Postdoctoral Position in Fact-Checking and Media Analysis
5 days ago
The Department of Communication at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a postdoctoral position focused on journalistic fact-checking and media analysis.
Job DescriptionThe successful candidate will be part of the Carlsberg-funded project "Tell Me the Truth: Fact Checkers in an Age of Epistemic Instability", exploring questions of facts and truths in public debate. The project examines the practice and role of journalistic fact-checkers, understanding the establishment of facts as a fundamentally rhetorical practice.
The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to the project by suggesting an independent subproject, either extending one of the existing subprojects or adding a fifth subproject. This research plan should include a brief description of previous research and a detailed account of the envisioned subproject, carefully describing research question(s) and methodology.
Required Skills and Qualifications- Excellent scholar of rhetoric, media studies, or journalism studies
- Experience in theories relevant to the project, e.g., theories of public controversies, knowledge claims, and mediated political debate
- Experienced in methods for collecting and analyzing material relevant to the subproject
- Interested in journalistic fact-checking and related communication practices
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with the project leader and other members of the TMT project group. The position offers a fixed-term contract for 1 year and 6 months, with a salary range starting at DKK 38,500 + a 17.1% contribution to the pension scheme.
The University of Copenhagen is committed to creating an inclusive working environment, promoting equality of opportunity and diversity. For more information, please visit the University's website.
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