We are looking for a postdoc in the field of psychology / communication studies / media studies to join the IRTIS research team at the Faculty of Social Studies of Masaryk University in Brno. 

IRTIS (Interdisciplinary Research Team on internet and Society) is a research team that examines the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) and their impact on individuals and groups. We are a well-established team based at Masaryk University with a strong emphasis on international and interdisciplinary collaboration (https://irtis.muni.cz).

We are currently looking for a new colleague for the "DigiWELL – Excellence in Research on Digital Technologies and Wellbeing" project (project duration: 2024–2028). Within the project, we are responsible for the work package focused on short – and long-term impacts of the use of digital technologies on the wellbeing (social, psychological and physical) of the general population. Our primary target populations are adolescents (12-17 years) and adults (18-59 years). We will also analyse existing data (mainly from the project FUTURE - https://irtis.muni.cz/research/projects/future) as well as prepare and implement new studies (longitudinal design, ecological momentary assessment studies, experimental studies).

WHAT WILL YOUR JOB BE?

The position involves a wide range of activities related to different areas:

• • Examination of the selected research questions and hypotheses within the project methodological designs, data analysis (with an emphasis on more advanced methods, e.g. longitudinal data analysis, structural models, intensive longitudinal data analysis);
  • Participation and collaboration on publication process (both in the role of leading author and co-author of other team members' publications; e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles; research reports)
  • Participation in international meetings and conferences.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ph.D. in psychology, communication or media studies, or other social science discipline relevant to the study of the impact of technology on individuals and society (within 7 years of obtaining a doctoral degree) -  EU Research level R2
• You may apply for the position even if you do not receive your PhD until December 2024.
• Interest in the field of ICT’s impact, research experience on this or a related topic (e.g. research projects, publications)
• Experience with quantitative research projects and excellent knowledge of quantitative methodology, including statistical analysis of quantitative data
• Interest in deepening your knowledge and skills
• Ability to work independently on a selected research topic
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to solve problems effectively, good time-management, tenacity, responsibility, thoroughness
• High English proficiency (at a level that allows you to publish scientific texts in English) -          min. B2

• Monthly salary according to the faculty's standard salary plan + bonuses depending on publication outputs and other relevant activities (gross salary approx. 2000 EUR);
• Expected employement: two years (depending on mutual satisfaction);
• Background of a prestigious and successful institution;
• Work in a highly motivated team of about 20 researchers;
• Close collaboration with top international scientists and top European universities;
• Active support in professional and personal development (regular sharing of knowledge and experience within the team, summer and winter schools or workshops, support for grant applications and broad support for activities by the university – from language courses to mental health to sports activities);
• Six weeks paid leave (30 working days) at full-time employment;
• Office in the centre of Brno.