[Commlist] Research Assistants in gaming UNIVIE

Two predoctoral positions in GAMING  situated at the Media Governance 
and Industries Research Lab, led by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Katharine Sarikakis.
We are seeking two highly motivated, detail-oriented Research Assistants 
with a strong sense of commitment to producing meaningful, high-quality 
research. This position is ideal for someone who combines rigorous 
research skills with a deep curiosity about people and a desire to 
contribute to impactful work.

The Project Gamehearts focuses on the current and potential economic, 
social, and cultural value of the European videogame industry ecosystem, 
and  its wider current and potential importance for social and cultural 
life, as a driver for innovation, increased audience diversity and 
wellbeing . The outcome of this innovative project will be to provide an 
insightful map into future developments in the videogame industry and 
its connections to the wider creative and cultural industries.

This is part of your personality:
• You have completed an MA / Magister degree in Communication Science or 
a related discipline
• You have in-depth knowledge of qualitative methods and confidence in 
quantitative research methods
• You are interested in international research
• You are interested in media governance, gender studies, youth studies
• Knowledge and interest in video gaming industry is an additional 
advantage, but not a must
• Willingness and ability to learn fast and self-direct own learning
• Excellent computer literacy
• Fluent command of written and spoken German and English
• Ability to work in an international team
• Highest degree of reliability and self motivation
• Excellent time management skills

Your  tasks:
Research support for various project deliverables using mixed-method 
approach: literature review, EU documents analysis, policy analysis, 
conducting interviews, surveys, focus groups
Contributing to drafting research papers within the scope of the project
Administrative project support, liaising with partners, stakeholders, 
external contractors, keeping records
• Contributing to organising events such as workshops, conferences, 
meetings etc.
• SMM: website, Instagram and dissemination activities
• Full engagement in the Media Governance Lab

You will be working within the Horizon Europe research project 
“GAMEHEARTS: Games, Heritage, Arts, & Sport: exploring the economic, 
social, and cultural value of the European videogame industry 
ecosystem.” https://gamehearts.eu

Your project work and dissertation will be supervised by Prof. Katharine 
Sarikakis.

Start date: asap

Send the following to Ms (Dana.Grohs /at/ univie.ac.at)

Subject line: Gamehearts RA:

scientific curriculum vitae
sample of writing,
a motivation letter of 350 words
two names for references
copy of Master Degree with grades

For informal enquiries
contact Professor Katharine Sarikakis (katharine.sarikakis /at/ univie.ac.at)
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