荷语鲁汶大学、阿姆斯特丹大学最新岗位制博士项目分享

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 荷语鲁汶大学  

PhD Position in Stream Reasoning

KU Leuven | Stream Intelligence Lab

Superviser：Prof. Pieter Bonte

Field：Computer Science

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30 June, 2024  

About the Project

The PhD researcher will be part of the Stream Intelligence Lab under the supervision of Prof. Pieter Bonte. This vacancy is situated within the Science and Technology at campus Kulak in Kortrijk which provides education in a wide range of bachelor's programs in sciences, including computer science, informatics, mathematics, and physics, as well as the pathway to engineering. The lab is affiliated with the Declarative Languages and Artificial Intelligence (DTAI) Section of the Department of Computer Science of the KU Leuven.

Unit website

Project

Stream Reasoning is an emerging research field that investigates how decisions can be made from data streams before insights become outdated. Data streams refer to continuous flows of data that are constantly generated, for example, by sensors. Since data streams change rapidly, more recent insights are typically much more valuable.

Stream Reasoning is an interdisciplinary field within artificial intelligence that combines knowledge-driven techniques from logic with data-driven techniques from machine learning to quickly drawactionable insightsfrom various data streams.

Stream Reasoning has numerous applications, such as in autonomous vehicles, robotics, web analytics, and the Internet of Things. In terms of applications, our lab focuses mainly on Internet of Things applications and the realization of Edge processing.

Profile

• You have a master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or similar.

• You are interested in Logic, Machine Learning, Knowledge Graphs, Stream Processing, the Internet of Things, Edge processing and efficient implementation of algorithms.

• You are interested in both theoretical investigation and practical implementation of prototypes.

• You can work independently and collaborate well in a team.

• You have an interest in cutting-edge research, initiative, and enjoy presenting about the research that interests you.

• You can fluently express yourself in English, both spoken and written.

Offer

You will receive a PhD scholarship to join our lab and pursue your doctoral studies. Initially, this full-time position is offered on a one-year contract, with the possibility of extension based on your performance and the acquisition of additional funding. The ultimate objective is to complete your PhD within a four-year timeframe.The research will be based at campus Kulak in Kortrijk. Next to the research within your PhD, you will contribute to the education of our students by supporting lectures and lab sessions.

Interested

For more information please contact Prof. Pieter Bonte, mail: pieter.bonte@kuleuven.be.

You can apply for this job no later than June 30, 2024 via theonline application tool（https://webwsp.aps.kuleuven.be/esap/public/ui5_ui5/sap/zh_erc_esol_go/index.html?sap-ui-language=EN&vacaturenummer=60328030&toepassing=LGH）

阿姆斯特丹大学  PhD position: "Media Capture and the Consequences for Journalistic Performance"

UvA | Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 16 August, 2024

About the Project

Educational level:MasterFunction type:PhD position

Vacancy number:13100

PhD position in the project: “Commercially instigated media capture and the consequences for journalistic performance: Biting the hand that feeds you?”

We are seeking a PhD candidate for the project “Commercially instigated media capture and the consequences for journalistic performance: Biting the hand that feeds you?” This is a 4-year PhD project, in which the PhD candidate will investigate the dynamics and effects of commercially instigated media capture on journalistic outputs, citizen trust, policy, and individual journalists in the European context.

The PhD track is part of two programme groups embedded in the Amsterdam School of Communication Research (ASCoR, department of Communication Science) at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, University of Amsterdam: “Corporate Communication” and “Political Communication & Journalism”. You will be working under the supervision of Mark Boukes, Katjana Gattermann, Olga Eisele, and Kathleen Beckers.

What are you going to do

Media capture occurs when news content is influenced or controlled by corporate or political interests, undermining journalistic independence. Little is still known about commercially instigated capture, where the interests of corporate owners or potent advertisers may override journalistic integrity. This risk is especially prevalent in Europe, where significant media market concentration allows a few entities to control much of the media landscape.

Yet, we do not know much about how these subtler forms of media control influence the journalistic production process. This concerns the pressures individual journalists face and their handling of corporate influences on their reporting; citizens’ awareness of media capture and its influence on trust in mainstream media; and stakeholder dynamics evolving around media capture as corporate influences may intersect with political interests, potentially exerting pressure on political figures.

