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[ecrea] Job vacancy - University of Antwerp - Doctoral research grant on online self-disclosure
Wed Jul 13 21:39:14 GMT 2016
The Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Antwerp is seeking
to fill the following full-time (100%) vacancy
in the Department of Communication Studies for a Doctoral Grant by the
University Research Fund (BOF)
in the area of Communication Studies.
Why do adolescents and adults self-disclose online?
Research on individuals' self-disclosure and protective behaviors on
social network sites.
* The deadline for applications is 15 August 2016.*
Job description
You prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of Communication Studies.
More specifically, you will conduct research on adolescents’ and adults’
motives to use social network sites and other digital media for online
self-disclosure,
how they engage in data protective behavior and how this is linked with
other online and offline behavior.
You publish scientific articles related to the research project of the
assignment.
You contribute to teaching and research in the Research Group Media,
ICT/Interpersonal Relations in Organisations and Society (MIOS,
http://www.uantwerp.be/mios).
Profile and requirements
You hold a master degree in the social or human sciences, preferably
communication studies, psychology, educational sciences, sociology,
political sciences or another relevant degree.
You can submit outstanding academic results.
You have a working knowledge of quantitative research methods and
statistical analytic techniques.
You have a good command of English.
You like to take initiative, are able to work independently and enjoy
accepting responsibility.
You are strongly motivated to conduct high-level quantitative research
within the abovementioned domain.
You are driven to publish your research results in scientific articles.
You are quality-oriented, conscientious, creative and cooperative.
Your academic qualities comply with the requirements stipulated in the
university’s policy.
Students in the final year of their degree can also apply.
Foreign candidates are encouraged to apply.
We offer:
a doctoral scholarship for a period of two years, with the possibility
of renewal for a further two-year period after positive evaluation.
the start date of scholarship will be 1 October, 1 November or 1
December 2016 or 1 January 2017.
a gross monthly grant ranging from € 2.189,88 - € 2.334,46.
a dynamic and stimulating work environment.
the opportunity to participate in high-quality training and
international conferences.
How to apply?
Applications may only be submitted online, and should include a copy of
your CV and a cover letter in which you motivate your application, until
the closing date 15 August 2016.
A pre-selection will be made from amongst the submitted applications.
The remainder of the selection procedure is specific to the position and
will be determined by the selection panel.
The interviews of the candidates, preselected by a selection panel, will
take place from 22 August until 16 September 2016.
More information about the application form can be obtained from Myra De
Munck (Tel. +32 (0)3 265 32 24).
For questions about the profile and the description of duties, please
contact Prof. dr. Michel Walrave ((Michel.Walrave /at/ uantwerpen.be)) and/or
Prof. dr. Koen Ponnet ((Koen.Ponnet /at/ uantwerpen.be)).
For more information and online application procedure, please see:
https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/jobs/vacancies/ap/2016bapdocproex211/
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