About this role
Postdoc in Social Psychology (2 Years) - Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences Postdoc in Social Psychology (2 Years) - Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences Interested in conducting research on the effects of covert hate speech on political polarization and radicalization? Join the Department of Experimental and Applied Psychology as a Postdoc as part of the Horizon2020 Proclaim project. As a member of this consortium, you will play a key role in a project seeking to better understand the psychological effects of covert hate speech - that is, online hateful rhetoric hiding behind seemingly neutral language, humor, or irony, designed to fuel radicalization while bypassing content moderation tools and EU legislation. You will work directly with Prof. dr. Jan-Willem van Prooijen, as well as with members of the broader Horizon2020 Proclaim consortium that is coordinated by Dr. Seunghyun Sun (Tilburg University). You will specifically conduct experimental and longitudinal research exploring the effects of covert hate speech on polarization and radicalization. You will report the findings to your colleagues, the broader consortium, at conferences, and publish them as a lead author in academic publications. The targeted starting date is 1 January 2027, although starting earlier or later is possible. - Map out existing literature on overt and covert hate speech and generate new ideas - Design a longitudinal study, connecting questionnaire results to social media activities - Collect, analyze, and curate data - Report on the findings in consortium meetings and (inter)national conferences - Publish the findings in academic, peer-reviewed articles - Assist in (minor) teaching activities within the department - Contribute to the team spirit and help others achieve their goals - You have completed or will soon complete (before the position's starting date) a PhD in social psychology or closely related field. - You ha...