Post-doc

Kanton Bern; Bern; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Strong research infrastructure

Collaborative environment

International reputation

Individual career support

Zusammenfassung

The University of Bern's Institute of Communication and Media Studies invites applications for a research-focused position in a SNF-sponsored cross-national project examining how social recognition influences political information usage and effects.

You will contribute your own research ideas, teach courses and supervise BA and MA theses, and participate in the general tasks of the institute. Emphasis is on collaboration and intellectual freedom, with Canton Bern employment rules.

Qualifikationen

• Above-average PhD in communication science or related social science field.
• Strong interest in political communication and empirical methods.
• Willingness to present at conferences and publish in top journals.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate on SNF-sponsored cross-national research project.
• Develop and implement original research ideas.
• Teach courses and supervise BA and MA theses.
• Contribute to institute tasks and activities.

Kenntnisse

Quantitative methods

Qualitative methods

Academic writing

Teamwork

Conference presentations

English proficiency

German advantage

French bonus

Ausbildung

PhD in communication science

Tools

SPSS

R

Jobbeschreibung

Tasks

• (potential) collaboration in an SNF-sponsored cross-national research project about how the lack of social recognition influences political information usage and effects. This project draws on the role of social identity and identity threats for political information behavior.
• development and implementation of own research ideas
• teaching of courses and supervision of BA and MA theses
• contribution to the general tasks of the institute

Requirements

• above-average PhD in communication science, a related social science discipline or psychology (applicants who are close to the completion of their PhD will also be considered)
• strong interest in political communication
• very good skills in quantitative (e.g., surveys & experiments, statistical analysis) and/or quali-tative (e.g., interviews, thematic / discourse analysis) methods of empirical social science
• willingness to present research at (inter-)national conferences and to publish in top journals
• ability to work in a team
• proficiency in English; German is an advantage (French is a plus)

We offer

An attractive working environment awaits you at the Institute of Communication and Media Studies at the University of Bern: a collegial team, cooperation and exchange, as well as the freedom to develop your own ideas. Employment adheres to the regulations of the Canton of Bern.

Your Benefits

• Strong research infrastructure and international network
• Collaborative environment and ambitious team
• International reputation
• Individual career support