Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Digital News: The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join its research team. The fellow will play a crucial role in a larger project focused on advancing our understanding of how journalism and news audiences are evolving in the digital age. The project aims to explore media developments in various countries, examining the interplay between analogue and digital media and the relationship between news provision and consumption.
This is a full-time, fixed-term appointment until August 31, 2025, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the largest international studies of journalism and news worldwide.
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Research Area: Digital News, Journalism, Media Studies, Communication, Sociology, Data Science
Location: Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Relevant PhD/DPhil or close to completion in political or other social science.
- Experience in working with relevant quantitative methods and analysis.
- Familiarity with the existing literature in journalism, media studies, communication, sociology, or data science.
- Excellent written, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of trends in media use and news consumption globally.
- Record of work on digital media and journalism is desirable.
Job Description: The successful candidate will:
- Take responsibility for and contribute to distinct parts of the larger project.
- Contribute relevant insights to the news industry and the journalistic profession.
- Conduct rigorous academic analysis of important questions concerning digital media and their implications.
- Work with quantitative methods, analysis, and literature in the field.
- Demonstrate excellent written, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Potentially write and present at an international level.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following documents as part of the online application by the deadline (Monday, November 27, 2023, at noon, UK time):
- Supporting statement outlining how they meet the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages).
- Curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages).
- List of selected publications (maximum 1 page).
- Names and contact details of two referees.
Last Date for Apply: Monday, 27 November 2023, at noon, UK time.
