[ecrea] Two PhD positions in media studies available at the University of Stavanger

Two PhD positions are available at the Department of Media and Social 
Sciences at the University of Stavanger, Norway. The positions are 
related to the research project Digital News Agendas in Scandinavia, 
funded by the Ander Foundation. Deadline for applications are 31 January.

The project will investigate the structural framework conditions of 
online news spheres in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. One of the PhD 
positions is related to digital business models, the other to digital 
infrastructures.

The project is interdisciplinary and international in collaboration. For 
further information about the project and the positions, please contact 
the project leader, associate professor Helle Sjøvaag at 
(helle.sjovaag /at/ uis.no) <mailto:(helle.sjovaag /at/ uis.no)>.

PhD position related to the digital media economy: 
https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/145903/research-fellow-in-media-studies
PhD position related to digital infrastructures: 
https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/145901/research-fellow-in-media-studies

*Research fellow in media studies.*

The University of Stavanger invites applications for a doctorate 
scholarship in media studies at the Department of Media and Social Sciences.

This is a trainee position that will give promising researchers 
an opportunity for academic development leading to a doctoral 
degree. Appointment is for three years with research duties only or four 
years with research and 25% compulsory duties (teching and/or 
administrative tasks). Whether the position is for three years (only 
research) or four years with other duties will be clarified through the 
recruitment process. The position is vacant from January 2018.

The position is linked to the project The Digital News Agenda 
in Scandinavia. The PhD candidate will contribute to research on 
digital news, digital journalism and media structures in Scandinavia 
together with an international, cross-disciplinary research team.

The aim of the project is to analyse how the mediated online sphere is 
connected, and who sets the digital news agendas in Scandinavia. 
The project will uncover the structural, organisational and 
technological factors behind news agendas online and on social media. 
The project thereby maps the infrastructures necessary for journalism to 
reach the public domain in the digital era. Additional questions concern 
what constitutes the online news agenda, who the agenda setters are, and 
how the agenda is constructed on network-based platforms. The project 
uses data-assisted methods to analyse the digital editorial activities 
of over 1000 news media, trade press, magazines, organisations 
and political parties at the local, regional and national levels in 
Norway, Sweden and Denmark.

Central topics include, but are not limited to, the following questions:

• How are local, regional, national and international news agendas in 
Scandinavia linked together online?
• What does the Scandinavian news network look like? Which media are at 
the centre, who are on the outskirts, and who are located in 
the shadows? What does this location mean for participation in the 
digital agenda setting process?
• What kind of news are published online, and what kind of news 
are published on social media? What does the difference mean for 
people’s news consumption and what does it mean for the public conversation?
• What are the factors shaping the digital news agendas in 
Norway, Sweden and Denmark? How does technology, ownership and/or 
geography shape the Scandinavian digital news network?

The proposed project could either answer one or more aspects raised by 
these questions or be based on the issues these questions address. The 
application should describe a project that concerns a 
Scandinavian digital journalistic reality and news context, whether it 
analyses news media, the trade press, political organisations or 
social media, or a combination of these. The structural characteristics 
of the media must be accounted for in some respect – whether it is 
digital infrastructures (for instance the role of CMSs or algorithms in 
news production), ownership structures, geographical location or medium 
type (newspaper, radio, magazine, online media, television, social 
media etc.) Comparative aspects are welcomed.

The PhD candidate will work closely with an international 
research group. The research design must describe the research 
questions, method, data and progress plan of the project. The successful 
candidate will be trained in digital analysis methods. Programming 
skills is an advantage, but not a requirement.

The position is funded by the Ander Foundation.

Applicants must have a strong academic background with a 
five-year master degree within media and communication studies, 
preferably recently, or possess corresponding qualifications which could 
provide a basis for successfully completing a doctorate. Both the grade 
for the master’s thesis and the weighted average grade of the 
master’s degree must individually be equivalent to or better than a B grade.

The application must include:

• A cover letter including a brief account of research interests and 
motivation for applying for the position
• A project proposal of up to 5 pages (or 3000 words) presenting 
the research topic, research problems or questions, and choice of theory 
and methods. The proposal should also include a progress plan for 
the different parts of the project, as well as a literature list.
• CV
• A short summary of the master thesis, up to 2 pages (or 1000 words)
• Transcripts, diplomas and certificates relevant to the position
• A list of academic publications
In evaluating the applicants, emphasis will be placed on their potential 
for research in the field.

The appointee must be able to work independently and as a member of a 
team, be creative and innovative.

The research fellow must have a good command of both oral and 
written English. Given the nature of the project to which the position 
is affiliated, Scandinavian language proficiency is an advantage, but 
not a requirement.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.

The resulting PhD degree will qualify for research and teaching 
positions at University level.

The appointee will be based at the University of Stavanger, with 
the exception of a stay abroad at a relevant centre of research. 
The successful candidate is expected to have the University of Stavanger 
as their daily place of work.

The research fellow is salaried according to the State Salary Code, l.pl 
17.515, code 1017, LR 20, ltr 50, of NOK 436.900,-  per annum.

