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ERC Consolidator Project / Small social media platforms / Postdoctoral positions
by sahana udupa 05 Aug '24

05 Aug '24

Dear all Apologies for cross-posting. Very pleased to invite applications for full-time postdoctoral positions in the new European Research Council Consolidator Project on small social media platforms (2024-2029), which I will soon set up at LMU Munich, Germany. A brief description and respective links are given below. SMALLPLATFORMS will explore small social media platforms (beyond the big tech) in a cross-cultural context, examining whether and in what ways forms of contentious speech are associated with practices particular to such platforms. Fieldwork will be carried out in Germany, Kenya, India, and the UK. The study combines ethnography, content analysis, critical discourse analysis and computational methods (NLP and social network analysis). It will simultaneously engage in theoretical, empirical and policy discussions around small social media platforms’ evolving role in extreme speech ecosystems. 1. Postdoctoral Researcher / Kenya 2 years, extendable by 1 year and 3 months Research expertise in ethnography, social media data gathering, content analysis, critical discourse analysis is required. Experience in data sciences is desirable. Fluency in English and Swahili is needed. https://job-portal.lmu.de/jobposting/bcca3578ed62e9217e48979f53ca40c65080f4… 2. Postdoctoral Researcher / Germany / 2 years, extendable 1 year and 3 months Research expertise in ethnography, social media data gathering, content analysis, critical discourse analysis is required. Experience in data sciences is desirable. Fluency in German and English is needed. https://job-portal.lmu.de/jobposting/705783264ad42b3e8dcc5634a5d9fec4d292dc… 3. Postdoctoral Researcher / Data Science / 2 years https://job-portal.lmu.de/jobposting/8746b38dacc091e740ae2aae34257f326be45f… Research expertise in quantitative methods and data sciences, with a focus on data visualization, social network analysis and NLP is required. Candidates with a background in computer sciences or computational social sciences are invited to apply. 4. Project and social media manager, part time 50% Background in media and project management, and fluency in German and English are required. https://job-portal.lmu.de/jobposting/cdfa315b58f211144a159203b4e38170bf1426… As part of the project, you will contribute to respective subprojects as well as co-authored team publications, project events, and project reporting. All positions are based in Munich but ethnographers on the team will carry out fieldwork in their respective fields for eight to nine months. You will be a member of the Center for Digital Dignity, a multidisciplinary research group, with opportunities to partner with the core research team based in Munich and a global network of collaborators. Successful candidates are expected to join the team by February 2025. Please send: 1. two-page letter of interest with a brief outline of research questions, methods and timeline 2. two-page CV 3. two writing samples as a single PDF and 4. names of two referees by e-mail to *ai4dignity(a)ethnologie.lmu.de* <ai4dignity(a)ethnologie.lmu.de> with the *subject line “Small platforms postdoctoral position”* *before 31 August 2024* (please name the files in the format: your second name_smallplatformsapplication). Best wishes Sahana *** Sahana Udupa, PhD | Professor of Media Anthropology | LMU Munich Berkman Klein Fellow, Harvard University @4digitaldignity

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Final Call- Data Analytics in Biomedicine
by ijwa dline.info 02 Aug '24

