[Air-L] Fwd: University of Minnesota Postdoctoral Research Associate in Journalism

[Benjamin Toff]

Dear colleagues,
The Hubbard School of Journalism & Mass Communication at the University of
Minnesota is hiring a research postdoc
<https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/360555> in journalism starting this fall
to work on an applied research project. The focus of the work will be measuring
the impact and effectiveness of newsroom strategies designed to engage with
news avoiders or others who lack trust in journalism. Strong research
methods training is helpful but qualitative, quantitative, and/or
computational backgrounds will be considered. Feel free to reach out with
any questions! We are planning a very quick turnaround time with this
search given the end of the spring semester, so we encourage candidates to
submit cover letters and CVs as soon as possible (April 22nd preferred).
More information below and here: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/360555.
Best,
Ben

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*Benjamin Toff *
Assistant Professor, Hubbard School of Journalism & Mass Communication
<https://hsjmc.umn.edu/>
Director, Minnesota Journalism Center
<https://hsjmc.umn.edu/research-centers/centers/minnesota-journalism-center>
*University of Minnesota* | +1 (612) 625-4381
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Journalism

About Us:

The Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication is a fast paced,
collegial and dynamic academic community located in the heart of the East
Bank Campus of the University of Minnesota. We have state of the art
academic facilities, a highly engaged faculty, and an innovative and
growing student population.


About the Role:

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   Participate in the design, implementation, and analysis related to two
   research projects: one studying the effectiveness of local news
   interventions designed to mitigate and reverse distrust and news avoidance
   among segments of the public and the second an ongoing study examining
   changes in the supply of information providers statewide in Minnesota.
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   Project management around data collection and engagement with local news
   organization partners.
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   Working with colleagues on publishing research results for multiple
   outputs, including peer reviewed journals, white papers, or other
   public-facing communications that translate findings for a diverse range of
   audiences and stakeholders.
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   This appointment may be renewable for an additional year, conditional on
   satisfactory performance and funding availability.
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   Additional pay associated with training or teaching assignments may be
   available depending on student enrollment, funding, school needs and
   teaching performance.


What you'll need:

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   Earned a Ph.D. in Mass Communication, Journalism, or a related field
   (e.g., Political Science, Sociology) by the appointment start-date
   (08/30/2024).
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   Expertise in journalism and evidence of excellence in conducting
   peer-reviewed research in higher education settings.

WORK Environment: Onsite

SALARY RANGE: $55,000-$65,000

For full job description, click "Apply
<https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/360555>" to visit the UMN career site.

Priority consideration will be given to applicants who apply by April 22,
2024

Click here for more information:
https://humanresources.umn.edu/new-employees/benefits-summaries

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