Job Details
Postdoctoral Researcher in Political Communication
Applications are now invited for the position of #002719 Postdoctoral Researcher in Political Communication, 18 Month Fixed Term Contract
Background & Role
The DCU Institute of Future Media, Democracy and Society (FuJo) is a multidisciplinary research centre focused on the digital transformation of media, democracy, and society. FuJo investigates how to counter digital threats; enhance public participation through democratic innovations; and secure the sustainability of high-quality journalism and media.
FuJo is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on an IRC-Laurate project called COMDEL with a team of other researchers. The researcher will work on the work package on climate action and deliberation and countering misperceptions. Experimental survey and statistical skills are vital. You will join a team of other postdoc and PhDs working on text based methods and qualitative research. Your focus will be working with survey and experimental survey data to understand the communicative and deliberative possibilities in addressing climate change. There are travel and training budgets attached to the role.
The project aims to explore how communication and knowledge gaps between climate scientists, citizens, media actors, and elite policymakers impact climate change and how they can be addressed:
- To experiment with ways of addressing climate misperceptions and narratives
- To explore under which conditions these narratives flourish
- To understand the role of deliberation in addressing climate action and misperceptions
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Please refer to the job description for a list of duties and responsibilities associated with this role.
Qualifications and Experience
Please refer to the job description for full details on the qualifications and experience required for this role.
Essential Training
The postholder will be required to undertake the following essential compliance training: Orientation, Health & Safety, Data Protection (GDPR) and all Cyber Security Awareness Training.** Other training may need to be undertaken when required.
Salary Scale:
IUA Postdoctoral Researcher Salary Scale - €44,847 - €57,332
Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy
Closing date: Thursday 26th September 2024
For more information on the School of Communications, please visit: https://www.dcu.ie/communications
Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:
Dr Jane Suiter, Unit or Department, Dublin City University.
Phone + 353 (0)1 7006393
Email: jane.suiter@dcu.ie .
Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.
Application Procedure:
Please submit your application through the online system. In order to be considered for the role to which you are applying for, you must upload:
1) Curriculum Vitae
2) Cover Letter
3) Completed application form (blank forms can be downloaded from the bottom of the Vacancy).
Please note, if all items are not uploaded, the application will be deemed incomplete, and will not be processed.