[ecrea] applications of doctoral students at the University of Erfurt

>Call for Applications
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>The Research Centre Communication & DigitalMedia
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>at the University of Erfurt is inviting applications of doctoral students
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>starting October 1, 2008
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>TheResearch Centre Communication& Digital 
>Media at the University ofErfurt offers the 
>first German doctoralprogram in 
>Communicationsstructured in accordance with 
>international standards(Bolognaresolution). The 
>Research Centre is an 
>interdisciplinaryinstitutionconsisting of 
>communication, sociology and educationscholars 
>that coordinates outstandingnational and internationalresearch.
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>Thedoctoral program includes aregular period of 
>study of seven semestersand allows for 
>composinghigh-quality dissertations in a defined 
>periodof time. Doctoral studentsregularly 
>participate in researchcolloquiums, attend 
>workshops for academicinstruction and teach 
>coursesto ensure an outstanding academic 
>training. Aresearch semester in anon-German 
>speaking country as well as the participationin 
>a workshopon academic publishing adds to an 
>optimal preparation for anexcellentacademic career.
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>Thisdoctoral program is designedas a full-time 
>on-site program,nevertheless allowing for the 
>specific livingcircumstances of thedoctoral student.
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>Inaccordance with the thematicfocus of the 
>research centre, dissertationprojects 
>concentrate on digitalmedia. Core research areas 
>are e.g. themeaning of interactive media, 
>mediatedpersonal communication or 
>thetransformation of mass media due to 
>digitalisationor e-learning. Thetheoretical and 
>methodological approach follows a 
>socialstudiesperspective; an empirical part 
>which scrutinises thetheoreticalimplication in 
>the media reality is strongly encouraged. 
>Thedoctoral programallows English language for 
>the dissertation and allexams; however, 
>applicantsare expected to have basic knowledge of theGerman language.
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>Applicants need to submit theirCV, a letter of 
>motivation and a research synopsis by July 12, 
>2008. Theletterof motivation states the academic 
>or work history (3-4 pages) ofthe applicantand 
>outlines his/her personal vision of their 
>professionalfuture withreference to the doctoral 
>programme at the Research Centre(3 pages). 
>Theresearch synopsis provides an abstract of the 
>recentacademic work (usuallymasters thesis) and 
>a short summary of thedissertation project (max. 
>5pages). Personal interviews will completethe application procedure.
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>The University of Erfurtprovidesat least three 
>stipends of approximately 800 Euro per month 
>foratwo-year period with the option to apply for 
>a one-year extension.Depending onthe thematic 
>fit, scholarships may also be awarded by 
>theFraunhofer projectgroup Childrens Media 
>(seehttp://www.idmt.fraunhofer.de/eng/childrens_media/index.htm). 
>If youwish to apply for a stipend, please send 
>us a second copy of the application and all 
>enclosures,and,additionally, a copy of the MA 
>thesis, and a letter ofrecommendation by an 
>academicteacher regarding the applicant and theresearch project.
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>Deadlinefor applications: July 12, 2008
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>Pleasesend your application to:
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>-         the Head of the doctoral committee 
>Prof. Dr. Patrick Rössler, Universität Erfurt, 
>Postfach 900221, 99105 Erfurt, Email:(patrick.roessler /at/ uni-erfurt.de) or
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>-         theChair of the Research 
>CentreCommunication & Digital Media, Prof.Dr. 
>Friedrich Krotz, UniversitätErfurt, Postfach 
>900221, 99105 Erfurt,Email: (friedrich.krotz /at/ uni-erfurt.de)
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>For more information on thedoctoral program see
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><http://www.uni-erfurt.de/kw/comdigmed/doct_program.html>http://www.uni-erfurt.de/kw/comdigmed/doct_program.html
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