02 Aug '24

CALL FOR PAPERS First Workshop on "Data Analytics in Biomedicine" (held in conjunction with IEEE DDP2024) Fourth International Conference on Digital Data Processing Yeshiva University. New York, US 30 September – 01 October 2024 https://socio.org.uk/ddp/workshop/ CALL FOR PAPERS The exponential growth of data generated from various textual sources presents both a challenge and a huge opportunity. A key challenge lies in effectively managing and extracting valuable insights from this vast amount of unstructured and heterogeneous data. To address this issue, advanced data analytics techniques, ranging from data and text mining to semantic network analysis and recent advancements in large language models (LLMs), have become indispensable tools for researchers and practitioners. This is particularly relevant in the realm of biomedicine, where text mining has shown the ability to enable researchers to uncover hidden patterns, trends, and associations that would otherwise remain buried in the vast amount of health-related textual data, for instance, research articles, clinical reports, and electronic health records (EHRs). On the other hand, semantic network analysis, which focuses on understanding the structure and dynamics of networks formed by entities and their interconnections derived from text mining processes, can facilitate a deeper understanding of the complex interrelationships within biomedical data. By analyzing properties like centrality, modularity, and community structures, researchers can identify key nodes and critical pathways in biological networks, predict disease associations, and explore the functional organization of biological systems. The integration of text mining, semantic network analysis, and large language models offers a powerful approach to enhancing the ability to generate new hypotheses and insights and supporting the development of more effective diagnostics, treatments, and interventions. The workshop represents an opportunity to explore the latest advancements in data analytics and text mining in biomedicine. Attendees will gain insights into developing more interpretable models, handling large-scale biomedical datasets, and implementing scalable solutions for real-world healthcare applications. Moreover, the workshop is highly relevant because it has the potential to significantly improve the safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of biomedical interventions through advanced data analytics. TOPIC OF INTEREST We invite submissions on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: Novel techniques and measures for assessing textual data quality and handling data integration. Advanced text mining techniques for biomedical data Construction and analysis of semantic networks in biomedicine Case studies on integrated text mining and semantic network analysis Applications of LLMs in biomedicine Data analytics in precision medicine Text-driven approaches to drug discovery Interpretable or scalable data analytics approaches Application of Data Analytics and network science in Narrative Medicine Computational methods for disease modeling and prediction Ethical considerations in biomedical data analytics Multimodal biomedical data analytics Future trends and challenges in biomedical data analytics PROGRAM The workshop will take place on (To Be Announced). The program has yet to be made available. The Venue is Yeshiva University, New York. PAPER SUBMISSION, REGISTRATION AND PUBLICATION The submissions should follow the IEEE template. Please refer to socio.org.uk/ddp/paper-submission/ IMPORTANT DATES Submission of Papers: August 10, 2024 Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: August 31, 2024 Camera-ready: September 25, 2024 Registration: September 25, 2024 Conference Dates: September 30- October 01, 2024 Post-Conference Proceedings Release: November 15, 2024 WORKSHOP ORGANIZERS Chiara Zucco, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy Mario Cannataro, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy Marianna Milano, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy PROGRAM COMMITTEE (TO BE CONFIRMED) Marzia Settino, University of Calabria, Italy Mario Cannataro, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy Maria Chiara Martinis, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy Giuseppe Agapito, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy Pietro Cinaglia, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy Ilaria Lazzaro, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy -----------

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WEBCAST AUG 2 – ISOC Ethiopia – Workshop on Internet Shutdowns in Ethiopia and Way Forward
by Joly MacFie 02 Aug '24

02 Aug '24

Just started. REAL TIME TEXT https://bit.ly/3YMLRvl Read on blog <https://isoc.live/18221/> or Reader <https://public-api.wordpress.com/bar/?stat=groovemails-events&bin=wpcom_ema…> [image: Site logo image] ISOC LIVE NOTICEBOARD <https://isoc.live/> [image: ISOC LIVE] <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=a0a6dd9a6b7a8cb77579601…> On *Friday August 2 2024* at *2pm EAT* (11:00 UTC) the I*nternet Society Ethiopia Chapter <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=2286fb4c342c10266860e42…>* and *Lawyers for Human Rights* will host a webinar '*Workshop on Internet Shutdowns in Ethiopia and Way Forward <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=a27fd892a916aa592615d4c…>*'. This event aims to gather a diverse group of experts, advocates, and stakeholders to discuss the multifaceted impacts of Internet disruptions on society, economy, and governance. The workshop will provide a platform for in-depth discussions, knowledge sharing, and strategic planning to mitigate the adverse effects of Internet shutdowns and explore sustainable solutions for maintaining uninterrupted access to digital communication. *SPEAKERS* *Ameha Mekonnen* - Lawyers for Human Rights *Mojirayo Oluwatoyin Ogunlana* - DiGiCiViC Initiative *Brian Tshuma* - King's Institute of Artificial Intelligence *Asrat Mulatu Beyene* - Addis Ababa Science and Technology University *MODERATOR* *Mesenbet Assefa* - Addis Ababa University *LIVESTREAM https://livestream.com/internetsociety/ethiopia-shutdowns <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=6b710f0cc9d4749d235f08d…>* *PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM https://bit.ly/4cZwow2 <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=a27fd892a916aa592615d4c…>* *REAL TIME TEXT* (see *ISOC.LIVE <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=a39501ab67796bfb2acb781…>* ) *TWITTER #InternetShutdowns <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=1fc2351afac8b744403d176…> #Ethiopia @IsocEthiopia @RightsLawyers @digicivic @tsbriann @aastu_addis #KeepItOn* *MASTODON #InternetShutdowns <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=9f55d69710b8d4dbb023166…>* *SIMULCASTS* *https://twitter.com/ISOC_Live <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=74e349a90b5d8583264d282…>* *https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=8c9bd6f0a2adb3133f0d22f…>* *https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=cb8d4426d688ca606d24931…>* *ARCHIVE* *https://archive.org/details/ethiopia-shutdowns <http://isoc.live/?action=user_content_redirect&uuid=d70fda32a9b8e79e6c03b22…>* *** ISOC.LIVE is free community webcasting support service sponsored by the the Internet Society New York Chapter (ISOC-NY) - Big thanks to our August 2024 funder Vint Cerf *** -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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[HMC Special Issue CFPs] Communicating Generative AI and ChatGPT: Theory, Research, and Practice by 9/1
by Seungahn Nah 02 Aug '24

