Job Roundup, 10/16


Postdoctoral Position: Platform Governance and Copyright

Postdoctoral Position “Platform Governance and Copyright” (m/f/d)

Do you have a social science background? Does your research focus on platform governance? Are copyright and cultural practices of particular interest for you? Had you heard of Article 13 before the mainstream media covered it? Then, we’re looking forward to receiving your application The Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) invites applications – final third-party funding clearance permitting – for the position of a:

Postdoctoral Position “Platform Governance and Copyright” (m/f/d)

The expected start date is 1 January 2020. The successful candidate will work as a post-doctoral researcher (remuneration at TVL 13 or 14, according to qualification, plus support for family, literature, and travel expenses, fixed-term contract for up to 33 months) in the EU H2020 research project “Rethinking Digital Copyright Law for a Culturally Diverse, Accessible, Creative Europe” (National PI: Dr. Christian Katzenbach), and will be part of the research group “The Evolving Digital Society: Concepts, Discourses, Materialities”. The research team at the HIIG will complete – in close collaboration with international partners – a work package that addresses the role of intermediaries and platforms in regulating copyright and re-ordering cultural practices.

You can expect the following tasks:

The successful candidate will develop and implement the empirical case studies (private ordering of platforms; content moderation; upload-filtering; impact on creative practices) in the H2020 project, take responsibility for the operative execution of the project, lead data collection and analysis, and contribute to the dissemination of results.

Close collaboration with international project partners from different disciplines (mainly law, humanities, and computer science)
Contributions to project management and coordination with the consortium
Contributions to research proposals and to the acquisition of third-party funding in order to facilitate the sustainable development of a research agenda on platform governance.

The successful candidate is expected to publish in top-rated journals and open-access outlets and to give presentations at national and international conferences.
The post-doctoral researcher will guide student assistants and support the directors and the principal investigator.We expect a commitment to outreach and transfer activities that offer both stakeholders and the broader public accessible ways to engage with the project and the research results.There are no teaching obligations attached to this position, but teaching arrangements can be made with Berlin’s universities.

We’re looking for someone with the following profile:

A completed PhD or doctoral degree in social science.

Research focus on platform governance and/or copyright, contextualised by a thorough engagement with key debates in internet research, proven by a track record of international publications.
Academic ambition and curiosity grounded in solid methodological, analytical, and theoretical foundations.

The ideal candidate should enjoy working with a multidisciplinary team of researchers and in international contexts.

Experience with the empirical research methods relevant for the project, such as document and discourse analysis, digital methods, and qualitative interviews.
Experience in executing research projects and coordinating team work are desirable, along with advanced communication skills.

Proficiency in English is mandatory; an advanced level of German is desirable.
What we can offer you:

A responsible position in a major international research project with the leeway to promote and develop an ambitious research agenda that relates to platform governance and copyright.

Integration in HIIG’s prolific international and interdisciplinary network.
High visibility for the research project and the successful candidate
Integration in the institute’s Task Force European Platform Economy.
An attractive working environment at a dynamic, innovative research institute with flexible working hours and flat hierarchies in the heart of Berlin.

Does this profile sound like you? Then we look forward to receiving your application with letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, and relevant certificates. Please include your earliest possible starting date with your application as well as a first sketch outlining the research topics you would like to work on within the framework of the HIIG and the current research agenda. Please submit the documents using the online form below by 28 October 2019. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Christian Katzenbach (christian.katzenbach@hiig.de).

We look forward to receiving your application!


Postdoc at AI Now in New York

AI Now is hiring 1-2 postdoctoral researchers interested in joining an interdisciplinary and dynamic team of collaborative researchers. This two-year position is designed for scholars who want to engage with the social implications of AI and related technologies, and we welcome applications from all disciplines.

AI Now provides postdocs with the opportunity to develop their scholarship at a top academic institution with a remit to collaborate with researchers and practitioners across different fields on cutting-edge issues.

Postdocs will devote time to their own research and collaborative projects, as well as contributing to AI Now programs and events related to their research portfolio. Teaching is not expected, but can be an option, depending on a candidate’s availability and interest.

AI Now is committed to accommodating and resourcing research agendas that fit within its mission. Postdocs will become a core part of a vibrant research community that includes reading groups, expert workshops, international conferences, regular salons, and site-specific travel.


Applied Data Ethics Research Fellow at the University of San Francisco

Job Summary:
The Data Institute at the University of San Francisco is seeking applicants for an Applied Data Ethics Research Fellow. This fellowship will be part of the Center for Applied Data Ethics (CADE), housed within the Data Institute at USF. The appointment will be for a minimum of 1 year, with the opportunity to extend up to 1 additional year, dependent upon funding.

This position is open to those with a wide range of backgrounds. We welcome applicants from any discipline (including, but not limited to computer science, statistics, law, social sciences, history, media studies, political science, public policy, business, etc.). We are looking for people who have shown deep interest and expertise in areas related to data ethics, including disinformation, surveillance/privacy, unjust bias, or tech policy, with a particular focus on practical impact.

Full Job Description:

The fellowship duties will involve:

● Producing original research in the area of tech ethics. This can take many forms, whether it is traditional academic research, working with a Data Institute partner company or nonprofit on ethical issues and developing a case study, or in creating other original programming around data ethics.

● A teaching and educational component that may include designing and teaching a course to USF undergraduates; supporting the course development for Director of CADE including continuing education evening courses open to those already working in tech; and designing and leading workshops open to the community.

● Dissemination of research by sharing work through papers, blog posts, and speaking at conferences (industry, open source, or academic).

● Involvement with events at the USF Data Institute, including interacting with researchers in other Data Institute programs, attending seminars, and meeting with Data Institute partner companies and nonprofits.

The USF Data Institute serves as the umbrella organization for data science education, research and programming at USF. The Data Institute offers the MS in Data Science (MSDS), BS in Data Science (BSDS) and continuing education certificates, hosts interdisciplinary postdoctoral fellows, and is home to initiatives focused on applied data ethics, AI in medical research and environmental science. The MSDS and the BSDS programs, with the support of the Data Institute, are interdisciplinary degree programs with a diverse and growing community of full-time faculty members from data science, mathematics and statistics, and computer science.

Training and opportunities the fellows will receive include:

Research funding to support travel and dissemination of research. Access to the computing resources at USF and the Data Institute that includes GPU clusters as well as Amazon Web Services resources. Teaching opportunities (no more than 1 course per year) in the candidate’s area of specialty in undergraduate, continuing education, or community courses. Access to specialized courses established at the Data Institute and the graduate programs at USF including in deep learning, databases, large-scale computing, statistical modeling and other areas of data science to complement the fellow’s current training and expertise. Opportunity to mentor or co-mentor graduate students on practicum projects, which will expose the fellow to practical ethical data science problems in industry.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduate Degree in the applicant’s area of research.

Preferred Qualifications: PhD or equivalent terminal degree.

The data science faculty at USF and the Data Institute pursue academic excellence and are committed to fostering an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.

This position is a temporary position. The term (length) of the position is dependent on the funding to cover the total compensation of the position. This position will be reviewed periodically to ensure funding still exists.

We invite interested candidates to find out more about the Data Institute, MSDS program and the faculty here:

https://www.usfca.edu/arts-sciences/graduate-programs/data-science/faculty

https://www.usfca.edu/data-institute

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, research statement (1000 words), links to any relevant previous work (can include academic papers, blog posts, essays, or recordings of talks), and three letters of recommendation electronically in PDF format to http://gnosis.usfca.edu/search.


Assistant Professor of Digital Media and Culture at the New School

Position Responsibilities:

Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, an undergraduate college of The New School, invites applications to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning July 2020 in the Culture and Media Department. The program seeks to prepare students for advanced media studies and for careers in the communications industries and media arts.

We seek candidates specializing in the study of digital media/culture, digital labor, and/or global media. Candidates with a record of research and teaching focused on digital media and digital cultures in the global south or emerging economies are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will design undergraduate courses in their areas of specialization and have the capacity to teach one or more of our core introductory lecture courses, including Introduction to Media Studies. The teaching load is five courses per year with the expectation of an advising caseload.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must have PhD in hand in media studies or a closely related field at the time of application. They must also have teaching experience, strong evidence of the ability to publish high-quality refereed research, and a clear research plan.

Application: Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. Interested candidates should apply using The New School’s online application system https://careers.newschool.edu/. Please be sure to include a cover letter describing experience and qualifications, a curriculum vitae, a one page five-year research plan. Please do not include additional materials at this time.

Additional Information:

The New School is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs, including employment and promotion. The New School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex or gender (including gender identity and expression), pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, religious practices, mental or physical disability, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital or partnership status, or any other legally protected status. The New School is committed to actively recruiting a diverse pool of applicants. We encourage candidates to apply who are from groups underrepresented in US higher education.

In addition to a dynamic and progressive work environment, The New School offers a competitive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts and a tuition waiver. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and offer employee assistance services, health and well-being programs and over four weeks of vacation time per year. Apply with us and discover the rewards and opportunities in working for a world-class, urban university.

Interested candidates must apply online here.


Assistant Professor of Game Design at DePaul University

College/School: College of Computing and Digital Media

Responsibilities:
The Game Design program in the School of Design within the College of Computing and Digital Media at DePaul invites applicants for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in September 2020. We are seeking candidates who push the boundary of how games shape culture and get made, bridging the conceptual, experimental, and speculative sides of design with practical production.

The successful candidate will be involved in our undergraduate and graduate programs teaching foundational and advanced design concepts design, building practice-based workshops around specific skills, and leading collaborative studio courses. Located in the heart of Chicago, the School of Design prides itself on nurturing a diverse body of students to become visionary and interdisciplinary designers. You will be involved in mentoring students through the process of designing imaginative experiences that include from indie, avant-garde, activist, and personal games; connecting them to local art, performance, and game studios; and helping them showcase work to the public communities at festivals, museums, activist events, and conferences. Additionally, DePaul is committed to the broader community of Chicago, and the successful candidate will work with students to engage community partners like high schools, museums, and NGOs in social justice oriented collaborations. The Game Design program works alongside sister programs in the College of Computing and Digital Media, and we are interested in applicants who can foster collaborations with colleagues in programming, audio, graphic design, theater, animation, and user experience design.

DePaul is on the quarter system, and the teaching load is two courses per quarter. You can learn more about the Game Design program here: http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/landing/gaming/index.html

Faculty in the School of Design are given many forms of support to develop their careers as scholars and artists. Faculty have access to cutting-edge equipment and lab spaces, including several VR and AR production and play spaces, two well equipped makerspaces, advanced playtesting labs, as well as recording, film, and motion capture studios. The position features well-paid compensation and support for presenting work at festivals and conferences. Colleagues in the Game Design program are dedicated to mutual success and growth, and we are interested in someone who will add new dimensions to our program.

Please submit all applications by November 22nd for fullest consideration, however applications will continue to be accepted after this date.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
To apply please submit the following application materials: a cover letter describing your experience and interests; a CV; a teaching portfolio including a teaching statement, sample courses, student work, and evaluations; a portfolio of creative work and/or a 20 page writing sample; a diversity statement; and three letters of reference.

 

 

 

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