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@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>