02 Aug '24

*******Apologies for cross-posting******** *Special Issue Call for Papers: Communicating Generative AI and ChatGPT: Theory, Research, and Practice* *Editors:* - Seungahn Nah (University of Florida) - Patric Spence (University of Central Florida) *Description:* The advent of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and advanced conversational models, such as ChatGPT, has ushered in a new era in human-machine interactions. These technologies, with their capacity for generating human-like text and engaging in meaningful conversations, have transcended disciplinary boundaries, impacting fields beyond communication studies (Hepp et al., 2023; Nah, 2023). This special issue aims to explore the intricate dynamics of human-AI communication and its implications across diverse disciplines. *Topics of Interest:* We invite researchers, scholars, and practitioners from various disciplines, including but not limited to Communication Studies, Computer Science, Psychology, Sociology, Ethics, Linguistics, and beyond, to contribute original research papers on topics such as: 1. Theoretical Frameworks: Advancements in theoretical models for understanding communication in the age of Generative AI, exploring interdisciplinary perspectives that incorporate sociocultural, psychological, linguistic, and technological viewpoints. 2. Empirical Studies: Interdisciplinary investigations into the impact of conversational AI models like ChatGPT on human-machine interaction, encompassing user engagement, cognitive aspects, and sociological implications. 3. Ethical Considerations: In-depth explorations of ethical dimensions related to the development, deployment, and usage of conversational AI, addressing interdisciplinary issues such as bias, privacy, transparency, and accountability. 4. Design Principles: Collaborative approaches and design principles for creating effective communication between humans and AI systems, with insights from human-computer interaction, user experience, and design thinking. 5. Practical Applications: Cross-disciplinary case studies and empirical evidence of practical applications of ChatGPT across various domains, including journalism, political communication, health/environment/science/risk and crisis communication, advertising/PR/marketing communication, and more. 6. User Perceptions: Multidisciplinary investigations into user perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors regarding AI-generated content and communication, examining the socio-psychological factors influencing public acceptance and adoption of GenAI. *Deadline:* Submissions are due *1st September, 2024*; the publication date will be spring 2025. For more information or questions, please contact the guest editors at snah(a)ufl.edu and spence(a)ucf.edu All manuscripts should be submitted via the journal’s online submission system (https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hmc/) with the remark, “Special Issue” in the cover letter. In the online submission system, there will be a drop-down menu under Document Type. Please choose “Special Issue Submission.” For formatting and length specifications, please see the journal’s Instructions for Authors. *References:* Hepp, A., Loosen, W., Dreyer, S., Jarke, J., Kannengießer, S., Katzenbach, C., Malaka, R., Pfadenhauer, M., Puschmann, C., & Schulz, W. (2023). ChatGPT, LaMDA, and the hype around communicative AI: The automation of communication as a field of research in media and communication studies. Human-Machine Communication, 6, 41-63. https://doi.org/10.30658/hmc.6.4 Nah, S. (2023). Research handbook on artificial intelligence and communication. Northampton, MA: Edward Elgar Publishing All the best, SEUNGAHN ********************************************* *SEUNGAHN NAH, Ph.D. * Dianne Snedaker Endowed Professor in Media Trust Research Director, Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology (CTMT) College of Journalism and Communications University of Florida ********************************************* <seungahn.nah(a)uky.edu>

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2024 Policy & Internet Conference - Call for Papers
by Nadia Tjahja 01 Aug '24

