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Tues 23 Jan: Zoom book talk - Machine Visions: New Books by Parikka, Dobson & Rettberg
by Jill Walker Rettberg 16 Jan '24

16 Jan '24

What: A 60 minute online book panel featuring three 2023 books about automated vision. When: Tuesday 23 January at 18:00 in Oslo / 5 pm in the UK / 12 noon in New York Where: On zoom – sign up here: https://uib.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5ckcuirpj0iHNeBMlFIG7CIwk44xjvvtsjQ * James E. Dobson: The Birth of Computer Vision, University of Minnesota Press, 2023. (https://shorturl.at/IQU35) * Jussi Parikka: Operational Images: From the Visual to the Invisual, University of Minnesota Press, 2023. (https://shorturl.at/jxZ38) * Jill Walker Rettberg: Machine Vision: How Algorithms are Changing the Way We See the World, Polity Press, 2023. (https://shorturl.at/gklQ1) Join Jussi Parikka, Jed Dobson and me for an online discussion of our new books! All three of us published books on different aspects of machine vision last year - mine on the cultural implications, Jussi's on the idea of the operative image, and Jed's on the history of how image recognition was developed. We decided to get together to talk about the books and we'd love you to join us! The book talk will be hosted by Gabriele de Seta<https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrieledeseta/> – each of us will give a short presentation of our book followed by discussion and questions from the audience. Hope to see you there! Jill Jill Walker Rettberg Professor, Co-Director Center for Digital Narrative<http://uib.no/en/cdn> Leader of Machine Vision in Everyday Life<https://www.uib.no/en/machinevision/> (ERC-CoG) University of Bergen https://www.uib.no/en/persons/Jill.Walker.Rettberg

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🌐 AI Fairness Cluster Inaugural Conference & Workshop on AI Bias 👨🏻‍💻
by Fosch Villaronga, E. (Eduard) 16 Jan '24

16 Jan '24

🌷 Join us in Amsterdam for a groundbreaking event dedicated to AI and Fairness! Hello! We hope this email finds you well. We are thrilled to announce the AI Fairness Cluster Inaugural Conference & AIMMES 2024 Workshop on AI Bias, a landmark event that promises to reshape the conversation around Artificial Intelligence in our society. Scheduled for 19th and 20th March 2024 at the Science Park Congress Center in Amsterdam, this event is a must-attend for anyone invested in the future of AI technologies. AI Fairness Cluster Inaugural Conference - 19th of March Dive into a day of engaging discussions focusing on the technical, legal, and social aspects of AI discrimination risks. Featuring a network of over 50 European institutions and projects such as AEQUITAS, BIAS, FINDHR, and MAMMOth, the conference will host keynote speakers, panel discussions, and presentations from a diverse group of European researchers. This is your chance to engage with thought leaders and innovators shaping the AI landscape (know more about the conference HERE<https://www.biasproject.eu/event/ai-fairness-cluster-inaugural-conference-w…>). AIMMES 2024 Workshop on AI Bias - 20th of March AIMMES’24 Workshop is a deep dive into AI biases, including measurements, mitigation, and explanation strategies. This technical workshop aims to foster dialogue and enhance understanding of the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of AI, fairness, and bias. Whether you're an established scientist or a graduate student, we encourage you to submit your papers for the chance to present your research and insights until the 31st of January (know more about this submission HERE<https://fairnesscluster.github.io/aimmes23.github.io/index.html>) Where and when? 🌐 Where: Science Park Congress Center Venue, Amsterdam (The Netherlands) 🗓️ Date: March 19th and 20th 2024 🕒 Time: 09:00 – 18:00 CET Don't miss out on this opportunity to be at the forefront of AI innovation and ethics. Discover the event agenda<https://www.biasproject.eu/event/ai-fairness-cluster-inaugural-conference-w…> and register here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrx3t0Klx6jlTF0nPy2QQ3IEevWg4tqXa…> before the deadline on 4th March 2024. For any queries, feel free to reach out to Tamara Vorobyeva at tamara.vorobyeva(a)upf.edu<mailto:tamara.vorobyeva@upf.edu>. Join us in Amsterdam for this pivotal event where technology meets responsibility. We look forward to seeing you there! Best Regards, Dr. Eduard Fosch-Villaronga<https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/staffmembers/eduard-fosch-villaronga#t…> ERC Laureate | Safe & Sound Associate Professor on Law, Robots, and AI eLaw Center for Law and Digital Technologies<https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/law/institute-for-the-interdisciplinar…> Leiden University, the Netherlands

