European Communication Research and Education Association
November 17 - 19, 2021
Online conference
Deadline: July 2, 2021
Website: https://2021.computational-humanities-research.org/
Twitter: @CompHumResearch
Hashtag: #chr2021
Contact: info@computational-humanities-research.org
Description:
In the arts and humanities, the use of computational, statistical, and mathematical approaches has considerably increased in recent years. This research is characterized by the use of formal methods and the construction of explicit, computational models. This includes quantitative, statistical approaches, but also more generally computational methods for processing and analyzing data, as well as theoretical reflections on these approaches. Despite the undeniable growth of this research area, many scholars still struggle to find suitable research-oriented venues to present and publish computational work that does not lose sight of traditional modes of inquiry in the arts and humanities. This is precisely the scholarly niche that the CHR conference aims to fill. More precisely, the conference aims at:
Building a community of scholars working on humanities research questions relying on a wide range of computational and quantitative approaches to humanities data in all its forms. We consider this community to be complementary to the digital humanities landscape.
Promoting good practices through sharing “research stories”. Such good practices may include, for instance, the publication of code and data in order to support transparency and replication of studies; pre-registering research design to present theoretical justification, hypotheses, and proposed statistical analysis; or a redesign of the reviewing process for interdisciplinary studies that rely on computational approaches to answer questions relevant to the humanities.
Topics of interest:
We invite original research papers from a wide range of topics, including – but not limited to – the following:
To gain further insight into paper topics, please also refer to CHR2020 proceedings: http://ceur-ws.org/Vol-2723/
Submission types:
Long Papers: up to 6000 words (ca. 12 pages, references, abstract and tables/illustrations excluded), long papers report on completed, original and unpublished results. Brevity of argument is preferred. We welcome the use of appendices or other supplementary information.
Short Papers: up to 3000 words (ca. 6 pages references, abstract and tables/illustrations excluded), small papers report on focussed contributions, and may present work in progress, negative results, and opinion pieces.
Overleaf has a word count functionality, or you can use the TexCount application: https://app.uio.no/ifi/texcount/
Submission instructions and review process:
Submissions should be written in English and must be formatted according to the CHR latex template https://github.com/cohure/CHR-2021/raw/main/chr2021_latex_template.zip (see instructions on the forum to get you started here: https://discourse.computational-humanities-research.org/t/chr-latex-instructions/230).
Submissions are to be submitted anonymously. All papers will be refereed through a double-blind peer review process by at least three reviewers with final acceptance decisions made by the conference organizers.
Paper should be submitted as PDF documents via the Easychair conference management system: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=chr2021.
At least one author of each accepted paper must register to the conference and present the paper.
Accepted papers will be submitted for publication to the CEUR-WS Proceedings publication service (http://ceur-ws.org/).
Authors are encouraged to openly share code and data. If the authors have created an openly available dataset associated with the research presented in the CHR2021 paper, in addition to the conference paper, they are welcome to submit a data paper describing their dataset in the Special Collection on Computational Humanities Data (https://discourse.computational-humanities-research.org/t/cfp-computational-humanities-research-data-journal-of-open-humanities-data/706) of the Journal of Open Humanities Data (https://openhumanitiesdata.metajnl.com/), which accepts submissions on a rolling basis.
