[Commlist] Job opportunity: postdoc on AI at the University of Antwerp

The Antwerp Media in Society Centre 
<https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/research-groups/antwerp-media-in-society-centre/>(AMSoC) 
of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Antwerp is 
seeking a *post-doctoral candidate* willing to write a research proposal 
about *AI, media and society*.

External and internal post-doc researchers who are eligible to submit an 
FWO and/or MSCA post-doc application are invited to apply. The top 
ranked candidate with the best profile (project proposal & CV) acquires 
a preparatory post-doctoral research mandate to further develop and 
submit a competitive research proposal to FWO (Flemish Science 
Foundation) and/or MSCA (Horizon Europe Marie Curie fellowships), with 
the University of Antwerp as host institution.

A preparatory full-time or part-time mandate of at least 6 months (up to 
a maximum of 12 months) will be provided.

*Profile*

  * You hold a PhD in Communication Studies or other relevant discipline
    in the social sciences and humanities (or you will have obtained it
    by the time you start work).
  * Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university
    research policies <https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/research/management/>.
  * You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and
    cooperation.
  * You can speak and write fluently in English.
  * You comply with the FWO Post-doc and/or Marie Sklodowska-Curie
    Post-doc eligibility criteria.
  * You have a good publication record in international peer-reviewed
    journals.
  * Experience with project writing, acquisition and management is a plus.

*Position*

  * Since the launch of ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become
    an accessible part of everyday life. We define AI broadly, looking
    beyond generative AI and including other forms of 'smart'
    automation, such as algorithmic recommendation and chatbots. We are
    hiring a postdoctoral researcher to develop a project critically
    analyzing the role of AI in media and society. The aim is to come to
    a balanced assessment of its opportunities and risks, in particular
    in relation to underlying power relations in media and society. The
    candidate should focus on one or more of the following aspects:

 1. Media discourses: you use qualitative and/or quantitative methods to
    analyze the way AI is discussed and represented in media.
 2. Political economy: you research the ownership and governance of AI
    and related automated systems, with a focus on digital empires such
    as Meta/Facebook and Alphabet/Google.
 3. User perspectives: you use qualitative and/or quantitative methods
    to analyze how media users think about and deal with automated
    content such as social media feeds and news recommendations.

  * Your proposal should be connected to the research interests and
    expertise of (at least) one of the professors of the Antwerp Media
    in Society Centre
 <https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/research-groups/antwerp-media-in-society-centre/>:
    Sander De Ridder
    <https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/staff/sander-de-ridder_23007/>,
    Alexander Dhoest
    <https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/staff/alexander-dhoest/>, Pieter
    Maeseele <https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/staff/pieter-maeseele/>and
    Steve Paulussen <https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/staff/steve-paulussen/>.
  * The main aim of this temporary position is to develop a proposal for
    a postdoctoral fellowship to be submitted to FWO
    <https://www.fwo.be/en/support-programmes/postdoctoral-fellowships/>and
    Horizon-MCSA
 <https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/actions/postdoctoral-fellowships>.

*What we offer*

  * The planned start date is 1 September 2025 or as soon as possible
    after that date.
  * Appointments are made in one of the following categories, depending
    on your profile:
      o Postdoctoral scholarship holder
          + In order to be eligible in this statute, you must have spent
            at least twelve months of the three years prior to the start
            date as a postdoctoral scholarship holder abroad and did not
            work or study in Belgium during these twelve months.
            Short-term stays (e.g. holidays, participation in
            conferences, preparation for this stay as a postdoctoral
            scholarship holder) will not be taken into account.
          + We offer a full-time appointment for a period of one year.
          + Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to
            the scholarship amounts
            <https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/jobs/what-do-we-offer/> for
            postdoctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for
            Contract Research Staff (Dutch: /Bijzonder Academisch
            Personeel/, BAP).
          + You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance
            and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public
            transport costs for commuting.
      o Postdoctoral researcher (contractual)
          + If you don’t qualify for the specific eligibility criteria
            for scholarship holders, we can offer a full-time
            appointment for a period of six months or a half-time
            appointment for a full year.
          + Your gross monthly salary is calculated according to the pay
            scale
            <https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/jobs/what-do-we-offer/>for a
            principal research fellow in the Contract Research Staff
            category (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
          + You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity
            allowance, a group insurance, an income protection
            insurance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement
            of public transport costs for commuting.
  * You will do most of your work at the City Campus in a dynamic and
    stimulating working environment.
  * Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here
    <https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/jobs/uantwerp-as-an-employer/hr-policy/>.

*Want to apply?*

  * You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s
    online job application platform up to and including *22 April 2025*
    (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and
    complete the online application form. Be sure to include the
    following attachments:
      o a motivation letter
      o your academic CV
      o a provisional project proposal of two to four pages
      o two published papers.
  * The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible
    after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we
    will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection,
    you will be informed about the possible next step in the selection
    procedure, which consists of an (online) interview on 15 May.
  * If you have any questions about the online application form, please
    check the frequently asked questions
    <https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/jobs/apply-online-uantwerp/>or send an
    email to (jobs /at/ uantwerpen.be) <mailto:(jobs /at/ uantwerpen.be)>. If you have
    any questions about the job itself, please contact
    (Alexander.dhoest /at/ uantwerpen.be) <mailto:(Alexander.dhoest /at/ uantwerpen.be)>.

/The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR 
Excellence in Research Award 
<https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/jobs/uantwerp-as-an-employer/hr-excellence-in-research/>//for 
its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which 
invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity 
<https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/about-uantwerp/organisation/mission-and-vision/diversity/>//and 
attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal 
opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, 
ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage 
people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply./


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