Postdoctoral Researcher

Employer: Ibn Haldun UniversityLocation: Başakşehir Campus, Istanbul, TürkiyeFaculty: Faculty of CommunicationDepartment: New Media and CommunicationPosition Type: Full-time (on-site, 3 days per week)Application Start Date: November 10, 2024Application Deadline: November 14, 2024Academic Term: 2025–2026 Academic YearResearch Focus and RationaleThe Department of New Media and Communication examines the societal impacts of digitalization processes, the transformation of media technologies, and the ethical dimensions of communication strategies through an interdisciplinary approach. In this context, we seek a researcher specializing in the following areas:Activist Communication Strategies: Research on civil society organizations, digital campaigns, and protest communication The role of new media tools in the production of activist discourse Communication dynamics between public institutions and activist groupsAI-Supported Media Analysis: Competence in using artificial intelligence tools in areas such as social media content analysis, sentiment analysis, and disinformation detectionThese research areas align directly with the department’s academic goals centered on digital media, ethics, and social impact.Required QualificationsSpecialization in new media, digital communication, or strategic communicationFieldwork experience involving communication with activist groupsFamiliarity with AI-based media analysis tools (e.g., NLP, social network analysis, visual data mining)Competence in qualitative and digital research methodologiesPotential for high-quality academic publication (at least two publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals expected)Expected ContributionsOriginal academic publications at the intersection of digital activism and new mediaResearch outputs based on AI-supported social media analysesContribution to departmental seminars and research groupsDevelopment of national and international collaborationsTheoretical contributions to new media and communication scholarshipFinancial and Academic Support Provided50% discounted accommodation in the University Guesthouse (subject to availability)Eligibility for publication incentive paymentsOpportunity to benefit from project funding revenuesCompensation equivalent to part-time teaching payments if assigned to teach coursesAdditional BenefitsUniversity ID card and institutional e-mail accountOffice spaceLunch and shuttle serviceAccess to internet and library databasesPrinting and photocopy supportOn-site healthcare services (workplace physician and nurse)Discounted access to IPAM, SEM and Sports Center facilitiesPaid nursery services for children aged 3–5Application ProcessPlease send the following documents to ilef@ihu.edu.tr and mehmet.karanfiloglu@ihu.edu.trCover letter explaining academic background, research interests, teaching experience, and motivation for applicationCurriculum Vitae (including education, publications, and teaching/supervision experience if applicable)Names and contact information of at least two academic refereesA sample research article or thesis chapter (if available)Ibn Haldun University is committed to academic excellence, ethical leadership, and diversity in research and teaching. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all nationalities and backgrounds.