The position provides for automatic membership in the Norwegian Public 
Service Pension Fund, which guarantees favourable retirement benefits. 
Members may also apply for home investment loans at favourable interest 
rates.

Project description and further information about the position can be 
obtained from project manager Helle Sjøvaag, telephone +47 98441989, 
email (helle.sjovaag /at/ uis.no) <mailto:(helle.sjovaag /at/ uis.no)>.

Information about the appointment procedures can be obtained from senior 
HR-consultant Helene Engelsgjerd Figved, telephone +47 5183 1558, 
email (helene.e.figved /at/ uis.no).

Please register your application in an electronic form on jobbnorge.no. 
Relevant education and experience must be registered on the form. 
Certificates/diplomas, references, list of publications and other 
documentation that you consider relevant, should be submitted 
as attachments to the application as separate files. If the 
attachments exceed 30 MB alltogether, they will have to be compressed 
before uploading.


*Research fellow in media studies.*

The University of Stavanger invites applications for a doctorate 
scholarship in media studies at the Department of Media and Social Sciences.

This is a trainee position that will give promising researchers 
an opportunity for academic development leading to a doctoral 
degree. Appointment is for three years with research duties only or four 
years with research and 25% compulsory duties. Whether the position will 
be for three years (only research) or four years with other duties will 
be  clarified through the recruitment process. The position is 
vacant from January 2018.

The position is linked to the project The Digital News Agenda 
in Scandinavia. The PhD candidate will contribute to research on 
media economy, digital newsrooms and business models in Scandinavia 
together with an international, cross-disciplinary research team.

The aim of the project is to uncover the structural, 
organisational, economic and technological factors behind news agendas 
online and on social media. The project thereby maps the infrastructures 
necessary for journalism to reach the public domain in the digital era. 
The project uses data-assisted methods to analyse the digital 
editorial activities of over 1000 news media, trade press, magazines, 
organisations and political parties at the local, regional and national 
levels in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. A central question is what 
economic conditions mean for the digital agenda setting capabilities of 
various news media, and how traditional media manage to develop 
and capitalise on digital income streams.

Central topics include, but are not limited to, the following questions:

• What do networked technologies, social media, digitization 
and/or globalisation mean for the traditional business model of the media?
• What digital income streams are utilised in the Scandinavian 
media economy? Which digital business models work and which fail, and why?
• What do structural conditions such as ownership, organisation, digital 
infrastructure, press support or advertising markets mean for the 
ability of news media to develop new digital income streams?

The proposed project could either answer one or more aspects raised by 
these questions or be based on the issues these questions address. The 
application should describe a project that concerns a 
Scandinavian digital journalistic reality and news context. Comparative 
aspects and case studies are welcomed, preferably from more than one 
Scandinavian country.

The PhD candidate will work closely with an international 
research group. The research design must describe the research 
questions, method, data and progress plan of the project. The design 
must also explain how the proposed project contributes to the overall 
aims of the overall project.

The position is funded by the Ander Foundation.

Applicants must have a strong academic background with a 
five-year master degree within media and communication studies, 
preferably recently, or possess corresponding qualifications which could 
provide a basis for successfully completing a doctorate. Both the grade 
for the master’s thesis and the weighted average grade of the 
master’s degree must individually be equivalent to or better than a B grade.

The application must include:

• A cover letter including a brief account of research interests and 
motivation for applying for the position
• A project proposal of up to 5 pages (or 3000 words) presenting 
the research topic, research problems or questions, and choice of theory 
and methods. The proposal should also include a progress plan for 
the different parts of the project, as well as a literature list.
• CV
• A short summary of the master thesis, up to 2 pages (or 1000 words)
• Transcripts, diplomas and certificates relevant to the position
• A list of academic publications
In evaluating the applicants, emphasis will be placed on their potential 
for research in the field.

The appointee must be able to work independently and as a member of 
a team, be creative and innovative. The research fellow must have a 
good command of both oral and written English.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.

The resulting PhD degree will qualify for research and teaching 
positions at University level.

The appointee will be based at the University of Stavanger, with 
the exception of a stay abroad at a relevant centre of research. 
The successful candidate is expected to have the University of Stavanger 
as their daily place of work.

The research fellow is salaried according to the State Salary Code, l.pl 
17.515, code 1017, LR 20, ltr 50, of NOK 436.900,- per annum.

The position provides for automatic membership in the Norwegian Public 
Service Pension Fund, which guarantees favourable retirement benefits. 
Members may also apply for home investment loans at favourable interest 
rates.

Project description and further information about the position can be 
obtained from project manager Helle Sjøvaag, telephone +47 98441989, 
email (helle.sjovaag /at/ uis.no).

Information about the appointment procedures can be obtained from senior 
HR-consultant Helene Engelsgjerd Figved, telephone +47 5183 1558, 
email (helene.e.figved /at/ uis.no).

Please register your application in an electronic form on jobbnorge.no. 
Relevant education and experience must be registered on the form. 
Certificates/diplomas, references, list of publications and other 
documentation that you consider relevant, should be submitted 
as attachments to the application as separate files. If the 
attachments exceed 30 MB alltogether, they will have to be compressed 
before uploading.


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