[Air-L] Postdoc opportunity: Media, Activism, Participatory Politics, USC Annenberg

[Zhan Li]

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> > USC's Annenberg School for Communication is seeking a 
> Postdoctoral 
> > Research Associate to join its Media, Activism, Participatory 
> > Politics (MAPP) Case Studies Project.
> > 
> > The Postdoctoral Research Associate will assume significant 
> > responsibility in conducting case study based research for the 
> > Project. This research will investigate the continuities between 
> > participatory culture and civic engagement. As such, qualified 
> > candidates should be aware of current research trends in fan 
> > studies, civics, globalization and/or media studies and should be 
> > ready to apply that knowledge to the case study research.
> > 
> > The Postdoctoral Research Associate will have earned an advanced 
> > degree and/or conducted previous qualitative research in one or 
> > more of the above listed areas. Successful candidates must be 
> able 
> > to work independently and apply knowledge of domestic and 
> > international participatory cultures and civic action to the 
> > development of innovative models of civic learning and identity. 
> > Fluency in one foreign language, especially Spanish, is strongly 
> > preferred. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will report to the 
> > Project's Research Director.
> > 
> > The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is 
> > located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private 
> > employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you 
> > will be a part of a world-class research university and a member 
> of 
> > the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students 
> > and staff that make the university what it is.
> > 
> > Job Accountabilities:
> > 
> > Serves as a research trainee for the purpose of enhancing and 
> > developing research competencies. Participates in planning, 
> > designing and conducting highly technical and complex research 
> > projects under the direction of a supervisor. May or may not work 
> > independently.Identifies, researches, compiles and evaluates data 
> > sources, background information and/or technology related to area 
> > of specialization.
> > Analyzes and evaluates research data utilizing computers and 
> > provides interpretations requiring significant knowledge of a 
> > specialized area of research. Searches literature, utilizing all 
> > available resources including electronic, regarding new 
> methodology 
> > and designs experiments accordingly.
> > Contributes to the development of research documentation for 
> > publication and/or prepares technical reports, papers and/or 
> records.> Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. 
> The 
> > University reserves the right to add or change duties at any 
> time. 
> > The University of Southern California values diversity and is 
> > committed to equal opportunity in employment.  
> > 
> > more information about posted position and application details: 
> > 
> http://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=57452
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> > Zhan Li
> > USC PhD Student (Organizational Communication)
> > Research Manager, USC Annenberg Scenario Lab
> > http://www.uscscenariolab.com
> > Research Assistant for Prof. Henry Jenkins
> > Teaching Assistant for Prof. Laura Portwood-Stacer
> > zhanli at usc.edu  +1 (213) 590-4958 twitter:thezhanly
> > 
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