Hello AoIR-Ls! I’m sharing two funded positions — postdoc and PhD -- on behalf of my colleague Dr Antonis Kalogeropoulos. Please circulate with potential candidates! ------ We have opened two positions for a post-doctoral researcher and a PhD researcher in an ERC funded project related to social inequalities in news use. We are seeking a full-time post-doctoral researcher to lead and conduct research in an ERC-funded research project related to social inequalities in news use (starting in October/Fall 2023). Our Offer A full-time, VUB postdoc contract for 3 years. A dynamic and stimulating work environment with young scientists and experienced senior researchers in an international setting. Opportunity to take a leading role in an ambitious ERC project. A unique spirit of enthusiasm, excellence and solidarity in our research center. Generous funding for conference travel. Flexible working conditions with opportunity for personal initiative. Attractive remuneration package with extra-legal benefits according to the applicable VUB pay scales Job requirements PhD degree in communication science, political science, or a relevant domain (e.g. sociology, internet studies). Strong background in quantitative research methods and an ambition to continue to develop these skills. Strong interest in news consumption or the diffusion of political information. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English (oral and written). Ability to work proactively and independently. Additionally, we would like it if you have: Experience with handling passive tracking data. Computational social science skills. Experience with supervising junior colleagues or doctoral students. More information can be found here: https://smit.vub.ac.be/vacancy/postdoctoral-researcher-in-news-use-and-polit... Deadline: August 31 We are seeking a full-time fully-funded Ph.D. researcher to lead and conduct research in an ERC-funded research project related to news use and political ifnromation (starting in October/Fall 2023). The project is hosted by the research center SMIT (Studies in Media Innovation and Technology) at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium. Your research will be part of the ERC-funded project “INEQNEWS – Social Inequalities in Digital News Consumption”. This is a four-year research project aiming to understand and alleviate inequalities in digital news consumption with a focus on gender, age and social class. Our offer The opportunity to work for four years full-time on a PhD track. A dynamic and stimulating work environment with young scientists and experienced senior researchers in an international setting. An opportunity to take a leading role in the publications of an ambitious ERC project. A unique spirit of enthusiasm, excellence and solidarity in our research center. An annually renewed bursary contract for four years according to the applicable VUB pay scales for pre-doc bursary researchers. Generous funding for conference travel. Flexible working conditions with opportunity for personal initiative. Job requirements A master’s degree in communication science or a relevant domain (e.g., political science, sociology, internet studies, economics). A background in quantitative or qualitative research methods and an ambition to continue to develop these skills further in a relatively short timeframe. Strong interest in news audiences, public opinion studies or the diffusion of political information. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English (oral and written) Analytical thinking and strong communication skills in English (including academic writing skills). More information can be found here: https://smit.vub.ac.be/vacancy/ph-d-researcher-in-news-use-and-political-inf... Deadline: August 31 --- Dr Patrícia Rossini Senior Lecturer in Communication, Media & Democracy School of Social and Political Sciences University of Glasgow