ECREA WEEKLY digest ARTICLES

The Alan Turing Institute

Deadline: February 28, 2019

The Alan Turing Institute is the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence. The Institute is named in honour of the scientist Alan Turing and its mission is to make great leaps in data science and artificial intelligence research in order to change the world for the better.

Public Policy Programme

The public policy programme works alongside policymakers to explore how data-driven public service provision and policy innovation might solve long-running ‘wicked’ policy problems and to develop the ethical foundations for the use of data science and artificial intelligence in policy-making.

Our aim is to contribute to the Institute’s mission - to make great leaps in data science and artificial intelligence research in order to change the world for the better - by developing research, tools, and techniques that have a positive impact on the lives of as many people as possible.

As part of our work, the public policy programme has launched a new research project, focused on the role and impacts of women’s representation in data science and AI and how data-driven insights can be used to inform policy and enhance gender equality.

Women in Data Science and AI

Digital technologies, data science and AI have diverse and far-reaching implications for the lives of individuals and the functioning of societies. It is imperative for women to be equal partners in developing the algorithms, setting the research agendas, and building the applications underpinned by data science and AI. Nevertheless, at the moment, women are underrepresented in data science and AI professions. With the goal of remedying this issue, the Alan Turing Institute has established the research project Women in Data Science and AI.

This project will carry out multidisciplinary research to answer the following questions:

• Why are there so few women in data science and AI professions?
  
• What interventions would help increase the number and influence of women in data science and AI?
  
• What impacts does the gender deficit have, for example in setting the research agenda and driving the applications of data science and AI?
  

Both quantitative and qualitative research will be used to inform our understanding of the gender gap in data science and AI and generate new actionable insights and recommendations to tackle it. We are recruiting for two roles. One Research Fellow will focus on quantitative research, and one Research Fellow will focus on the qualitative aspects of the work. This advertisement is for the qualitative Research Fellow, who is expected to have a social science background.

Ultimately, the goal of the Women in Data Science and AI research project is to increase women’s participation in these fields and ensure that women’s perspectives and priorities inform the insights that data scientists generate, the algorithms that they build, and the research agendas that they define.

The Role

The Alan Turing Institute is recruiting a full-time postdoctoral scholar to work in the public policy programme. The scholar will focus entirely on the Women in Data Science and AI research project, applying social science and quantitative research techniques to study the participation and role of women in these fields.

The Research Fellow will investigate:

• Why women do not enter or do not remain in data science and AI. Research should bring forth new evidence and analysis of issues such as gender bias in hiring, career progression path, gender pay gap, lack of mentorship, and male-dominated office culture.
  
• How gender deficit in these fields shapes the research agenda, insights and applications of new data-driven technologies. Such impacts could manifest themselves in a myriad of ways, including the interaction between the values and beliefs of technology creators and the technology products themselves, incorporation of bias within technology applications, the setting of research agendas, and representation of women-specific issues within such agendas.
  

Research should translate into concrete recommendations and policy measures aimed at increasing the number of women in data science and AI professions.

The successful candidate will join the Institute’s public policy programme and will play an important role in shaping and executing the programme’s research into the role of women in Data Science and AI. The Research Fellow will be able to work closely with academics and policy-makers in an interdisciplinary, dynamic and collaborative environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

The core functions of the post-doctoral Research Fellow are as follows:

• Carry out a systematic review and synthesis of existing work in this field and work with other members of the project team to lay out a research agenda for the Women in Data Science and AI project.
  
• Work with the public policy programme’s leadership team to develop an innovative research strategy and carry out original research to analyse the factors influencing female representation, as well as the position and role of women in data science and AI. Research should ultimately contribute actionable insights to improve gender imbalances in the data science and AI fields.
  
• Serve as a key link within the Turing’s academic community, as well as with external partners in the policy and gender equality space.
  
• • Externally, the Research Fellow will build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders as part of the public policy programme’s external engagement strategy. In particular, the Fellow will meet with external partners to identify common areas of interest, resources and partnerships.
  • Internally, the Fellow will collaboratively set the intellectual direction of the research on factors influencing the position of women in data science and AI, will identify relevant academics from the Turing community to collaborate with where relevant, and will develop and implement work-plans to ensure timely delivery of objectives.
• Participate in knowledge exchange activities as appropriate. This may include:
  
• Preparing research outputs that are tailored to a diverse audience, ranging from policy-makers to researchers, civil society and the general public.
  
