Hybrid media consumption and production in #ge2020: the battle to own ‘change’

About the role

The Institute of Future Media, Democracy and Society (FuJo) at Dublin City University is seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on the Provenance project. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team of researchers and will contribute to research on verification and provenance of digital content.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on content provenance and verification of digital media
• Contribute to the development of tools and methodologies for assessing content authenticity
• Engage with stakeholders including journalists, fact-checkers, and platform representatives
• Publish research findings in high-quality academic journals and present at conferences
• Contribute to project reporting and deliverables
• Collaborate with project partners across Europe

Requirements

• A PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Data Science, Digital Media, Communications, or related field)
• Strong research track record appropriate to career stage
• Experience with data analysis and research methodologies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications

• Knowledge of digital media ecosystems and online information environments
• Experience with computational or quantitative research methods
• Familiarity with issues relating to disinformation, verification, and media trust
• Experience engaging with non-academic stakeholders

Pay

• Salary: €43,000 – €50,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Schedule

• Full-time, fixed-term contract for 18 months

Benefits

• 31 days annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to DCU's sports and library facilities