PpbCenter for Autonomy Experience /b /p pbImplementation of a research project on the framing of political and social events in different South Tyrolean media /b /p pThe project b“Different groups, different lenses? How Media Framing Shapes Perceptions of Majority and Minority Communities (DIDI)” /b (CUP D53C ), funded by the Autonomous Province of Bolzano within the call “Research Südtirol/Alto Adige” 2024 and running for 36 months, investigates how media and digital technologies shape the perception of political and social events among South Tyrol’s different language groups. /p pSouth Tyrol is characterized by minority protection, autonomy, multilingualism, and the coexistence of the German, Italian, and Ladin language groups. Their media landscapes have developed historically and reflect different perspectives, interests, and interpretive patterns. The project’s central research interest is therefore the influence of different media narratives, frames, and thematic emphases on intergroup understanding, social cohesion, and the democratic public sphere. /p pThe project combines qualitative social science methods such as media mapping, discourse analysis, and framing analysis with quantitative text analysis methods, including Natural Language Processing, Topic Modeling, Sentiment Analysis, and Emotion Mining. In addition, DIDI addresses the role of AI and Large Language Models in multilingual and minority-language contexts. /p pFor project management and scientific implementation, we are looking for a Post‑doc researcher with the following qualifications and activity profile: /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liProject management, networking with stakeholders and research partners, communication and dissemination /li liMapping of South Tyrol’s media landscape through desk research and interviews with stakeholders /li liQualitative and quantitative analysis of media, discourses, and narratives; audience reception analysis of print media and social media /li liSupporting project partners in NLP analysis /li liSupporting project partners in the development of NLP tools /li liDrafting interim and final reports /li liPublishing project results in peer‑reviewed academic journals /li liPlanning conferences and events /li /ul h3Your Profile /h3 ul liDoctoral degree (PhD), preferably in communication science, political science, sociology, or another social science discipline /li liExperience in independently conducting research projects /li liVery good knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods; ability to independently analyze qualitative and quantitative data /li liVery good command of German and Italian; good English skills are an advantage /li liGood knowledge of the MS Office package; knowledge of social media data analysis is an advantage /li liTime management and organizational skills /li liAbility to work in a team /li liIndependent and conscientious working style /li liFlexibility and willingness to travel /li /ul h3We offer /h3 ul liA fixed‑term full‑time position /li liGross annual salary ranging from 44.247,32 € to 46.566,16 € /li liWorkplace location: Eurac Research Headquarters, viale Druso 1, Bolzano /li liAn international working environment in a Great Place to Work /li liBenefits and work‑life balance: Eurac Research offers a welfare package designed to support employees’ well‑being and work‑life balance, contributing to a positive and inclusive working experience in an international research environment. The full and regularly updated list of benefits is available here. /li liOpportunities for professional development /li /ul h3Employment conditions /h3 ul liEmployment classification and applicable collective agreement: II level of the Italian National Collective Labour Agreement for the Tertiary/Commerce Sector /li liGross Annual Salary range: the gross annual salary range is primarily linked to the advertised position, its requirements and expected level, and is defined according to Eurac Research’s internal remuneration framework. The candidate’s highest academic degree and any relevant professional experience documented in the CV are taken into account where applicable, but always within the salary range defined for the advertised position. The range also reflects whether the position is full‑time or part‑time. /li /ul pPlease submit your application documents, including your CV, cover letter, and other relevant documents, by b05/07/2026. /b /p pThe project b“Different groups, different lenses? How Media Framing Shapes Perceptions of Majority and Minority Communities (DIDI)” /b (CUP D53C ) is funded by the Autonomous Province of Bolzano within the call “Research Südtirol/Alto Adige” 2024. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr