The Center for Research and Studies in Sociology (CIES-Iscte) at Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa is offering one (1) scholarship for a doctoral student as part of the project “DNAI – Digital Narratives and Artificial Intelligence: Comparative Analysis of Audiovisual Content and Transparency in Algorithmic Categorization," with reference number 2024. 07707.IACDC, supported by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), under the terms of Call for Applications (AAC) No. 04/C05-i08/2024, funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P., under the following conditions:

SCIENTIFIC AREA
Communication Sciences

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s and master’s degree in any of the Social Sciences and be enrolled in a PhD program in Sociology (in accordance with Article 6 of the Research Grant Regulations of the Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P. (Reg. No. 950/2019).

PREFERENTIAL FACTORS
Experience in research in the field of digital media ecosystems, with a focus on the functioning of platforms and social networks, algorithmic mediation, and the social impacts of artificial intelligence.

a) Competence in designing simple AI models and developing tools for the automatic collection and categorization of visual or audiovisual content.

b)  Familiarity with digital research methodologies, combining qualitative and quantitative techniques.

c) Knowledge of European policies and regulations relevant to AI regulation, namely the Digital Services Act (DSA), the Code of Conduct on Disinformation, and the AI Act, with potential impact on the regulation of algorithms and digital platforms.

d)  Fluency in spoken and written English

DURATION
The scholarship will last for 6 months, starting in August 2025.

APPLICATION DEADLINE AND SUBMISSION
The call is open from June 30 to July 11, 2025. 

Applications must be formalized by submitting the following documents on the Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa recruitment platform at: https://recrutamento.iscte-iul.pt/jobs/631 

i) Letter of motivation describing the reasons for interest in the position, as well as the research interests most closely related to the project area;

ii) Detailed Curriculum Vitae;

iii) Copy of bachelor's and master's degree certificates, with detailed course grades;

iv) Proof of enrollment in a study program leading to a doctoral degree or, alternatively, a sworn statement that you will be able to present this document on the date of signing the contract.

v) Other relevant supporting documents, including letter(s) of recommendation.

Applications sent by other means will not be considered. 

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