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[Commlist] PhD position in media and communication studies / Karlstad University

Fri Feb 21 13:01:21 GMT 2020


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PhD position in media and communication studies
Karlstad University / Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences / Department of Geography, Media and Communication
Karlstad University takes pride in combining active external cooperation 
with academic excellence. Karlstad University has around 16 000 students 
and a staff of over 1 200 members. Democratic principles, equality and 
diversity are cornerstones of the University. We value the enriching 
presence of diverse backgrounds and competencies among students and 
staff. Read more about working at Karlstad University at 
https://www.kau.se/en/work-with-us
The Department of Geography, Media and Communication is seeking a 
doctoral student in media and communication studies. The disciplines of 
media and communications studies, human geography, geography and tourism 
studies make up the department. Several researchers in the department 
are internationally recognised and prominent in their fields. We 
regularly publish in highly ranked international journals and have an 
active and successful application culture, having in recent years 
received funding from the Swedish Research Council, the Swedish 
Foundation for Humanities and Social Sciences, the Ander Foundation, and 
FORTE. Visitors praise our pleasant and constructive workplace and 
inspiring research environment, not to mention, our delicious world 
class coffee breaks.
Background

Media and communication studies is a discipline in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and provides an attractive study and research environment for undergraduate and master students. Undergraduate and master level degree programmes and courses are offered in several areas. Cross-border contacts and global perspectives are integral to our activities. Undergraduate studies are offered in two major programmes, Communication & PR and Media and Communication, the latter with the options Visual Communication and Design, and Digital Media and Analysis. The Department has recently launched the international master's programme Geomedia Studies: Media, Mobility and Spatial Planning.
Research in media and communication studies is pursued in two profiled 
research groups at the department:
    The research group Geomedia (www.kau.se/geomedia/), focusing on the 
importance of media in organising and attributing meaning to various 
spaces and places – and vice versa – with focus on, for example, 
tourism, daily life and popular culture.
    NODE (The Ander Centre for Research on News and Opinion in the 
Digital Era www.kau.se/media/node) with a focus on the societal role of 
journalism, practice and audience in a digital and fragmented age.
For more information about the university, and media and communication 
studies, see www.kau.se and www.kau.se/media respectively.
Doctoral programme and duties

The doctoral programme comprises 240 higher education credits, including the doctoral thesis. Departmental duties such as teaching may be allocated, if required. Doctoral students are expected to engage in the department on a daily basis. The doctoral studentship is four years, but will be extended with the time allocated for possible departmental duties.
Why should you choose MKV at Karlstad University?

We look to the future in everything we do and there is always room for new ideas and commitment. Our well-reputed study programmes and research are characterised by close external cooperation and our successful research environment receives international recognition. We operate on an international basis and have staff, students and visitors from all over the world. We systematically work towards social, economic and environmental sustainability. An appointment at Karlstad University come with many advantageous benefits, such as health promotion scheme. Read more about perks here: benefits. If you want to work in an exciting, young and forward-moving academic environment, then Karlstad University is the place for you!
Eligibility and assessment criteria

For admission to doctoral studies applicants must meet the requirements of both general and special eligibility and judged to have the ability otherwise required to pursue the programme successfully. (Higher Education Ordinance, Ch. 7, sect. 35).
General eligibility requires a Master's degree of at least 240 higher 
education credits, including at least 60 credits at Master level, or 
largely equivalent qualifications acquired in some other way in Sweden 
or abroad.
Special eligibility requires completed courses of at least 90 higher 
education credits in media and communication studies or in journalism 
with progressive specialisation, or equivalent qualifications earned 
abroad or gained in other ways.
In the ranking and selection of the applicants, special attention is 
paid to previous studies, especially to the quality of independently 
documented research or development projects completed in previous 
studies especially at Master’s level and to work experience with 
relevance to doctoral studies. Special consideration is also given to 
proposed research area and its relevance to the departmental research 
profiles NODE/Geomedia, and the applicants' intention to be present and 
participate in the departmental research environment. Considerable 
weight is also given to their ability to work independently as well as 
in groups and to cooperative skills and power of initiative.
Admission

Admission is based on individual assessment of applicants' ability to successfully complete a doctoral studies programme. Starting date by agreement. Place of work is Karlstad.
Terms of employment

The position is full-time fixed-term employment with starting date by agreement.
Application

Application is made via Karlstad University's web-based recruitment tool Varbi. Application should include:
    CV/List of qualifications (with verified copies of transcripts of 
courses completed, certificates, etc)
    Copies of C, D and E theses (independent/degree projects) cited,
Any other research texts, e.g. journal articles or books/book chapters, demonstrating the applicants' ability to successfully complete doctoral studies A brief (1000 words) letter of application, including background, reasons for applying and approach to their own doctoral studies A research proposal (2000 words) presenting a thesis topic and how it fits with the research profiles Geomedia/NODE Two letters of recommendation and contact information to two references.
Attach all documents and publications you wish to be considered, and do 
not provide links to them. More information on the application is 
available in "Application Guidelines for the Appointment/Promotion of 
Teaching Staff" on our website under "Vacancies", and in Karlstad 
University's Regulations for the Appointment and Promotion of Teaching 
Staff" on the same site.
Three copies of documents that cannot be sent electronically, such as 
books and software, should be delivered to:
Karlstads universitet
Registrator
651 88 KARLSTAD
Sweden

State the Ref.no REK2020/13.

Last day of application: 2020-03-01

We look forward to your application!

Karlstad University has chosen advertising channels for this recruitment and declines any contacts from advertising or recruitment agencies.
Type of employment 	Temporary position longer than 6 months
Contract type 	Full time
First day of employment 	By agreement
Salary 	Monthly
Number of positions 	1
Working hours 	100%
City 	Karlstad
County 	Värmlands län
Country 	Sweden
Reference number 	REK2020/13
Contact 	

    Christer Clerwall, head of department, 054-700 1000 (switchboard)
    Michael Karlsson, professor, 054-700 1000 (switchboard)

Union representative 	

    Thomas Bragefors, SACO, 054-700 1714
    Denita Gustavsson, OFR, 054-700 1434
    Tony Ingemarsson, Lärarförbundet, 054 700 1404

Published 	16.Jan.2020
Last application date 	01.Mar.2020 11:59 PM CET
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