[Commlist] PostDoc Position at USI Università della Svizzera italiana

*PostDoc Position at USI Università della Svizzera italiana, Institute 
of Media and Journalism (deadline 10 August 2024)*

The Institute invites applications for an overall 60% per annum pro rata 
research and teaching PostDoc position available for one year, starting 
on the 1st of September, 2024 until 31st of August, 2025.

*The PostDoc Position*

The successful candidate will be offered the possibility to work in a 
dynamic research team and in a multidisciplinary and international 
scientific environment.

The PostDoc candidate will assist in the development of the Institute’s 
research agenda.

The job description encompasses both research and teaching 
responsibilities. 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 2025.

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

**

*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

*General terms *

Workplace is USI Università della Svizzera italiana, located in Lugano, 
Switzerland. Availability to travel to other parts of Switzerland and 
abroad (for purposes of collaboration and research) is required.

The starting date for this position is 1st of September 2024. The 
position will be kept open until a suitable candidate has been found.

*The Application *

Applications should contain: (1) a cover letter in which the applicants 
describe their research interests and reason 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) the candidate’s three strongest 
publications, (6) a short description of no more than 300 words for a 
course entitled “Sociology of Communication” to be taught in Italian 
from Spring 2025.

Applications received before 10th of August 2024, will be given 
priority. However, applications will be received until the position is 
filled.

Requests for further information to Gabriele Balbi 
((gabriele.balbi /at/ usi.ch) <mailto:(gabriele.balbi /at/ usi.ch)>).

The application should be done following the link and criteria explained 
at this link: 
https://content.usi.ch/sites/default/files/storage/attachments/imeg/imeg-postdoc-2024.pdf 
<https://content.usi.ch/sites/default/files/storage/attachments/imeg/imeg-postdoc-2024.pdf> 


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