Important dates:
(Time zone: Anywhere on Earth https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zones/aoe)
Submission deadline: July 2, 2021
Notification to authors: September 3, 2021
Camera-ready: September 17, 2021
Conference: November 17 - November 19, 2021
Program committee:
https://2021.computational-humanities-research.org/people/
Organizers:
- Tara Andrews, University of Vienna
- Manuel Burghardt, Computational Humanities, University of Leipzig
- Giovanni Colavizza, University of Amsterdam
- Maud Ehrmann, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
- Folgert Karsdorp, Meertens Institute
- Mike Kestermont, CLiPS
- Enrique Manjavacas, Universiteit Antwerpen
- Barbara McGillivray, Alan Turing Institute/University of Cambridge
- George Mikros, University of Athens
- Adina Nerghes, Wageningen University & Research,
- Kristoffer Nielbo, University of Aarhus
- Michael Piotrowski, University of Lausanne
- Joris van Zundert, Huygens ING - KNAW
- Melvin Wevers, University of Amsterdam
University of Groningen
Apply here
Excellent research assessments and growing student numbers enable the Department of Media Studies and Journalism of the University of Groningen to hire an assistant professor. We are looking for candidates with expertise in a range of media related fields, preferably (but not limited to):
Although candidates with expertise in the above fields have a competitive advantage, the position is open to candidates with a wide range of research interests and theoretical and methodological expertise in media studies. Candidates should be able to teach courses in media studies on the BA and MA level, and contribute to our research programme. The position combines teaching (60%) and research (40%).
The successful candidates are expected to teach in our English-taught BA programme ‘Media Studies’ and our international MA programmes ‘Datafication and Digital Literacy’, ‘Social Media and Society’, and ‘Media Creation and Innovation’. Depending on their expertise, they may also teach in our minor programmes Media Studies and Journalism Studies, as well as our Dutch and international MA programmes in Journalism.
The international, English-taught BA programme in Media Studies focuses on the social and informative functions of media. It is rooted in the humanities but also draws upon methods and paradigms developed in the social sciences and other disciplines. The degree aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of the affordances of different platforms and the interplay between them; the political and economic underpinnings of media systems; patterns of use, production and content; and the functions and impact of media in culture and society. Throughout the curriculum it provides a comparative perspective by studying media in their cultural, historical, economic, political and international contexts. The programme has an annual enrolment of 120 students from all parts of the world.
The MA programmes ‘Datafication and Digital Literacy’, ‘Social Media and Society’, and ‘Media Creation and Innovation’ provide students with cutting-edge knowledge of the digital transformations that profoundly change society. The MA programmes in Journalism focus on high quality reporting in a cross-media setting with a strong focus on digital skills and innovation, and combine academic reflection with academic skills. Our BA and MA programmes rank first among all Media Studies programmes in the Netherlands in the national student survey.
Research is conducted within the interdisciplinary Centre for Media and Journalism Studies, which has been rated as “excellent/world-leading” in the last Research Review. Members of the Centre have been successful in recent years in attracting external research funding. If appointed, the candidates are expected to actively contribute to a vibrant research environment. They are provided ample support in applying for bids with national and international funding agencies.
The successful applicant is expected to:
Qualifications
In addition to a number of basic requirements set by the University of Groningen, such as excellent social and communication skills, presentation skills, coaching skills and a results-oriented attitude, we are looking for candidates who have:
Organisation
Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has established an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative university offering high-quality teaching and research. Its 35.000 students are encouraged to develop their own individual talents through challenging study- and career paths. The University of Groningen is an international centre of knowledge: It belongs to the best research universities in Europe and is allied with prestigious partner universities and networks worldwide.
The Faculty of Arts is a large, dynamic faculty in the heart of the city of Groningen. It has more than 5.000 students and 700 staff members, who are working at the frontiers of knowledge every day. The Faculty offers a wide range of degree programmes: 15 Bachelor's programmes and over 35 Master's specialisations. Our research, which is internationally widely acclaimed, covers Media and Journalism Studies, Archaeology, Cultural Studies, History, International Relations, Language and Literary Studies, and Linguistics.
Conditions of employment
We offer you in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities:
For more detailed information about working conditions and working for the University of Groningen, please check: https://www.rug.nl/(...)k-with-us/new-staff/
Starting date: 1 August 2021
Application
Applications should include:
You can submit your application until 14 March 11:59pm / before 15 March 2021 Dutch local time (CET) by means of the application form (click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the university website).
Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be taken into consideration.
The selection interviews will take place in the fourth or final week of March 2021.
