The Partisans, the Technocrats and the Watchdogs: Domestication in media coverage of the swine flu pandemic in 2009

About the role

DCU Institute of Future Media, Democracy and Society is seeking a researcher to join the research team working with Dr. Jane Suiter on the project titled "Does Deliberation Help Deliver Informed Electorates: Evidence from Irish Referendum Votes." This is a specified purpose contract for a period of 36 months.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on deliberation and referendums in Ireland
• Work as part of a team on a large-scale research project
• Contribute to the design and implementation of surveys and experiments
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data
• Write and publish academic papers
• Disseminate findings to academic and non-academic audiences
• Assist with project management and reporting

Requirements

• PhD in Political Science, Sociology, Communication Studies or a related discipline
• Demonstrated expertise in quantitative research methods
• Experience with survey design and analysis
• Strong publication record or potential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Qualifications

• Knowledge of deliberative democracy theory and practice
• Experience with experimental methods
• Familiarity with Irish politics and referendum processes
• Experience with statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, SPSS)

Pay

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, within the Postdoctoral Researcher scale.

Schedule

Full-time, fixed-term contract for 36 months.