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Inviting applications for English Taught MA and PhD Programs at the Beijing Normal University
by Yik Chan Chin 16 Jan '24

16 Jan '24

The school of journalism and communication at Beijing Normal University China is inviting international applications for its English taught MA and PhD programmes *(Application Date: November 15, 2023 - March 10, 2024, Beijing time)* *Ph.D. in Media and Communication* The Ph.D. program embraces an interdisciplinary approach to explore media, culture and communication-related issues from a global and comparative perspective. The school’s intellectual inquiry is guided by five research areas: News and Digital Literacy Digital Media Economy and Cognitive Neural Communication Intelligent Computational Communication Digital Publishing and Visual Communication Risk Communication and Digital Governance *Full-time: *3 years *Language of instruction: *English *Programme Introduction:* https://admission-is.bnu.edu.cn/docs/2023-12/c8ea3ebd13c142de862b91a9f375d1… *Programme Admission:* https:// <https://admission-is.bnu.edu.cn/english/admissionprogram/postgraduateprogra…> admission-is.bnu.edu.cn/english/admissionprogram/postgraduateprogram/doctoraldegree/admissionbrochure36/index.html *Master in Communication* *Program Name: Digital Media, Global Cultures and Communication* The program seeks to combine theories with practices, and adopts a multi-disciplinary approach to explore digital technology-related issues in a global context, issues such as Big Data and AI, Digital Visual Culture, Online Political Communication, Digital Media Economics, Computational Communication, International Communication, Digital Ethics and Governance, Health and Risk Communication, etc. *Full-time: *2 years *Language of instruction: *English *Programme Introduction:* *https://admission-is.bnu.edu.cn/docs/2023-12/8693819e219d49dfac3195d7166c6210.pdf <https://admission-is.bnu.edu.cn/docs/2023-12/8693819e219d49dfac3195d7166c62…>* *Programme Admission:* *https:// <https://admission-is.bnu.edu.cn/english/admissionprogram/postgraduateprogra…>admission-is.bnu.edu.cn/english/admissionprogram/postgraduateprogram/masterdegree/admissionbrochure2/index.html <https://admission-is.bnu.edu.cn/english/admissionprogram/postgraduateprogra…>* *About the Beijing Normal University and School of Journalism and Communication* *A Leading Comprehensive University with 120 Years of History* The Beijing Normal University (BNU) has a rich history that began with its establishment in 1902, a date which nearly marks the origin of modern Chinese education. It is a national “Double First- Class” University (Class A) with a reputation for high-quality teaching and research . *Academic Excellence* It is ranked 12th in Mainland China and 40th in Asia in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2023). The university offers 56 undergraduate programs, 141 Master's programs, 139 Doctoral programs, and 19 English-taught programs (https://admission-is.bnu.edu.cn/english) in a comprehensive choice of subjects. *School of Journalism and Communication (SJC)* Ranked 8th in Communication/Media Studies & Journalism and Communication in Mainland China in the latest QS World University Rankings (2023) and Times Higher Education China Subject Ratings (2023). The School (sjc.bnu.edu.cn) pioneered the interdisciplinary teaching and research of digital media and communication in Mainland China. For any inquiries about the programmes, please contact Dr. Yik Chan Chin at: Yik-Chan.Chin(a)bnu.edu.cn or Professor Hanqing Ding at dinghanqing(a)bnu.edu.cn Thank you very much! Best wishes, Yik Chan *Recent publications* Chin, Yik Chan (2024) Right to Data Access in the Digital Era: the Case of China in Minna Horowitz & Hannu Nieminen; Katja Lehtisaari; Alessandro D’Arma (2024) (eds.) Epistemic Rights in the Era of Digital Disruption, Palgrave-MacMillan: London. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-45976-4_13 Yik Chan Chin, et al (2023) Interoperability of AI governance in Policy Network on Artificial Intelligence (2023). Strengthening multistakeholder approach to global AI governance, protecting the environment and human rights in the era of generative AI. Sipinen, M. (Ed.) United Nations Internet Governance Forum, https://www.intgovforum.org/en/filedepot_download/282/26545 Chin, Yik-Chan, and Jingwu Zhao. 2022. Governing Cross-Border Data Flows: International Trade Agreements and Their Limits. *Laws*, 11: 63. https://doi.org/10.3390/laws11040063 Chin, Yik Chan, Park, Ahran, & Li, Ke (2022). A comparative study on false information governance in Chinese and American social media platforms. *Policy& Internet*, 14, 263–283. https://doi.org/10.1002/poi3.301 ----------------- Dr. Yik Chan Chin Associate Professor School of Journalism and Communication Beijing Normal University Beijing, P.R. China 215123 Email: yik-chan.chin@bnu.edu.cn；yikchanchin@gmail.com https://xwcb.bnu.edu.cn/as/ap/114761.html https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1362-7481 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yik_Chan_Chin http://ssrn.com/author=1377946 https://bnu.academia.edu/YikChanChin https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=u41w5b4AAAAJ&hl=en