01 Aug '24

Dear colleagues, **With my apologies for cross-posting** Policy & Internet Conference 2024 2-4 October, the University of Sydney Call for Papers <https://internet-policy-meco.sydney.edu.au/2024/07/good-internet-policy-how…> *Good Internet Policy: How, What, Why, Where, and For Whom?* As our digital society advances, an increasingly diverse array of stakeholders are seeking to have a greater say in its governance (Calandro, 2015, Tjahja et al, 2022, Aguerre, 2022), making the challenge of policymaking for the Internet more complex and contested (Kettemann, 2020, Belli et al, 2023). The 2024 Policy & Internet conference, hosted by the University of Sydney, invites scholars, policymakers, civic interest groups, platform providers and regulatory bodies to participate in a dialogue about the nature of ‘good Internet policy’. Set against the backdrop of significant global events like NetMundial+10 <https://netmundial.br/> and the United Nations Global Digital Compact <https://www.un.org/techenvoy/global-digital-compact>, the conference seeks to unravel the complexities of Internet governance and policymaking and to explore diverse pathways towards a ‘good’ future for the Internet for all. This conference aims to explore foundational questions and new frontiers in Internet policy and invites contributions that address but are not necessarily limited to the following topics: - *Defining Good Policy: *What constitutes good Internet policy? Which norms and values are pivotal in shaping these policies? - *Policy Innovation and Ecosystems:* What current innovations are shaping policy landscapes? Are these ecosystems effective, and how might they be reimagined? - *Norm Entrepreneurship:* How are different stakeholders championing innovative norms to address the myriad challenges in Internet policy? - *Processes and Mechanisms:* What are the key processes and mechanisms in crafting effective Internet policies? - *Policy Spaces:* Where is Internet policy formulated? Which forums or platforms are or should be central to these discussions? - *Inclusivity in Policymaking:* Who currently influences Internet policy, and who should be involved in these discussions? - *Impact of Emerging Technologies:* How do emerging technologies reshape the frameworks and priorities of Internet policy? - *Regulatory Expertise:* What expertise is necessary to navigate and enhance the efficacy of Internet policy-making? We invite submissions that address the above themes, but also encourage papers that propose new perspectives or challenge existing paradigms in Internet policy and governance. Submissions may include empirical studies, theoretical analyses, policy reviews, case studies, and more. *Email **j.gray(a)sydney.edu.au* <j.gray(a)sydney.edu.au>* your 300-word abstract, plus a 100-word author biography, by August 11, 2024.* For more information, visit: https://internet-policy-meco.sydney.edu.au https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/19442866 *References* Belli, L., Curzi, Y., Walter, B.G. (2023) ‘AI regulation in Brazil: Advancements, flows, and need to learn from the data protection experience’, Computer Law & Security Review 48, p105767. Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0267364922001108?via… Calandro, E. (2015) Stakeholders’ Involvement and Participation in the Internet Governance Ecosystem: An African perspective. Internet Policy Observatory, Center for Global Communication Studies, p. 20. Available at: https://global.asc.upenn.edu/app/uploads/2015/12/Policy-paper-multistakehol… (Accessed: 12 October 2020). Kettemann, M.C. (2020) The normative order of the Internet. New York: Oxford University Press. Tjahja, N., Meyer, T. and Shahin, J. (2022) ‘Who do you think you are? Individual stakeholder identification and mobility at the Internet Governance Forum’, Telecommunications Policy, 46(10), p. 102410. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.telpol.2022.102410. *Ms Nadia Tjahja* United Nations University – CRIS | Co-Coordinator of the Digital Governance Cluster & PhD Fellow *www.cris.unu.edu <http://www.cris.unu.edu/>* Vrije Universiteit Brussel | Brussels School of Governance | PhD Researcher https://brussels-school.be/research/digitalisation-democracy-and-innovation YOUthDIG Coordinator, European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG) <https://www.eurodig.org/> Editorial Board, Policy & Internet Journal (P&I <https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/19442866>) <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.telpol.2021.102141>

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*DEADLINE EXTENDED* CFP open for AusSTS2024! "(De-)Territorialising STS: Discipline, Place, Power", 18 -20 Nov 2024, ANU Canberra
by Thao Phan 01 Aug '24

