PhD students in Journalism (2) at the Department of Media Studies<\/p>\n
Ref. No. SU FV-0547-16
\nApplication Deadline: 15 April 2016.<\/p>\n
With roughly 100 employees (of which 31 are PhD students) and 900 One of the doctoral positions will be linked to the \u201dGlobal Media Project description Qualification requirements In order to meet the specific entry requirements, the general syllabus Only a person who will be or has already been admitted to a third-cycle Selection Local admission regulations for doctoral studies in journalism and Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University are Terms of employment Doctoral students should primarily devote themselves to their own Please note that admission decisions cannot be appealed.<\/p>\n Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination Contact Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Union representatives Application Please include the following information with your application<\/p>\n Your contact details and personal data and, in addition, please include the following documents<\/p>\n Cover letter The instructions for applicants are available at: You are welcome to apply!<\/p>\n Stockholm University \u2013 our education and research produce results.<\/p>\n Closing date: 15\/04\/2016<\/p>\n URL to this PhD students in Journalism (2) at the Department of Media Studies Ref. No. SU FV-0547-16 Application Deadline: 15 April 2016. With roughly 100 employees (of which 31 are PhD students) and 900 full-time students, the Department of Media Studies is … Continue reading
\nfull-time students, the Department of Media Studies is one of the larger
\ndepartments within the Faculty of Humanities. The department has four
\nundergraduate and graduate subject areas: Film Studies, Journalism,
\nMedia & Communication Studies and Fashion Studies. These are divided
\ninto three divisions: Film, Journalism, Media & Communications (JMK) and
\nFashion. For more information about areas of research see www.ims.su.se<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nStudies and the Politics of Mediated Communication\u201d research environment
\n(see description below). Applicants who wish to be considered in
\nrelation to this environment should indicate their interest in their
\npersonal letters.<\/p>\n
\nIn 2014, JMK was designated by the Faculty of Humanities at Stockholm
\nUniversity as a leading research environment within the area of \u201dGlobal
\nMedia Studies and the Politics of Mediated Communication.\u201d The area is
\ninterdisciplinary, and a variety of theoretical perspectives are
\ncombined with methodological innovation. A primary area of interest is
\ncontemporary flows of, for example, citizens and media (at the local and
\nglobal levels). In addition to political and cultural analyses of the
\nglobalization of media and transnational media institutions, research on
\ncosmopolitanism, war and conflict, identity and politics, global \u201cmedia
\nevents,\u201d media witnessing, cultural diversity and media consumption are
\nrepresented within the area. Another area of research that for which JMK
\nis known is that of the social role of the news media \u2013 particularly in
\nrelation to class, gender, ethnicity and age. These research projects
\ninclude studies of\/on power relations, the practice of news reporting,
\nidentity and social movements, political extremism, political
\ncommunication, journalism and PR, gender and diversity in news, and the
\nrole of the media in both historical and contemporary conflict.<\/p>\n
\nIn order to meet the general entry requirements, the applicant must have
\ncompleted a second-cycle degree, completed courses equivalent to at
\nleast 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the
\nsecond cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden
\nor elsewhere.<\/p>\n
\nfor doctoral studies in the field of journalism stipulates that
\napplicants must have received a passing grade on course work of at least
\n30 higher education credits from the second cycle in journalism,
\nincluding a degree project of at least 15 credits. The entry
\nrequirements can also be met by students who have acquired equivalent
\nknowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.<\/p>\n
\nprogramme may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. The primary
\nassessment criteria in appointing a doctoral student should be the
\ncapacity to benefit from the training.<\/p>\n
\nThe selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their
\ncapacity to benefit from the training. The following criteria will be
\nused to assess this capacity: the candidates\u2019 documented knowledge in a
\nrelevant field of research, written and oral proficiency in both Swedish
\nand English, the capacity for analytical thinking, the ability to
\ncollaborate, as well as creativity, initiative, and independence. The
\nassessment will be based on previous experience and grades, the quality
\nof the degree project, references, relevant experience, interviews, and
\nthe candidate\u2019s written motivation for seeking the position.<\/p>\n
\nsyllabus are available at:
\nwww.ims.su.se\/forskning\/utbildning-p <\/a>-forskarniv\u00e5.<\/p>\n
\navailable at: www.regelboken.su.se<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nThe term of the initial contract may not exceed one year. The employment
\nmay be extended for a maximum of two years at a time. However, the total
\nperiod of employment may not exceed the equivalent of four years of
\nfull-time study.<\/p>\n
\neducation, but may engage in teaching, research, and administration
\ncorresponding to a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position.<\/p>\n
\nand with equal opportunities for all.<\/p>\n
\nFor more information, please contact Associate Professor Ester Pollack,
\ntelephone: +46 8 16 30 29, ester.pollack@ims.su.se<\/a><\/p>\n
\nChristian Christensen, telephone: +46 8 16 44 26,
\nchristian.christensen@ims.su.se<\/a><\/p>\n
\nAnqi Lindblom-Ahlm (Saco-S) and Lisbeth H\u00e4ggberg (Fackf\u00f6rbundet ST),
\ntelephone: +46 8 16 20 00 (operator), Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), telephone:
\n+46 70 316 43 41, and PhD student representative: fredrik.c.l@sus.su.se<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nApply for the position at Stockholm University’s recruitment system by
\nclicking the “Apply” button. It is the responsibility of the applicant
\nto ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the
\ninstructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before
\nthe deadline.<\/p>\n
\nYour highest degree
\nYour language skills
\nContact details for 2\u20133 references<\/p>\n
\nCV \u2013 degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a
\nlist of degree projects\/theses
\nResearch proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing:
\n\u2013 why you are interested in the field\/project described in the
\nadvertisement
\n\u2013 why and how you wish to complete the project
\n\u2013 what makes you suitable for the project in question
\nDegree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general
\nand specific entry requirements (no more than 6 files)
\nLetters of recommendation (no more than 3 files)
\nDegree projects\/theses (no more than 3 files).<\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.su.se\/english\/about\/vacancies\/instructions-applicants<\/a><\/p>\n
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