Journalism Norms and the Absence of Media Populism in the Irish General Election 2016

About the role

The DCU Institute of Future Media, Democracy and Society invites applications for a full-time, specified-purpose appointment as a Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher to work on the Provenance project. The post is based at the DCU campus in Dublin and is tenable for 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of research work packages related to providing verification assistance for new content.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, including interviews, surveys, and content analysis.
• Coordinate the day-to-day running of the project, including liaison with project partners and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the dissemination of project findings through academic publications, reports, and presentations.
• Supervise and mentor junior researchers and PhD students working on related topics.
• Engage with policy-makers, journalists, and civil society organisations to translate research findings into practice.

Requirements

• A PhD in a relevant discipline such as Communication Studies, Political Science, Sociology, Media Studies, or a related field.
• A strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and conducting independent research projects.
• Expertise in research methods, including both qualitative and quantitative approaches.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Experience with grant writing and securing research funding.
• Knowledge of media and democracy issues, disinformation, digital media, or related areas.
• A track record of engaging with non-academic stakeholders and disseminating research to wider audiences.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, NVivo, R, Python) as appropriate.
• Ability to manage and analyse large datasets.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Capacity to produce high-quality written reports and publications under tight deadlines.