01 Aug '24

Hi all, An update that the deadline for the AusSTS 2024 conference, which will be held in-person at the ANU in Canberra on November 19-20, with an ECR day on November 18, has been *extended until Sunday August 11 (11.59pm AEST)*. Details on the CFP and how to submit below. Visit https://aussts.wordpress.com/call-for-proposals/ for more information. AusSTS is an annual gathering for scholars interested in science and technology studies (STS) approaches, theories, and methods in Australia and NEw Zealand. All the best, Thao Phan --- *CFP now open for AusSTS2024!* *Theme*: (De-)Territorialising STS: Discipline, Place, Power", co-hosted by ANU and TopEndSTS *Date: *18 - 20 Nov 2024 *Location: *ANU, Canberra *Deadline for submissions:* 4 August 2024 11 August 2024 *For details visit:* https://aussts.wordpress.com/call-for-proposals/ <https://aussts.wordpress.com/call-for-proposals/> We are pleased to announce that the Call for Proposals for AusSTS 2024 is now open! This year’s conference will be held at ANU, and is co-organised by ANU and TopEndSTS, which are located in Australia’s two most populous territories, respectively: the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and the Northern Territory (NT). We encourage participants to submit proposals that engage with the conference theme: (De-)Territorialising STS: Discipline, Place, Power. This conference builds on conversations convened at last year’s conference on ‘Contributing to and with STS’, and explored in reflections that took place afterwards, by thinking with the theory and practice of STS through the lens of ‘territory’, broadly understood. There are multiple possible approaches to thinking through this lens. One involves thinking through STS as a discipline, a territory in the intellectual landscape that imagines and intervenes in the world in particular ways. Another involves thinking through STS from, and about, particular geographical places, and the influences and impacts of our research and praxis on these places. Implicit in both of these approaches is the inevitable question of power, including the ability to define boundaries that include and exclude, and to produce and designate legitimate knowledge. These issues take on specific forms and stakes in the Australasian context, rooted in a colonial past whose legacies and logics persist today. Imagining and enacting more just and equitable futures depends on engaging with these valences of territory, and reflecting on our commitments and responsibilities from these situated perspectives. Participants at all career stages are welcome to share their research, or to contribute to AusSTS 2024 as non-presenting attendees. AusSTS 2024 will feature a series of discussions about what (De-)Territorialising STS means from various situated perspectives. The main conference will be preceded by an Early Career Researcher (ECR) Day on November 18th, which will include sessions focussed on career development and networking. Our opening keynote will be delivered by Professorial Research Fellow Helen Verran (Charles Darwin University), with additional speakers and panels to be announced soon. And throughout the conference, with the support of the Fenner Circle, participants will be invited to engage with the theme through daily yarning, which provides a sovereign space to ask difficult questions and practice unfamiliar ways of knowing and doing. Here, the goal will be to enhance our capacity to challenge entrenched colonial academic practices and seek answers to the questions that should be asked aloud. Participants will be able to share work through presentations, have work-in-progress reviewed, and – for the first time at AusSTS – present in a ‘Making and Doing STS knowledge’ session. *Submission Guidelines:* We invite scholars, writers, artists, and activists from any career stage to contribute to AusSTS 2024. We welcome applications that broadly engage with STS, and especially encourage applicants to engage with the conference theme where possible. Indigenous people at all stages of their careers are strongly encouraged to submit an application. Please submit an application to participate in one of the following formats: - Submit an abstract for a short (10 minute) presentation or provocation that engages with the conference theme. Sessions will consist of 3-4 presentations followed by group discussion (200 words). - Submit an abstract (200 words) for a longer piece of written work to be workshopped with AusSTS attendees. Pieces of work can include papers or thought pieces (including works in progress), more speculative proposals of research, and other creative or non-traditional forms of translation and output. Final submissions should be in a written format, between 1,000 and 3,000 words, and ready to be circulated amongst all attendees by Sunday November 3, 2024. - Submit a proposal to host a display in the ‘Making and Doing STS knowledge’ session. Presenters in this session will be offered a stall/display space in which they may coordinate an interactive exhibit or schedule a small event inviting engagement with a presentation of STS knowledge making as, and in, practice [see below for more information] - Register as a non-presenting attendee. For more details and to submit an abstract visit: https://aussts.wordpress.com/call-for-proposals/

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Assistant Prof/Open Rank faculty hire at University of Maryland
by Sarah Ann Oates 31 Jul '24

31 Jul '24

Hi, we are hiring a scholar who works at the intersection of media, democracy, and technology. The job ad is here: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/120619 We are looking for someone with a demonstrated research and teaching interest in journalism. While we are focused on an assistant professor search, we will consider other ranks (we will get the job post updated to say this but FYI ). The search chair is Associate Prof. Krishnan Vasudevan (kvasu(a)umd.edu) and you can contact him with questions about the post etc. I think my journalism college is a great place to work and an exciting place to do research -- both in our college and across the many exciting things going on at the University of Maryland! Sarah Sarah Oates Pronouns: she/her Author of Seeing Red: Russian Propaganda and American News <https://www.amazon.com/Seeing-Red-Russian-Propaganda-American-ebook/dp/B0CW…> Associate Dean for Research/Professor and Senior Scholar UMD Distinguished Scholar-Teacher Philip Merrill College of Journalism University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742 Email: soates(a)umd.edu Phone: 301 405 4510 www.media-politics.com Twitter: @media_politics

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Final day to register for #AoIR2024 at the early, lower rates
by Michelle, Association of Internet Researchers 30 Jul '24

