Postdoctoral Researcher

Sekretariat Prof. Müller:
Karin Knod

**Contact in case of questions**

Prof. Dr. Marion G. Müller

Tel. +49 651 201-3740 (Karin Knod)

Trier University conducts socially relevant research and teaching at the cutting edge with a

strong focus on digitalization, interdisciplinarity and diversity. With currently around 11,000

students and around 2,000 employees, Trier University is one of the largest employers in the

European border region of Trier. Short distances on a green campus, a lively academic life and

an open-minded working culture offer many opportunities to make things happen.

In the Department of Linguistics, Literature and Media Studies at Trier University **(Media**

**Studies, Prof. Dr. Marion G. Müller)**, the following position is available from March 1, 2025

(limited until February 29, 2028) in the DFG third-party funded project "Visual Communication

in Times of War":
**Postdoctoral researcher (M/F/d)**

**Research Associate (M/F/d)/**
**(E 13 TV-L, 100%, temporary according to WissZeitVG, for a maximum period of 3 years)**

**These tasks await you**

The postdoctoral position is funded for three years by the DFG project _"Visual Communication _
- in Times of War. Empathic reception of online images from the wars in Ukraine and Israel/Gaza"._

The position involves central participation in the research activities of the project, including
- Conducting the planned studies/experiments
- Evaluation of the results
- Participation in publication, preferably in English
- Presentation of project results at international conferences
- Supervision of research assistants
- Organization of expert workshops
- Participation in the organization and administration of the project.

Further qualification (habilitation) in the course of the project is possible, but not mandatory.

**What we expect from you**

Doctorate (with at least _magna cum laude_) in communication science/media studies/

Media psychology with a focus on "visual communication/media", "photography/video"
- Relevance of your previous research to the project topic _(please explain in your cover _
- letter) _
- Knowledge in visual and/or experimental methods _(please explain in the cover letter) _
- Excellent knowledge of English
- Knowledge of German desirable
- Team orientation

Sekretariat Prof. Müller:
Karin Knod

**Contact in case of questions**

Prof. Dr. Marion G. Müller

Tel. +49 651 201-3740 (Karin Knod)

Desirable additional qualifications: psychological knowledge; experience in conducting Q-sort

studies, media reception research e.g., eye tracking; experience with online-video research.

**Our offer**
- Diverse task profile ranging from study implementation to project management
- Sharpening of your own research profile through high-calibre international publica
- tions
- Intensive research over three years on visual communication in two current war events
- Inspiring research and solution-oriented work in a positive, resilience-oriented team
- Flexible working hours
- Culturally inspiring surroundings in the Mosel-region of South-Western Germany

The recruitment requirements are set out in Section 57 (2) and (3) HochSchG; in addition to a

doctorate, the main requirement is an above-average academic degree (Master's, Diplom or

comparable) in media or communication science or media psychology.

Trier University strives to increase the number of female employees and strongly encourages

qualified women to apply. Severely disabled persons and persons with equivalent status

according to - 2 para. 3 SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if they are suitable

(please enclose proof).

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