{"id":1102,"date":"2025-07-20T15:39:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T10:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediaresearch.co.in\/?p=1102"},"modified":"2025-07-19T14:49:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T09:19:20","slug":"postdoctoral-fellowship-at-simon-fraser-university-in-media-communication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediaresearch.co.in\/index.php\/postdoctoral-fellowship-at-simon-fraser-university-in-media-communication\/phds-pdf\/","title":{"rendered":"Postdoctoral Fellowship at Simon Fraser University in Media &amp; Communication"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfeb About Simon Fraser University\u2019s School of Communication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Simon Fraser University (SFU), located in Burnaby, British Columbia, is renowned for its commitment to equity, interdisciplinary education, and cutting-edge research. The <strong>School of Communication<\/strong> at SFU stands out as a hub for critical inquiry in media studies, journalism, communication policy, and platform governance. This position is hosted in a rich scholarly environment committed to public impact and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udce2 About the Postdoctoral Fellowship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The School of Communication at SFU invites applications for a <strong>one-year postdoctoral position<\/strong>, with the <strong>possibility of extension to a second year<\/strong>, as part of a <strong>SSHRC-funded Insight Grant<\/strong>. The successful candidate will work closely with <strong>Dr. Sarah Ganter<\/strong>, Associate Professor, and will be central to the research, outreach, and administration of a dynamic project at the intersection of <strong>media policy, journalism, and platform studies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> August 15, 2025<br><strong>Start Date:<\/strong> September 1, 2025<br><strong>Open to:<\/strong> Canadian and international candidates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccb Key Responsibilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lead and co-develop survey and interview methodologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct data analysis and interpretation with the Principal Investigator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinate administrative tasks including ethics approvals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage in outreach and contribute to academic publications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work on-site at SFU\u2019s <strong>Burnaby Mountain Campus<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in academic meetings and conferences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfaf Required Qualifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold (or be near completion of) a PhD in Journalism, Media, or Communication Studies by <strong>September 1, 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be skilled in <strong>survey design<\/strong> and <strong>quantitative analysis<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show interest in <strong>mixed methods<\/strong> and <strong>comparative studies<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have an emerging publication record<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate <strong>strong communication<\/strong> and <strong>organizational skills<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be fluent in <strong>English<\/strong>; <strong>French proficiency<\/strong> is an asset<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be collegial, motivated, and open to collaborative research environments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcbc Position Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Contract<\/strong>: Full-time (35 hours\/week)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Annual Salary<\/strong>: CAD $70,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: Included<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Work Location<\/strong>: SFU Burnaby Mountain Campus (Metro Vancouver)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Majority in-person presence required<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mentorship and training<\/strong> opportunities available through SFU\u2019s workshops and academic networks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd0d Research Environment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The fellow will join a vibrant research ecosystem supported by SSHRC and SFU\u2019s various communication labs, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sfu.ca\/communication\/research\/labs\/independent-journalisms-edit\/team-edit.html\">Independent Journalisms Edit Lab<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sfu.ca\/communication\/research\/labs\/cultural-industries-in-acute-crisis.html\">Cultural Industries in Acute Crisis Lab<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcd1 Application Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Submit the following <strong>in a single PDF<\/strong> to <strong><a class=\"\" href=\"mailto:sganter@sfu.ca\">sganter@sfu.ca<\/a><\/strong> with the subject line: <em>Post-doctoral Position\u2014[Your Name]<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Letter of interest<\/strong> (1\u20132 pages)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Short research portfolio<\/strong> (1\u20132 pages)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Academic CV<\/strong> (include degrees, research experience, publications, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Three academic reference letters<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Academic transcripts<\/strong> for all degrees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Two academic writing samples<\/strong> (published, forthcoming, or in-progress)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>(The information shared here is sourced from official websites and has been reviewed by Media Research for relevance and authenticity. 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