[Commlist] PhD position in Media and Communication Studies within the field of Organizational Communication

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PhD position in Media and Communication Studies within the field of 
Organizational Communication

Published: 2019-06-24

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 Department of Informatics and Media 
(http://www.im.uu.se/?languageId=1) has a broad research profile based 
on research in the disciplines Media- and Communication Studies, 
Human-Computer Interaction and Information Systems. In Media and 
Communication Studies research is focused on social and cultural change 
connected to communication, media and digitalization.

The accepted candidate must have been admitted as doctoral student to 
the Department of Informatics and Media and the PhD program in Media and 
Communication Studies. The education is carried out in collaboration 
with the national research school Management & IT (MIT).

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 theme below). Active participation in departmental 
activities as well as activities at the research school Management & IT 
(MIT)s, 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 
and Swedish.

The ongoing digitization of society is of great importance for how 
communication occurs within and between organizations, and also how they 
organize themselves. Today, there is an ongoing effort among 
organizations to adapt and develop their communication in accordance 
with digital conditions and prerequisites. This leads to an increased 
need for knowledge about how, and in what way, digitization affects 
organizations' way of communicating and organizing themselves, and how 
knowledge about new communication technologies is utilized and developed 
within various organizations. The holder of the present doctoral 
position is expected to conduct a qualified research project focusing on 
the importance of digital technology for organization’s communication 
and activities.

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.

We are seeking a candidate with well documented knowledge in media and 
communication. Knowledge in organizational communication is a merit. 
Candidates should have a good overview of social sciences and/or the 
humanities, and a strong interest in research. Great importance will be 
attached to the candidate's personal suitability for the post. Sought 
for qualifications are teamwork abilities, initiative, independence and 
a reflective and analytic approach. Very good communicative skills are 
required, including the excellent command of written and spoken English.

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 in 
Uppsala or via Internet.



Additional qualifications:

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/81/81624_ansokan_forskarniva_eng.pdf
    A short 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: 2019-09-01 or 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:

Head of IM Jenny Eriksson Lundström: (jenny.eriksson /at/ im.uu.se), Göran 
Svensson, Head of Subject MCS: (goran.svensson /at/ im.uu.se)

Please submit your application by 12 August 2019, UFV-PA 2019/2379.

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: Department of Informatics and Media

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

Pay: Fixed salary

Number of positions: 1

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 2019/2379

Last application date: 2019-08-12

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