[ecrea] Doctoral researcher for “Cypriot Community Media and Conflict” research programme

Job opportunity: Doctoral researcher for “Cypriot Community Media and 
Conflict” research programme.



The Media and Communication Department (SCOM) at the Vrije Universiteit 
Brussel (VUB) is calling for applications for one Turkish-speaking 
full-time doctoral researcher to work within the “Cypriot Community 
Media and Conflict” research programme. This researcher will strengthen 
an already existing research team of four scholars. Prospective PhD 
candidates are hereby invited to apply. The deadline for submitting 
applications is 31 October 2014.



Project description



The VUB “Cypriot Community Media and Conflict” research programme 
investigates the role of Cypriot community media in relation to conflict 
in Cyprus, focussing on the 40 year division of the island. Different 
research projects within this general “Cypriot Community Media and 
Conflict” research programme focus on particular aspects of the 
relationship between community media and conflict in Cyprus, although 
they all combine the study of community media production processes, the 
content these community media produce and how this content is received 
by members of the general (Cypriot) public. When short-listed, 
applicants will be expected to propose their own research project within 
the general “Cypriot Community Media and Conflict” research programme.



Profile



A successful applicant must:

·         have an demonstrable interest in studying the relationship 
between media, democracy and conflict,

·         hold a Master’s degree in Media and Communication studies, 
Journalism Studies, or a comparable degree,

·         have obtained excellent study results,

·         be fluent in English and in Turkish,

·         be knowledgeable about the Cyprus political and cultural context,

·         be willing to stay in Cyprus for (a) longer period(s),

·         qualify for employment at a Belgium university as a PhD grant 
student (“doctoraatsbursaal”) (with a preference for being a holder of 
an EU passport, or for being able to obtain a EU passport within a 
reasonably short term),

·         be self-motivated, flexible, and capable of working in a 
multi-national team



Offer



Full-time research grant for one year at the VUB, renewable on an annual 
basis for a maximum total of four years. Renewal is subject to the 
agreement of the supervisor(s).



Remuneration is at the level of a PhD grant holder (“doctoraatsbursaal”) 
at a Flemish university, i.e. (approximately) € 1.800 net per month.



No paid employment with any other organization is allowed.



Successful applicants are required to enrol at the VUB as PhD student, 
with a research project that is part of the general “Cypriot Community 
Media and Conflict” research programme. The possibility of a joint PhD 
with a Cypriot university will be investigated.



The Media and Communication Department of the VUB is committed to 
creating and supporting a diverse work environment and is an equal 
opportunity employer.



How to apply?



Please send your 1/detailed application letter, combined with 2/a full 
CV and 3/at least one recommendation letter, to Prof. Dr. Nico 
Carpentier at (nico.carpentier /at/ vub.ac.be).

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