Postdoctoral Position in Public Debate and Fact-Checking Research

3 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 within the project 'Tell Me the Truth: Fact Checkers in an Age of Epistemic Instability'. The successful candidate will conduct research on journalistic fact-checking practices and contribute to the understanding of facts and truths in public debate.

Job Description
  • This is a full-time research position with no teaching obligations, focusing on independent research and collaboration with the project leader and other members of the TMT project group.
  • The position involves conducting a subproject as part of the overall project, either extending one of the existing subprojects or adding a new fifth subproject.

Responsibilities

  1. Conduct research on journalistic fact-checking practices and contribute to the development of a new subproject.
  2. Collaborate with the project leader and other members of the TMT project group.
  3. Participate in meetings and discussions within the Section of Rhetoric and the Department of Communication.
Requirements
  • PhD degree in rhetoric, media studies, or journalism studies.
  • Excellent knowledge of theories relevant to the project, such as public controversies, mediated political debate, and knowledge claims.
  • Experience in methods for collecting and analyzing material related to the subproject.
  • Strong interest in journalistic fact-checking and related communication practices.


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