30 Jul '24

*This is your 24 hour reminder to register for #AoIR2024 at early registration rates! ALSO, ONLY PRESENTERS WHO HAVE REGISTERED AND PAID BY 1ST AUGUST WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM! *(If you have already registered, you can ignore this email.) #AoIR2024 registration is open! Industry <https://aoir.org/aoir2024/>, 30 October to 2 November 2024 takes place in Sheffield, England. There will be a range of pre-conference workshops on Wednesday, 30 October 2024. You can find details here: https://aoir.org/aoir2024/preconfworkshops Registration is open here: https://members.aoir.org/event-5743782. Be sure to log in as a member to get member discounts! The *Early Registration deadline is 1st August 2024*. After that the price increases <https://aoir.org/aoir2024/aoir2024fees/>, so take advantage of the discount. *Moreover, only registered and paid presenters will be included in the program (including those presenting remotely).* For the first time, AoIR is offering its members the option of remote participation. In addition to the keynote lecture and plenary panel,* AoIR will live stream three parallel sessions throughout the conference. You must register as a remote participant if you are presenting remotely, or in order to receive access to the live streams*. Preconference workshops are not available for remote participation. Please note: - *All presenting authors must be registered and paid by 1 August 2024 to be included in the program. THIS INCLUDES THOSE PRESENTING REMOTELY.* - During the registration process you will be asked to indicate if you are attending the keynote, plenary and various receptions. Please mark each of these events based on your actual planned attendance, as we book facilities and catering based on your responses. - AoIR will be using Mastodon to communicate with conference attendees. AoIR members are entitled, and indeed encouraged, to open an account on our very own instance at https://aoir.social. Mastodon users of all instances will be able to list their username on their conference badge. #AoIR2024 takes place at the University of Sheffield <https://maps.app.goo.gl/TzQ1np5f8PNUstF18> (apart from the Doctoral Colloquium; details to follow). With help from the City of Sheffield, we are delighted to offer a hotel booking hub ( https://book.passkey.com/event/50712166/owner/9279439/home) with discounted rates at a number of hotels with different price points. We look forward to seeing all of you in Sheffield! #AoIR2024 Conference Committee

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PhD scholarship in digital media and communication
by Klaus Bruhn Jensen 30 Jul '24

30 Jul '24

PhD scholarship in digital media and communication research at the Department of Communication, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen (UCPH) Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship in digital media and communication research at the Department of Communication, University of Copenhagen. The successful candidate will be employed at the Faculty of Humanities and enrolled in the PhD School at the Faculty of Humanities. The scholarship is for 3 years starting 1 January 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. Introduction The successful applicant will become part of the project entitled, GREENWATCH – Green Surveillance: Imagining a Sustainable Internet of Things, funded through a European Research Council Advanced Grant, 2025-2029. The project examines the potentials and challenges of employing the Internet of Things (IoT) as a communication system monitoring the effects of human activities of Earth’s ecosystems, which further entails surveillance of human individuals and social institutions. The position represents a unique opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary and culturally comparative work covering China, Europe, and the United States, and to contribute to theory development on a strategic issue with global ramifications. The successful applicant will undertake quantitative content analyses and qualitative discourse studies of advertising campaigns and other strategic communication by IoT companies in China, Europe, and the United States, and will contribute to collaborative and comparative analyses of political and commercial imaginaries of IoT as part of the green transition. The PhD program is a study program training PhD students, at an international level, to undertake research, development, and teaching assignments. These qualifications open a window of opportunity to a variety of careers within the private and public sectors. The program includes the production of a PhD thesis, active participation in local and global research networks, PhD courses, teaching, and other forms of knowledge dissemination. The standard duration of the PhD program is three years of full-time studies, which equals 180 ECTS credits. Qualification requirements Applicants must hold a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent and must, as a minimum, have submitted a master’s thesis for which they have received pre-approval at the time of application. The qualifications of applicants with a non-Danish master’s degree will be assessed to determine whether they correspond to those of a Danish master’s degree. For further information, please refer to the website of the Danish Ministry of Education and Research: General assessments for specific countries — English (ufm.dk)<https://ufm.dk/en/education/recognition-and-transparency/find-assessments/g…> Applicants must have specific theoretical and methodological competences in digital media and communication research. Other things being equal, applicants with previous experience in combining quantitative and qualitative studies of media and communication will be preferred. Applicants must be fluent in written and spoken academic