University of Augsburg

Department of Media, Knowledge, and Communication Prof. Dr. Helena Bilandzic (Media Effects and Processes)

Starting from February 1, 2024, fixed term: 3 years

We are looking for a research associate (Postdoc) for the research project "Science Communication about and with Communicative Artificial Intelligence: Emotions, Engagement, Effects," funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research.

The project is dedicated to exploring the role of communicative artificial intelligence in science communication and aims to systematically investigate the dual role of AI as a mediator/communicator of socio-scientific topics and as a subject of science communication. In close interdisciplinary collaboration with another project in communication science and a project in computer science, relevant discourses will be analyzed using a combination of manual and automated methods, audience perceptions and effects will be studied, and finally an AI-based tool for science communication will be developed. The part of the project led by Helena Bilandzic focuses on audience perceptions and effects. In addition to theoretical and conceptual project work, you will be involved in presentations, publications, and research reports.

We expect:

• a Ph.D. in communication science or related disciplines such as sociology or psychology,

• excellent knowledge of methods in empirical social research,

• proficiency in English and a basic knowledge of German.

• openness in dealing with others, ability to work in a team, excellent communication skills.

• a structured and independent working style, good self-organization skills.

We offer:

• the opportunity to work on an interdisciplinary, well-funded research project • a respectful and creative working environment with regular team meetings

• an excellent interdisciplinary and international network

• flexible working hours and home office arrangements

• postdoc pay grade TV-L 13 (100%)

The University of Augsburg is committed to gender equality in the workplace. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Disabled applicants with otherwise similar qualifications, skills and professional performance will be given preferential consideration.

Please send your application (cover letter, CV, certificates) by e-mail (in one PDF document) to Prof Dr Helena Bilandzic, e-mail: helena.bilandzic@uni-a.de. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the vacancy will remain open until the position is filled. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Prof Dr Helena Bilandzic.