Postdoc and research assistant @ Aarhus University

Posted by Leila Gibradze on

The Department of Digital Design and Information Studies within the School of Communication and Culture at Aarhus University invites applications for a postdoctoral position and a research assistant position in science and technology studies (STS) with a focus on information infrastructures. The postdoc position is affiliated with the research project Governance by Infrastructures funded by the Aarhus University Research Foundation and led by Prof. Annalisa Pelizza.

Postdoc position
https://www.au.dk/om/stillinger/job/postdoc-in-science-and-technology-studies-at-the-department-of-digital-design-information-studies-at-the-school-of-communication-and-culture
The postdoc position is a full-time (37 hours/week) and 30-month fixed-term position. The position begins on 01 June 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Deadline: 18. apr 23:59 CEST
The project’s working language is English.
The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the part of the Governance by Infrastructures project that concerns the informational management of territory, with a preference for coastal territories.

Research assistant position
https://www.au.dk/om/stillinger/job/research-assistant-for-auff-recruitment-grant-at-the-department-of-digital-design-information-studies-at-the-school-of-communication-and-culture
The position of research assistant is a part-time (30 hours a week), fixed-term (23 month) academic position. The position begins on 01 June 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Deadline: 18. apr 23:59 CEST
The project’s working language is English.
The main responsibilities involve research (more details on the webpage above).

International applicants are encouraged to read about the attractive working conditions<https://international.au.dk/research/researcher-positions/workingconditions/> and other benefits of working at Aarhus University and in Denmark. Aarhus University offers various services for international researchers and accompanying families, including a relocation service<https://internationalstaff.au.dk/for-postdocs/> and an AU Expat Partner Programme<https://internationalstaff.au.dk/expatpartnerprogramme/>.
The Department of Digital Design and Information Studies offers a broad range of humanistic approaches to studying the relationship between humans and information technology, from the granular study of the agency of code to how information technology challenges and transforms modern society’s social, political, economic, and cultural dimensions. Diverse and innovative methodologies are represented and encouraged in the department. Prospective applicants are invited to view the department’s website<https://cc.au.dk/en/about-the-school/departments/digital-design-and-information-studies>.

For further information about the position, please contact the principal investigator (PI), Professor Annalisa Pelizza, by e-mail: apelizza@cc.au.dk<mailto:apelizza@cc.au.dk>