Social Media and Online Hostility: Experiences of women in Irish journalism

About the role

DCU Institute of Future Media, Democracy and Society is seeking a researcher to contribute to its projects and research activities in the areas of media, democracy, and digital technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research across one or more of the institute's project areas, which include disinformation, media pluralism, deliberative democracy, digital news, media literacy, online extremism, and related topics
• Contribute to research publications, reports, and project deliverables
• Collaborate with institute researchers and external partners on project activities
• Engage with the institute's research dissemination and public impact activities

Qualifications

• PhD completed or near completion in a relevant field such as media studies, political science, communications, sociology, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated research experience in one or more areas relevant to the institute's work
• Strong publication record or potential appropriate to career stage

Skills

• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a research team
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methodologies