[Commlist] Job Vacancy at the SFU School of Communication (Postdoc)

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The School of Communication at Simon Fraser University (SFU) is inviting 
applications for a one-year Postdoctoral position as an integral part of 
a SSHRC funded Insight Grant, with the possibility to extend to a second 
year. This post is a unique opportunity for a researcher who has 
completed their PhD or will have their degree completed by September 1st 
2025 and works at the intersections of media and communication policy, 
governance, journalism and platform studies. The successful candidate 
will work together with Associate Professor Dr. Sarah Ganter. *Deadline 
to apply is August 15th*, the position is open to Canadian and 
international candidates. Please send your applications by the deadline 
to (sganter /at/ sfu.ca)

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all 
qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible 
minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, 
persons with disabilities, persons with English as additional language 
and others who will further diversify the university.
*Your qualifications*

  * You will have completed your PhD degree in journalism or media and
    communication studies by September 1st 2025.
  * You are excited about topics at the intersection of journalism,
    policy, and platform studies and appreciate comparative work
  * You have experience in survey design, quantitative analysis and also
    are interested in mixed methods designs
  * You have a developing publications record
  * You are comfortable working with computers and willing to use new
    software and project management tools
  * Your written and spoken English is excellent, fluency in French
    would be a plus
  * You have excellent communication skills and appreciate and embrace
    teamwork and collegiality
  * You are dedicated, curious, enthusiastic and have distinct
    organizational skills

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*Your work*

  * 35hrs/week Postdoctoral position, as part of a SSHRC funded Insight
    Grant
  * Leading the research on the project together with the PI
  * Leading the development of survey design and analysis,
    semi-structured interview guidelines together with the PI
  * Leading the research project, analysis and interpretation of data
    together with the PI
  * Active involvement in outreach and publication activities
  * Attending team meetings on Burnaby Campus and occasionally with our
    consortium members online
  * Administrative coordination, where feasible (e.g. ethics approval)
  * Your workplace will be on the SFU Burnaby Mountain Campus in
    Burnaby, BC, Canada (Metro Vancouver)
  * Mayority in-person presence will be required

*What we offer*

  * Annual salary is $70,000 CAD
  * Benefits available
  * Additional funding to present work from the project at conferences
  * Workplace on SFU’s Burnaby Mountain Campus
  * Access to an international network of scholars and a local scholarly
    and student-driven community
  * Professional mentorship
  * Access to additional training programs as provided by _SFU Library
    <https://www.lib.sfu.ca/about/reach-us/news-events/workshops/calendar>_
  * We advocate for and value work-life balance in academia
  * We advocate for and value diversity and collegiality in academia and
    beyond
  * You can find information about the different activities of the
    research group you will be part of here:
 _https://www.sfu.ca/communication/research/labs/independent-journalisms-edit/team-edit.html
 <https://www.sfu.ca/communication/research/labs/independent-journalisms-edit/team-edit.html>_;
 _https://www.sfu.ca/communication/research/labs/cultural-industries-in-acute-crisis.html
 <https://www.sfu.ca/communication/research/labs/cultural-industries-in-acute-crisis.html>_;


*Application Requirements*
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents in a 
single PDF file:

 1. *Letter of interest: *outlining your reasons for applying, your
    qualifications, and fit for the position, as well as potential start
    date (1-2 pages)
 2. *A short research portfolio: *outlining your research agenda plans
    beyond your PhD (1-2 pages)
 3. *Academic curriculum vitae*: Include academic degrees, achievements,
    research experience, and professional background. If applicable,
    include a list of your research publications and conference
    presentations.
 4. *Three academic reference letters*
 5. *Transcripts*: Provide academic transcripts of all your degrees.
 6. *Two samples of academic writing* (these can be published,
    forthcoming or in progress)
 7. *Deadline: August 15th*

*Application Process*
Please send your complete application as a single PDF file to 
(_sganter /at/ sfu.ca) <mailto:(sganter /at/ sfu.ca)>_ with the subject line: 
/Post-doctoral Position—[Your Name]/. The applications will be reviewed 
after the deadline and interviews will be conducted online where feasible.
*About the SFU School of Communication*
Located in Metro Vancouver, Canada, the SFU School of Communication is a 
leading school for research and education in communication studies. Our 
faculty is committed to fostering a vibrant, diverse academic community 
that addresses critical issues of public concern through 
interdisciplinary and collaborative research.
For questions about this call, please contact (_sganter /at/ sfu.ca) 
<mailto:(sganter /at/ sfu.ca)>_.



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