[Commlist] PhD position in France (Toulouse) on Platform regulation

University of Toulouse


Early Stage Researcher (PhD) position

The Political Economy of Digital Platform Regulation

Laboratoire d’Études et de Recherches Appliquées en Sciences Sociales 
(LERASS),

University Paul Sabatier Toulouse 3

Job Title:Marie Skłodowska-Curie ITN Early Stage Researcher

Full Time and Fixed Term:up to 34 Months

Research Fellow:€41,425 gross p.a. (before national taxation and deductions)

Start Date:October 2019

Closing Date for Application:24 June 2019


The Laboratoire d’Études et de Recherches Appliquées en Sciences 
Sociales (LERASS) at University Paul Sabatier Toulouse 3 (UPS) is 
offering a PhD position to develop research on the Political Economy of 
Digital Platform Regulation. The researcher will advance the theoretical 
understanding of, and best-practice approaches to, the regulation of 
digital platforms such as social networking sites and search engines 
(Google, Facebook, Apple, Snapchat, Twitter etc.) by public authorities. 
Applicants are asked to consider the nature, scope and strategies of the 
different actors (governments, platforms, EU, NGOs, pressure groups, 
media) that are involved in discussing, imposing and implementing the 
regulatory framework on digital platforms and infomediation services 
when it comes to issues such as disinformation, hate speech, online 
propaganda, media pluralism and political polarization. Applications are 
welcome from journalism studies, media studies, sociology, economics, 
political science, internet studies, law and all related fields.

The successful candidate will undertake full-time PhD research. In 
addition to fulfilling the requirements of the training programme of the 
University of Toulouse doctoral school in social sciences and 
humanities, the successful candidate will receive a personalized 
training plan to develop skills for future employment in academia or 
industry. This will include participation in JOLT training events (to 
develop domain specific skills, general research skills, and 
transferable skills) and secondments/work- placements in different 
research environments. All costs are fully funded (100% employment) by 
the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, which also offers highly 
attractive salary and allowance conditions.


Requirements (in addition to those outlined above):

● A Master’s degree or equivalent (300 ECTS credits)

● English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5)


Requirements and Application Details

Eligibility Requirements:All applicants should ensure and demonstrate 
compliance with the Marie Skłodowska-Curie rules: (1) Applicants may be 
of any nationality, but must not have resided in or carried out their 
main activity (work or study) in the host country (FRANCE) for more than 
12 of the 36 months prior to recruitment. This condition excludes short 
stays such as holidays. (2) Applicants must have less than four years 
research experience (full-time equivalent) and must not have obtained a 
PhD. Registration on taught programmes such as undergraduate degrees or 
taught Masters degrees do not count as research experience. (3) 
Applicants must be willing to travel for two secondments or 
work-placements (where each is approximately 4 weeks in duration).

Salary and Benefits:The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) offers 
highly competitive and attractive salary and working conditions. These 
include a living allowance/salary (€41,425 gross per annum), a mobility 
allowance (€7,200 gross per annum), and a family allowance if applicable 
(€6,000 gross per annum). Expenses such as registration fees and 
training are covered by the JOLT network. PLEASE NOTE: In line with MSCA 
regulations, the values above relate to total employer gross values and 
are subject to both employer and employee tax and charges. Please see 
http://www.euraxess.fr/france/information-assistancefor further details.


Responsibilities of the Early Stage Researcher

● To manage and carry out the research project within the project 
timescale.


● To write a PhD dissertation.


● To participate in research and training activities within the JOLT 
network.

● To publish articles and deliver presentations to the research community

● To participate in public outreach and engagement.


● To participate in JOLT meetings and the organisation of JOLT events.


● To liaise with relevant research staff and students


● To write progress reports and prepare results for publication.


● To attend progress and management meetings as required.


How to Apply:Please submit the following documents by email to 
lerass.jolt@iut-tlse3.frcompiled in the following order into a single 
PDF file: Research Proposal outlining your understanding of the topic, 
proposed theoretical approach, methodology, field for empirical 
research, and potential significance/contribution to existing state of 
the art (max. 2000 words); Curriculum Vitae (including two referees’ 
contact details); Certificates/Transcripts of Degree and/or Master degree.

Closing Date for Applications: 24 June 2019. Selected candidates will be 
invited for interview between June 26 and 28. Interviews may be 
conducted in person or electronically.



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