[ecrea] PhD Bursary, News and Gender, De Montfort University

PhD Bursary

News and Gender

Art, Design and Humanities

De Montfort University, Leicester

STARTING OCTOBER 2012

Applications are invited for a PhD research bursary in any aspect of the study of gender and news at De Montfort University’s School of Media and Communication (seehttp://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/schools-and-departments/school-of-media-and-communication/index.aspx). Possible topics might include examining representations of men or women in the news (national, local, or international); the role of gender in the production of news; a feminist political economic analysis of the news; gendered news consumption patterns; new media transformations and its relationship with gender; or the gendered nature of news. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Kaitlynn Mendes, Senior Lecturer in Journalism, and other members of the School of Media and Communication, and will be expected to teach 6 hours per week on various theoretical courses
 in journalism studies.

For more information about this opportunity or to receive an application pack, please contact Dr. Kaitlynn Mendes at +44 (0)116 207 8317 or (emailkmendes /at/ dmu.ac.uk). Applicants will be expected to submit a research proposal, and a full CV with two supporting references.


Applications are invited from UK, EU, or international students with a good first degree (First, 2:1 or equivalent) in a relevant subject. A £5,000pa bursary is available for up to three years full-time study starting October 2012.

CLOSING DATE:  Friday 8 June 2012


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