[ecrea] Postdoctoral fellow in Journalism, Media and Communication, Dep. of Media Studies, SU

Postdoctoral Fellow in Journalism, Media and Communication

*at Department of Media Studies <http://www.ims.su.se/>. *


The Section for Journalism, Media & Communication Studies at the 
Department of Media Studies (IMS), is seeking one (1) junior scholar for 
a two-year postdoctoral position, beginning January 1, 2018.

*Project description
* The full-time post-doctoral fellowship will be funded by the Leading 
Research Environment in Global Media Studies and Politics of Mediated 
Communication Grant awarded to the IMS Section for Media & Communication 
Studies by the Faculty of Humanities of Stockholm University.

*Main responsibilities
* The successful candidates will be required to conduct research in the 
field of Media & Communication Studies /with a particular focus on 
questions related with global media and politics of popular 
communication/. Both social sciences and humanities perspectives are 
considered relevant. Successful candidates will be expected to 
contribute 20% of their employment time to teaching and administrative 
duties; aid in the organization of, and participation in, research 
meetings, conduct primary research and contribute single and co-authored 
articles and reports as well as take part in pedagogical activities.

*Qualification requirements*
Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. 
Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an 
equivalent degree from another country in Media & Communication Studies 
(or a related field) awarded no earlier than three years prior to the 
deadline.

*Assessment criteria*
The degree should have been completed no more than three years before 
the deadline for applications. An older degree may be acceptable under 
special circumstances, which may involve sick leave, parental leave, 
clinical attachment, elected positions in trade unions, or similar.

In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research 
skills and:

  * oral and written fluency in English and/or Swedish;
  * knowledge on/experience working within the thematic areas of /global
    media forms and cultures, and political aspects of mediated
    communication / /from critical and societal perspectives;/
  * knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods;
  * previous participation in funded research projects and experience in
    large research environments;
  * a track record of international publications;
  * administrative and pedagogical experience.

*Terms of employment
* The position involves full-time employment for a maximum of two years, 
with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start 
date 2018-01-01 or as per agreement.

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

*Contact*
Further information about the position can be obtained from the 
Professor Miyase Christensen telephone:+46 70 389 20 07 
(miyase.christensen /at/ ims.su.se) <mailto:(miyase.christensen /at/ ims.su.se)> or 
Head of the Department, Ester Pollack, telephone: +46 70 185 02 59, 
(ester.pollack /at/ ims.su.se) <mailto:(ester.pollack /at/ ims.su.se)>.

*Union representatives*
Anqi Lindblom-Ahlm (Saco-S) and Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST and 
Lärarförbundet), telephone: +46 8 16 20 00 (operator), and 
(seko /at/ seko.su.se) <mailto:(seko /at/ seko.su.se)> (SEKO).

*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 publications
  * 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
  * Copy of PhD diploma
  * Letters of recommendation (no more than 3 files)
  * Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files).

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

*You are welcome to apply!*

Stockholm University - our education and research produce results.

Link to ad: http://www.su.se/english/about/vacancies/vacancies-new-list

*Closing date:* 30/06/2017


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