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The aim of the overarching research project is to examine how struggles over gender and sexuality shape contemporary political and social landscapes in Europe. The project investigates both feminist and LGBTQI+ movements struggling for expanded rights and anti-gender movements opposing these advancements. By analyzing their tactics, agendas, and social visions, the project seeks to understand how these opposing forces reshape democratic values, human rights, and civil society. Ultimately, the research will provide new insight into the emergence of new normative foundations for society in the wake of today’s divergent mobilizations. We are now inviting applications for one position as PhD-student, appointed to conduct research within the project, individually as well as in collaboration with the research team. We seek to recruit a PhD-student with a motivation to conduct high quality research and with previous knowledge of ethnographic fieldwork or digital network analysis, and advanced knowledge of the languages and socio-political contexts of Western or Southern Europe.

The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to an excellent programme of research supporting the responsible and effective use of AI and other new information technologies in government decision-making or public service delivery, and for teaching in the graduate programmes of the Oxford Internet Institute. We are particularly interested in candidates conducting research on government digitalisation and innovation, and/or uses of AI for policy design and service delivery. The position is open to candidates from a variety of disciplines including political science, public policy, political sociology, behavioural economics, or social data science. However, applicants from other disciplines undertaking relevant research will also be welcomed. Candidates must demonstrate a research record in the broad field of AI, Government & Policy, with a professional standing appropriate to the stage of their career; the ability to deliver excellent teaching and supervision; and a willingness to undertake administration responsibilities on behalf of the Department. Candidates should hold or expect to hold a completed doctorate in a relevant field by the closing date of this vacancy.

The Department of History seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Digital History who will contribute to high-calibre historical research, postgraduate training and undergraduate and postgraduate pedagogy. The successful candidate will have historical expertise in any period within the timespan from ancient to contemporary history in any geographical region or combination of regions. To illuminate this history, they will have demonstrated expertise in deploying digital methodologies and tools such as (but not limited to) data visualization, computational/algorithmic analysis, and/or GIS. They will engage in high-quality research, deliver innovative teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and contribute to the wider academic and administrative activities of the Department.

The UCL Department of Information Studies offers postgraduate qualifications digital humanities, information and data science, archive, library and information professions, and publishing. We have a strong international reputation for research. We are seeking an innovative researcher to appoint to a full-time lectureship before or at the beginning of September 2025. Applicants must answer research questions of relevance to a humanities discipline, by applying or developing technological solutions in an interdisciplinary way. This may include approaches such as but not limited to software development (Python, R), front- end development (JavaScript), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), natural language processing (NLP), 3D modelling, Geographic Information Science (GIS), text analysis/corpus linguistics, digitisation, or emerging interdisciplinary technological areas. The purpose of the research should be to contribute new interdisciplinary knowledge relevant to a humanities domain.

In this project, the PhD will collaborate with the principal investigator to connect literature on communication and identity to argumentation theory, resulting in an analytic model for empirical analyses that has clear links with current research in argumentation theory. The researcher will primarily focus on connecting insights in (interactional) sociolinguistics, linguistic anthropology and/or discourse/conversation analysis to the field of argumentation theory, and can develop these connections on a case study of their choice. The researcher compiles their own corpus and designs their own study within the scope of the project. In particular, this project starts from the premise that argumentation can be highly productive in creating an in-group and feelings of belonging, particularly in the public sphere. The researcher is expected to contribute with their project to the study of communication in the public domain.

The Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies (MPIfG) in Cologne is seeking an outstanding social scientist for the position of Research Group Leader in Social Science in the field of Digitalization and Society (W2 tenure track) for a new research group focused on the societal implications of digitalization and technological change. The group will explore the broad socioeconomic and political impacts of technological change, strengthening the MPIfG’s capacity to analyze the relationship between economy, society, and technology. The starting date is October 1, 2025, or by agreement. The MPIfG conducts basic research on the governance of modern societies. It aims to develop an empirically based theory of the social and political foundations of modern economies by investigating the interrelation between social, economic, and political action. In making this call, the MPIfG aims to help counteract an existing underrepresentation of women at W2 and director level. Within the permissible boundaries, priority will therefore be given to applications from highly qualified women who meet the selection criteria. POSSIBLE RESEARCH FOCUS OF THE GROUP Impact of digital technologies on labor markets, including automation, gig economy, and worker protection Changes to market structure due to digital technologies and the rise of tech giants Effects on democracy, governance, and the public sphere Broader societal impacts, such as privacy concerns, inequality, and smart cities The new research group is described in more detail in a downloadable concept paper. YOUR QUALIFICATIONS PhD in sociology, political science, or a related discipline Several years of postdoctoral experience Outstanding research trajectory in the social sciences with a focus on technological change and its societal impacts Proven ability to conduct empirical research using qualitative or quantitative methods Ability to lead a team of researchers WHAT WE OFFER The opportunity to develop and lead a new research group in a rapidly evolving field A stimulating intellectual environment at a leading international research institute with interdisciplinary collaborations Access to research funding and an excellent support infrastructure A diverse and dynamic research community engaged in critical inquiry into societal transformations Salary and benefits based on the German public sector pay agreement (W2) The term of the group is six years, with an option of extension for a further three years. Evaluation for tenure (W2) will take place during the fifth year. On receiving an outstanding evaluation, the research group leader will become eligible for inclusion in a competitive procedure to appoint a third director of the MPIfG. The research group will comprise the research group leader, one postdoc, and two doctoral researchers. The successful candidate is expected to be involved in teaching and advising doctoral researchers.

Als Teil der strategischen Ausrichtung der Universität Zürich untersucht der interdisziplinäre Universitäre Forschungsschwerpunkt (UFSP) "Digital Religion(s)" im Zeitraum von 2021-2032, wie die gegenwärtigen Digitalisierungsdynamiken die Religionspraxis in unterschiedlichen gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhängen beeinflussen, prägen und transformieren. Näherhin wird untersucht, wie individuelle und institutionelle Akteur:innen in hybriden online-offline Formaten religiös kommunizieren und ihren öffentlichen Anspruch auf gesellschaftliche Orientierung geltend machen. Das ab 1.1.2025 laufende Cluster "Post-Digital Religious Education" als einer von vier Teilbereichen des UFSP befasst sich mit den Dynamiken und Auswirkungen digitaler Technologien auf religiöse Bildung und Prozesse des inter- und transreligiösen Lehrens und Lernens, insbesondere von Jugendlichen und jungen Erwachsenen. Es richtet spezielles Augenmerk auf Aspekte digitaler religionsbezogener Kompetenz in formalen und nicht-formalen Bildungskontexten (Schule, Kirche und Religionsgemeinschaften) und erforscht diese mit unterschiedlichen empirischen Methoden und in experimentellen Settings (MEEET-Lab). Innerhalb des Clusters fragt das bild- und medienwissenschaftliche Forschungsprojekt "Synthetic Realities: Generative AI and Digital Visual Literacy" (Projektleitung: Prof. Dr. Roland Meyer) nach Perspektiven digitaler Bildkompetenz angesichts der zunehmenden Verbreitung KI-generierter Bilder und Videos in sozialen Medien. Welche Formate, Genres und Ästhetiken lassen sich in aktuellen synthetischen Bildwelten beobachten, und wie schliessen diese an ältere, religiös und weltanschaulich geprägte Ikonographien und Darstellungsformen an? Wie bewegen sich Jugendliche und junge Erwachsene in unterschiedlichen Bildungskontexten in diesen neu entstehenden synthetischen Realitäten, und welche Bildpraktiken und Strategien der Interpretation entwickeln sie in Lernprozessen im Umgang mit KI-generierten Content? Welche Rolle schliesslich können schulische und ausserschulische Bildungsangebote bei der Ausbildung einer "Digital Visual Literacy" spielen? Der UFSP "Digital Religion(s)" bietet Ihnen eine abwechslungsreiche Tätigkeit in einem zukunftsweisenden, interdisziplinären exzellenten Forschungsschwerpunkt von hoher wissenschaftlicher, politischer und gesellschaftlicher Aktualität und Relevanz. Wir bieten Ihnen die Möglichkeit der Zusammenarbeit in einem inspirierenden Netzwerk herausragender Forscher:innen aus verschiedenen Disziplinen mit Karrierechancen innerhalb und ausserhalb der Wissenschaft sowie einen attraktiven Arbeitsplatz mitten in Zürich.

The Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies (MPIfG) in Cologne is seeking an outstanding social scientist for a new research group focused on the societal implications of digitalization and technological change. The group will explore the broad socioeconomic and political impacts of technological change, strengthening the MPIfG’s capacity to analyze the relationship between economy, society, and technology.

