Job Description

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Position Summary:

The Centre of Media, Technology, and Democracy at McGill University is seeking applications for a full-time Academic Associate position with expertise in conducting survey research on understanding and addressing the democratic harms of emerging media technologies. The candidate will be joining the Centre at a stimulating time of growth and expansion and will manage and help drive a growing research agenda through overseeing and collaborating with research fellows, researchers, students, and staff.

The successful applicant will:

be an excellent communicator and writer, capable of distilling complex ideas into simple, accessible language for a range of stakeholders;

have published in the area of information ecosystem studies and on understanding and addressing the democratic harms of emerging media technologies, and be familiar with the academic publishing process;

have extensive experience working with survey data, including designing, collecting, managing, sharing, and analyzing data from a range of survey designs;

have extensive R and other applicable programming experience.

The successful application may:

Be able to communicate effectively in French

Specific duties:

Under the Direction of the Centre for Media, Technology, and Democracy leadership, the successful candidate will be expected to fulfill the following duties:

Conduct and lead original research into the information ecosystem in Canada and comparable countries around the world;

Supervise and manage a team of research assistants, PhD students, and analysts to develop and deliver a survey research agenda;

Build and grow successful relationships with a diverse group of researchers, policy-makers, and stakeholders working on the information ecosystem;

Provide general support to the Centre\xe2\x80\x99s research activities where needed.

Contract Details

This position is a full-time contract position for two (2) years, with possibility of renewal.

Salary

The salary will be commensurate with experience and education level.

Education

PhD (in-progress or completed preferred) or; Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Communication Studies, Media Studies, Environmental Studies, Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, Sociology or cognate field.

The following supporting documents are required:

A cover letter

Curriculum vitae

The names and contact information of two references

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate\xe2\x80\x99s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through . Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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