Research Assistant (Postdoc) in Media Studies

Philipps-Universität Marburg; Marburg; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading university in Germany is seeking a Research Assistant (Postdoc) in Media Studies, starting April 2026 and lasting until March 2028. The role involves analyzing web-sleuthing platforms, conducting user surveys, and ensuring research ethics compliance. Candidates should have a Master's and PhD in relevant disciplines, along with digital research skills. This full-time position offers a stimulating research environment and various benefits, including public transport support. Applications are open until January 4, 2024.

Leistungen

Family services

University sports

Professional development programs

Public transport ticket

Qualifikationen

• MSc-degree or equivalent and a PhD in Media Studies, Digital Humanities, or related discipline.
• Experience in computer-assisted text analysis and familiarity with research ethics.
• Excellent analytical skills with a strong ability to work independently.

Aufgaben

• Analyze web-sleuthing platforms and conduct text analyses.
• Plan and conduct user surveys and interviews.
• Collaborate with partner institutions for data processing.

Kenntnisse

Digital research methods

Computer-assisted text analysis

Social media research

Online ethnography

Analytical skills

Team orientation

Fluent English

German knowledge

Ausbildung

MSc degree in Media Studies or related discipline

PhD in Media Studies or related discipline

Tools

Markup languages (e.g., XML, TEI)

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Marburg, founded in 1527, offers a variety of excellent programs of study for around 22,000 students and confronts the important topics of our time through excellent research across a broad spectrum of sciences.

The Department of German and Cultural Studies, Institute for Media Studies, the Emmy Noether Research Group “Web Sleuthing. Media Practices of Crime-Related Online Investigations” (2025–2031), led by Dr. Anne Ganzert, invites applications for a Research Assistant (Postdoc) in Media Studies. The third-party-funded position is offered until 31st March 2028, the starting date is 1st April 2026. The position is fulltime with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state Hesse, Germany (TV-H E 13).

Tasks

• securing, annotating, and analyzing web-sleuthing platforms and media; conducting text analyses and NLP-based investigations into platform logics, conversational norms, and community policing
• planning and conducting user surveys and semi-structured interviews
• ensuring compliance with research ethics and platform-specific regulations in close collaboration with university units
• collaborating with partner institutions at Philipps-Universität Marburg for data processing and storage
• supervising and mentoring student assistants

Profile

• MSc-degree or equivalent and a PhD in Media Studies, Digital Humanities, Computational Sciences, Computational Social Sciences or a related discipline
• solid knowledge of digital research methods and experience in computer-assisted text analysis; familiarity with markup languages (e.g., XML, TEI) and research ethics
• experience in social media research and/or online ethnography
• excellent analytical skills, ability to work independently, and strong team orientation
• very good command of English; knowledge of German is an asset

Benefits

• a diverse and stimulating range of tasks in an exceptional research environment
• opportunities for independent research and academic work
• an attractive university with family services, university sports, training and professional development programs and a ticket for free use of public transport in the state Hesse, Germany

Contact for more information

Dr. Anne Ganzert (PI)
[phone]
[e-mail]

We support women and strongly encourage them to apply. In areas where women are underrepresented, female applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. As a certified family-friendly university, we support our employees in balancing family and career. A reduction of working time is possible. Applicants with a disability as described in SGB IX (2 Abs. 2, 3) will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. Application and interview costs can not be refunded.

Please submit your application by 4th January 2024 exclusively via the application button below.