Postdoc: Digital Media & Democracy Analytics

Roskilde University; Roskilde; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Communication and Arts at Roskilde University invites applications for one or two postdoctoral position(s) in a new research project on digital media and the conditions for democratic debate. The position is a full-time appointment for 24 months, starting on 1 March 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

We welcome candidates with backgrounds in digital methods, computational social science, STS, sociology, communication studies, political communication, media studies,

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field by the time of appointment.
• Experience with computational/digital methods.
• Interest in digital media and democracy.
• Strong analytical and written communication skills in English and Danish.

Responsibilities

• Contribute actively to the design and implementation of the project’s research activities.
• Collect, process and analyse digital media data, including computational text analysis.
• Develop and apply analytical methods in dialogue with theoretical concerns.
• Contribute to research publications, independently or with the project team.
• Help communicate research through reports, digital outputs and other activities.
• Participate in workshops, conferences and collaborations with academic and non-academic partners.
• Contribute to the department’s collegial and interdisciplinary research environment.

Skills

Digital methods

Media democracy

STS studies

Research communication

Danish language

English language

Education

PhD in a relevant field (social sciences, humanities or data science)

Job description

The Department of Communication and Arts at Roskilde University invites applications for one or two postdoctoral position(s) in a new research project on digital media and the conditions for democratic debate. The position is a full-time appointment for 24 months, starting on 1 March 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

We welcome candidates with backgrounds in digital methods, computational social science, STS, sociology, communication studies, political communication, media studies,