[ecrea] MARIE CURIE IEF Communication studies/Africa : Fuenlabrada, Spain

MARIE CURIE IEF Communication studies/Africa : Fuenlabrada, Spain

Source: 
http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/205362-MARIE-CURIE-IEF-Communication-studies-Africa

The successful candidate should have a PhD in the Social Sciences, 
preferably on the Media and Communication sector. Also should have a 
deep understanding and interest on the African context, in connection 
with issues such as media regulation, freedom of speech, cyber activism 
and possibilities for democracy, new media applications for 
social/political progress, new media and individual / social / cultural 
identity with at least 4 years full-time postgraduate research 
experience or a doctoral degree in the field of the Social Sciences, 
with the specialisation on the impact of immigration process in Europe. 
Previous research on immigrant´s integration through intercultural 
dialogue, as well as the work with the media, supported by articles and 
other publications will be an asset. The candidate should have a solid 
background on quantitative and qualitative research techniques applied 
to the Social Sciences. He/she should be familiar with SPSS package to 
process research results.

Description
Joint proposal with Universidad Rey Juan Carlos as Host Institution and 
the researcher as Marie Curie IEF Fellow Please supply the full CV, a 
cover letter with expression of interest, fit of requirements, 
availability and the names and addresses of two referees to: 
(josecarlos.sendin /at/ urjc.es) Early informal inquiries are recommended: 
email the same

Benefits
All the benefits as included in the People IEF Marie Curie Programme We 
offer: - a dynamic and interdisciplinary research environment in the 
youngest University in Madrid area (visit http://www.urjc.es) - 
excellent contacts to international research groups.

Additional Job Details
The candidate must not have resided in Spain for more than 12 months in 
the last 3 years. He or She must come from another EU country or 
Associated Country.
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Francisco Seoane Perez
Profesor Ayudante / Assistant Professor
Facultad de Periodismo / School of Journalism
Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM)
E-mail: (francisco.seoane /at/ uclm.es)
Web: http://www.uclm.es/cu/periodismo/profesorado/franciscoseoane.asp