2 Postdoctoral Positions in Human Rights and Technology

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2 Postdoctoral Positions in Human Rights and Technology

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Offer DescriptionAs a PostDoc you develop your research agenda within the overall scope and in collaboration with the group. You spearhead and further your field of expertise, share and learn in equal measures. You independently design and conduct research studies, you write publications for top scientific venues and develop applications for research funding. You are involved in co-supervising PhD and master students and help bringing your research into the teaching at IT:U.Candidates will be selected based on fit, with the position open to appointment at levels R1 to R3.Salary: €66,528 – €72,954 per annumHuman Rights and TechnologyIn a digitally connected world, the question of how to respect, protect and implement human rights has become unavoidable. As ever more human beings, organizational systems and technical devices transition online, realizing human rights in online settings is becoming ever more pressing. When looking at basic human rights such as freedom of expression, privacy, free assembly, the right to a fair trial or free and fair elections, all of these are heavily impacted by new information and communications technologies.Questions around what can be said online and how online platforms shape societal debates have become highly relevant both for the role of technology in society and democracy more broadly. These questions raise considerable challenges for the public sector. Do digital public infrastructures reflect democratic values? What do free and fair elections look like in the digital age? In studying these issues at the Human Rights and Technology Research Group at IT:U, we bring together social and political sciences, computer science, STS and law to radically re-imagine the regulation of digital technologies.These questions also raise challenges for businesses and industry. How are ever new layers of technology regulation implemented by the private sector? Is the empirical implementation of regulatory frameworks in line with what was intended? Could technology regulatory frameworks be designed more efficiently or effectively? What unintended consequences of regulation develop over time?At the Human Rights and Technology Research Group at IT:U, we will study these questions with a focus on democratic digital transformations and socio-legal systems.Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Computer science Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsYou have defended (or are close to) your doctoral thesis in any field that can be located within the thematic landscape of Human Rights and Technology. You feel uneasy about being put into a single disciplinary drawer and thrive in interdisciplinary environments. You are driven by curiosity and a team player. You have fluent English communication and academic writing skills.Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Computer scienceAdditional InformationBenefitsUse of public transportation throughout Austria, valued at €1,095, is covered by IT:U.
40-hour/week contract with permanent employment
30 days of annual leaveAdditional commentsWe look forward to your application! Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 2 Company/Institute IT:U Interdisciplinary Transformation University Austria Country Austria State/Province Upper Austria City Linz Postal Code 4040 Street Altenberger Strasse 66c / Science Park 4Contact State/ProvinceUpper Austria CityLinz WebsiteStreetAltenberger Strasse 66c / Science Park 4 Postal Code4040 E-Mailhrservices@it-u.atSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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€66528 – 72954 per year

Location

Linz

Job date

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:56:54 GMT

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