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have adopted an active policy to increase the number of female scientists across all disciplines of the university. Therefore, women are encouraged to apply. Our selection procedure follows the guidelines of the Recruitment code (NVP), https://www.nvp-hrnetwerk.nl/sollicitatiecode/ and European Commission's European Code of Conduct for recruitment of researchers, https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/charter/code
Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated.
Information
For information you can contact:
Prof. Marcel Broersma, Professor of Media and Journalism Studies, +31 50 3635955, m.j.broersma@rug.nl
Drs. Miralda Meulman, Degree programme coordinator (about the formal procedure), +31 50 3638950, sec.amc@rug.nl
Please do not use the e-mail address(es) above for applications.
Excellent research assessments and growing student numbers enable the Department of Media Studies and Journalism of the University of Groningen to hire an assistant professor in Journalism Studies.
Candidates should be able to teach courses in our Dutch and international MA programmes in Journalism, our minor programme in Journalism, and our international BA and MA programmes in Media Studies. Moreover, we expect the successful candidate to contribute actively to our research agenda which we are conducting in the Centre for Media and Journalism Studies. The position combines teaching (60%) and research (40%).
Our BA and MA programmes rank first among all Media Studies programmes in the Netherlands in the national student survey. The MA programmes in Journalism combine academic reflection and research with professional skills, focusing on high quality reporting in a cross-media setting with a strong emphasis on digital skills and innovation. The department admits max. 60 MA students on a yearly basis after a rigorous selection procedure. The minor programme in Journalism addresses a range of developments in the field of journalism studies, providing courses to students from a range of disciplines within the university.
Our international, English-taught BA programme in Media Studies focuses on the social and informative functions of media. It provides students with a thorough understanding of the affordances of different platforms and the interplay between them; the political and economic underpinnings of media systems; patterns of use, production and content; and the functions and impact of media in culture and society. The MA programmes Datafication and Digital Literacy, Social Media and Society, and Media Creation and Innovation provide students with cutting-edge knowledge of the digital transformations which profoundly change society.
Research is conducted within the interdisciplinary Centre for Media and Journalism Studies, which has been rated as “excellent/world-leading” in the 2016 Research Assessment. If appointed, the candidates are expected to actively contribute to a vibrant research environment. They are provided ample support in applying for bids with national and international funding agencies.
Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has established an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative university offering high-quality teaching and research. Its 35,000 students are encouraged to develop their own individual talents through challenging study- and career paths. The University of Groningen is an international centre of knowledge: it belongs to the best research universities in Europe and is allied with prestigious partner universities and networks worldwide.
The Faculty of Arts is a large, dynamic faculty in the heart of the city of Groningen. It has more than 5000 students and 700 staff members, who are working at the frontiers of knowledge every day. The Faculty offers a wide range of degree programmes: 15 Bachelor's programmes and over 35 Master's specialisations. Our research, which is internationally widely acclaimed, covers Media and Journalism Studies, Archaeology, Cultural Studies, History, International Relations, Language and Literary Studies, and Linguistics.
Excellent research assessments and growing student numbers enable the Department of Media Studies and Journalism of the University of Groningen to hire an assistant professor in Media, Politics and Democracy. We are looking for candidates with, preferably but not limited to, expertise in:
The MA programmes ‘Datafication and Digital Literacy’, ‘Social Media and Society’, and ‘Media Creation and Innovation’ provide students with cutting-edge knowledge of the digital transformations which profoundly change society. The MA programmes in Journalism focus on high quality reporting in a cross-media setting with a strong focus on digital skills and innovation, and combine academic reflection with academic skills. Our BA and MA programmes rank first among all Media Studies programmes in the Netherlands in the national student survey.
Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has established an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative university offering high-quality teaching and research. Its 35.000 students are encouraged to develop their own individual talents through challenging study- and career paths. The University of Groningen is an international centre of knowledge: it belongs to the best research universities in Europe and is allied with prestigious partner universities and networks worldwide.
Dublin City University
The School of Communications at Dublin City University is now inviting applications from qualified candidates for up to four PhD Scholarships.