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Facebook scam spam solution
by Joly MacFie 16 Jan '24

16 Jan '24

Since I livestream for a number of ISOC Chapters and other orgs I have editor/task manager rights on many of their facebook 'business' pages. In the last week a bunch of scam spam has started showing up on pretty much all of them. It takes the form of a message from '*Group XXXX*' where XXXX is a number, containing copy such as "*Your fanpage has received a copyright warning, you need to contact and confirm your page." *or "*Your Facebook page will be permanently deleted due to a post that infringes our trademark rights"* While these can be dismissed or reported as spam, what enables them in the first place is a, I guess, new FB feature called '*Guest Chat*', where anyone can anonymously message a page. To get rid of these once and for all, the only solution is to disable the feature. Here is FB's page on how to do this https://www.facebook.com/business/help/1343862509336154 My method is 1) login to your Chapter page 2) https://business.facebook.com/latest/inbox/settings/chat_plugin 3) click'*Customize Your Chat Plugin* 4) toggle off *Guest Chat* 5) click *Publish* in the bottom right Happy remediation! Joly -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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CFP: Mobile communication and later life - from theories to empirical frescoes
by Taipale, Sakari 16 Jan '24

16 Jan '24

Call for papers for a special issue of Mobile Media & Communication Topic: Mobile communication and later life: from theories to empirical frescoes Editors: Mireia Fernández-Ardèvol and Sakari Taipale Full call for paper available at https://journals.sagepub.com/pb-assets/cmscontent/mmc/Special%20Issue%20Pro… Important dates: Abstract submission date 15 Feb 2024 Acceptance /rejection feedback 01 Apr 2024 Authors submit full papers by 30 September 2024 Peer Reviews completed/resubmissions in March 2025 Final acceptance by 15 September 2025 In case of further questions, please contact the guest editors, Mireia Fernández-Ardèvol (fernandezar(a)uoc.edu<mailto:fernandezar@uoc.edu>) and Sakari Taipale (sakari.taipale(a)jyu.fi<mailto:sakari.taipale@jyu.fi>).

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International Journal of Comm, CfA Big Data Discourses
by Christian Pentzold 15 Jan '24