Data & Society is seeking a post-doctoral research fellow for a two-year appointment for the Trustworthy Infrastructures program. The Trustworthy Infrastructures team researches community-driven responses to technology’s entrance into the most intimate parts of our working, material, personal, and public lives. We are interested in the sociopolitical conditions created by technological expansion, and how communities reassert their own power, agency, and knowledge in response. The fellow will be working primarily on the Nodes and Conduits project, which explores how post-industrial communities adapt to socioeconomic transformations driven by the tech industry. They will also have the opportunity to pursue their own research agenda.

We welcome applications from scholars who use digital methods in their research and teaching, across any area of specialization within history. The successful candidate will teach five courses. In the fall term, they will teach an introduction to digital history methods (DCS/HIST 212) and an upper-level seminar on digital mapping (DCS 305). Descriptions for both can be found in the Bates College Catalog under Digital and Computational Studies They will teach three additional courses related to their area of expertise which complement the existing curricular and scholarly strengths of the College. These three courses might be taught in the winter term, or two might be offered in winter term and one in Bates's 3.5 week intensive May term. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to digital humanities course offerings, including courses on text analysis, data and information literacy, the history of technology, and/or digital archiving. The successful candidate may be asked to advise senior theses, and will contribute to the shared governance of the History Department and Program in Digital and Computational Studies.

Two doctoral studentships for entry in 2025-26. These are fully-funded studentship that may be held on a full-time (FT) or part-time (PT) basis, pro-rata, over three years (FT) and six years (PT) and are at an equivalent rate to fully-funded UKRI studentships. They cover tuition fees and an annual stipend at the yearly UKRI rate (the full-time UKRI rate for 2025/26 is £22,780), together with a small annual research training and support fund. One of the two awards for entry 2025-26 will be open to eligible home applicants who identify as migrants or refugees and from racialised ethnic minority backgrounds in any field of research and practice for which supervision is available at Goldsmiths, University of London. To be clear, applicants considered for this award need not be working on a migration related topic, but they should be able to describe how their work will enhance their own economic, creative and intellectual lives and that of others. The second of these two awards will be open to all eligible home or international applicants - irrespective of background and experience - whose proposed PhD is focused on a topic related to migration, broadly conceived, including in relation to processes of race and racialisation. Proposals must be informed by the co-production of knowledge with people and groups from migrant and refugee backgrounds, and demonstrate potential for social and cultural impact.

You will teach English language courses on specialized topics in business, economics, and intercultural communication at HM Business School in both undergraduate and advanced degree programs. Your in-depth knowledge of English-language business communication and your professional experience will enable you to successfully implement integrated modules and projects in business studies.

King’s College London is engaged in a major strategic investment in “AI+”, focused on AI innovation and application applied to any/all areas of research – including health, humanities, biosciences, social sciences, arts, business and law, and physical/mathematical sciences. We aim to bring the full potential of AI to research across King’s, building on existing world-class expertise in a range of areas. We have therefore created 20 AI+ Academic Fellowships, which will grow our AI+ academic community by investing in the brightest minds worldwide. We are committed to recruitment processes which engage all dimensions of society. The AI+ Academic Fellowships offer 3 years of 80% “protected” research time, with minimal education/administrative responsibilities, enabling awardees to focus on establishing outstanding research programmes. After this period, subject to a 3-year review, there will be a gradual transition over the next 2 years to the standard requirements for open-ended academic posts in the host Faculty. Through this structure, we aim to develop the research leaders of the future.

Lie Detectors is an award-winning, independent, non-profit organisation that aims to strengthen critical thinking and news literacy among students and their teachers across Europe. We are looking for a Head of Germany Programme, who will further expand our network of journalists and schools and advance media education in Germany.

The Department of English and Media Studies at Bentley University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Asian American literary and/or cultural studies with a possible secondary field of specialization in Digital Humanities. The ideal candidate will be able to teach courses in at least one of the following areas: rhetoric and composition, film, literature, communication, and/or media studies.Candidates should have experience as the instructor of record for a course that aligns with this call and demonstrated ability to teach courses in at least one of the areas listed above. The new hire will be able to teach existing courses in the department and develop new courses in their area/s of specialization.

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