pMonash University European Research Foundation ETS /p pOrganisation/Company Monash University European Research Foundation ETS Research Field Communication sciences » Media studies Communication sciences » Audiovisual communication Political sciences » Policy studies Sociology » Social shaping of technology Cultural studies » Other Computer science » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 19 Oct 2026 - 23:55 (Europe/Rome) Country Italy Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No /p h3Offer Description /h3 pbJob No.: /b br/bLocation: /b Prato, Italy (on-site)br/bEmployment type: /b Full-time, 3-year fixed-term appointmentbr/bRemuneration: /b Research Fellow Level B, CCNL Level 2 (CCNL Commercio – Terziario) with MUERF adjustment: €55,329.00 RAL (annual gross salary)br/bApplications close: /b Monday 19 October 2026, 11:55pm (Italian time) /p pThe Monash University European Research Foundation ETS (MUERF), based in Prato, Italy, invites applications for a Research Fellow (Quantitative and Comparative Methods) to lead its analytical work within CULTURAI, a Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action (Grant Agreement No. , HORIZON-CL ). /p pbAbout MUERF /bbr/MUERF was established in 2022 to expand Monash University's research and innovation footprint in Europe. As a beneficiary in Horizon Europe consortia, MUERF is Monash University's main vehicle for taking part in the European Research Area. It manages pre- and post-award activities, consortium partnerships and the delivery of collaborative research in multi-country projects. MUERF works closely with Monash University in Melbourne, one of Australia's leading research institutions. /p pbAbout CULTURAI /bbr/CULTURAI is a four-year project (1 September 2026 – 31 August 2030) funded by the European Research Executive Agency (REA). It studies how artificial intelligence is being adopted across Europe's cultural and creative sectors, and what impact it has. The project focuses on the audiovisual (AV) sector and on galleries, libraries, archives and museums (GLAMs), and turns its findings into evidence-based sector recommendations, policy and capacity-building. /p pThe consortium is coordinated by the Koninklijke Bibliotheek (KB, Netherlands) and has eleven partners: MUERF (Italy), IDEA Consult (Belgium), TU Delft (Netherlands), IRMO (Croatia), the University of Edinburgh (United Kingdom), the University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa), UNESCO (France), the University of Luxembourg (Luxembourg), the Europeana Foundation (Netherlands) and the National Research Council (CNR, Italy). /p pThe project aims to: /p ul liMap and analyse the impact of AI on the European audiovisual sector through a pan-European survey and a set of comparative case studies /li liExamine AI best practice and literacy across the GLAM sector /li liContribute to global AI governance and cultural policy debates /li liDesign and deliver a network of participatory Living Labs, including one in Prato, that co-develop and test AI-related practices with cultural and creative practitioners and communities /li liSynthesise findings into sector recommendations and policy papers, and establish a Competence Centre to sustain the project's outcomes /li /ul pWithin CULTURAI, MUERF leads the European audiovisual research strand (WP5–WP6), the Prato Living Lab (WP11) and the synthesis of sector recommendations and policy papers (WP13). It also contributes to the design of the Living Labs (WP10), global AI governance work (WP9) and the launch of the Competence Centre (WP15). MUERF's team is based at the Prato campus and works in both Italian and English,

in close coordination with the consortium and with Monash University in Melbourne. /p pbThe role /bbr/The Research Fellow will finalise the design of the pan-European survey on the impact of AI in the audiovisual sector, and lead its delivery and analysis (WP5). They will also lead the associated comparative case studies (WP6). The Fellow will provide methodological oversight across MUERF's contributions and will anchor the synthesis of empirical findings into sector recommendations and policy papers (WP13). The role combines hands‑on quantitative and comparative research with a coordinating function within an international research programme. /p pThe position reports to the MUERF Senior Manager, Research, with a dotted line to the CULTURAI Principal Investigator and the MUERF Director of Strategy and Engagement. /p pbKey responsibilities /b /p ul liFinalise the survey design and lead the administration and analysis of the CULTURAI pan-European survey (WP5) /li liLead the design and analysis of comparative case studies on AI adoption in the European AV sector (WP6), in coordination with consortium partners doing fieldwork in their national contexts /li liProvide methodological oversight across MUERF's research activities, ensuring consistency and rigour in quantitative and comparative data collection and analysis /li liAnchor the synthesis of empirical findings into sector recommendations and policy papers (WP13) /li liContribute to the design and evaluation of the CULTURAI Living Labs (WP10–WP11), to global AI governance and cultural policy analysis (WP9), and to the launch of the Competence Centre (WP15) /li liSupport the planning and monitoring of MUERF's research tasks and the timely delivery of deliverables /li liPrepare peer-reviewed publications, deliverable reports and policy briefs /li liContribute to identifying European and international funding opportunities in AI, culture and the creative industries /li liTake part in project governance, consortium meetings and dissemination activities /li liEnsure compliance with MUERF's research governance, ethics and data management policies and with Horizon Europe requirements /li /ul pMUERF values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, genders, sexualities, ages and life experiences. /p pResearch Field Communication sciences » Audiovisual communication Education Level PhD or equivalent /p pResearch Field Political sciences » Policy studies Education Level PhD or equivalent /p pResearch Field Sociology » Social shaping of technology Education Level PhD or equivalent /p pResearch Field Cultural studies » Other Education Level PhD or equivalent /p pResearch Field Computer science » Other Education Level PhD or equivalent /p pSkills/Qualifications /p pbEducation/Qualifications /b /p pThe appointee will have: /p ul liA doctoral qualification (PhD) in a discipline relevant to the study of AI in the cultural, audiovisual and creative sectors (for example media and communication studies, digital humanities, cultural policy, science and technology studies, computational social science, or a cognate field) /li liAn emerging independent research profile, including a record of peer‑reviewed publications commensurate with career stage. /li /ul pbKnowledge and Skills /b /p ul liDemonstrated expertise in quantitative and comparative (cross-national) research methods,

including cross-cultural survey design and administration (e.g. TRAPD or equivalent translation protocols), quantitative data analysis, qualitative and comparative case study analysis, and mixed-methods approaches, with proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g. Stata or SPSS). /li liSubstantive knowledge of the adoption and impact of artificial intelligence in the cultural and creative industries, with particular relevance to the audiovisual sector and/or the GLAM sector. /li liDemonstrated capacity to provide methodological oversight across a multi-partner research programme and to ensure consistency and rigour across distributed data collection. /li liProven ability to synthesise empirical findings into policy-relevant outputs, including sector recommendations and policy papers. /li liFamiliarity with AI governance and digital and cultural policy debates at European and international levels. /li liA strong record of high-quality research outputs, including peer-reviewed publications commensurate with career stage. /li liExperience working in interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral and international research environments. /li liDemonstrated capacity to support the coordination of research activities and to contribute to competitive grant applications. /li liFamiliarity with European research and innovation frameworks (e.g. Horizon Europe). /li liDemonstrated experience with GDPR-compliant research data management, and with research ethics and data protection processes in cross-national studies. /li liExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English (C1 level); working proficiency in Italian (B2–C1 level) is desirable. /li /ul pSpecific Requirements /pul liValid and current EU work rights /li liThe role is on-site in Prato, Italy /li liExcellent written and verbal English (C1); working proficiency in Italian (B2–C1) is desirable /li liWillingness to undertake domestic and international travel (mainly within Europe) for consortium meetings, fieldwork, workshops and dissemination /li liAvailability for additional hours during peak research and reporting periods /li /ul pLanguages ENGLISH Level Excellent /p h3Additional Information /h3 ul li3-year fixed-term, full-time appointment /li liBased at Monash's Prato campus, in the historic centre of Prato, Tuscany /li liA leading role in a Horizon Europe project with an eleven-partner international consortium including UNESCO, TU Delft and the University of Edinburgh /li liClose links with Monash University in Melbourne and its global research network /li liAn inclusive, collaborative workplace committed to equity, diversity and inclusion /li /ul pEligibility criteria /p pApplicants must hold a PhD in a relevant discipline and have valid and current EU work rights. MUERF welcomes applications from people of all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, people of all genders and sexualities, and candidates across a wide range of ages and life experiences. /p pMUERF is committed to an inclusive, respectful and accessible recruitment process. If you need reasonable adjustments to support your application or your participation in the selection process, please contact us for a confidential discussion. Employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of any pre-employment and background checks required for the role, in line with MUERF policies and Italian regulatory requirements. /p pAdditional comments /p pEnquiries: Dr Matteo Dutto, Senior Manager, Research and Research Fellow, MUERF – . The full Position Description is available via the application link. /p pNumber of offers available 1 Company/Institute Monash University European Research Foundation ETS Country Italy State/Province Prato City Prato Postal Code 59100 Street Via Pugliesi, 26 Geofield /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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