Research Associate/PhD Student – Social Media and Conspiracy Theories
Core
Conduct empirical studies on the benefits of social media usage for conspiracy believers and analyze the interplay of selectivity and persuasive media effects.
Role type
Research Associate (PhD track)
Builds
Academic research outputs and manuscripts for publication
Domain
Media Psychology / Social Media / Conspiracy Beliefs
Deliverable
research
Required skills
Empirical study design, Experimentation, Survey research, Data tracking, Academic writing, Conference presentation
Preferred skills
Knowledge of German
Technologies
Web/mobile tracking tools, Survey platforms
Responsibilities
Designing and conducting empirical studies (experiments, web/mobile tracking), Preparing manuscripts for publication, Presenting research findings at academic conferences, Collaborating on research activities within the DFG Research Unit