Media Control and Post-Truth Communication

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DCU Institute of Future Media, Democracy and Society (FuJo) is seeking researchers to contribute to its interdisciplinary projects on media, democracy, and digital technologies.

About the role

The Institute conducts research on media pluralism, disinformation, digital journalism, and democratic deliberation. Successful candidates will join a dynamic team working on EU-funded and national projects, collaborating with academic, industry, and policy partners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research on topics such as media literacy, platform governance, political communication, or extremism online.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, policy reports, and public-facing outputs.
• Contribute to grant applications and project development.
• Engage with stakeholders through workshops, conferences, and media appearances.
• Support the coordination of research activities within the Institute.

Requirements

• PhD (or near completion) in media studies, political science, sociology, computer science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following: digital media, disinformation, deliberative democracy, extremism, or media policy.
• Experience with qualitative or quantitative research methods (e.g., content analysis, surveys, interviews, computational tools).
• Strong publication record or potential for high-impact research.
• Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

• Proficiency in research design and data analysis (e.g., NVivo, R, Python, or similar).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience with policy engagement or public dissemination of research.
• Familiarity with EU research frameworks (e.g., Horizon Europe) is an advantage.