English language and the career progression of academics in Anglophone universities

About the role

DCU Institute of Future Media, Democracy and Society is seeking a [position title] to join our research team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on media, democracy, and digital society topics
• Collaborate with project teams across multiple research initiatives
• Contribute to publications and research outputs
• Engage with national and international research networks

Requirements

• PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., media studies, political science, sociology, communications)
• Proven research experience in media and democracy-related topics
• Strong publication record appropriate to career stage
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a research team
• Strong organizational and project management abilities

Skills

• Research design and methodology expertise
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Academic writing and dissemination
• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement