Postdoctoral scholarship holder or senior researcher strategic communication and artificial intelligence

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The Department of Communication Studies in the Faculty of Social Sciences is looking for a talented and motivated full-time (100%) postdoctoral scholarship holder or senior researcher in the field of strategic communication and artificial intelligence for the NWA-funded project DARTBAC (https://nwa-dartbac.eu/project-aims/).

The position is embedded within the research group Media & ICT in Organisations & Society (MIOS). MIOS is dedicated to the scientific study of individuals’ uses of media and digital technologies in interpersonal relations and in interaction with organizations, to gain insight into computer-mediated communication, its applications and effects, and to pursue evidence-based communication strategies, instruments and policy.

Position

• You will assist in an ongoing research project on developing, refining, and evaluating health information spread and dissemination in social systems through computational modelling.
• You will assist the activities of the MIOS research group.
• You will fulfil a limited number of teaching activities, such as occasional guest lecturing and master thesis supervision.
• You will participate in the provision of academic services: you will represent the research group both internally and externally, help to coordinate service projects, and so on.
• You will actively work towards attracting research funding.

Profile

• You hold a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or related fields (or you will have obtained it by the time you start work) with a demonstrable interest in health communication and health applications.
• You have a strong curiosity about how AI can be used for the societal benefits.
• You are comfortable in doing research in multidisciplinary teams.
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation. In addition, you have a result-oriented attitude in your academic work.
• You can speak and write fluently in English. Knowledge of Dutch language is preferable.

What we offer

• We offer a full-time contract as a senior researcher, or a full-time appointment as a postdoctoral scholarship holder for a period of 12 months.
  • If you are hired as a senior researcher, your gross monthly salary is calculated according to the pay scale for a principal research fellow in the Contract Research Staff category (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
  • If you are hired as a postdoctoral scholarship holder, Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for postdoctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
• You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, a group insurance, an income protection insurance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• The planned start date is February 1^st 2025 or as soon as possible after that date.
• You will do most of your work at city campus in downtown Antwerp, in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including November 11 2024 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:
  • a motivation letter
  • your academic CV
• The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Prof. Dr. Gert-Jan de Bruijn (gert-jan.debruijn@uantwerpen.be)  (MIOS Professor Strategic Communication and AI).

The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.