[ecrea] PhD position - research project "The (dis)connected refugee: The role of communication technologies in trust-building in Sweden and Germany"

One doctoral studentship in Media and Communication Studies in the 
research project "The (dis)connected refugee: The role of communication 
technologies in trust-building in Sweden and Germany"

http://www.sh.se/p3/ext/content.nsf/aget?openagent&key=vacant_positions_1484838644603

One doctoral studentship in Media and Communication Studies in the 
research project The (dis)connected refugee: The role of communication 
technologies in trust-building in Sweden and Germany

Ref: 200/1.6.1/2017

Södertörn University in south Stockholm is a dynamic institute of higher 
education with a unique profile and high academic standard. A large 
proportion of the university staff holds doctorates and there is a 
strong link between undergraduate education and research. Södertörn 
University has around 11 000 students and 840 employees.
Södertörn University is an equal opportunities employer.

The doctoral project will broaden media and migration studies with a 
historically oriented approach by analyzing refugee’s media practices in 
different historical moments. How has this new life situation been 
influenced by media use and vice versa? How has media use supported or 
prevented trust-building in social relations? What narrative strategies 
have been used to organize and structure information and communication 
at the moment of migration? How have former refugees coped with 
situations of unfamiliarity in the new country? The project is led by 
Associate professor Heike Graf. For more information click here.

Media and Communication Studies (MCS) at Södertörn University is one of 
Sweden’s leading environments for media research and education. Research 
and education are founded on a historically informed understanding of 
the contemporary information society, in which new communication 
technologies and their contexts are related to their predecessors. The 
research environment at MCS currently comprises around 25 
researchers/teachers including two full professors, eight associate 
professors (docents), and six doctoral students. All doctoral students 
have an international profile, and the working language of the PhD 
training program is English. For more information, see www.sh.se/mkv 
(Swedish version) or click here (English version).

The doctoral student is linked to the research area of Critical and 
Cultural Theory. It is an interdisciplinary research environment and 
graduate school that focuses on a critically motivated study of cultural 
artifacts and practices. It awards PhD degrees in Aesthetics, Art 
History, Comparative Literature, Gender Studies, Media and Communication 
Studies, Philosophy, and the Theory of Practical Knowledge. Works of 
art, literary and philosophical texts, media technologies, and social 
and political practices are the focus of research. The researchers are 
united by the conviction that critically informed humanities are vital 
for the self-understanding and scrutiny needed to address the questions 
of the future in contemporary society. Through its close collaboration 
with the Centre for Baltic and East European Studies (CBEES, 
www.sh.se/cbees) at Södertörn University, themes related to this 
geographical area constitute an important profile area. For more 
information, click here.

Description
Research will be mostly qualitative (e.g. interviews), and will be 
conducted in close collaboration with the research team. The working 
language of the project is Swedish/German/English and proficiency in 
English and Swedish is required as the research will be carried out in 
Sweden. Basic knowledge of migration studies is considered as a merit 
and so is interview experience.

Entry requirements
General entry requirements
A person meets the general entry requirements for third-cycle courses 
and study programmes if he/she has: 1. a second-cycle qualification, 2. 
fulfilled requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits, of 
which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle, or 3. 
acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden 
or abroad. The Faculty Board may permit an exemption from the general 
entry requirements for an individual applicant, if there are special 
grounds. (Ordinance 2010:1064)

Specific entry requirements
The specific entry requirements are fulfilled by a student who has 
passed courses worth at least 90 credits in Media and Communication 
Studies, including a degree project worth at least 15 credits, or who 
has acquired the equivalent knowledge abroad or through a previous 
qualification. If there are special grounds, the Faculty Board may 
permit an exemption from the specific entry requirements for an 
individual applicant.
The ability to assimilate academic material in English and a command of 
the language necessary for work on the thesis are prerequisites for 
admission to the degree programme.

Admission and employment
This notification of vacancy includes both admission to third-cycle 
education, i.e. research level, and employment on a doctoral studentship 
at the School of Culture and Education at Södertörn University. The 
intended outcome for students admitted is a PhD. The employment is for 
no longer than the equivalent to a maximum of four years of full time 
studies (240 credits). The provisions relating to employment on a 
doctoral studentship are stated in the Higher Education Ordinance, 
Chapter 5, Sections 1-7. The position may be prolonged by a maximum of 
one year by including other duties within education and/or 
administration (equivalent to no more than 20% of full-time).

The date of employment: 1 September 2017

Click on the links below for information about admission regulations and 
third-cycle education in Media and Communication Studies:
Entry requirements/Södertörn University’s Admission Regulations (English 
version)
Entry requirements/Södertörn University’s Admission Regulations (Swedish 
version)
General Syllabus for third-cycle programmes in Media and Communication 
Studies (English version)
General Syllabus for third-cycle programmes in Media and Communication 
Studies (Swedish version)

Further information
Heike Graf, Associate Professor, Project Manager, (heike.graf /at/ sh.se), 
+46(0)8 608 4213
Staffan Ericson, Director of Studies, Media and Communication Studies 
(third cycle), (staffan.ericson /at/ sh.se), +46 (0)8 608 4192
Göran Bolin, Chairperson, Critical and Cultural 
Theory,(goran.bolin /at/ sh.se), +46 (0)8 608 4218
Lena Casado, Human Resources Officer, School of Culture and Education, 
(lena.casado /at/ sh.se), +46 (0)8 608 4447

Application procedure
For application, use the web-based recruitment system “ReachMee” at 
Södertörn University. Click on the link "ansök" (apply) at the bottom of 
the announcement. An application may be written in Swedish or English 
and must include:
- an application letter
- curriculum vitae
- degree certificate and certificates that demonstrate eligibility to 
apply for the position
- Bachelor’s essay and Master’s dissertation in the field in accordance 
with the entry requirements
- a research plan of 1000-1500 words describing how previous merits and 
present research orientation will contribute to the project. The 
research plan’s relation to Critical and Cultural Theory and relevance 
to studies of the Baltic Sea region or Eastern Europe should be made clear
- two references, with contact details
- a maximum of three publications may also be attached.

Incomplete applications will not be processed. Please note that one copy 
of everything submitted in association with your application will be 
kept on file at Södertörn University for two years after the post has 
been filled, in accordance with a directive from the Swedish National 
Archives.

Application deadline: 24 February 2017 (Please note, extended deadline 
for application)

Please send your application. You apply for this position by clicking on 
the Apply/Ansök button below.

Make sure that you apply for this current position through our website 
www.sh.se/vacantpositions or www.sh.se/ledigajobb


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