15 Jan '24

Call for Abstracts Special Section of the International Journal for Communication: Big Data Discourses: Communicating, Deliberating, and Imagining Datafication Guest Editors: Christian Pentzold & Charlotte Knorr, Leipzig University, Germany Approaching datafication through discourse means to understand and to engage with the eminent reality-making power of communication, deliberation, and imagination. It foregrounds the work that goes into rendering datafication a socially relevant phenomenon and problem. The Special Section of IJOC sets out from the idea that the public understanding of datafication is driven by discourses in the media and among policymakers and the imaginaries they evoke. It invite us to look at what datafication is or should be for a variety of publics and speakers and how they discuss, criticize, or envision the collection and use of data at different places, speaking from different situations, and at different times. That way, the contributions do not merely interrogate the status quo of Big Data analytics. Rather, discourses also involve prospective ambitions and normative stances about potential, desirable, or unwanted innovations. The Special Section turns its attention to discourses whose programs of thought actively shape the social constitution of Big Data and translate into practices, organizational forms, policies, and institutions. Discourses are in fact integral to how we come to engage with datafication. Inquiring into the semantics, interpretations, and cultural values that prelude, accompany, and surround investments and innovations into Big Data requires by definition interdisciplinary work. This includes, among others, critical data studies, STS, sociology, communication, linguistics, political science, cultural studies, geography and education, as well as security studies and gender studies. By taking the understanding of datafication as a matter of contingent articulation, the Special Section helps to dismantle claims about the given and irrevocable facticity of data formats and data analytics so as to explore ways of reimagining their status and implications. In doing so, it seeks to gain leverage in critically examining how datafication’s social imaginations are shaped and to enable alternative readings. The Special Section is open to theoretical and empirical approaches. Due to the variety of paradigms, we believe that it is necessary to work across disciplines and embrace an international perspective. It invites senior as well as emerging scholars to contemplate the entanglement of discourse and technology. Contributions can address, but are not limited to, the following aspects: · Deliberation, policymaking processes, and datafication · Rhetoric and metaphors of dataism · Datafication imagery and visuals · Critiques of dataveillance and data colonialism · Non-Western voices on global and local form of data exploitation · Media reports and (data) journalism on data analytics · Discourses around data analytics in fields such as education, health, policing, welfare, etc. · Visions and anticipations of future data usage · Fictions and works of art engaging with data and data analytics · Domestication of data-driven services and technologies · Folk theories around datafication and people’s algorithmic imaginaries · Critical studies of data analytics’ marketing material and business talk · Self-presentation of actors from data-rich sectors · Data feminism · Data scandals and the performance of whistleblowers as public figures · Narratives and counternarratives around datafication There will be no publication fee. Timeline and procedure 500 to 700 word abstracts should be sent to (bigdatadiscourses(a)gmail.com <mailto:bigdatadiscourses@gmail.com>) by February 08, 2024. The abstract should articulate: 1) the issue or research question to be discussed, 2) the methodological or critical framework used, and 3) the expected findings or conclusions. Feel free to consult with the Special Section Editors about your article ideas and potential angles or approaches. Decisions will be communicated to the authors by February 22, 2024. Invited paper submissions will be due September 1, 2024 and will be submitted to bigdatadiscourses(a)gmail.com <mailto:bigdatadiscourses@gmail.com>. They will then undergo peer review through IJoC following the journal’s standard double-blind procedures.The invitation to submit a full article does not guarantee acceptance into the Special Section. The Special Section is scheduled for publication in fall 2025. This call for abstracts is also accessible via https://www.sozphil.uni-leipzig.de/en/institut-fuer-kommunikations-und-medi… Contact Prof Christian Pentzold and Dr Charlotte Knorr Email: bigdatadiscourses(a)gmail.com <mailto:bigdatadiscourses@gmail.com> **** — Professor Dr. Christian Pentzold Institut für Kommunikations- und Medienwissenschaft | Department for Communication and Media Studies Universität Leipzig | Leipzig University Nikolaistrasse 27-29, D-04109 Leipzig christian.pentzold(a)uni-leipzig.de <mailto:christian.pentzold@uni-leipzig.de> https://www.sozphil.uni-leipzig.de/institut-fuer-kommunikations-und-medienw…

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CfP: 6th International Workshop on Geospatial Linked Data at ESWC2024
by Beyza Yaman 15 Jan '24