Thus, the central research question for the PhD project is: What are the effects of commercially instigated media capture on journalistic outputs, citizen trust, policy, and individual journalists?

The methodology includes

1. (automated) content analysis of media coverage on corporate takeovers to systematically map the influence of commercially instigated media capture on journalistic output;
2. surveys on public perceptions of media ownership and news trust;
3. stakeholder analysis in media mergers;
4. interviews with journalists to gauge the impact of corporate media capture on their work and editorial independence.

You will/tasks

• Develop, conduct, and publish research on the consequences of commercially instigated media capture;
• Complete a PhD dissertation consisting of several research articles within the appointment period;
• Present your work at national and international conferences;
• Conduct teaching-related tasks in the Bachelor programme of Communication Science (10% of your time);
• Contribute to the vibrant academic life in Amsterdam by attending ASCoR’s PhD club, workshops, meetings, and lectures;
• Contribute to the public debate about media pluralism.

What do you have to offer   You

• Are excited about empirical research;
• Are eager to learn and apply new methodological and practical skills, and to dive into different theories at the intersection of corporate communication and journalism studies;
• Have a strong commitment to methodological rigor, scientific integrity, and open science principles;
• Are a team player and enjoy working in an interdisciplinary collaborative project;
• Enjoy discussing and presenting research in research seminars, workshops, and conferences, and are keen to communicate results to non-academic audiences;
• Are willing to travel internationally to scientific conferences and workshops, and engage with the scientific community at large.
• Are willing to move to Amsterdam or a location within daily commuting distance for the duration of the contract.

Your experience and profile

• A research master's degree in communication science or a related social-science field, or expect to obtain it soon (ultimately: 31 January 2025);
• A strong interest in and preferably knowledge of journalism, corporate communication and/or political communication topics;
• Firm basis in and ideally experience with empirical research methods and data analysis. In particular, the project involves content analysis (manual and automated), survey, and in-depth interviewing. It is no requirement that one has experience in all of these methods; the PhD trajectory allows methodological training and further development. Please explicitly reflect on your methodological skillset in the motivation letter.
• Strongly committed to open science principles, methodological rigor and scientific integrity;
• Proven proficiency in statistical software, such as SPSS, Stata, R and/or Python;
• Curious and eager to learn new skills, theoretical perspectives and practical issues;
• Excellent spoken and written command of English (as you will write an English-language dissertation and present at international conferences);
• Excellent social and organizational skills;
• Eager to contribute to the scientific field;
• Motivated to share your knowledge with academic and non-academic audiences;
• Able to work independently and open to feedback.
• Strong interpersonal and project management skills

Desirable experiences

• Previous experience with journalism research;
• Experience as a research assistant.

What can we offer you

The ultimate starting date for this project is February 1st, 2025 (earlier: if possible). The position concerns temporary employment of 38 hours for a maximum term of four years. The initial employment is for one year. Following a positive assessment and barring altered circumstances, this term will be extended by a maximum of 36 months, which should result in the conferral of a doctorate. We will put together a curriculum which will also includes the opportunity to attend training courses and both national and international events. You will also be tasked with teaching (Bachelor’s) students for approximately 10% of the contract. For this position the University Job Classification profile “promovendus” applies.

Your salary will be € 2,770 gross per month in the first year and will increase to € 3,539 in the final year and in keeping with theCollective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities. We additionally offer an extensive package of secondary benefits, including 8% holiday allowance and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.

The UvA offers excellent possibilities for further professional development and education.

What else do we offer

• a position in which initiative and input are highly valued;
• two enthusiastic and warm programme groups that are open to new colleagues;
• an inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam.

Job application

Do you recognize yourself in the job profile? Then we look forward to receiving your application by August 16, 2024. You may apply online by using the link below.

Applications in .pdf should include (inthis specific order):

• Curriculum vitae;
• Letter of motivation that outlines your preparation and motivation to pursue this PhD project. Please be as specific as possible in describing how you meet the selection criteria. If you do not meet all of the criteria yet, please explain how you will acquire the required skills;
• Contact details of two academic referees who know you well;
• Grade transcripts of undergraduate (Bachelor) and graduate (Master) studies;
• English-writing sample (e.g., master thesis or any other recent example of an individually-written academic text).

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