Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Dublin Innovation Institute

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University invites applications for two open-rank positions at the Dublin Innovation Institute (DII). The appointee will spend up to four years at DII before transitioning to a tenured or tenure-track role at Northeastern's Boston campus.

The research focus centers on information, the internet, and democratic processes across disciplines. The successful candidate will work within the Institute for Information, the Internet & Democracy to build a transatlantic research network, with

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in political science, communication, computer science, information science, computational social science or related field by start date.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on information ecosystems and democratic governance.
• Contribute to a transatlantic research network between Dublin and Boston.
• Publish findings and participate in teaching, service, and program development.

Education

Ph.D. in Political Science, Communication, Computer Science, Information Science, Computational Social Science or related fields

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Dublin InnovationInstitute

Northeastern University invites applications for two open-rankfaculty positions which include a period of appointment at theuniversity's Dublin Innovation Institute (DII). This is a full-timeposition with a two-part appointment structure in which thesuccessful applicant will be required to spend up to 4 yearsperforming research at DII before transitioning to a tenured ortenure-track role (commensurate with experience and qualifications)at Northeastern's campus in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

While atDII, successful applicants will support the work of Northeastern University’s Institute for Information, the Internet &Democracy to build a transatlantic research network and researchagenda that contribute to the understanding of systemic risks posedby digital and information technologies to democratic societies. Wetherefore seek scholars whose research advances our understandingof how people acquire, process, and share information in democraticsocieties and/or in the service of democratic norms. We welcomeapplicants from a wide variety of social, scientific, andcomputational disciplines.

Dublin Innovation Institute:

DII serves as a bridge between Northeastern University's globalnetwork and the European research ecosystem, creating opportunitiesfor innovative collaboration throughout the European Union andNorth America. One of DII's areas of focus is building atrans-Atlantic research community around the themes of information,the internet, and contemporary democracy.

About Northeastern University:

Established in 1898, Northeastern University stands as a leader inglobal experiential learning and interdisciplinary research,addressing international issues in health, security, andsustainability. Externally funded research programs and graduatePh.D. education programs at Northeastern University have beenexecuted for almost 80 years. Transforming into a global researchuniversity over the last two decades, Northeastern has experiencedremarkable expansion through strategic collaborations withbusinesses, government entities, and non-profit organizations. Thissurge in partnerships has propelled the university's researchinitiatives and enriched experiential learning avenues for studentsacross all academic levels. Through a focus on, and substantialinvestment in, impactful, interdisciplinary research, NortheasternUniversity is fostering innovation in emerging fields. Thisapproach recognizes the need for inventive configurations tocomprehend intricate systems and effectively translate foundationaldiscoveries into practical, real-world applications. Currently,Northeastern is the fifth-highest funded private researchuniversity without a medical school, a list that includes MIT,CalTech, Princeton, and Carnegie Mellon. The University has alsobeen a leading generator of spin-out companies, a testament to itsorientation to use-inspired research and faculty and professionalresearchers strongly engaged with the world outside academia.

Position Overview:

We welcome applications from exceptional scholars from all sectorsof the community who employ computational social science approachesto study information ecosystems and their implications fordemocratic governance. The successful candidate will contribute toour growing interdisciplinary community of scholars examining thesocial, political, and technological dimensions of informationflows in contemporary democracies.

The successful candidate will initially be based at DII, where thefocus will be exclusively on research, helping DII and Northeastern University's Institute for Information, the Internet &Democracy build a world-class transatlantic research network. Afterthe initial Dublin-based phase, expected to last up to four years,the appointment will transition to a tenured or tenure-trackfaculty role at Northeastern's Boston, Massachusetts campus, withresponsibilities that include teaching, research, and service.Appointment at a different US campus may be possible depending onthe candidate's college and department of appointment. Thecandidate's academic home and faculty appointment will bedetermined in accordance with the candidate's discipline,experience, qualification, and applicable university policies andprocesses.

It is a precondition of employment that the applicant will have or successfully obtain the right to live and work in the Republic ofIreland for the duration of their employment at DII and have theappropriate work authorization for the US portion of the role. DIIand the university will sponsor eligible candidates for thenecessary work permit(s) subject to local immigrationrequirements.

Research Focus:

The ideal candidate's research will address questions at theintersection of information acquisition and democratic processes.Of particular interest with respect to the position is a researchportfolio focused on potential harms and/or approaches tomitigating harms related to digital information technologies.Demonstrated interest and engagement in translational research thatinforms public policy would be a plus. Topics of interest include,but are not limited to:

• How AI is affecting the ways in which people get civic andpolitical information
• Information exposure and political behavior in digitalenvironments
• Social media dynamics and democratic participation
• Misinformation, disinformation, and their effects on publicopinion
• News consumption patterns and media fragmentation
• Computational approaches to studying politicalcommunication
• Algorithmic curation and its democratic implications
• Digital platforms and civic engagement
• Information networks and political polarization
• Media effects on electoral processes and accountability
• Public opinion formation in information-rich environments

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Political Science, Communication, Computer Science,Information Science, Computational Social Science or related fieldsin hand by the employment start date is required.

Documents to Submit:

Applicants should submit a cover letter that addresses theirinterest in and qualifications for the position, a curriculumvitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, sample syllabi,evidence of teaching effectiveness with complete sets of recentstudent evaluations and the names and contact information for atleast three individuals who can each provide a letter ofrecommendation.

Closing date: November 1, 2026

Benefits:

Employee benefits associated with the DII appointment will becommunicated to candidates during the interview process. Benefitsassociated with the Boston-based phase of the appointment aresummarized below.

This search does not require assistance from recruitment agencies.Any applications made by recruitment agencies will bereturned.

Pay Ranges:

• Assistant Professor: $110,000 - $139,000
• Associate Professor: $127,000 - $162,000
• Full Professor: $156,000 - $208,000

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate workexperience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefiteligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paidtime off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- aswell as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, religion,color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabilitystatus, or any other characteristic protected by applicablelaw.

Pay Range:

• Assistant Professor: $110,000 - $139,000 USD | Associate Professor:$127,000 - $162,000 USD | Full Professor: $156,000 - $208,000USD