• Working with the Turing’s Communications team to ensure that the Turing’s research is effectively promoted in the mainstream media.
  
• Working in close coordination with other members of the public policy programme to maximise the programme’s influence on ongoing policy debates.
  
• Representing the Turing at external conferences and events.
  
• Collaborate with other researchers within the Women in Data Science and AI project, and the Alan Turing Institute in general, as appropriate.
  

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have:

• Essential
  
• • PhD or equivalent experience that provides suitable theoretical tools to understand the socio-economic and/or political issues raised in the context of women’s role in data science and AI. Possible fields of study include sociology, social psychology, science and technology studies, gender studies, management and organisation studies, political science, public policy, or other relevant fields;
  • Demonstrable knowledge of research on gender, diversity and organisational dynamics;
  • Demonstrable understanding of gender equality issues and policy;
  • Demonstrably strong methodological and theoretical foundations and experience doing fieldwork or data collection at the intersection of technology and society;
  • A proven ability to communicate research and advocate policy at multiple levels and to diverse audiences;
  • A record of scientific publications, which may include journal articles, book chapters, policy reports / white papers;
  • An interest in the mission of the Alan Turing Institute and in exploring and promoting the role of women in data science and AI.
• Desirable
  
• • Experience in a policy environment, such as in international organisations, government agencies, think tanks, or learned societies; or experience in tech companies or consultancies;
  • Experience in setting up research collaborations involving multiple stakeholders;
  • Experience with research planning and management, i.e. as part of committees or working groups, workshop organisation, etc.;
  • Ability to communicate research outputs across a diverse set of audiences and in a diverse range of settings, including conferences, workshops, roundtables, etc..

Terms and Conditions

This is a fixed-term position for a period of 2 years. The annual salary offered is £45,000 - £50,000, dependent on skills & experience. The post will be held primarily at the Institute’s site at the British Library, Euston Road, London. A competitive benefits package is also available.

Application procedure

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply to jobs@turing.ac.uk by submitting:

• your CV;
  
• a cover letter that outlines how you meet the person specification;
  
• a one-page proposal outlining what you see as the key issues/research questions you would like to pursue, methodology, and implications for the Women in Data Science and AI project,
  
• publications (two journal articles, conference proceedings, book chapters, or equivalent writing samples); and contact details for two referees.
  

If you have questions or would like to discuss the role further with a member of the Institute’s HR Team, please contact them on 0203 862 3394 or email jobs@turing.ac.uk.

Closing Date for Applications: 28 February 2019

Interviews: 11 March 2019.

The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly. In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital and civil partnership status, pregnancy, religion or belief or sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can also be made for any candidates with a disability.

Please note all offers of employment are subject to continuous eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory pre-employment security screening which includes a DBS Check.

Full details on the pre-employment screening process can be requested from HR@turing.ac.uk.

Lund University, Centre for Languages and Literature

Deadline: March 1, 2019

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has 40 000 students and 7 400 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

The Centre for Languages and Literature at Lund University (SOL) is Sweden’s largest university department for languages, linguistics, literature and area studies. SOL provides a wide range of freestanding courses complemented with an increasing number of first and second cycle degree programmes. Housing 33 subjects and roughly the same number of PhD programmes, SOL is a solid foundation for broad and deep education and research, characterised by national and international visibility. SOL is managed by a board chaired by the Head of Department. The management also includes two assistant heads of department with special areas of responsibility. More than 250 people are employed and around 3 000 students, including around 100 PhD students, conduct their studies at SOL.

Work assignments

Doctoral education. Departmental work can be assigned.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements for doctoral studies in each subject are specified in the relevant general syllabus, available here.

