[ecrea] 2 Ph.D. Positions in Journalism Studies at Stockholm University

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 one of the larger 
departments within the Faculty of Humanities. The department has four 
undergraduate and graduate subject areas: Film Studies, Journalism, 
Media & Communication Studies and Fashion Studies. These are divided 
into three divisions: Film, Journalism, Media & Communications (JMK) and 
Fashion. For more information about areas of research see www.ims.su.se.

One of the doctoral positions will be linked to the ”Global Media 
Studies and the Politics of Mediated Communication” research environment 
(see description below). Applicants who wish to be considered in 
relation to this environment should indicate their interest in their 
personal letters.

Project description
In 2014, JMK was designated by the Faculty of Humanities at Stockholm 
University as a leading research environment within the area of ”Global 
Media Studies and the Politics of Mediated Communication.” The area is 
interdisciplinary, and a variety of theoretical perspectives are 
combined with methodological innovation. A primary area of interest is 
contemporary flows of, for example, citizens and media (at the local and 
global levels). In addition to political and cultural analyses of the 
globalization of media and transnational media institutions, research on 
cosmopolitanism, war and conflict, identity and politics, global “media 
events,” media witnessing, cultural diversity and media consumption are 
represented within the area. Another area of research that for which JMK 
is known is that of the social role of the news media – particularly in 
relation to class, gender, ethnicity and age. These research projects 
include studies of/on power relations, the practice of news reporting, 
identity and social movements, political extremism, political 
communication, journalism and PR, gender and diversity in news, and the 
role of the media in both historical and contemporary conflict.

Qualification requirements
In order to meet the general entry requirements, the applicant must have 
completed a second-cycle degree, completed courses equivalent to at 
least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the 
second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden 
or elsewhere.

In order to meet the specific entry requirements, the general syllabus 
for doctoral studies in the field of journalism stipulates that 
applicants must have received a passing grade on course work of at least 
30 higher education credits from the second cycle in journalism, 
including a degree project of at least 15 credits. The entry 
requirements can also be met by students who have acquired equivalent 
knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.

Only a person who will be or has already been admitted to a third-cycle 
programme may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. The primary 
assessment criteria in appointing a doctoral student should be the 
capacity to benefit from the training.

Selection
The selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their 
capacity to benefit from the training. The following criteria will be 
used to assess this capacity: the candidates’ documented knowledge in a 
relevant field of research, written and oral proficiency in both Swedish 
and English, the capacity for analytical thinking, the ability to 
collaborate, as well as creativity, initiative, and independence. The 
assessment will be based on previous experience and grades, the quality 
of the degree project, references, relevant experience, interviews, and 
the candidate’s written motivation for seeking the position.

Local admission regulations for doctoral studies in journalism and 
syllabus are available at: 
www.ims.su.se/forskning/utbildning-på-forskarnivå.

Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University are 
available at: www.regelboken.su.se.

Terms of employment
The term of the initial contract may not exceed one year. The employment 
may be extended for a maximum of two years at a time. However, the total 
period of employment may not exceed the equivalent of four years of 
full-time study.

Doctoral students should primarily devote themselves to their own 
education, but may engage in teaching, research, and administration 
corresponding to a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position.

Please note that admission decisions cannot be appealed.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination 
and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
For more information, please contact Associate Professor Ester Pollack, 
telephone: +46 8 16 30 29, (ester.pollack /at/ ims.su.se)

Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor 
Christian Christensen, telephone: +46 8 16 44 26, 
(christian.christensen /at/ ims.su.se)

Union representatives
Anqi Lindblom-Ahlm (Saco-S) and Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST), 
telephone: +46 8 16 20 00 (operator), Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), telephone: 
+46 70 316 43 41, and PhD student representative: (fredrik.c.l /at/ sus.su.se).

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system by 
clicking the "Apply" button. It is the responsibility of the applicant 
to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the 
instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before 
the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

    Your contact details and personal data
    Your highest degree
    Your language skills
    Contact details for 2–3 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

    Cover letter
    CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a 
list of degree projects/theses
    Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing:
    – why you are interested in the field/project described in the 
advertisement
    – why and how you wish to complete the project
    – what makes you suitable for the project in question
    Degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general 
and specific entry requirements (no more than 6 files)
    Letters of recommendation (no more than 3 files)
    Degree projects/theses (no more than 3 files).

The instructions for applicants are available at: 
http://www.su.se/english/about/vacancies/instructions-applicants

You are welcome to apply!

Stockholm University – our education and research produce results.

Closing date: 15/04/2016

URL to this 
pagehttp://www.su.se/english/about/vacancies/vacancies-new-list?rmpage=job&rmjob=1206&rmlang=UK

Christian Christensen
Professor of Journalism Studies &
    Head of Doctoral Studies
Department of Media Studies
Stockholm University, Sweden



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