The School of Communications at DCU is home to almost 1,000 students at undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD levels. With a tradition stretching back almost 40 years, the School is defined by excellence in both teaching and research in journalism, multimedia and communications studies. In the QS global subject rankings in 2020 DCU was in the top 200 of almost 4,500 universities worldwide in the area of communications. DCU is ranked number 1 nationally in Communications & Media Studies.
The School’s academics undertake research that contributes to national and international debates and to public policy formation. They have also led research projects supported by national and international funders.
This cutting-edge research is across a range of (inter)disciplinary fields including (new) media studies, media history, journalism studies, science communication, political communication, social media studies, film and television studies, music industry studies, advertising, and cultural studies. In the past five years, the School has supported approximately 40 doctoral students to achieve PhD awards through this scheme.
The School now has an opening for up to six funded PhD scholarships (across a four-year duration). As well as a tax-free stipend of €16,500 plus fees, we also support our students with funding for conference travel and offer PhD students opportunities to gain teaching experience.
In this call, we invite applications in the following areas / themes:
Online Political Dialogue: Fellowship(s) in this area will focus on understanding online political discussions and especially the communicative processes underlying the speech (both on social media and in more structured environments). The PhD fellow will use quantitative techniques to examine citizens' political dialogue with a particular focus on the use of non-emotional and emotional arguments. There is an opportunity to be part of a new H2020 project with significant networking and other opportunities. Candidates proficient in quantitative research methods, or those interested in learning them are welcome to apply. (For more information, contact Prof. Jane Suiter – jane.suiter@dcu.ie)
Emerging Media Forms: Fellowship(s) in this area will ideally focus on emerging media forms that move beyond traditional screens and linear forms. Possible research topics include (but are not limited to): spatial audio and music (e.g., ambisonics in virtual or physical spaces); embodied or somatic experiences in emerging media forms; emerging media in themed and immersive spaces (e.g. museum/interpretive/heritage centres, tourist attractions and theme parks). Traditional or practice-based applications are welcome. (For further information, contact Dr. Declan Tuite – declan.tuite@dcu.ie)
The Global Music industries: Fellowship(s) in this area will ideally focus on the political economy of the music industries. Possible research topics include (but are not limited to): music and copyright; the music industries in the context of an evolving digital environment; gender dynamics in the music industries; music industries policy; music and the media. (For further information contact Dr. Jim Rogers – jim.rogers@dcu.ie)
The Role of Digital Media in Advancing Twenty-First Century Learning: Fellowship(s) in this area will ideally focus on the role of digital technologies in advancing C21st learning competences in either primary or 2nd level education or both. Possible research topics include (but are not limited to), (i) digital assessment for learning, (ii) mobile learning (iii) augmented Reality/virtual Reality (iv) classroom 2.0, Covid-19 and changing educational practices. The ideal candidate will have a multidisciplinary background in teaching/training and educational technology/multimedia. (For further information, contact Dr. Miriam Judge - miriam.judge@dcu.ie)
NB. Applications should consist of a 2,000 word research proposal as well as a brief CV detailing academic qualifications and professional experience to date.
NB. Applicants must contact the relevant supervisor prior to submitting an application.
NB. All applications should be submitted to Ms. Eileen Myers, Secretary, School of Communications, DCU (eileen.myers@dcu.ie), clearly indicating the theme under which they are applying.
All scholarships are due to commence on 01st October 2021.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 31st March 2021.
University for the Creative Arts
Qualification Type: PhD
Location: Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, Rochester
Funding for: UK Students, EU Students, International Students
Funding amount: The package includes a fee waiver for three years full-time study, and a stipend of £15,285 each year for three years.
Hours: Full Time
Placed On: 9th February 2021
Closes: 31st March 2021
About UCA
UCA is the UK’s highest-ranked creative university (Guardian/Complete University Guides 2021), offering courses in Architecture, Art, Design, Fashion, Film, Performing Arts and Creative Business across Surrey, Kent, and overseas.
But that’s not the whole story.
