[Commlist] Two PhD positions in Media and Communication Studies within the field of Russian and post-Soviet studies

Two PhD positions in Media and Communication Studies within the field of 
Russian and post-Soviet studies

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Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with 
a strong international standing. Our mission is to pursue top-quality 
research and education and to interact constructively with society. Our 
most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and 
dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting 
workplaces. Uppsala University has 44.000 students, 7.100 employees and 
a turnover of SEK 7 billion.

The Institute for Russian and Eurasian Studies (IRES) is part of the 
Faculty of Social Sciences at Uppsala University and has an integrated 
multi-disciplinary long-term research program with an in-depth focus on 
recent developments in Russia, and in the post-Soviet sphere.

The Department of Informatics and Media (IM) has a broad research 
profile based on resarch in the disciplines Media- and Communication 
Studies, Human-Computer Interaction and Information Systems. In Media 
and Communicaiton Studies research is focused on social and cultural 
change connected to communication, media and digitalization.

The accepted candidates must have been admitted as doctoral students at 
the Department of Informatics and Media and to the PhD program in Media 
and Communication Studies. The holder of the position are to be employed 
at IRES. Both PhD students will have a supervisor at the Department of 
Informatics and Media as well as at IRES.

Duties/Project description: The position is a fully salaried PhD 
position (doktorandtjänst), equivalent to a maximum of four-year 
full-time PhD studies. The holder of the PhD position shall primarily 
devote her/himself to her/his own doctoral study (see themes below). 
Active participation in departmental activities as well as activities at 
IRES such as seminars, workshops, etc., is expected. Other tasks, 
including teaching and administrative work, can also be part of the 
employment (for a maximum of 20%). The language of teaching is English 
or Swedish.

Both posts focus on the role of media in societal processes in Russia 
and the post-Soviet sphere. The selected candidates are thus expected to 
work at the crossroads of two fields, media and communication studies 
and Russia or post-Soviet sphere studies. A comparative perspective is 
welcome (i.e comparisons within or between countries in the region, or 
over time), but not necessary.

One position is devoted to the role of media in social and cultural 
process of change in Russia or the post-Soviet sphere, including the 
impact of state powers on the media. This project will have the media 
users in focus and study the importance of media and communication 
technologies in the everyday life of people for interaction, relations, 
identity formation and self-image. Qualitative studies of the role of 
media in the construction of identities in relation to culture, 
religion, gender and/or sexuality are of interest.

The second position is devoted to studies of media, communication and 
the more general societal development in Russia or the post-Soviet 
space. This project is expected to study organised production and use of 
images/representation of the country that the political leadership wish 
to spread, internally and externally, and/or alternative images that are 
produced and distributed by other actors and that might have an impact 
on the societal development.

Requirements: For admission to the PhD program in Media and 
Communication Studies, an applicant must have basic and specific 
eligibility prescribed by the Faculty of Social Sciences. Anyone with a 
degree on the advanced level (i.e. a master’s degree), that has 
completed course requirements of at least 240 credits (including at 
least 60 credits at advanced level) has fulfilled the basic entry 
requirements. The specific eligibility requirements for admission to the 
PhD program in Media and Communication require that the applicant has 
passed courses of 90 credits in Media and Communication Studies. Anyone 
that in any other way, in or out of the country, has acquired equivalent 
knowledge is also considered to fulfil the basic or specific eligibility 
requirements, respectively. Information about eligibility requirements 
and admission rules can be found on the web site of the University, 
Admissions Ordinance for Studies at the Graduate Level.

We are seeking candidates with a documented background in the Russian or 
post-Soviet society, and knowledge of media and communication. 
Candidates should have a good overview of social sciences and/or the 
humanities, and master the main methodologies used in these areas of 
research. Good knowledge of the Russian/Eurasian society is required. 
Language proficiency in Russian and/or in some other official language 
in the post-Soviet space is a requirement. Also the excellent command of 
written and spoken English is a requirement for this PhD position.

When the University employs new doctoral students the candidates will be 
chosen who after a qualitative evaluation of competence and skills are 
deemed to have the best capacity to fulfill work duties as well as 
contributing to a positive development of the research environment. Of 
vital importance is the capacity to finish the doctoral program

Qualifications must be documented so that quality as well as extent can 
be evaluated.

Candidates should be available for interview, either in person or via 
Internet

A complete application must include:

    Filled out form applying for admission to the doctoral program in 
Media and Communication Studies. 
http://uadm.uu.se/digitalAssets/81/81626_ansokan_forskarniva.pdf
    A letter documenting 1) The motives why you are applying, your 
research interest and relevant experiences for the PhD post (max 500 
words) 2) A list over the documents handed in to support the application 
3) If more than one academic work is handed in, you should name one of 
them to be prioritized by the admission committee.
    A dissertation plan (two pages). The plan should cover theoretical 
approach, aim, research questions, type of data, method and time plan.
    Curriculum Vitae / Résumé, including English proficiency with 
certified transcript(s) of your academic record/degree(s) to date, 
proving the basic and specific eligibility.
    Two letters of recommendation
    A copy of independently written work produced within the 
applicant’s course of studies (e.g. bachelor or master thesis; include a 
draft if not completed) or other relevant text(s)
    Other documents the applicant may wish to attach, e.g. English test 
results.



Incomplete applications will not be considered

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education 
Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and 
guidelines http://regler.uu.se/?languageId=1.

Uppsala University strives to be an inclusive workplace that promotes 
equal opportunities and attracts qualified candidates who can contribute 
to the University’s excellence and diversity. We welcome applications 
from all sections of the community and from people of all backgrounds.

Salary: According to local agreement for PhD students.

Starting date: 01-09-2019or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position according to the Higher Education 
Ordinance chapter 5 § 7.

Scope of employment: 100 %

For further information about the position please contact: Director of 
IRES Claes Levinsson: (claes.levinsson /at/ ires.uu.se), Head of IM Jenny 
Eriksson Lundström: (jenny.eriksson /at/ im.uu.se), Göran Svensson, Head of 
Subject MCS: (goran.svensson /at/ im.uu.se), or Associate Professor Ann-Mari 
Sätre, Research Director at IRES: (ann-mari.satre /at/ ires.uu.se).

Please submit your application by 22 April 2019, UFV-PA 2019/441.

Are you considering moving to Sweden to work at Uppsala University? If 
so, you will find a lot of information about working and living in 
Sweden at www.uu.se/joinus. You are also welcome to contact 
International Faculty and Staff Services at (ifss /at/ uadm.uu.se).

Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services. 
Applications must be submitted as described in this advertisement.

Placement: Uppsala Centre for Russian and Eurasian Studies

Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position longer than 6 months

Pay: Fixed salary

Number of positions: 2

Working hours: 100 %

Town: Uppsala

County: Uppsala län

Country: Sweden

Union representative: Seko Universitetsklubben (seko /at/ uadm.uu.se)
ST/TCO (tco /at/ fackorg.uu.se)
Saco-rådet (saco /at/ uadm.uu.se)

Number of reference: UFV-PA 2019/441

Last application date: 2019-04-22

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