English. In addition, applicants must be fluent in written and spoken Mandarin. If deemed necessary, the Department may request that applicants document their English and Mandarin proficiency. For further information about the guidelines for PhD studies at UCPH, please refer to: PhD Programs - Guide to studies and admission – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)<https://phd.ku.dk/english/> For further information about the structure of the PhD programme, please refer to: https://phd.humanities.ku.dk/ Applicants are also invited to familiarize themselves with ongoing research at the Faculty of Humanities: Research – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)<https://humanities.ku.dk/research/> Equal Opportunity Workplace The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society, and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their personal backgrounds. For more information on the diverse workplace environment at the University and the University’s participation in the HRS4R programme, please see: HR Excellence in Research – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)<https://employment.ku.dk/working-at-ucph/eu-charter-for-researchers/> Application To be awarded a PhD scholarship the applicant must enroll as a PhD student at the Faculty of Humanities, cf. the rules of the Danish Ministerial order No 1039 of 27 August 2013. How to apply Applications must be submitted online. Click on the “Apply now” icon at the bottom of this advertisement to apply. The application must be written in English, and must include the following enclosures in PDF or Word format: * Project abstract (please fill in the “Project abstract” box in the application form. Maximum of 1,200 characters). * Cover letter detailing your motivation and background for applying for this specific PhD scholarship. * Project description (description of content analyses and discourse studies of advertising campaigns and other strategic communication by IoT companies, with reference to the outline of the GREENWATCH project, available from its PI, Professor Klaus Bruhn Jensen, email: kbj(a)hum.ku.dk<mailto:kbj@hum.ku.dk>. * CV * Diploma and transcripts of records (bachelor and master’s degree) * Other information for consideration, e.g., list of publications, documentation of language proficiency, etc. Please note that it is only possible to upload one document per attachment category. If more than one document must be uploaded in the same category, please scan and collect these in one file. The recruitment process The following criteria are applied when assessing PhD applications: * Research qualifications as reflected in the project description and CV * Qualifications in digital media and communication research. * Performance (grades obtained) in graduate and post-graduate studies. After the deadline for applications, the Head of Department considers advice from an appointment aommittee and selects applicants for assessment. All applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted. Next, the Head of Department sets up an expert assessment committee to assess the shortlisted applications. The selected applicants will be informed who is serving on the committee. Applicants will be offered the opportunity to comment on the committee’s assessment of their application before the appointment is announced. Terms of employment PhD students are paid a salary in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Depending on seniority, the monthly salary starts at approximately 32,900 DKK/roughly 4,400 EUR (April 2024-level) plus 17.1% pension. The PhD student has a work obligation of up to 840 hours over the 3-year period without additional pay. The work obligation can include, for instance, teaching and research dissemination. International applicant? The University of Copenhagen offers a variety of services for international scholars and accompanying families, including support before and during your relocation, and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about these services as well as information on entering and working in Denmark here: For international researchers at the University of Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)<https://ism.ku.dk/> Contact information Further information about this position, including an outline of the GREENWATCH project, can be obtained from its PI, Professor Klaus Bruhn Jensen, email: kbj(a)hum.ku.dk<mailto:kbj@hum.ku.dk> For further information about the structure and rules of the PhD programme, please email the PhD Administration at Søndre and City Campuses, email: phd(a)hrsc.ku.dk<mailto:phd@hrsc.ku.dk>. Information about the recruitment process is available from HR South and City Campuses, email: hrsc(a)hrsc.ku.dk<mailto:hrsc@hrsc.ku.dk>. Please refer to case number: 211-1872/24-2H #1. The deadline for applications is 15 September 2024 at 23:59 CEST (Central European summer time). Any applications or additional material submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Link to application system: https://employment.ku.dk/phd/?show=162206 ********************************************************** Klaus Bruhn Jensen Professor, dr.phil. Center for Tracking and Society Department of Communication University of Copenhagen Karen Blixens Plads 8 DK-2300 Copenhagen S Denmark kbj(a)hum.ku.dk<mailto:kbj@hum.ku.dk> http://www.komm.ku.dk/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.komm.ku.dk&d=DwQGaQ…> Tel +45-35328104 ********************************************************** *New publication* Comparing Communication Systems: The Internets of China, Europe, and the United States. Eds. Klaus Bruhn Jensen & Rasmus Helles (2023). Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/Comparing-Communication-Systems-The-Internets-of-…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.routledge.com_Comp…>