Assessment basis

The selection process will primarily take into account the applicants’ ability to benefit from third cycle studies. This is assessed from the criteria quality, quantity, progression and relevance. The application must include:

• records of first- and second-cycle studies (Ladok transcript or other transcript of courses and grades)
  
• first- and second-cycle theses/degree projects
• a list of other relevant administrative and educational qualifications
• scholarly journal articles, reports or papers of relevance for the subject
• where applicable, documented skills in a language of relevance for the research studies
• project proposal (1500 words max. excluding references)

Type of employment

Limit of tenure, four years according to HF 5 kap 7§.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.

More here.

University of Southern Denmark

Deadline: March 1, 2019

The Department of Political Science and Public Management, University of Southern Denmark, Odense invites applications for one or more associate professorship in journalism as of May 1, 2019 or soon thereafter.

Successful candidate(s) must be able and willing to support the department in realizing its two overarching strategic objectives: First, we strive to produce original ideas through high-quality and pioneering research. Second, we want to address major societal challenges and to exchange knowledge with society through high-quality study programmes and genuine engagement with societal actors and the wider public. The department values a diversity of competences and academic profiles, and, thus, applicants must present a clear academic profile. By academic profile we understand the combined quality of research, teaching and societal engagement. For more information about the department and its strategy, please visit the website.

The successful applicant(s) will be affiliated with Centre for Journalism. Specifically, the new associate professor(s) will be associated with the new Media Research and Innovation Centre which was launched on January 1, 2019. The aim of the centre is to improve journalism in multiple ways by producing new knowledge about journalism in the 21th century, by reviewing and condensing existing knowledge and – not the least – by working closely together with the journalism industry. Thus, our ideal candidate will not only be a talented and internationally oriented researcher but also someone who engages in development projects (of, for example, formats, business cases, technologies) and knowledge exchange activities (e.g. acting as an expert on committees or offering courses to professional journalists and/or editors). Applicants are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with aims, goals and activities of the Media Research and Innovation Centre.

The successful applicant(s) will be tasked with a range of obligations at the department, including:

• Strengthen the relationship between the university and the media industry as part of the Media Research and Innovation Centre.
  
• Conduct and publish research at a high international level in areas of relevance to the Media Research and Innovation Centre, e.g. digital journalism, citizen journalism, media monitoring, robot journalism or new practices.
  
• Conduct teaching and supervision within the department’s entire portfolio of study programmes, but primarily within the journalism programmes. This workload may also include consultancy work for news organizations, delivering courses and presentation in news rooms, doing analysis for media companies etc.
  
• Perform a number of research-related tasks such as taking active part in developing the research collectively by e.g. joining common research projects, seeking external funding, and supervision of PhD students

For applicants to qualify for the position, the following criteria must be met (please also consult the Scholarly Qualification Matrix):

• Delineate a research profile aligned with plans of the Media Research and Innovation Centre indicating a po­tential of making international scholarly impact.
  
• Document a substantial publication record at an inter­nationally recognized level.
  
• Document the ability to form and develop professional networks.
  
• Document ample experience with various teaching and supervision formats as well as good teaching results.
  
• Document the ability to develop and implement new pedagogical or didactical techniques.
  
• Have experience with and genuine interest in outreach or knowledge-sharing activities.
• Document fulfilment of ONE of the following specific criteria:
  
• • Success in attracting larger amounts of external funding (e.g. as co-applicant), and strong potential for successful fundraising of major projects within 2-3 years.
  • Strong experience and good results with genuine course development and coordination and/or contribution to published teaching material.
  • Proven ability to identify societal problems and shape research agenda accordingly.

It is important to us that applicants have good interpersonal skills and are dedicated to taking part in the everyday academic and social environment at the department. Such engagement can be documented by, for example, past engagement in social and professional activities. Within a three-year period, foreign applicants are expected to master the Danish language at a level which enables reading Danish exam papers and administrative documents.

The department believes in fostering a stimulating and inspiring environment for both faculty members and students. The department’s ambition is therefore to recruit, develop, and retain talented scholars committed to both academic excellence and departmental development. Furthermore, the department wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

For further information, please contact Head of Department, Christian Elmelund-Præstekær cel@sam.sdu.dk or Head of the Centre for Journalism, Peter Bro, ppe@journalism.sdu.dk.

Application, salary, etc.

Appointment to the position requires a PhD or equivalent and will be in accordance with the salary agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.

