, email: (kbj /at/ hum.ku.dk) 
<mailto:(kbj /at/ hum.ku.dk)>.

*The deadline for applications is 15 September 2024 at 23:59 CEST 
*(/Central European summer time)/.

Any applications or additional material submitted after the deadline 
will not be considered.

Link to application system: 
https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/?show=162210 
<https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/?show=162210>

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