[ecrea] Two doctoral studentships in Journalism, Media and Communication

Two doctoral studentships in Journalism, Media and Communication Diary id:
PAR 2018/56
Employment level:
Time limited employment (temporary)
Location:
Department of Journalism, Media and Communication
Apply by:
2018-03-15
The doctoral program in Journalism, Media and Communication is open for 
students with a background in journalism, media and communication 
science. The research at JMG mainly focuses on journalism, crisis 
communication, political communication, media use and media structure 
and also Orgnanizations and communication.
Candidates who are interested in any of the stated areas of research are 
particularly encouraged to apply to the doctoral programme.
https://jmg.gu.se/english/research
Job assignments The successful candidate is expected to devote their 
time primarily to the completion of obligatory course work and the 
writing of a doctoral dissertation. The candidate may however undertake 
a limited amount of teaching, administration or research not directly 
connected to their dissertation topic.

The aim of the doctoral studentship is for the doctoral student to 
acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to be able to conduct 
research autonomously within journalism, media and communication and to 
contribute to the development of knowledge within the discipline through 
the production of a scholarly thesis. Another aim is for the doctoral 
student to develop an ability to later apply the acquired knowledge and 
skills within post-degree research or other professional work.
The position is limited to 4 years in duration and is carried out on a 
full-time basis unless there are acceptable reasons to the contrary 
(minimum 50%). The position may include departmental duties 
corresponding to up to 20% of a full-time post over the course of study. 
If such tasks are required, the duration of the appointment will be 
extended accordingly.
Eligibility
To meet the basic entry requirements of doctoral programmes at the 
University of Gothenburg, applicants must have obtained a second-cycle 
degree, have completed studies of at least 240 higher education credits 
of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle, have 
completed a corresponding programme in another country or be able to 
demonstrate the possession of equivalent qualifications.

Specific entry requirements:
A masters degree in journalism worth 240 higher education credits (240 
ECTS credits), or a masters degree in media and communication studies 
worth 240 higher education credits (240 ECTS credits), or a masters 
degree within the humanities/social sciences worth at least 240 higher 
education credits (240 ECTS credits) if the applicants degree project 
was clearly and primarily linked to the area of journalism and media 
studies. An applicant who has acquired substantially equivalent 
knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad can also be assessed to 
meet the specific entry requirements.

The applicant must be proficient in English at a level that will enable 
him or her to fully benefit from scientific literature and courses at 
the doctoral level and to actively participate in the doctoral seminars.
Assessment
Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for education on a 
doctoral level are given in Higher Education Ordinance, SFS 1993:100. 
The chosen candidates are those deemed most likely to complete the 
programme successfully within the given time. The quality of the 
master's thesis and of the applicant's research proposal is most 
important in the evaluation.

An Admissions Committee examines individual applications for evidence of 
probable success in an academically demanding doctoral programme.

The Head of Department is in charge of all admission decisions at the 
third-cycle level. Decision cannot be appealed.

It is for the applicant to make sure the application is complete and no 
changes/additions are allowed after the last date of application.
Closing date 2015-03-15
Appointment Procedure
Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for education on a 
doctoral level are given in Higher Education Ordinance, SFS 1993:100. 
The chosen candidates are those deemed most likely to complete the 
programme successfully within the given time. The quality of the 
master's thesis and of the applicant's research proposal is most 
important in the evaluation.

The application must include:
1) a CV with certified copies of educational certificates (diploma, 
degree certificate) and other relevant documents

2) a copy of the candidate's Master's thesis and, if applicable, 
additional academic publications such as articles in peer-review 
journals. The texts must be submitted in Swedish or English. Any 
translated versions must be accompanied by the original text

3) a cover letter with a written statement of purpose explaining the 
nature of the interest in journalism and media studies and the reasons 
for pursuing the degree (maximum 2 pages)

4) a research proposal for the doctoral dissertation (maximum 5 pages)

5) two letters of recommendation or contact information of two reference 
persons
Please apply online.
Employment
Type of employment: Fixed term, 4 years Extent: 100% Location:Department 
of Journalism, Media and Communication, Gothenburg First Day of 
Employment: 2018-09-01
Reference number:PAR 2018/56
Salaries for doctoral students are regulated in a local agreement at the 
University.
For further information please contact:
Mats Ekström, Director of Studies, Doctoral Programme 031-786 1236 
(mats.ekstrom /at/ jmg.gu.se)
jmg.gu.se/


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