Postdoc Position in Psychology ​/ Communication Studies ​/ Media Studies

Postdoc Position in Psychology / Communication Studies / Media Studies

We are looking for a postdoc in the field of psychology / communication studies / media studies to join the IRTIS research team at the Faculty of Social Studies of Masaryk University.

30 Jul 2024

IRTIS (Interdisciplinary Research Team on Internet and Society) is a research team that examines the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) and their impact on individuals and groups. We are a well-established team based at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic, with a strong emphasis on international and interdisciplinary collaboration ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

We are always interested in expanding our team; whenever we have a specific open call for positions, we post it on our website. If there is no open call at the moment, you can still contact us and express your interest. Below, we summarize what we typically seek in a postdoc researcher and what we typically offer to give you a better idea of what to expect.

We are currently working on several research projects (see ). Our largest project, DigiWELL, focuses on the short- and long-term impacts of the use of digital technologies on the social, psychological, and physical well-being of adolescents and adults.

Our work incorporates the preparation of studies with data from previous projects (mostly from the project FUTURE) as well as the preparation and implementation of new studies (e.g., longitudinal design, ecological momentary assessment studies, and experimental studies) with various foci connected to our central interest - the role of ICT in people’s lives.

The position involves a wide range of activities:

• Designing original studies (e.g., specify RQs, establish methods)
• Examining the selected research questions and hypotheses within the project(s)
• Data analysis (with an emphasis on more advanced methods, e.g., longitudinal data analysis, structural models, intensive longitudinal data analysis)
• Participation and collaboration in the publication process (both as lead author and as co-author of other team members' publications, e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles, research reports)
• Participation in international meetings and conferences

• Ph.D. in psychology, communication, media studies, or another social science discipline relevant to the study of the impact of technology on individuals and society.
• Interest in the impact of ICT.
• Research experience in this or a related topic (e.g., research projects, publications)
• Experience with quantitative research projects and excellent knowledge of quantitative methodology, including statistical analysis
• Interest in deepening your knowledge and developing your skills
• Ability to work autonomously on a selected research topic
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to solve problems effectively, good time management, tenacity, responsibility, thoroughness
• High English language proficiency (at a level that allows you to publish scientific texts in English) - B2

• Monthly salary according to the faculty's standard salary plan + bonuses depending on publication output and other relevant activities
• Background of a prestigious and successful institution
• Work in a highly motivated team of about 30 researchers
• Close collaboration with top international scientists and top European universities
• Active support in professional and personal development (e.g., regular sharing of knowledge and experience within the team, summer and winter schools or workshops, support for grant applications, and broad support for activities by the university, including language courses, mental health, and sports activities)
• Six weeks of paid leave (30 working days) at full-time employment