15 Jan '24

Apologies for cross-posting! GeoLD2024: 6th International Workshop on Geospatial Linked Data Hersonissos, Greece, May 26-27, 2024 Conference website https://i3mainz.github.io/GeoLD2024/ Submission link https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=geold2024 Submission deadline March 10, 2024 GeoLD2024 *6th International Workshop on Geospatial Linked Data* at ESWC 2024 <https://2024.eswc-conferences.org/> Geospatial data is vital for both traditional applications like navigation, logistics, and tourism and emerging areas like autonomous vehicles, smart buildings and GIS on demand. Spatial linked data has recently transitioned from experimental prototypes to national infrastructure. However the next generation of spatial knowledge graphs will integrate multiple spatial datasets with the large number of general datasets that contain some geospatial references (e.g., DBpedia, Wikidata). This integration, either on the public Web or within organizations has immense socio-economic as well as academic benefits. The upsurge in Linked data related presentations in the recent Eurogeographics data quality workshop shows the deep interest in Geospatial Linked Data (GLD) in national mapping agencies. GLD enables a web-based, interoperable geospatial infrastructure. This is especially relevant for delivering the INSPIRE directive in Europe. Moreover, geospatial information systems benefit from Linked Data principles in building the next generation of spatial data applications e.g., federated smart buildings, self-piloted vehicles, delivery drones or automated local authority services. This workshop invites papers covering the challenges and solutions for handling with GLD, especially for building high quality, adaptable, geospatial infrastructures and next-generation spatial applications. We aim to demonstrate the latest approaches and implementations and to discuss the solutions to challenges and issues arising from research and industrial organizations. The following topics of interest are covered by GeoLD2024. *Interoperability and Integration* - Geospatial Linked Data vocabularies and standards (GeoSPARQL, INSPIRE, W3C, OGC) - Extraction/transformation of Geospatial Linked Data from native geospatial data sources - Integration (schema mapping, interlinking, fusion) techniques for Geospatial RDF Data - Enrichment, quality and evolution of Linked Data with Geospatial information - Machine Learning improving Geospatial Linked Data processing - Natural Language Processing, especially Large Language Models for improving GLD processing *Big Geospatial Data Management* - Distributed solutions for Geospatial Linked Data management (storing, querying, mapping) - Algorithms and tools for large scale, scalable Geospatial Linked Data management - Efficient Indexing and Querying of Geospatial Linked Data - Geospatial-specific Reasoning on RDF Data - Ranking techniques on querying Geospatial RDF Data - Advanced querying capabilities on Geospatial RDF Data *Utilization of Geospatial Linked Data* - Benchmarking of Geospatial Linked Data applications - Geospatial Linked Data in social web platforms and applications - Geospatial linked data applications for indoor navigation - Visualization models/interfaces for browsing/authoring/querying Geospatial Linked Data - Real-world applications/use cases/paradigms using Geospatial Linked Data - Evaluation/comparison of tools/libraries/frameworks for Geospatial Linked Data - Data governance models for Geospatial Linked Data Submission Guidelines All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome: - *Long papers (up to 12 pages)*: Presenting novel scientific research pertaining to geospatial Linked Data. - *Short papers (up to 6 pages)*: Position papers, System, Library, API and Dataset descriptions, relevant to the topics of interest. - *Demo/Tutorial papers (up to 4 pages)*: Describe a demo or hands-on tutorial of a tool on the workshop topics Organizing committee - Timo Homburg (i3mainz -- Institute for Spatial Information Surveying Technology, Mainz University Of Applied Sciences, Germany) - Dr. Beyza Yaman (ADAPT Centre, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland) - Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Sherif (University of Paderborn, Germany) - Prof. Dr. Axel-Cyrille Ngonga Ngomo (University Of Paderborn, Germany) Contact All questions about submissions should be emailed to Timo.Homburg(a)hs-mainz.de

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Submissions for #AoIR2024 are open
by Michelle, Association of Internet Researchers 15 Jan '24

15 Jan '24

The Association of Internet Researchers invites submissions for our 25th annual conference, #AoIR2024: Industry <https://aoir.org/aoir2024/aoir2024cfp/> (Sheffield, UK, 30 October - 2 November, 2024), which will take place at the University of Sheffield. The deadline for submissions is 1 March 2024 at 11:59 PM UTC. (What time is that for me? <https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=AoIR2024+Submissi…> ) For this year’s conference we are excited to be introducing more extensive hybrid options than in the past, while ensuring that this does not impact on the unique atmosphere that makes AoIR’s conference everyone’s favorite conference. To this end, we shall be accepting proposals for papers to be presented remotely and we will be live streaming a number of the sessions, allowing for remote participation in the conference. Given that this is quite a big step for us, we shall be limiting the number of remote presentations to one or two per paper panel, and only for some of the panels per session. In addition, two of our core events will continue to run in both face-to-face and online versions: the Doctoral Colloquium <https://aoir.org/aoir2024/subtypes/> and the Early Career Researcher (ECR) event. Submissions <https://aoir.org/aoir2024/subtypes/> for both modes of the Doctoral Colloquium are open; as with our other preconferences, calls for participation in both modes of the ECR event will be distributed shortly after conference acceptance notifications. We also plan to provide online access for all AoIR members to our larger events (keynote, plenaries, and Annual General Meeting). Submission to AoIR 2024: Industry The 2024 conference welcomes contributions that address the broad theme of Industry <https://aoir.org/aoir2024/aoir2024cfp/>. To re-familiarize yourself with the call for proposals and types of submissions solicited, please see here: https://aoir.org/aoir2024/subtypes/ <https://aoir.org/aoir2023/subtypes/> When submitting, please take the time to read the submission categories and topics carefully; this helps us match your submission to a suitable reviewer. To learn more about how submissions are reviewed, please see here: https://aoir.org/sub_review_info_aoir/ In the interest of diversity and collegiality, each conference participant is limited to presenting a maximum of two papers (either as standalone papers or as parts of a panel or one of each; fishbowls, experimental sessions and roundtables are not counted against your maximum of two presentations). You can be a co-author on additional papers, but you must not be the scheduled presenter of these papers. Please email any questions about the submissions process to AoIRConfChair(a)aoir.org. Click here to go to the submission site: https://www.conftool.org/aoir2024/ We look forward to your proposals and to a vibrant and stimulating conference in Sheffield! Sincerely, AoIR2024 Program Chair ---- AoIR2024: Industry https://aoir.org/aoir2024 <https://aoir.org/aoir2023/>

