[Commlist] PostDoc Position in Media Studies and Journalism at USI Università della Svizzera italiana (Switzerland)

PostDoc Position in Media Studies and Journalism at USI Università della 
Svizzera italiana (Switzerland)*

The Institute of Media and Journalism (IMeG) at Università della 
Svizzera italiana (Switzerland) invites applications for a *75% per 
annum pro rata research and teaching PostDoc position* (available for 
*two years*, subject to a positive evaluation at the end of year one).

*The PostDoc Position*

The PostDoc candidate will work under the scientific supervision of 
Prof. Gabriele Balbi (http://usi.to/cyi <http://usi.to/cyi>). The 
successful candidate will have shared responsibilities in the design and 
implementation of research projects in the fields of media and 
journalism studies. The Institute plans to submit research projects to 
funding institutions in one or more of the following areas: media 
history, digital journalism, digital cultures and climate change 
communications. Therefore, expertise in one or more of these fields is 
important as well as qualitative and/or quantitative methods experience.

The successful candidate will prepare and teach courses at both the 
Bachelor and Master level, including supervising dissertation students. 
Specifically, the candidate will teach a Bachelor-level course of 6 ECTS 
(56 hours of lectures) in the field of Sociology of Communications (in 
Italian) from Spring 2023.

The successful PostDoc candidate is expected to present papers at 
scientific conferences and produce publications in high-impact journals.

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*Candidates’ profile*

  * Ideal candidates should satisfy the following requirements:
  * A PhD in media or communication studies, or related disciplines.
  * High personal interest in collaborative work in both teaching and
    research.
  * Expertise in the field of media and journalism studies. The
    Institute particularly welcomes candidates in one or more of the
    following areas: media history, digital journalism, digital cultures
    and climate change communications.
  * Skills in qualitative and/or quantitative methods are desirable.
  * Excellent command of English and Italian, both written and spoken.
  * A strong desire for research and publishing at high-level conferences.
  * Ability to work independently and to plan and direct one’s own work.
  * Ability to work in a team and autonomy in scheduling research steps.
    Interest for teaching and tutoring students and availability to
    collaborate with colleagues (engage in scientific dialogue, listen
    and think critically) are required.

*The Application*

Applications should contain: (1) a letter in which the applicants 
describe their research interests and the motivation to apply, (2) a 
complete CV, (3) copies of relevant diplomas, certificates as well as 
the full transcript of records, (4) a complete list of publications with 
details on the candidate’s contributions, (5) two reference letters, (6) 
the candidate’s three strongest publications, (7) a short description of 
no more than 300 words for a course entitled “Sociology of 
Communication” to be taught in Italian from Spring 2023.

Please send your application in electronic form or requests for further 
information to Gabriele Balbi ((gabriele.balbi /at/ usi.ch) 
<mailto:(gabriele.balbi /at/ usi.ch)>)

Applications received before *25 April 2022*, will be given priority. 
However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The starting date for this position is from the *1 September 2022*. The 
position will be kept open until a suitable candidate has been found.

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