Roskilde University
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The Department of Communication and Arts, Roskilde University, invites applications for a vacant three-year PhD fellowship in Communication and Artificial Intelligence. The successful applicant is expected to start 1 September 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The fellowship is part of the research project Strategizing Communication and Artificial Intelligence (SCAI), funded by THE VELUX FOUNDATIONS. The project focuses on how artificially intelligent communication technologies affect human agency in relation to professional discretion and ethical judgement. With particular attention to professional communicators’ strategy-practices the project aims to provide novel research-based knowledge on the impact of intelligent computing on strategic communication, and advance societal know-how related to the governance of AI technology. The project is realized in close collaboration with industry partners. Click here for more information about the project.
In alignment with the project’s focus, the Department invites original proposals for a PhD project aimed at investigating how professional communicators utilise artificially intelligent communication technologies – that is, how they interact with and use AI in their everyday strategy-work. In developing the PhD project proposal, applicants are encouraged to employ a mixture of methods to collect and analyse empirical data related to the use of AI technologies. Further, the proposal should outline how the PhD project can be accomplished theoretically and specify how it relates to the overall objectives of the SCAI project.
The successful applicant will work in close collaboration with Associate Professor Ib T. Gulbrandsen, the principal investigator (PI) of SCAI, as well as other members of the project team, and will be associated with the research group Organizing Communication and Digitalization, in addition to the Centre for Digital Citizenship and Digital Media Lab. Further, the fellowship offers the possibility to be actively involved in public communication and outreach. And there will be opportunities to attend international conferences and workshops as well as to participate in media and methods training.
The PhD Fellow will be enrolled at The Doctoral School of Communication and Arts, Roskilde University. The Doctoral school offers an active, dynamic, and cross-disciplinary research environment. Click here for more information.
Responsibilities and tasks
The main responsibilities and tasks of the PhD fellow will be:
- Completing an article-based PhD dissertation by the end of the three-year fellowship. This includes writing scientific journal articles and/or book chapters of which some may be co-authored with the project’s principal investigator, members of the project team, and/or other scholars
- Contributing to and actively partaking in the SCAI project. This includes meetings, workshops, and public outreach events
- Participating and actively engaging in activities at the Doctoral School and the Department
The stated responsibilities and tasks are in accordance the Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions.
Qualifications
The Department will give priority to applicants with the following qualifications:
- Timely completion of a master’ degree in Media and Communication Studies, Computer Science, Organization Studies, Sociology, Digital Humanities, or related disciplines
- Excellent academic record, as shown by a list of master’s level grades
- Full professional proficiency in English and good communication skills
- Stated interest in and experience with engaging in disciplinary and interdisciplinary academic discussions
Assessment
In the assessment regarding employment consideration will be given to:
In the assessment regarding enrolment consideration will also be given to:
- Quality and relevance of the project proposal, including the quality and relevance of the methodological and theoretical choices, as well as the feasibility of the proposal
- Relevance of educational skills and additional professional qualifications
- Grade level of master’s thesis or equivalent
- Ability to work independently and in collaboration with members of the project team
- Interest in being part of an international research community
Terms of employment
The PhD scholarship runs for a period of three years and includes teaching obligations equivalent to six months’ work (840 work hours). It is fully salaried and includes tuition fees, as well as a fixed allowance for courses and travel costs. Salary level is set in accordance with the Ministry of Finance's agreement with the Academics' Central Organization.
The PhD Fellow will refer to Dean Julie Sommerlund.
For further information about the SCAI-project, please contact PI, Ib T. Gulbrandsen: ibtunby@ruc.dk
For further information about the Doctoral School, please contact the Head of the PhD school, Ida Willig: +45 4674 3751 or idaw@ruc.dk.
The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.
Application procedure
After the deadline for applications the Dean will shortlist applicants for assessment with assistance from the recruitment committee including the chairperson of the assessment committee.
Shortly after the application deadline all applicants will be notified whether or not their application has been selected for assessment. The shortlisted applicants will be informed about the composition of the assessment committee, and each applicant will be given the opportunity to comment on the composition of the committee and - later on - their assessment.
Once the recruitment process is completed, all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.
Application
To apply for the position go to www.ruc.dk/en/job/
Only applications in English are accepted.
Applications must include:
1. Project description (max. 5 pages including time schedule)
2. CV
3. Documentation of education including grades from Master’s programme or equivalent
4. If applicable: Documentation for any research experience, work experience or publications.
Please submit your application no later than April 11, 2022.
Material received after this date will not be taken into consideration.
Roskilde University wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
