Research Associate for Electoral Communication Project

3 days ago


Århus, Århus Kommune, Denmark Aarhus Universitet (AU) Full time

The Department of Political Science at Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University, is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position to join a research project on how party leaders explain electoral defeat and its implications for democracy.

The project aims to explore the strategies and explanations used by party leaders when facing electoral defeat, focusing on what kind of explanations are made and their consequences for party leader support and democracy.

As part of this research group, you will be expected to engage in collaborative research, participate in project meetings, and contribute to the broader research environment at the department.

You will also have the opportunity to take a leading role in developing, designing, and coordinating research projects, as well as publishing research in high-impact journals.

The successful applicant will be part of a vibrant and supportive research team with an informal atmosphere and excellent opportunities for intellectual development and mentoring.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the research group on the project
  • Conduct research on party leader explanations and electoral communication
  • Develop and design research projects
  • Publish research in high-impact journals

Requirements:

  • PhD in Political Science or relevant field
  • Experience with quantitative content analysis
  • Experience with analyzing cross-national datasets
  • Interest in understanding political communication of election results
  • Excellent command of spoken and written English


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