Postdoctoral researcher “Governing the Digital Society”
Universiteit Utrecht
Utrecht University offers a full-time position for a postdoctoral researcher for two years (24 months) in the focus area “Governing the Digital Society” (GDS). This interdisciplinary focus area fosters the collaboration between the departments of Media and Culture, Law, Governance, and Information Science. The GDS group promotes research on the socio-technical and political-economic processes of datafication, algorithmisation and platformisation and AI.Wat ga je doen?Our basic research inquiry revolves around the question: How to develop and apply principles of (good) governance in digital societies? Applied research based on this question is also welcomed. The postdoc position will be part of the Spinoza funded project, led by and will start no later than 1 October 2024.Postdocs will pursue their own research plan which fits the larger research aims of the GDS group. Projects may differ in scale and scope; we invite you to submit concrete project descriptions that fit our overall goals. Some of the major questions to be addressed in our overall GDS project are:
Please find descriptions of our core team and Special Interest Group members on the .The postdoc positions are full-time, which means successful candidates can spend 80% of their time on research; they are expected to publish and present research results in the form of policy briefings, reports, articles in international peer reviewed journals, and papers at (inter)national meetings and conferences. In addition, they will spend 20% on professional activities organised in the context of GDS conjunction with members of the GDS team (outreach, teaching/course development, collaborative projects, seminar/conference organisation, communication, etc). Although teaching is not part of the postdoc position, occasional lectures or workshops are appreciated.Wat breng je mee?Candidates eligible for these postdoc positions will have the following professional and personal qualifications:
Wat bieden wij?We offer:
In addition to the laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating , leave schemes and schemes for , as well as discounts on software and other IT products. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. For more information, please visit .Over onsA better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At , the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major . Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. .The has around 7,000 students and 1,100 staff members. It comprises four knowledge domains: Philosophy and Religious Studies, History and Art History, Media and Culture Studies, and Languages, Literature and Communication. With its research and education in these fields, the Faculty aims to contribute to a better understanding of the Netherlands and Europe in a rapidly changing social and cultural context. The enthusiastic and committed colleagues and the excellent amenities in the historical city centre of Utrecht, , contribute to an inspiring working environment.Meer informatieFor more information, please contact at .Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.SollicitatieAs Utrecht University, we want to be a for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation and a research plan via the ‘apply now’ button.Candidates are requested to send in a research plan not exceeding 2,000 words, in which they outline:
potential plans for grant applications to be pursued (ERC, NWO); * contributions to the overall GDS theme in terms of interdisciplinary collaboration (e.g., staff members you plan to work with, Special Interest Groups you would like to be involved in).The research plan can be uploaded as an attachment under the heading ‘PhD Diploma’.Uiterlijk reageren op 9 juni 2024.
€3226 – 5929 per month
Utrecht
Fri, 10 May 2024 04:19:22 GMT
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