An application must include:

• Detailed CV
  
• An elaborated research plan (max 3 pages) for the next 4 years describing: the potential to advance in the field (both empirically and theoretically), relation to the aim and goals of the Media Research and Innovation Centre, planned national and international collaborations, the potential for obtaining external funding
• Certificates/Diplomas (Master and PhD degree)
  
• Teaching portfolio (please see below)
  
• Complete list of publications, indicating which publications are most relevant for the position
  
• Up to 5 of the most relevant publications. Please upload a pdf for each publication. NOTE: If publications have been co-authored, co-author statements must be a part of this pdf and must include information like in this example. The statement is just for your inspiration
  

Furthermore, applicants applying for an associate professorship are requested to submit a teaching portfolio with the application as documentation for teaching experience as well as supervision qualifications. Formal application instructions and guide for teaching portfolio may be found here.

All non-Danish documents must be translated into English.

Applications that are incomplete with regard to the above requirements may be rejected without any substantive evaluation.

Assessment of applications will be done under existing Appointment Order for universities. Applications will be assessed by an academic assessment committee that determines whether applicants are qualified to be an Associate Professor. The committee may request additional information, and if so, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary material. The committee reserves the right to arrive at a decision solely based on the material submitted.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

When the assessment committee has submitted its report, the applicant will receive the part of the evaluation that concerns him/her. The assessment report will subsequently be forwarded to the Head of Department who will assemble an appointments committee. The appointments committee will manage and complete a series of job interviews with especially promising applicants. On the basis of the applications, the written assessments, the job interviews, and a deliberation within the appointments committee, the Head of Department determines which candidate(s) will be offered the position.

Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 01/03/2019 using the link below. Uploaded files must be in Adobe PDF (unlocked) or Word format.

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link here. Uploaded files must be in Adobe PDF (unlocked) or Word format.

University of Southern Denmark

Deadline:  March 1, 2019

The Department of Political Science and Public Management, University of Southern Denmark, Odense invites applications for one or more four-year assistant professorships in journalism as of May 1, 2019 or soon thereafter.

Successful candidate(s) must be able and willing to support the department in realizing its two overarching strategic objectives: First, we strive to produce original ideas through high-quality and pioneering research. Second, we want to address major societal challenges and to exchange knowledge with society through high-quality study programmes and genuine engagement with societal actors and the wider public. The department values a diversity of competences and academic profiles, and, thus, applicants must present a clear academic profile. By academic profile we understand the combined quality of research, teaching and societal engagement. For more information about the department and its strategy, please visit the website.

The successful applicant(s) will be affiliated with Centre for Journalism. Specifically, the new assistant professor(s) will be associated with the new Media Research and Innovation Centre which was launched on January 1, 2019. The aim of the centre is to improve journalism in multiple ways by producing new knowledge about journalism in the 21th century, by reviewing and condensing existing knowledge and – not the least – by working closely together with the journalism industry. Thus, our ideal candidate will not only be a talented and internationally oriented researcher but also someone who engages in development projects (of, for example, formats, business cases, technologies) and knowledge exchange activities (e.g. acting as an expert on committees or offering courses to professional journalists and/or editors). Applicants are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with aims, goals and activities of the Media Research and Innovation Centre.

The successful applicant(s) will be tasked with a range of obligations at the department, including:

• Strengthen the relationship between the university and the media industry as part of the Media Research and Innovation Centre.
  
• Conduct and publish research at a high international level in areas of relevance to the Media Research and Innovation Centre, e.g. digital journalism, citizen journalism, media monitoring, robot journalism or new practices.
  
• Conduct teaching and supervision within the department’s entire portfolio of study programmes, but primarily within the journalism programmes. This workload may also include consultancy work for news organizations, delivering courses and presentation in news rooms, doing analyses for media companies etc.
  
• Perform a number of research-related tasks such as taking active part in developing the research collectively by e.g. joining common research projects, seeking external funding, and co-supervision of PhD students
  
• For applicants to qualify for the position, the following criteria must be met (please also consult the Scholarly Qualification Matrix:
  
• Delineate a research profile aligned with plans of the Media Research and Innovation Centre.
  