Creativity makes communities more vibrant, innovative, human. So we support our students to forge their own path and use their creativity to make a difference. Right now, they’re making the creative industries more inclusive and sustainable, changing perspectives, and winning awards – from Golden Globes to Pulitzers.
Research at UCA
With a vibrant and progressive research community and a wealth of specialist resources for creative research and practice, UCA offers the ideal environment to explore your chosen field and develop unique and impressive doctoral work.
We are a top ten research community for Art & Design, and the second largest provider of creative education in Europe. In REF 2014, 93% of our research was internationally recognised for quality, and 64% to was judged to be world-leading or internationally significant. In our research centres (including the Crafts Study Centre, the International Textiles Research Centre, and the Centre for Sustainable Design), 90% of research produced impacts that were rated world-leading or internationally significant.
Our PhD Studentships
We are currently seeking exceptional applicants to our MPhil/ PhD programme, and have a number of Vice Chancellor’s PhD Studentships on offer for Home, EU or International candidates looking to pursue practice-based or thesis-only research projects. The package includes a fee waiver for three years’ full-time study, and a stipend of £15,285 each year for three years.
Our subjects
To apply, you will need to submit a research proposal that is focused in one of our specialist areas (or spans several of them). These are:
How to apply
To see our entry requirements, register your interest or apply, please visit www.uca.ac.uk/research/research-degrees
Please note: All our PhD students begin their studies in September, so we recommend that you submit your applications by 31 March 2021. We will consider applications after this date, but early applications may be more likely to be successful, as supervisors’ capacity is limited. All applicants wishing to be considered for a Vice-Chancellor’s Studentship or other funding must apply by 31st March.
IE University’s School of Human Sciences and Technology
IE University’s School of Human Sciences and Technology (https://www.ie.edu/…gy/) invites qualified applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Corporate or Marketing Communication beginning September 2021, in Madrid.
The new faculty member will be expected to provide intellectual leadership within HST (and, more broadly, across IE University) in their areas of expertise, and to contribute to a collegial atmosphere and a diverse, inclusive campus life. Applicants with international academic experience are especially encouraged to apply.
Our faculty are expected to present their work in international venues and to publish in peer-reviewed journals. In this case, relevant journals might include, but are not limited to Public Relations Review, Corporate Communications, Journal of Business Communication, Journal of Business Ethics, or Management Communication Quarterly.
Teaching requirements for this position are the standard for research active institutions. The successful candidate will teach and advise students in one or more of the following HST programs:
IE University (https://www.ie.edu/ ) is an internationally recognized institution originally founded as a business school. The university is comprised of schools of Business, Human Sciences & Technology, Law, Global and Public Affairs, and Architecture & Design.
We are among the most international institutions of higher education with approximately 85% of our students coming from outside Spain and typically over 120 countries represented on campus. Our Madrid campus is situated in the financial district of this vibrant, cosmopolitan capital city of over 5 million people.
In 2021, we will open the doors to our new undergraduate Learning Tower – a vertical campus which will be one of the 5 towers occupying the skyline of Madrid. Our Segovia campus is located in the historic quarter of this World-Heritage city, 30 minutes by high-speed train from Madrid.
Qualifications:
Application instructions:
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statement and three confidential recommendation letters.
Please submit your application by March 24th, 2021 via Interfolio at: http://apply.interfolio.com/…204
For general enquiries about the application, contact Sara Flores, Recruitment Coordinator sara.flores@ie.edu , specific enquiries can be made to Prof. Begoña González-Cuesta begona.gonzalez@ie.edu .
Keele University
Application closing date 08/03/2021
Start date June 2021
Salary: Grade 7, £33,797 -£41,526 per annum
Fixed Term: 24 months full-time
The Research Assistant post is part of an AHRC funded project entitled “#ContestingIslamophobia: Representation and Appropriation in Mediated Activism”. The project aims to investigate the dynamics of online hate speech as well as counter-narratives against Islamophobia, and examine what political potentials and/or limitations they offer. The RA will be involved in the second stage of the project which will be to carry out both quantitative and qualitative content analysis (of both Tweets, mainstream media and activist websites) and semi-structured interviews (with key activists). As the project focuses on Twitter, there may be some liaison with our computer scientist, but the role mainly requires a knowledge and experience of traditional methods in the social sciences, particularly experience of working with media texts. The post holder will also oversee the project website, write blog entries and have the opportunity to contribute to other dissemination activities.
