Postdoc Position in Psychology / Communication Studies / Media Studies

What Postdocs Typically Do in IRTIS

The position involves a wide range of activities:

• Designing original studies (e.g., specify RQs, establish methods)
• Examining the selected research questions and hypotheses within the project(s)
• Data analysis (with an emphasis on more advanced methods, e.g., longitudinal data analysis, structural models, intensive longitudinal data analysis)
• Participation and collaboration in the publication process (both as lead author and as co-author of other team members' publications, e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles, research reports)
• Participation in international meetings and conferences

What We Typically Seek from Applicants for the Postdoc Position

• Ph.D. in psychology, communication, media studies, or another social science discipline relevant to the study of the impact of technology on individuals and society.
• Interest in the impact of ICT.
• Research experience in this or a related topic (e.g., research projects, publications).
• Experience with quantitative research projects and excellent knowledge of quantitative methodology, including statistical analysis.
• Interest in deepening your knowledge and developing your skills.
• Able to work autonomously on a selected research topic.
• Able to work in a team.
• Able to solve problems effectively, good time management, tenacity, responsibility, thoroughness.
• High English language proficiency (at a level that allows you to publish scientific texts in English) - B2.

What We Typically Offer

• Monthly salary according to the faculty's standard salary plan + bonuses depending on publication output and other relevant activities.
• Background of a prestigious and successful institution.
• Work in a highly motivated team of about 30 researchers.
• Closer collaboration with top international scientists and top European universities.
• Active support in professional and personal development (e.g., regular sharing of knowledge and experience within the team, summer and winter schools or workshops, support for grant applications, and broad support for activities by the university, including language courses, mental health, and sports activities).
• Six weeks of paid leave (30 working days) at full-time employment.