• Document a strong research outcome and publishing experience with international peer-reviewed journals/presses.
  
• Document the ability to engage in professional networks.
  
• Document university-level teaching experience.
  
• Document experience with knowledge exchange activities.
  

It is important to us that applicants have good interpersonal skills and are dedicated to taking part in the everyday academic and social environment at the department. Such engagement can be documented by, for example, past engagement in social and professional activities. Within a three-year period, foreign applicants are expected to master the Danish language at a level which enables reading Danish exam papers and administrative documents.

The department believes in fostering a stimulating and inspiring environment for both faculty members and students. The department’s ambition is therefore to recruit, develop, and retain talented scholars committed to both academic excellence and departmental development. Furthermore, the department wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

For further information, please contact Head of Department, Christian Elmelund-Præstekær cel@sam.sdu.dk or Head of the Centre for Journalism, Peter Bro, ppe@journalism.sdu.dk.

Application, salary, etc.

Appointment to the position requires a PhD or equivalent and will be in accordance with the salary agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.

An application must include:

• Detailed CV
  
• An elaborated research plan (max 3 pages) for the next 4 years describing: the potential to advance in the field (both empirically and theoretically), relation to the aim and goals of the Media Research and Innovation Centre, planned national and international collaborations, the potential for obtaining external funding
• Certificates/Diplomas (Master and PhD degree)
  
• Teaching portfolio (please see below)
  
• Complete list of publications, indicating which publications are most relevant for the position
  
• Up to 3 of the most relevant publications. Please upload a pdf for each publication. NOTE: If publications have been co-authored, co-author statements must be a part of this pdf and must include information like in this example. The statement is just for your inspiration
  
• Please attach the PhD dissertation as a publication, if such exists
  

Furthermore, applicants applying for an assistant professorship are requested to submit a teaching portfolio with the application as documentation for teaching experience as well as supervision qualifications. Formal application instructions and guide for teaching portfolio may be found here.

All non-Danish documents must be translated into English.

Applications that are incomplete with regard to the above requirements may be rejected without any substantive evaluation.

Assessment of applications will be done under existing Appointment Order for universities. Applications will be assessed by an academic assessment committee that determines whether applicants are qualified to be an Assistant Professor. The committee may request additional information, and if so, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary material. The committee reserves the right to arrive at a decision solely based on the material submitted.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

When the assessment committee has submitted its report, the applicant will receive the part of the evaluation that concerns him/her. The assessment report will subsequently be forwarded to the Head of Department who will assemble an appointments committee. The appointments committee will manage and complete a series of job interviews with especially promising applicants. On the basis of the applications, the written assessments, the job interviews, and a deliberation within the appointments committee, the Head of Department determines which candidate(s) will be offered the position.

Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 01/03/2019 using the link here.

Uploaded files must be in Adobe PDF (unlocked) or Word format.

An International Journal of Pure Communication Inquiry (KOME)

KOME, an international Open Access journal published by the Hungarian Communication Studies Association is currently accepting submissions. KOME is a theory and pure research-oriented journal of communication studies and related fields.

Given the connection between theory and empirical research, we are open to submissions of empirical papers as well, if the research demonstrates a clear endorsement of communication and/or media theories. Being an European journal, we would love to hear from our colleagues overseas, and read about their current research!

We are free to all authors and readers, and indexed in Web of Science. All submission undergo double blind peer review. Average turnaround time is 8 weeks.

No APC's, page charges, submission charges; we do not charge authors for publishing their work and do not solicit or accept payment for contributions.

AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PURE COMMUNICATION INQUIRY ISSN 2063-7330

More here.

CEECOM

June 19-21, 2019

Sofia University (Bulgaria)

Deadline (EXTENDED): February 11, 2019

The 12th Central and Eastern European Communication and Media Conference will take place at the Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” (Bulgaria), on 19 – 21 June 2019. The conference is hosted by the Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication (Sofia University) and organized in cooperation with the ECREA Central and East European Network and the CEECOM Consortium.

