The Department of Culture Studies at Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences, Tilburg University, is seeking to appoint a junior researcher (postdoctoral) for a new project on Digitalization in the Global South.
The position is open to candidates with a research profile in data science, digital humanities, science and technology studies, media and communication studies, culture studies, information science, internet governance, or a related area. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out innovative research on the social, political, and economic impact of digitalization in one or more regions of the Global South, with a focus on digital policymaking. They will also be expected to participate in the management of a research lab, including online content development and the organisation of activities such as roundtable discussions and colloquia, under the supervision of Dr. Saif Shahin and Dr. Mingyi Hou.
Tasks
The main duties of the position are as follows:
- Produce cutting-edge scholarship as part of a new research lab on digitalization in the Global South;
- Produce original content for the lab’s website, such as research briefs, policy summaries, and/or data-driven reports;
- Curate documents and procure and archive data from public sources for the website;
- Help organise periodic roundtable meetings with scholars on campus;
- Help organize an international symposium;
- Publicise the work of the lab on social media; and
- Help secure research funding to expand the work of the lab.
Salary
- The salary for this position is between € 2976 and € 3348 gross per month
- An annual holiday allowance of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%
- An options model and reimbursement of moving expenses.
- Candidates from outside the Netherlands may qualify for a tax-free allowance equal to 30% of their taxable salary.
Job Requirements
Applicants for this position must meet the following criteria:
- Have, or be close to completing, a doctoral degree in data science, digital humanities, science and technology studies, media and communication studies, culture studies, information science, internet governance, or a related area;
- A publication record commensurate with the candidate’s career stage;
- An outstanding program of empirical research related to digitalization in the Global South;
- Evidence of the potential to obtain significant peer-reviewed research funding;
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues;
- Proficiency in academic-level written and spoken English;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate with non-academic audiences; and
- Awareness of legal and ethical principles related to digital research.
Application Process
Applications in one pdf should include:
- Curriculum vitae;
- A cover letter explaining; and
- Names and contact details of three references.
To apply for the Postdoctoral Position for a Project on Digitalization in the Global South, click here.
Deadline: May 14, 2024.
For more information on the Postdoctoral Position for Project on Digitalization in the Global South, visit the official site.
