At the University of Bremen, at the Centre for Media, Communication and Information Research (ZeMKI)/ Department 9 – Cultural Studies – in the ZeMKI Lab "Mediatization and Globalization" of Prof. Dr. Andreas Hepp, a position is available as of the next possible date, subject to approval, as a Research Associate (Postdoc) (f/m/d) pay group 13 TV-L with 100% of the regular working hours for a period of three years. The fixed-term contract is for scientific qualification according to § 2 para. 1 WissZeitVG (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz). Accordingly, only applicants who still have qualification periods to the corresponding extent according to § 2 para. 1 WissZeitVG can be considered. We are looking for a person (f/m/d) with an interest in research on media use and digital media practices, who would like to work in a committed team dealing with recent media change (including automation and datafication of communication, pioneer journalism, pioneer/developer communities) and using an innovative combination of qualitative and digital methods. Tasks: - Independent research in the above-mentioned field in conjunction with a postdoctoral qualification to the extent of one third of working hours. - Scientific activities in research to the extent of one third of the working time: --- Collaboration in ongoing research projects of the ZeMKI Lab "Mediatization and Globalization", especially in the area of research on "communicative AI" and pioneers of technology development. --- Collaboration in the acquisition of a research project in the field of communication automation and related publications --- Preparation and implementation of scientific conferences --- Support in academic self-administration - Scientific services in teaching to the extent of 4 SWS (semester periods per week) or one third of the working time: --- Conducting basic courses and seminars on the own research focus --- Preparation of teaching materials --- Supervision of seminar papers, term papers, presentations and Bachelor's and Master's theses. Requirements for employment: - Above-average doctorate in communication and media studies or a related discipline - Sound methodological training (especially with regard to qualitative methods and digital methods) - Knowledge of and high interest in the above-mentioned research foci - Willingness to pursue further academic qualifications in the above-mentioned field - Very good knowledge of written and spoken English, knowledge of German would be an advantage - High level of commitment and initiative, ability to work in a team, careful and reliable working methods - Willingness to participate in academic self-administration - Willingness to teach in accordance with the LVNVa (Lehrverpflichtungs- und Lehrnachweisordnung). The University of Bremen intends to increase the proportion of women in academia and therefore expressly invites women to apply. Severely disabled applicants are given priority if they have essentially the same professional and personal qualifications. Applications from people with a migration background are welcome. Questions should be addressed to Prof. Dr. Andreas Hepp (andreas.hepp@uni-bremen.de). Applications are requested by March 10, 2022, quoting the reference number A35/22, to the University of Bremen Centre for Media, Communication and Information Research (ZeMKI) FAO Ms. Heide Pawlik PO Box 33 04 40 28334 Bremen or by e-mail as PDF to: hpawlik@uni-bremen.de In addition to a covering letter outlining the motivation, the application should include a curriculum vitae, diplomas, the dissertation and, if applicable, other publications. Download the call for applications here: https://www.uni-bremen.de/fileadmin/user_upload/fachbereiche/fb9/zemki/docs/...