The focus of CEECOM 2019 is the strategic and practical aspects of managing communications, thus establishing a wide interdisciplinary foundation for works in the field of communication, media studies and political sciences. Our aim is to bring together a number of scholars with diverse backgrounds to exchange ideas regarding the present and the future of communication endeavors. The Call for Panels is currently open and we welcome contributions focusing on issues relating to the communication and media practice with emphasis on Central and Eastern Europe.

The organizers look forward to presentations in (but not limited to) the following focal areas of interest:

• Theoretical aspects of communication management
  
• Practitioners’ perspectives on communication management
  
• Integration of different communication channels
  
• The role of context in communication
  
• Public diplomacy
  
• Digital impact on the communication landscape

More information regarding the topic of the conference can be found at our website

Deadline for submissions is February 11, 2019. Notifications of acceptance will be sent through an e-mail by 25th February 2019.

Individual paper proposals addressed to one of the proposed panels could mention the title of the desired panel. However, other topics regarding media practice and theory, communication management or similar could apply and be assigned to a panel at a later point. Abstracts (maximum 250 words) will be evaluated by two members of the Scientific Committee.

Please, use the following link for submission. 

Deadline: February 15, 2019

Prologi is an annual journal of Prologos ry, a Finnish scientific communication association. The journal presents the latest research on human interaction. Proposals for articles can be offered in Finnish, Swedish, and English.

At the turn of the year 2019–2020, the Fifteenth Annual Volume of Prologi will be published. We are now inviting proposals for articles. Articles can focus, for instance, on interpersonal relationships, groups, teams and communities, leadership communication, performance and public speaking, influence and argumentation, political communication, intercultural communication, technologically-mediated communication, or the connection between interaction and well-being. The focus of the study may also be related to interpersonal communication competence and training.

The journal publishes empirical studies, theoretical and methodological articles as well as reflective and evaluative reviews of a research area or perspective. The article proposals will be peer-reviewed. In addition to peer-reviewed articles, Prologi also publishes topical communication speeches such as lectio praecursorias, high-level presentations, and discussions of interpersonal communication research and teaching.

The journal provides a scientific forum for multidisciplinary research. In order to increase cooperation among and dialogue with experts in various fields, scholars from all disciplines are encouraged to submit article proposals to Prologi. We appreciate scholarly efforts to interact with previous and current communication research in the aforementioned areas of interest.

If you would like to submit an article for publication in Prologi, send an abstract of your proposal (300–400 words) by February 15, 2019 to the editor-in-chief at emma.kostiainen@jyu.fi. The authors will be informed about the suitability of the article proposals by the end of February. Subsequently, the manuscript for the article (40,000 characters including spaces) is requested to be sent by April 30th, 2019.

For more information, please contact: Emma Kostiainen, Editor-in-chief (emma.kostiainen@jyu.fi)

September 20-21, 2019

American University Washington College of Law Washington, D.C.

Deadline: March 15, 2019 (April 30, 2019 for student tracks)

TPRC is an annual cross-disciplinary conference on communications, information, and Internet policy that convenes researchers and policymakers from law, economics, engineering, computer science, public policy and related fields working in academia, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations around the world.

TPRC is seeking submissions for its 47th conference, including papers, posters, panels, a Student Paper Competition, the Graduate Student Consortium, and the Charles Benton Early Career Scholar Award.

Proposals can be submitted at https://www.tprcweb.com/through March 15 (proposals for student tracks are due April 30).

Papers & Posters: Submit an abstract of research in progress or recently completed and present the completed paper in a conference session or as a poster. The presentation format is best for work that has been completed, whereas posters are ideal for feedback on work-in-progress and completed work where detailed feedback and engagement is desired. Posters will be prominently displayed and provide an opportunity to discuss your research in detail with conference attendees.

Panels: Propose a panel discussion of a relevant topic. If your proposal is selected, you will be asked to organize the panel. Panel specific information can be found here.

Student Paper Competition and Graduate Student Consortium: In addition to the regular conference proposals, students may also submit papers to the student paper contest and/or participate in the Graduate Student Consortium (GSC). The Student Paper Contest winners receive cash prizes, and GSC participants receive unique mentorship and networking opportunities. Both receive complimentary registration in TPRC47. Mentors are also sought for the GSC. Student program specific information can be found here.