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3 postdoc positions in digital media and communication
by Klaus Bruhn Jensen 30 Jul '24

30 Jul '24

3 postdoctoral positions in digital media and communication research at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen The Department of Communication, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen (UCPH), invites applications for three postdoctoral positions in digital media and communication research beginning 1 January 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. The positions are fixed term positions for three years. Introduction The successful applicants will become part of the project entitled, GREENWATCH – Green Surveillance: Imagining a Sustainable Internet of Things, funded through a European Research Council Advanced Grant, 2025-2029. The project examines the potentials and challenges of employing the Internet of Things (IoT) as a communication system monitoring the effects of human activities of Earth’s ecosystems, which further entails surveillance of human individuals and social institutions. The positions represent a unique opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary and culturally comparative work covering China, Europe, and the United States, and to contribute to theory development on a strategic issue with global ramifications. Duties and Responsibilities Postdoc # 1 – China The successful applicant will undertake, first, document analyses of product information, legislation, and other materials regarding IoT in China. Second, the postdoc will conduct fieldwork in China. Third, the postdoc will contribute to collaborative and comparative analyses of what IoT is, in different world regions, and what it could become in the future. Postdoc # 2 – Europe The successful applicant will undertake, first, document analyses of product information, legislation, and other materials regarding IoT in Europe. Second, the postdoc will conduct fieldwork in Europe. Third, the postdoc will contribute to collaborative and comparative analyses of what IoT is, in different world regions, and what it could become as part of the green transition. Postdoc # 3 – United States The successful applicant will undertake, first, document analyses of product information, legislation, and other materials regarding IoT in the United States. Second, the postdoc will conduct fieldwork in the United States. Third, the postdoc will contribute to collaborative and comparative analyses of what IoT is, in different world regions, and what it could become as part of the green transition. Qualification requirements and assessment criteria Employment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level. Applicants must have specific theoretical and methodological competences in research on digital media and communicative practices. Other things being equal, applicants with previous experience in qualitative fieldwork, document analysis, or both of these approaches, will be preferred. Applicants for the position as Postdoc # 1 – China must be fluent in speaking and writing both English and Mandarin. Applicants for the position as Postdoc # 2 – Europe must be fluent in speaking and writing English. Applicants for the position as Postdoc # 3 – United States must be fluent in speaking and writing English. More information on careers at UCPH and the requirements for different academic positions is available at: Career at The University of Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)<https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/career-at-upch/> For more about postdoc positions and qualification requirements, see the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities: Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities<https://ufm.dk/uddannelse/videregaende-uddannelse/personaleforhold-pa-de-vi…> (ufm.dk) Applicants will primarily be assessed in relation to their research qualifications, including their publications, ability to conduct independent research and participate in research collaborations, and their experience with research management. In addition, the applicant’s research plan and research potential will be assessed in relation to the GREENWATCH project described above. Application Applications must be submitted online in PDF or Word format. Click on the “Apply now” button at the bottom of this advertisement to apply. Applications must be written in English and must include the following attachments: 1. Letter of motivation 2. CV 3. Documentation of qualifications (exam certificates and PhD diploma) 4. Complete publication list (attached publications must be marked with an asterisk). The list must be structured systematically and divided into the following categories: * Peer-reviewed publications: * Monographs and anthologies * Articles in journals * Book chapters/anthology contributions, etc. * Non-peer-reviewed publications: * Publications disseminating research findings, etc. * Applicants can attach a maximum of 3 publications. The publication dates must be clearly marked on the list. The selected publications must be uploaded as attachments and numbered 1-3. 5. Research plan 6. Documentation of other work on the dissemination of research. Only documentation in English will be assessed. Applicants are invited to familiarize themselves with the Faculty of Humanities’ strategic landmarks here: Strategic landmarks – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)<https://humanities.ku.dk/about/strategic-landmarks/> Salary and terms of employment Terms of appointment and salary will be in accordance with an agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The salary range for Postdocs starts at DKK 38,575 (roughly EUR 5,170) + a 17.1 % contribution to the pension scheme. It is possible to negotiate salary supplements on an annual basis. The recruitment process Once the deadline for applications has expired, the Head of Department will consider advice from an appointment committee and select applicants for further assessment. All applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted. The Head of Department then sets up an expert assessment committee to consider the applications. The selected applicants will be informed who is serving on the committee, and will be offered the opportunity to comment on the committee’s assessment of their application before an appointment is announced. Further information on the recruitment process at University of Copenhagen can be found here: Recruitment process – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)<https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/> An Equal Opportunity Workplace The University of Copenhagen is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive working environment, and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity, etc. For more on the diverse working place environment at the University and the University’s participation in the HRS4R HR Excellence in Research, please see HR Excellence in Research – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)<https://employment.ku.dk/working-at-ucph/eu-charter-for-researchers/> International applicant? The University of Copenhagen offers a variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including support before and during relocation and career counselling for expat partners. Please find more information about these services as well as information on entering and working in Denmark here: For international researchers at the University of Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)<https://ism.ku.dk/> Contact information Further information about the recruitment process is available from HR, email: hrsc(a)hrsc.ku.dk<mailto:hrsc@hrsc.ku.dk>. Please refer to ID number: 211-1891/24-2I #1. Additional information about the position, including an outline of the GREENWATCH project, can be obtained from the PI of the GREENWATCH project, Professor Klaus Bruhn Jensen, email: kbj(a)hum.ku.dk<mailto:kbj@hum.ku.dk>. The deadline for applications is 15 September 2024 at 23:59 CEST (Central European summer time). Any applications or additional material submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Link to application system: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/?show=162210 ********************************************************** Klaus Bruhn Jensen Professor, dr.phil. Center for Tracking and Society Department of Communication University of Copenhagen Karen Blixens Plads 8 DK-2300 Copenhagen S Denmark kbj(a)hum.ku.dk<mailto:kbj@hum.ku.dk> http://www.komm.ku.dk/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.komm.ku.dk&d=DwQGaQ…> Tel +45-35328104 ********************************************************** *New publication* Comparing Communication Systems: The Internets of China, Europe, and the United States. Eds. Klaus Bruhn Jensen & Rasmus Helles (2023). Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/Comparing-Communication-Systems-The-Internets-of-…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.routledge.com_Comp…>

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