[Air-L] postdoc position in digital anthropology - ERC-CZ project “Combatting self-righteousness: a vice of the digital age”

[Marie Hermanova]

Dear colleagues,

(apologies for cross-posting)

this is just a reminder that the deadline for applying for the postdoc
position within the ERC-CZ project “Combatting self-righteousness: a vice
of the digital age” is nearing (August 30th). Find all relevant information
below and if you have any questions, please contact Kamila or John directly
(contact info below).

best wishes,

Marie

The* ERC-CZ *research project “Combatting self-righteousness: a vice of the
digital age” is seeking to appoint:



· a research fellow specialising in the sociology and/or social
anthropology of digital media cultures



Intended start date:* 1st January, 2025 *(negotiable); contract duration
initially 2 years, with a possible extension for a further 2 years.



“Combatting self-righteousness: a vice of the digital age” (ERC CZ Grant
No. LL2308 (MŠMT)) is a five-year research project led by Professor John
Lippitt and based at the Centre for Ethics as Study in Human Value,
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Pardubice.
The post here advertised is a research-only position (offered on a full or
part-time basis) within a small project team of up to 5 researchers. The
successful applicant will be given academic and administrative support to
pursue their research within the bounds of the project and the opportunity
to participate in the Centre's lively research environment. In return, they
will be expected to make a substantial contribution to the project’s
publication outputs, including through single- and/or co-authored articles
in well-regarded international journals. They will also present research
results at international conferences/workshops and support the PI in
organising an international conference at Pardubice.



Prospective candidates should familiarise themselves with the project as
described here: *Self-righteousness | Centre for ethics (upce.cz)
<https://centreforethics.upce.cz/en/self-righteousness>*.



We seek candidates who, drawing on their expertise in sociology and/or
social anthropology, can take a lead on Sub-Project C2. We envisage this as
including designing research studies that will explore in specific contexts
the developing view of self-righteousness emerging from Sub-project A, in
constructive dialogue with the PI and other philosophers working on the
project. We also envisage that knowledge of research in the successful
candidate’s discipline pertaining to Sub-project B (e.g. on epistemic
bubbles, echo chambers and/or polarisation) will enable the Research Fellow
to contribute to the developing work of this Sub-Project.



For more information on the advertised position please see: *Official
advert site
<https://www.upce.cz/sites/default/files/global/2024-06/7240/research%20position_300824_97719.pdf>*
 and *Euraxess advert <https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/246751>*



We especially welcome applications from candidates with a good publication
record relative to career stage and from members of underrepresented groups.



*Qualifications required:*

· Applicants must have an advanced degree (Ph.D. or equivalent, awarded by
the intended start date) and a track record of independent publications. We
are particularly interested in candidates with substantial experience in an
international context, so please include details of publications in
international fora, research stays abroad, international collaborations,
etc.

·  Knowledge of Czech and the Czech social media context would be
advantageous.



*We offer:*

- full-time or part-time contract for two years, with the possibility of
renewal for a further two years

- a research position with no teaching requirements and minimal
administrative obligations

- an internationally competitive salary

- additional benefits of health and social insurance

- a travel allowance, workplace with PC, well-equipped library and
electronic resources

- a friendly workplace environment highly conducive to research in the
Centre for Ethics, an international research centre whose working language
is English.



*Documents and information (in English) to be submitted with the
application:*

- Professional CV, including a list of publications and other research
activities

- Copy of research degree documentation. (Documents that are not originally
in Czech or English must be translated into English. If the application is
submitted before the

applicant’s Ph.D. defence, the applicant must enclose a signed declaration
of its date that must be prior to the intended start date of the
employment.)

- Cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the
position (1-2 pages)

- Detailed description of planned research for this position (2 pages)

- Names and contact details of three academic referees

- A sample of academic writing of journal article length (e.g. a published
paper) broadly relevant to the research area of the project.

- Please specify whether you wish to be considered for the position on a
full- or part-time basis, and if the latter, your preferred fraction.



The application, together with all the attachments, should be sent by *30th
August 2024* by e-mail to Gabriela Kaufmanová (*gabriela.kaufmanova at upce.cz
<gabriela.kaufmanova at upce.cz>*). Please state “Research position,
Self-Righteousness Project” in the e-mail subject line.



The recruitment committee will invite selected applicants for an interview
(conducted in English). *Interviews will be conducted by video conference*,
so please state in your Cover Letter your time zone on those dates. For
further inquiries, contact one or both of the following members of the
project team: Prof. John Lippitt (*johnandrew.lippitt at upce.cz
<johnandrew.lippitt at upce.cz>*) or Dr. Kamila Pacovská (*kamila.pacovska at upce.cz
<kamila.pacovska at upce.cz>*)


-- 

*Dr Marie Hermanova*

social anthropologist

Institute of Sociology of the Czech Academy of Sciences

Editor-in-Chief, Gender and Research Journal  <https://www.genderonline.cz/>

@MarieHermanova

https://www.soc.cas.cz/en/lide/marie-hermanova