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Engage your students in authentic writing by running a Wikipedia assignment!
by Helaine Blumenthal 15 Jan '24

15 Jan '24

CFA: Time is running out to incorporate Wikipedia editing into your course this term! Help your students learn to sort fact from fiction at a time when even the savviest among us are struggling with digital media literacy! In an age of generative AI, Wikipedia stands out as a place driven by human curated knowledge. Your students can participate in this critical endeavor. Incorporate a Wikipedia assignment into your course this term! Visit teach.wikiedu.org <https://wikiedu.org/teach-with-wikipedia/> to find out more about Wiki Education's free support and how to get started for the spring term. We're currently accepting applications on a rolling basis as space permits. Since 2010, over 100,000 students have contributed more than 100 million words to Wikipedia! Your students too can be part of this impactful work. Attend an upcoming workshop! Attend <https://wikiedu.org/webinars/>one of our upcoming workshops to learn more about this unique pedagogical opportunity. Click here <https://wikiedu.org/webinars/> to register for a session. Wiki Education's support is fully funded, and there are no fees to participate. The program is open to post-secondary institutions in the U.S. and Canada. Please reach out to me directly with any questions about Wiki Education! -- Helaine Blumenthal,Ph.D. (she/her) Senior Program Manager Wiki Education helaine(a)wikiedu.org teach.wikiedu.org <https://wikiedu.org/teach-with-wikipedia/> Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/WikiEducationFoundation/>, Linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/company/wiki-education-foundation/>

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Two year post-doc position on disinformation and AI
by Giglietto, Fabio 15 Jan '24

15 Jan '24

Dear AoIR Community, As a gentle reminder, I would like to bring to your attention a postdoctoral position available as part of the Vera.ai project, an ambitious initiative funded by the European Union's Horizon Research and Innovation Actions. This role is based at the University of Urbino in Italy, within the Department of Communication Science, Humanities and International Studies. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in the field of disinformation and AI. Position Overview: - Title: Impact Assessment of Disinformation and Platform Algorithm - Educational Level: Master's Degree or PhD - Type: Postdoctoral (Academic Staff) - Duration: 2 Years - Location: Hybrid (Urbino/Remote) - Starting Date: March 2024 - Application Deadline: January 20, 2024, 23:59 Role and Responsibilities: The selected candidate will engage in analyzing disinformation narratives and campaigns and evaluating their effects. This is an opportunity to participate in international conferences, connect with professionals in the disinformation community, and contribute to influential publications. Candidate Requirements: - (Almost completed) PhD in Social Sciences (e.g., Communication Science, Political Science, Sociology) - Background in media and communication studies, political science, social media analytics, computational social science, computational discourse analysis, social network analysis, issue mapping, or open source intelligence (OSINT) - Demonstrated research interest in the project topic - Scientific productivity evidenced by publications - Empirical research skills using social scientific methods - Ability to work autonomously in a multidisciplinary team - Experience in statistics, topic modeling, network, and cluster analysis (valued but not mandatory) - Familiarity with the CooRnet R package (appreciated) - Excellent command of English Benefits: - Gross monthly salary of €2,026 (inclusive of social security contributions) - Access to latest APIs from social media platforms - Research funds for studies and international conferences - Collaborative and supportive team environment For more details about the Vera.ai project, please visit www.veraai.eu. Application Process: To apply, create an account on the national website <https://pica.cineca.it/uniurb/23ass10/> used in Italy for academic positions and submit your application online. Ensure to select the correct project title. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Prof. Fabio Giglietto at fabio.giglietto+mine(a)uniurb.it. This position represents a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about contributing to important research in the rapidly evolving field of disinformation and AI. We look forward to receiving your applications. Best, Fabio -- Fabio Giglietto Associate Professor at University of Urbino Carlo Bo Mastodon: aoir.social/@fabiogiglietto Google Scholar profile <http://scholar.google.it/citations?user=FmenbcUAAAAJ&hl=en>

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