Researcher in Digitally Mediated Economic Encounters

at Department of Computer and Systems Sciences . Closing date: 15 October 2021.

Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) is one of the largest departments in at Stockholm University with around 190 employees and around 5 000 students. The discipline of computer and systems sciences bridges the gap between technology and the humanities, social sciences, and behavioral sciences. The use and design of IT is put in context in relation to people, organizations, and society. DSV offers a stimulating research environment in an international setting.

Project description
The position will be in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), with a focus on video analytic methods. The successful candidate will work with Associate Professor Airi Lampinen at Stockholm University, on research related to digitally mediated social and economic encounters. The research will concern both digitally mediated labor (e.g. gig work via food delivery applications) and peer-to-peer oriented exchange arrangements. Where appropriate and of interest for the sucessful candidate, the researcher can also take part in other projects where expertise in video analytic methods is needed.

The work will be interdisciplinary in nature and it will leverage the growing links between Human–Computer Interaction (HCI) and relevant social sciences, in terms of both methodology and theoretical framings.

Main responsibilities
The position involves research on digitally mediated social and economic encounters. The main responsibilities of the researcher will include collecting empirical data, analysing it with interpretive methods (including video analysis), and writing research publications.

We are looking for a researcher with a background in Human–Computer Interaction, expertise in the domain of economic encounters, and experience in ethnographic fieldwork, including observations, video data, interviews, and participant observation.

This position is situated in a multidisciplinary HCI research group with extensive international collaborations. The researcher is expected to present their work in international venues and journals.

Qualification requirements
Researchers are appointed primarily for purposes of research and must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria
In the appointment process, special attention will be given to:

• Research expertise: A track record demonstrating excellence in qualitative methods (including video analysis and ethnography) for human–computer interaction, in particular as applied to the digitally mediated economic encounters.
• Independence: Ability to formulate original research ideas and conduct research independently in the field of HCI. Publications related to gig work or other economic encounters are a must.
• Collaborative abilities: Ability to work as a part of team, and evidence of active involvement in collaborative research projects.
• Communication abilities: Ability to fluently communicate research ideas and results. This should include both written outputs and presentations at top conference venues.
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality. Awareness of gender issues in research and development related to digitally mediated economic encounters.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Terms of employment
This is a 40 % of a full-time employment, for a maximum of 12 months, with the possibility of extension. Start date 2022-01-01 or as per agreement.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from the Associate Professor, Airi Lampinen, telephone: +46 73 280 7606, [email protected] .

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, [email protected] , Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/Lärarförbundet), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, [email protected] , and [email protected] (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

• Your contact details and personal data
• Your highest degree
• Your language skills
• Contact details for 2–3 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

• Cover letter
• CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
• Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing:
  – why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
  – why and how you wish to complete the project
  – what makes you suitable for the project in question
• Copy of PhD diploma
• Letters of recommendation (no more than 3 files)
• Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files).

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position .

You are welcome to apply!

Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.

Closing date: 15/10/2021

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