ZeMKI, Centre for Media, Communication and Information Research, University of Bremen, Germany

Position: ZeMKI Visiting Research Fellow Media, Communication and Information

Duration: 1 month (either between April and June 2020 or between October and December 2020)

Salary: 3,000 euro + 1,500 euro budget for direct costs

Contract: Fee contract

Application deadline: February 6, 2020 (23.59 CET)

The ZeMKI, Centre for Media, Communication and Information Research, University of Bremen, offers a thriving interdisciplinary research environment in the areas of media, communication and information. Involved disciplines include communication and media studies, computer science, cultural studies, educational science, studies in religion, and history. The ZeMKI invites applications from excellent researchers in the field of media, communication, and information.

As a ZeMKI Visiting Research Fellow, the selected candidate will delve into the versatile research activities at the interdisciplinary centre with over 60 members. Applicants should demonstrate experiences and a strong interest in collaborative research which is embraced at the ZeMKI in various ways and contexts. The selected candidate is expected to contribute to these research activities in the area of media change and transforming communications in the form of a research paper submitted to the peer-reviewed “Communicative Figurations” working paper series and a lecture in the ZeMKI Research Seminar.

Applicants must have a PhD or other doctoral degree in a relevant discipline by the application date.

We offer a lump sum allowance of 3,000 Euros plus up to 1,500 Euros for research related expenses.

To apply for this post, please send your application documents via e-mail to zemki-fellowship@uni-bremen.de. The closing date for receipt of applications is February 6, 2020 (23.59 CET). We are unfortunately unable to accept any late applications.

Download the application checklist here.

Download the call for applications as PDF here.

Further information on the ZeMKI Visiting Research Fellowship can be accessed here.