[ecrea] position announcement - Pennsylvania State University

> The Institute for Information
> Policy at the College of Communications at the Pennsylvania State
> University is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to support the establishment
> of a new online journal and a new academic research forum. This is a
> two-year non-renewable full time position beginning in August
> 2010.
>
> The appointee will be expected to support the work of the Institute in
> establishing the journal and research forum, to serve as managing editor
> of the journal, once established, and to contribute to the ongoing work
> of the Institute. The appointee is also expected to participate in the
> preparation and presentation of research generated at the Institute, and
> author, co‐author or collaborate on reports, conference papers,
> publications and other outputs. The appointee will be encouraged to
> further develop her or his own research interests. An opportunity to
> teach in the College’s undergraduate program may also be available for
> additional compensation.
>
> A Ph.D. in communications or a related field obtained by the time of
> appointment and a research focus in communication and information policy
> is required. A publication record in the field is an advantage.
>
> The Institute for Information Policy (IIP), created in 1997 in the
> College of Communications, conducts sponsored research and self-funded
> programs on the social implications of information technology, with an
> emphasis on the potential of information technologies for improving
> democratic discourse, social responsibility, and quality of life. For a
> review of recent projects see the Institute’s web page
>
> http://comm.psu.edu/about/centers/institute-for-information-policy/institute-for-information-policy
>
> To apply, please submit CV and cover letter, one‐page statement of
> research agenda and interests, official academic transcripts, and names
> and addresses of three academic references to:
>
> Richard D. Taylor and Amit M. Schejter
>
> Co-directors
>
> Institute for Information Policy
>
> College of Communications
>
> Pennsylvania State University
>
> 115 Carnegie
>
> University Park, PA 16802
>
> Or preferably by email to
> (pennstateiip /at/ psu.edu)
>
> Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
> position is filled. Final appointment to the position is subject to
> approval of funding.
>
> Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the
> diversity of its workforce.
>
> Amit M. Schejter, Ph.D.
> Associate Professor 
> Co-director, Institute for
> Information Policy
> The
> College of Communications 
> The Pennsylvania State University
> Office: 314C Willard 
> Mail address: 115 Carnegie Building
> University Park, PA 16802-5101
> http://www.personal.psu.edu/faculty/a/m/ams37/

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Nico Carpentier (Phd)
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Vrije Universiteit Brussel - Free University of Brussels
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