Important Dates:

• Submission of papers, posters, and panel ideas: from February 15 through March 15
  
• Submission of GSC and Student Paper Contest entries: April 30
  
• Notice of decisions to the submitting author: May 31
  
• Final, complete papers for presentation: July 26
  

Topic Areas

We will consider proposals on the following and related topics. The program committee encourages submissions from diverse organizations, disciplines, approaches, and geographies.

• Broadband technologies, deployment, adoption, and regulation
  
• Wireless policy (e.g., auctions, 5G, Radio spectrum, WRC-19)
  
• Media, content, and online platforms and their regulation
  
• Internet governance
  
• Privacy, information security, cybersecurity, data protection, and surveillance
  
• Innovation policy and intellectual property (copyright, trademark and patent)
  
• Emerging technologies (e.g., AI, facial & biometric recognition, etc) and their social, economic, and policy implications
  
• Data science, data-driven and evidence-based policy making, economics, and policy/program analysis
  
• Competition and antitrust analysis and policy
  
• User and consumer behavior in communications and media
  
• International communications and developing countries
  
• International dimensions of technology policy: trade, geopolitics localization
  
• Gender and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
  

Papers and Posters

Paper sessions generally include three presentations of selected papers, grouped by common topic, with a moderator. Presentations are 20 minutes, followed by a 10-minute discussion period.

In the poster session, participants display materials that highlight their research and discuss such research with conference attendees. Posters should display the question, hypothesis, data, and results.

Proposals (abstracts) must be submitted at https://www.tprcweb.com/ by March 15.

Guidelines

TPRC will not accept papers previously accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal or conference proceeding, in a law review, or as a chapter in a published book.

An author may present only one paper or poster at the conference, although may be a coauthor on multiple papers or posters. An author may submit multiple abstracts for consideration, but at most one will be accepted.

Papers not submitted in final form by July 26 will be removed from the program.

TPRC is a research conference; therefore, any paper or proposal must meet academic standards of research.

Proposal Criteria:

Proposals are an abstract of the research. Abstracts should:

• Convey the paper’s contributions. This includes explanations of:
  

a. The objective(s) of the paper, relevant field(s) of research, and topic;

b. The methods and data, if relevant (empirical methods are not required);

c. Why the research is novel and relevant to contemporary communications policy; and

d. Results or conclusions if available.

• Be 500 words or less
  
• Not include author’s name or other identifying information

Review Process:

All abstracts will be evaluated through double-blind peer review and assessed on the merits of the proposed contribution. Each submission will be reviewed by three or four members of the TPRC Program Committee. The chair of the Program Committee is ultimately responsible for final decisions, which are made in consultation with the committee. The Program Committee aspires to provide written feedback to submitters along with notifications.

Important Dates:

Submission of Abstracts: from February 15 through March 15

Notice of decisions: May 31

Final accepted papers in full form: July 26

Posters: September 20

University of Bremen

Application deadline: February 17, 2019 (23:59 CET)

Position: ZeMKI Visiting Research Fellow Media, Communication and Information

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

Duration: 1 month (either between April and June 2019 or between October and December 2019)

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

Contract: Fee contract

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 andreas.hepp@uni-bremen.de. The closing date for receipt of applications is February 17, 2019 (23:59 CET). We are unfortunately unable to accept any late applications.

Website: http://www.zemki.uni-bremen.de/en/research/zemki-visiting-research-fellowship.html

Universidade Católica Portuguesa

Deadline: February 15, 2019 (5pm, Lisbon time)

The Research Centre for Communication and Culture (CECC) at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Lisbon is offering a research position for a doctorate auxiliary researcher working on the intersection between Media, Journalism and Memory.

The contract will run from 1 April 2019 to 31 December 2024 and the monthly gross remuneration to be paid is 3.191,82 euros.

Applications shall be sent by e-mail to: concursos.cecc@fch.lisboa.ucp.pt with the following documents:

• Motivation letter
  
• Curriculum vitae, highlighting the scientific and curricular course of the last five years considered most relevant by the candidate;
  
• Proposal of an original research project in the area of Media and Journalism Studies
  
• Certificate of completion of the PhD, indicating the date of its conclusion
  

For more details please visit website.