SFU School of Communication in the area of Journalism and Platforms

The School of Communication at Simon Fraser University (SFU) is inviting applications for a one-year Postdoctoral position as an integral part of a SSHRC funded Insight Grant, with the possibility to extend to a second year. This post is a unique opportunity for a researcher who has completed their PhD or will have their degree completed by September 1st 2025 and works at the intersections of media and communication policy, governance, journalism and platform studies. The successful candidate will work together with Associate Professor Dr. Sarah Ganter. Deadline to apply is August 15th, the position is open to Canadian and international candidates. SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, persons with English as additional language and others who will further diversify the university.

Your qualifications

• You will have completed your PhD degree in journalism or media and communication studies by September 1st 2025.
• You are excited about topics at the intersection of journalism, policy, and platform studies and appreciate comparative work
• You have experience in survey design, quantitative analysis and also are interested in mixed methods designs
• You have a developing publications record
• You are comfortable working with computers and willing to use new software and project management tools
• Your written and spoken English is excellent, fluency in French would be a plus
• You have excellent communication skills and appreciate and embrace teamwork and collegiality
• You are dedicated, curious, enthusiastic and have distinct organizational skills

Your work

• 35hrs/week Postdoctoral position, as part of a SSHRC funded Insight Grant
  
• Leading the research on the project together with the PI
  
• Leading the development of survey design and analysis, semi-structured interview guidelines together with the PI
  
• Leading the research project, analysis and interpretation of data together with the PI
  
• Active involvement in outreach and publication activities
  
• Attending team meetings on Burnaby Campus and occasionally with our consortium members online
  
• Administrative coordination, where feasible (e.g. ethics approval)
  
• Your workplace will be on the SFU Burnaby Mountain Campus in Burnaby, BC,Canada (Metro Vancouver)
  
• Mayority in-person presence will be required
  

What we offer

• Annual salary is $70,000 CAD
  
• Benefits available
  
• Additional funding to present work from the project at conferences
  
• Workplace on SFU’s Burnaby Mountain Campus
  
• Access to an international network of scholars and a local scholarly and student-driven community
  
• Professional mentorship
  
• Access to additional training programs as provided by SFU Library
  
• We advocate for and value work-life balance in academia
  
• We advocate for and value diversity and collegiality in academia and beyond
  

You can find information about the different activities of the research group you willbe part of here: https://www.sfu.ca/communication/research/labs/independent-journalisms-edit/team-edit.html;https://www.sfu.ca/communication/research/labs/cultural-industries-in-acute-crisis.html;

Application Requirements

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents in a single PDF file:

1.Letter of interest: outlining your reasons for applying, your qualifications, and fit for the position, as well as potential start date (1-2 pages)2.A short research portfolio: outlining your research agenda plans beyond your PhD (1-2 pages)3.Academic curriculum vitae: Include academic degrees, achievements, research experience, and professional background. If applicable, include a list of your research publications and conference presentations.4.Three academic reference letters5.Transcripts: Provide academic transcripts of all your degrees.6.Two samples of academic writing (these can be published, forthcoming or in progress)7.

Deadline: August 15th

Application Process

Please send your complete application as a single PDF file to sganter@sfu.ca with the subject line: Post-doctoral Position—[Your Name]. The applications will be reviewed after the deadline and interviews will be conducted online where feasible.

About the SFU School of Communication

Located in Metro Vancouver, Canada, the SFU School of Communication is a leading school for research and education in communication studies. Our faculty is committed to fostering a vibrant, diverse academic community that addresses critical issues of public concern through interdisciplinary and collaborative research.

For questions about this call, please contact sganter@sfu.ca.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to the School of Communication at SFU!