Overview
Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university with a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to create a place where creative minds can thrive.
About the Department
Goldsmiths' School of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies is one of the longest established departments for teaching and researching media in the world. Housed in the Professor Stuart Hall Building, it has an internationally outstanding reputation for creative and radical thinking and practice. The School is committed to a vibrant teaching and research programme that combines theory and practice with interdisciplinary engagement with the latest developments in media, communications and cultural studies. The School is ranked 11th in the world (and 2nd in the UK) for communication and media studies (QS World Rankings by subject 2023) and second in the UK for research assessed as 3* and 4* with 96% of our research evaluated as world leading or internationally excellent in the latest Research Excellence Framework (2021).
About the Role
The post-doctoral research associate will work on the international project State-tech relations in the datafied welfare state: Examining the computational transformation of the European Social Model [STATETECH], led by Prof Lina Dencik and funded by an Advanced Grant from the European Research Council. The project explores the relationship between digital technology providers and European welfare states in the context of data-driven innovation. The candidate will oversee the work package on infrastructure that examines the features and ecosystems of platforms and AI applications used by different governments. The candidate will be expected to work collaboratively to map data infrastructures and have the ability to use some data science methods.
About the Candidate
The successful candidate must have a PhD in infrastructure studies, data science or related fields, and have experience mapping data infrastructures. We are particularly looking for someone who has a good understanding of the technical features of platforms and AI and who is able to use some data science methods to collect and visualize data on government data systems in Europe.
Benefits
We have generous benefits including an agile working environment, 28 days' annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club and creative writing classes.
Details
- Salary: £44,753 to £49,738 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion shape how we lead, learn, and work. We are committed to building an inclusive and respectful environment, removing barriers and addressing inequalities so that everyone in our community can belong and thrive. All applicants must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing work with us.
Post-doctoral Research Associate employer: Technical University of Denmark
The University is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With the flexibility of hybrid working and generous leave entitlements, including 36 days off, staff are encouraged to maintain a healthy work-life balance while contributing to the academic success of students in the Faculty of History.
Contact Details:
Technical University of Denmark Recruitment Team
