[Commlist] Uppsala University - PhD Position in Media & Comms (Specialty in CDS of Media & Political Communication)

Salaried *PhD position in Media & Communications, speciality in Critical 
Discourse Studies of Media & Political Communication at Uppsala University.

https://uu.se/jobb/detaljsida/?positionId=418206

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*PhD Student in Media and Communication Studies*

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/?languageld=l <http://www.im.uu.se/?languageld=l>) 
has a broad research profile based on research in the disciplines Media- 
and Communication Studies, Human-Computer Interaction and Information 
Systems. Within Media and Communication Studies (MCS), staff conducts 
research across a variety of types of communication and mediation in a 
number of global and local contexts. While our work spans a large number 
of topics and approaches, it is linked by a profoundly interdisciplinary 
and critical approach to media and communication as fundamental in 
setting trajectories of contemporary social change as well defining 
conditions and challenges of human existence.

*Duties/Project description:*

Uppsala University’s Department of Informatics and Media is currently 
advertising for a position as *a PhD Student in Media and Communication 
Studies with specialism in Critical Discourse Studies of Media and 
Political Communication.* This 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 is expected. Other tasks, 
including teaching and administrative work – in English and/or Swedish – 
can also be part of the employment (for a maximum of 20%).

Critical Discourse Studies (CDS) is a way of conducting research in the 
social sciences - especially in media and communication research - with 
a focus on "discourse" i.e. on text and related forms of semiosis 
analysed in context of their use, production and reception. CDS has 
become very popular in recent years as one of the most important 
qualitative approaches to analysing social and political change and its 
discursive and communicative articulations and patterns of mediation. 
CDS has been widely appreciated for its ability to link theory and 
analysis, as well as for providing a robust empirical view of the media 
and political discourse including the paths and categories of its 
text-oriented analysis. This has been particularly the case in 
connection with such persistent aspects of contemporary socio-political 
dynamics as, among others, right-wing populism and nativist 
authoritarianism, or the institutionalisation of neoliberalism within 
global capitalism.

*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 critical discourse research of media and/or 
political communication is an additional merit. Candidates should have a 
good overview of social sciences and/or the humanities, and a strong 
interest in empirical 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, those candidates will 
be chosen who after a qualitative evaluation of competence and skills 
have been deemed to have the best capacity to fulfil work duties as well 
as contribute to a positive development of the research environment. Of 
vital importance is the capacity to timely complete 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 information:*

For a description of PhD Programme within the Department of Informatics 
and Media, see http://www.samfak.uu.se <http://www.samfak.uu.se/>and 
https://im.uu.se/education/phd-studies/ 
<https://im.uu.se/education/phd-studies/>

Further information about the Subject Media and Communication Studies 
see https://im.uu.se/research/media-and-communication/ 
<https://im.uu.se/research/media-and-communication/>

Further information about PhD studies at Uppsala University is available at:

http://www.uu.se/utbildning/utbildningar/forskarutbildning/ 
<http://www.uu.se/utbildning/utbildningar/forskarutbildning/>

*Complete applications must include:*

•Filled out *application form* for admission to the doctoral program in 
Media and Communication Studies available at 
http://uadm.uu.se/digitaIAssets/81/81624 
<http://uadm.uu.se/digitaIAssets/81/81624> ansokan forskarniva_eng.pdf

•A concise *letter of application* documenting:

1.The motives why you are applying, your research interest and relevant 
experiences for the PhD post (max 500 words)

2.A list of documents submitted 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, in English). 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 in support of their 
application (e.g. English test results).

*PLEASE NOTE: 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/?languageld=l 
<http://regler.uu.se/?languageld=l>.

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.

*Start date:*01 December 2021 or as otherwise agreed.

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

*Scope of employment:*100 % (1.0 FTE)

*For further information about the positions please contact:*

Head of Subject Media and Communication Studies - Prof. Michał 
Krzyżanowski: (michal.krzyzanowski /at/ im.uu.se) 
<mailto:(michal.krzyzanowski /at/ im.uu.se)>

_*Please submit your application by, at the latest, Friday 10 September 
2021, quoting reference **UFV-PA 2021/2977.*_


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