>> USC's Annenberg School for Communication is seeking a Postdoctoral >> Research Associate to join its Media, Activism, Participatory >> Politics (MAPP) Case Studies Project. >> >> The Postdoctoral Research Associate will assume significant >> responsibility in conducting case study based research for the >> Project. This research will investigate the continuities between >> participatory culture and civic engagement. As such, qualified >> candidates should be aware of current research trends in fan >> studies, civics, globalization and/or media studies and should be >> ready to apply that knowledge to the case study research. >> >> The Postdoctoral Research Associate will have earned an advanced >> degree and/or conducted previous qualitative research in one or >> more of the above listed areas. Successful candidates must be able >> to work independently and apply knowledge of domestic and >> international participatory cultures and civic action to the >> development of innovative models of civic learning and identity. >> Fluency in one foreign language, especially Spanish, is strongly >> preferred. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will report to the >> Project's Research Director. >> >> The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is >> located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private >> employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you >> will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of >> the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students >> and staff that make the university what it is. >> >> Job Accountabilities: >> >> Serves as a research trainee for the purpose of enhancing and >> developing research competencies. Participates in planning, >> designing and conducting highly technical and complex research >> projects under the direction of a supervisor. May or may not work >> independently.Identifies, researches, compiles and evaluates data >> sources, background information and/or technology related to area >> of specialization. >> Analyzes and evaluates research data utilizing computers and >> provides interpretations requiring significant knowledge of a >> specialized area of research. Searches literature, utilizing all >> available resources including electronic, regarding new methodology >> and designs experiments accordingly. >> Contributes to the development of research documentation for >> publication and/or prepares technical reports, papers and/or records. >> Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The >> University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. >> The University of Southern California values diversity and is >> committed to equal opportunity in employment. >> >> more information about posted position and application details: >> https://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1286951354059 >>