Dear colleagues, The Hubbard School of Journalism & Mass Communication at the University of Minnesota is hiring a research postdoc <https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/360555> in journalism starting this fall to work on an applied research project. The focus of the work will be measuring the impact and effectiveness of newsroom strategies designed to engage with news avoiders or others who lack trust in journalism. Strong research methods training is helpful but qualitative, quantitative, and/or computational backgrounds will be considered. Feel free to reach out with any questions! We are planning a very quick turnaround time with this search given the end of the spring semester, so we encourage candidates to submit cover letters and CVs as soon as possible (April 22nd preferred). More information below and here: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/360555. Best, Ben -- *Benjamin Toff * Assistant Professor, Hubbard School of Journalism & Mass Communication <https://hsjmc.umn.edu/> Director, Minnesota Journalism Center <https://hsjmc.umn.edu/research-centers/centers/minnesota-journalism-center> *University of Minnesota* | +1 (612) 625-4381 benjamintoff.com | @benjamintoff <https://twitter.com/BenjaminToff> he, him, his Postdoctoral Research Associate in Journalism About Us: The Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication is a fast paced, collegial and dynamic academic community located in the heart of the East Bank Campus of the University of Minnesota. We have state of the art academic facilities, a highly engaged faculty, and an innovative and growing student population. About the Role: - Participate in the design, implementation, and analysis related to two research projects: one studying the effectiveness of local news interventions designed to mitigate and reverse distrust and news avoidance among segments of the public and the second an ongoing study examining changes in the supply of information providers statewide in Minnesota. - Project management around data collection and engagement with local news organization partners. - Working with colleagues on publishing research results for multiple outputs, including peer reviewed journals, white papers, or other public-facing communications that translate findings for a diverse range of audiences and stakeholders. - This appointment may be renewable for an additional year, conditional on satisfactory performance and funding availability. - Additional pay associated with training or teaching assignments may be available depending on student enrollment, funding, school needs and teaching performance. What you'll need: - Earned a Ph.D. in Mass Communication, Journalism, or a related field (e.g., Political Science, Sociology) by the appointment start-date (08/30/2024). - Expertise in journalism and evidence of excellence in conducting peer-reviewed research in higher education settings. WORK Environment: Onsite SALARY RANGE: $55,000-$65,000 For full job description, click "Apply <https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/360555>" to visit the UMN career site. Priority consideration will be given to applicants who apply by April 22, 2024 Click here for more information: https://humanresources.umn.edu/new-employees/benefits-summaries The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu <http://diversity.umn.edu/>