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Postdoc In Psychology / Communication Studies / Media Studies

Masaryk University
Czech Republic
January 31, 2025
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MASARYK UNIVERSITY

Dean of the Faculty of Social Studies

ANNOUNCES A CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF

Postdoc in Psychology / Communication Studies / Media Studies

The job position is filled in accordance with the conditions of the Research of Excellence on Digital Technologies and Wellbeing project (DigiWELL, reg. no. CZ.02.01.01/00/22008/0004583)

Department: Interdisciplinary Research Team on Internet and Society,

Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic

Workload: Full-time

Expected start date: March/April 2025 or upon agreement (earlier start possible)

Deadline for applications: January 31, 2025

We are looking for a postdoc in the field of psychology / communication studies / media studies to join the IRTIS research team at the Faculty of Social Studies of Masaryk University in Brno.

IRTIS, Interdisciplinary Research Team on Internet and Society (https: // irtis.muni.cz) is an internationally renowned research group that examines the impact of information and communication technologies (ICT) on individuals and groups. We put a strong emphasis on international and interdisciplinary collaboration and pursue research of the highest quality.

We are looking for a new colleague for the "DigiWELL - Excellence in Research on Digital Technologies and Wellbeing" project (project duration: 2024 - 2028). DigiWELL is a flagship project of IRTIS that aims to understand the science behind digital well-being. Within the project, we study short- and long-term impacts of the use of digital technologies on the well-being of the general population, using state-of-the-art methods (e.g., longitudinal panels with multiple time points, ecological momentary assessment studies, eye tracking).

YOUR JOB WILL BE TO :

  • Develop theories, research questions and hypotheses for understanding how digital media use impacts well-being;
  • Examine the selected research questions and hypotheses by developing methodological research designs and performing data analysis (with an emphasis on more advanced methods, e.g. longitudinal data analysis, structural models, intensive longitudinal data analysis);
  • Participate and collaborate in the publication process (both in the role of leading author and co-author of other team members' publications; e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles; research reports);
  • Participate in international meetings and conferences;
  • The position does not require teaching; however, it can be arranged in case of your interest.

    • YOU WILL:

  • Work in an international and interdisciplinary team of highly qualified researchers who care about the quality and effectiveness of their work, while also valuing an open and collaborative work environment;
  • Affiliate with a prestigious and successful research institute;
  • Have your office in the centre of a beautiful city Brno, famous for its vibrant coffee culture and friendly atmosphere (https: // www. brnoexpatcentre.eu/im-an-expat/why-brno/), while also receiving the opportunity to telework;
  • Receive active support in professional and personal development (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 - from language courses to sport activities);
  • Collaborate closely with top international scientists and top European universities;
  • Receive a monthly salary according to the faculty's standard salary plan + bonuses depending on publication outputs and other relevant activities (gross salary approx. 2000 - 2500 EUR depending on experience);
  • Have a possibility to extend your employment: from two-three years (depending on mutual satisfaction) and potentially longer in case of further funding acquisition;
  • Receive six weeks paid leave (30 working days) at full-time employment;

    • REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ph.D. in psychology, communication or media studies, or another social science discipline relevant to the study of the impact of technology on individuals and society (within 7 years of obtaining a doctoral degree)
  • EU Research level R2;
  • You may apply for the position even if you do not receive your PhD until spring 2025;
  • Interest in the field of ICT's impact, research experience on this or a related topic (e.g., research projects, publications);
  • Experience with quantitative research projects and excellent knowledge of quantitative methodology, including statistical analysis of quantitative data;
  • Interest in deepening your knowledge and skills ;
  • Ability to work independently on a selected research topic;
  • Ability to work in a team;
  • Ability to solve problems effectively, good time-management, tenacity, responsibility, thoroughness;
  • High English proficiency (at a level that allows you to publish scientific texts in English) - min. B2.

    • HOW TO APPLY:

    Send your application via the electronic application link by January 31, 2025 (please use the link in the Electronic Application section below). Attach all required documents specified below. After successful submission of the documents, you will receive an automatic confirmation email from jobs.muni.cz.

    Required documents:

  • A motivation letter;
  • A professional CV that includes a detailed description of work on previous research projects as well as a description of statistical skills;
  • List of publications - indicate publications in Web of Science journals;
  • One or two publications that demonstrate your professional and statistical skills;
  • Candidate who is not an employee of FSS MU: copy of evidence of qualifications.

    • MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY AND DEPARTMENT

    Masaryk University is the second largest university in the Czech Republic, with 10 faculties and a number of other specialized departments, more than 6,000 employees and 32,000 students. We are a university with a wide range of research areas in the humanities and natural sciences and a strong international position. Our mission is to provide education and research of the highest quality.

    The Faculty of Social Studies of Masaryk University was founded in 1998 and since 2005 has been located in a building in Joštova Street in Brno. Currently, it offers 14 Bachelor's degree programmes, 19 Master's degree programmes and also doctoral studies. It welcomes more than 1,300 new students each year and graduates over six hundred graduates annually. There are over 3,000 students under its roof and more than 250 academic and non-academic staff. Those interested in studying here can study subjects ranging from political science and psychology to media studies, sociology and social work.

    IRTIS: Interdisciplinary Research on Internet and Society is a research institute at the Faculty of Social Studies of Masaryk University, which conducts research on how people use information and communication technologies (ICT) and what impacts their use has. To capture the breadth and complexity of this topic, people from many disciplines are involved in the research. In particular, at IRTIS we draw on perspectives from psychology, sociology, communication and media studies, and computer science. IRTIS members are both experienced researchers and budding young scholars. More information at https: // irtis.muni.cz/

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