Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Digital Communication

• Full time/ fixed term until 18/05/2029

• Opportunity to be at the forefront of leading edge global research

• Base Salary, Academic Level A Step 6, from $105,350 + 17% superannuation

• Applications close 26/03/2024

About the opportunity

The School of Art, Communication and English (SACE) explores the full spectrum of human expression and creativity, applying digital technology to humanities and social sciences. SACE is nationally and internally recognised for research strengths in literary studies, visual arts, art history, film studies, communication, media practice and digital cultures.

We are currently seeking applications for a Research Fellow within Digital Communication, to work collaboratively in co-designing methodologies for research projects alongside Professor Terry Flew . The position will be based in the Media and Communications discipline within SACE supporting research conducted under an Australia Research Council (ARC) funded Laureate Fellowship. The ARC Laureate is the most prestigious award granted to Australian researchers, and Professor Flew leads a five-year project on “Mediated Trust: Ideas, Interests, Institutions, Futures”.

This position provides the chance to further research capabilities through international travel and the opportunity to tackle a major issue of our time whilst building research capability and working in one of the world’s leading universities. Successful candidates will also be affiliated with a new flagship Centre focused upon the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in digital societies, to commence in 2024.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Contribute to the knowledge and undertake original research within the Media and Communications discipline

• Undertake qualitative data analysis and employ digital methods in applied research

• Prepare and submit academic journal articles, and contribute to the editing of research collections

• Significantly contribute to successful applications for competitive research grants and/ or funding to deliver research impact

• Develop national and international research collaborations

• Generate and circulate research findings leading to improved policy, professional practice, and industry and community engagement

• Development of world-leading research and research methods for trust in media, with particular reference to (1) trust in news, and (2) trust in digital platforms

About you

• Holds a PhD in a relevant field relating to digital communications.

• evidence of holding an emerging research profile and the ability to conduct independent research and assume responsibility for the development and completion of research papers in a timely manner

• experience in applying qualitative and/or digital methods in the context of communication-related research

• experience utilising statistical packages and/or data visualization tools

• demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a team, capacity to succeed in a fast-paced research-intensive environment, and sound written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills suitable to collaborating in an academic context.

• previous attendance at international conferences and willingness to travel as required

• excellent presentation skills and experience presenting complex information to different audiences, including industry, government, civil society organisations, and through various media

Most members of our research team work on a hybrid basis and we are comfortable with this way of working, noting that ‘in person’ working is required on a regular weekly basis as agreed within the team.   

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

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How to apply

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Applications Close

Monday 25 March 2024 11:59 PM