[ecrea] Fwd: position announcement

The Institute for Information Policy at the College of Communications at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a postdoctoral fellow. This is a one-year full time position beginning in July 2012, which may be renewed for an additional year.

The appointee will be expected to serve as managing editor of the Journal of Information Policy, an online academic journal (www.jip-online.co.il), support the work of the Institute in the ongoing managing of the journal and the research forum it is affiliated with, 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 agenda. 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 at 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 the following by email to (pennstateiip /at/ psu.edu):

1. CV
2. Cover letter
3. One‐page statement of research agenda and interests
4. Official academic transcripts
5. Names and addresses of three academic references

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.


Richard D. Taylor and Amit M. Schejter
Co-directors
Institute for Information Policy
College of Communications
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802


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