Postdoctoral Researcher on the Politics of Sociotechnical Futures (Hype Studies)
On-site · Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands
Job Summary
Postdoctoral Researcher on the Politics of Sociotechnical Futures in Hype Studies at Maastricht University. The role involves developing an original research project on how hype shapes political institutions, public attitudes, and technoscientific developments; advancing theoretical and empirical foundations of Hype Studies; coordinating and growing the Hype Studies Network, organizing events/workshops and public-facing activities; contributing to grant writing and funding applications; and teaching in the Bachelor's programme Digital Society. Collaboration with MUSTS and international research communities, with a 24-month, full-time appointment (1.0 FTE; 0.75 research / 0.25 teaching).
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Philosophy, Science and Technology Studies, Sociology, Media Studies, or closely related field (obtained or near completion)
- Demonstrable research interest in hype, expectations, promises, or related dynamics in science, and technology & society
- Strong academic publication record appropriate to career stage
- Experience with or interest in interdisciplinary and collaborative research environments
- Ability and willingness to contribute to undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching
- Experience with event organisation, network coordination, science communication and/or contributing to grant or funding applications (desirable)
- University Teaching Qualification (desirable)
- Strong written and spoken English communication skills
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