Postdoctoral researcher in News Use and Political Information
Offer Description1 – Working at the VUBFor more than 50 years, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel has stood for freedom, equality and solidarity, and this is very much alive on our campuses among students and staff alike.At the VUB, you will find a diverse collection of personalities: innovators pur sang, but above all people who are 100% their authentic selves. With some 4,000 employees, we are the largest Dutch-speaking employer, in the private sector, in Brussels; an international city with which we are only too happy to connect and where (around) our 4 campuses are located.Add to this our principle of free research – in which self-reflection, a critical attitude and an open, creative mind around scientific and social issues are central – and you have a university that is fundamentally groundbreaking and pioneering in education and research. In short: the VUB all over again.Moreover, the VUB is a member of EUTOPIA, an alliance of like-minded European universities, all ready to reinvent themselves.2 – Position descriptionThe Faculty Social Sciences & Solvay Business School, Department Communicatiewetenschappen, Research Group Studies in Media, Innovation and Technology is looking for a postdoctoral researcher with a grant.More concretely your work package, for the validation of your doctoral research, contains:You will be working as a full-time post-doctoral researcher to lead and conduct research in an ERC-funded research project related to social inequalities in news use. The project is hosted by the research center SMIT (Studies in Media, Innovation and Technology) at Vrije Universiteit Brussel.. The project is led by dr. Antonis Kalogeropoulos.
For this function, our Brussels Humanities, Sciences & Engineering Campus (Elsene) will serve as your home base.4 – OfferAre you going to be our new colleague?You’ll be offered a full-time postdoctoral scholarship, for 24 months, with planned starting date 01/10/2024.You’ll receive a grant linked to one of the scales set by the government.At the VUB, you’re guaranteed an open, involved and diverse workplace where you are offered opportunities to (further) build on your career.As well as this, you will also enjoy various other benefits:
3 – ProfileWhat do we expect from you?PhD degree in journalism studies, political communication, in broader communication science or a relevant domain (e.g. political science, sociology, internet studies)Strong interest in news consumption or the diffusion of political information.Strong background in qualitative research methods (preferably focused in audiences) and an ambition to continue to develop these skills.Native or proficient fluency in Spanish and/or PortugueseExcellent communication skills and proficiency in English (oral and writen).Ability to work proactively and independently.Additionally, we would like it if you have experience with supervising junior colleagues or doctoral students
The VUB wants to be a reflection of the society where everyone’s talent is valued, regardless of gender, age, religion, skin color, migration background, disability and neurodiversity.5 – Interested?Is this the job you’ve been dreaming of?Then apply, at the latest on 05/07/2024, , and upload the following documents:
Do you have questions about the job content? Contact prof dr Antonis Kalogeropoulos at or on 02/ 614 85 40.Would you like to know what it’s like to work at the VUB? Go to , and find all there is to know about our campuses, benefits, strategic goals and your future colleagues.Would you like more information about EUTOPIA? Go to , and read more about the role of the VUB in the development of the EUTOPIA alliance.Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Communication sciences Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research Field Communication sciences Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research Field Political sciences Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research Field Sociology Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Additional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) Country Belgium City Brussels Postal Code 1050 Street Boulevard de la Plaine 2 GeofieldContact CityBrussels WebsitePostal Code1050STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page
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