The successful candidate will have a PhD (or close to completion) in an appropriate subject area such as Social Science or Media Studies, and experience of undertaking independent research using quantitative and qualitative methods. Experience of using computer packages in the social sciences, such as SPSS and Nvivo, would also be useful.
This role could be initially undertaken remotely with meetings over the internet, however, the successful candidate would be expected to work on site at Keele once it is safe enough to do so.
Informal enquires can be made to Professor Elizabeth Poole, Principal Investigator on the project via e.a.poole@keele.ac.uk.
Project Lead: Prof. Alexander Gerber
This first in-depth empirical analysis of the research field in science communication was conducted for the German Federal Ministry of Research. Its main parts are published openly here – without any access fees or book charges: E-book download [PDF, 1 MB].
This study of Science Communication Research (SCR) triangulates a bibliometric and content analysis of approx. 3,000 journal papers with a multi-stage panel study and a review of grey literature spanning four decades. Quantitative findings from the journal analysis (e.g. about disciplinary contexts or topics, research methods, data analysis techniques used) were considered by a panel of 36 science communication researchers in a multi-stage series of qualitative interviews. These experts represent the international and disciplinary diversity of the research field, including past and present editors of the most relevant journals of science communication, and the majority of the most often cited science communication scholars.
We are planning to do further deep-dives into specific aspects of this hugely comprehensive material, which includes dozens of expert interviews and thousands of publications content-analysed. For any suggestions about such specific research questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Doxa Comunicación
Deadline: May 31, 2021
Description and Thematic Areas: Research in the field of communication has been characterised by its multidisciplinary approach; resulting in multiple schools, traditions, and approaches, and therefore, in a series of objects of study and research results with great diversity and, on occasion, a high level of dispersion as one of its main features.
On the other hand, there has been a key transformation in this field in recent decades with an exponential increase in scientific production and greater international collaboration between authors. Changes in communication education have had a lot to do with this change, with a highly significant increase in the educational offering together with changes in the regulation of access to teaching careers in Spain, which have influenced, and continue to influence, research development.
Accordingly, this monograph reflects the new challenges and opportunities research is facing in the field of communication and, specifically, the challenge of consolidating a unique identity, which are reflections we consider necessary. This is a panorama in which issues such as education, specialisation, globalisation, gender differences/perspectives, and ethical debates, among others, take on special relevance.
Nor should we lose sight of the structural aspects that determine the evaluation or funding criteria, nor the regulatory framework, which ultimately influence research development in this field. At the same time, this monograph aims to focus on the new trends observed in communication research that aspires to consolidate themselves as objects of study. This approach is carried out from a three-fold perspective: concepts, media and approaches.
Possible topics may include, but are not limited to:
DEADLINE: Article submissions will be due on March 31, 2021, with notifications of acceptance before September 30, 2021. Issue editors: Jesús Díaz (UNIR, Spain), Salvador Gómez (UVa, Spain) and Francisco Segado (UCM, Spain).
Doxa Comunicación is a free, open access scientific journal following the BOAI Declaration. All content is uploaded to freely accessible national and international databases and repositories.
Authors must register and upload their files through the journal platform here: https://recyt.fecyt.es/index.php/doxacom/information/authors (check to change language)
Submissions by email will not be accepted. Authors must register on the platform and complete all the metadata required in the submission process. Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are anonymous (deletion of the digital traces of authorship that appear in the document properties is recommended.
Information about submission guidelines: https://www.doxacomunicacion.es/pdf/enmonogrnuevastendenciaseninvestigacindelacomunicacin_1.pdf
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