Postdoctoral Position in Fact-Checking and Truth-Telling

6 days ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet (KU) Full time

The Department of Communication at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a postdoctoral position associated with the project "Tell Me the Truth: Fact Checkers in an Age of Epistemic Instability".

The position focuses on the practice and role of journalistic fact checkers in public debate. The project investigates questions of facts and truths, understanding the establishment of facts as a fundamentally rhetorical practice.

Key responsibilities include participating in meetings in the Section of Rhetoric and Department of Communication, conducting independent research, and collaborating with the project leader and other members of the TMT project group.

To be considered, applicants must have excellent scholarly skills, experience in theories relevant to the project, and expertise in methods for collecting and analyzing material. They should also demonstrate interest in journalistic fact checking and related communication practices.



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