[Commlist] PhD position in Journalism, Södertörn University (Sweden)

  One doctoral studentship in Journalism within the research area of
  Politics, Economy and the Organisation of Society, affiliated with the
  Baltic and East European Graduate School (BEEGS)

https://www.sh.se/english/sodertorn-university/meet-sodertorn-university/this-is-sodertorn-university/vacant-positions?rmpage=job&rmjob=7471&rmlang=U 
<https://www.sh.se/english/sodertorn-university/meet-sodertorn-university/this-is-sodertorn-university/vacant-positions?rmpage=job&rmjob=7471&rmlang=U>


  Ref AP-2023/779

Application deadline: 13 February 2024 at 23:59

Journalism research at Södertörn University is interdisciplinary and 
concentrates on East European studies and social sciences. It revolves 
around two focus areas: a) digital media development and innovation 
related to professional roles in journalism, mediated content and forms 
of expression, and audience engagement on digital platforms; and b) 
journalism and society, where the focus is on the role of news media, 
journalistic cultures and practices in relation to political actors, 
democracy and public spheres, with perspectives from local to global. 
Current and emerging research interests include subjects such as crises 
and conflicts, migration and integration, and sustainable journalism. 
Our staff and doctoral students are involved in multiple national and 
international research networks, as well as close multidisciplinary 
cooperation with both Media and Communication Studies and Media 
Technology at Södertörn University.

For more information, please click _here 
<https://www.sh.se/english/sodertorn-university/research/our-research/journalism>_. 
For a Swedish version click _here 
<https://www.sh.se/institutioner--amnen/institutionen-for-samhallsvetenskaper/journalistik>_. 


Doctoral studies at the Department of Journalism is part of the research 
area Politics, Economy and the Organisation of Society (PESO), which is 
an interdisciplinary research environment that encompasses the 
disciplines of Business Studies, Journalism, Political Science, Social 
Work, and Sociology.

For more information, please click _here 
<https://www.sh.se/english/sodertorn-university/research/doctoral-level-education/politics-economy-and-the-organisation-of-society>_. 
For a Swedish version click _here 
<https://www.sh.se/forskning/forskarutbildning/politik-ekonomi-och-samhallets-organisering>_. 


The planned research for these studentships must be _relevant to the 
Baltic Sea region or Eastern Europe (please see this list of countries) 
<https://ostersjostiftelsen.se/en/for-researchers/research-relevance-for-baltic-sea-region-and-eastern-europe/>_ since 
the positions are affiliated with the _Baltic and East European Graduate 
School (BEEGS) <http://www.sh.se/beegs>_, which is financed by the 
Foundation for Baltic and East European Studies, and part of the _Centre 
for Baltic and East European Studies (CBEES) <http://www.sh.se/cbees>_at 
Södertörn University. The ‘Eastern Europe’ part comprises post-communist 
Central, South and East Europe. The ‘Baltic Sea Region’ part is the 
Baltic Sea itself and the surrounding countries.

The Foundation does not fund research relating exclusively to Sweden or 
Swedish conditions. However, support may be granted for research 
concerning Sweden, or countries entirely outside the Baltic Sea Region 
and Eastern Europe, in comparative studies when this is scientifically 
justified.

Entry requirements
/The general entry requirements are:/
1. a second-cycle qualification or,
2. fulfilled requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits, 
of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle or,
3. substantially equivalent knowledge acquired in some other way in 
Sweden or abroad.

The Faculty Board may permit an exemption from the general entry 
requirements for an individual applicant, if there are special grounds. 
(Ordinance 2010:1064)/

Specific entry requirements
/Specific entry requirements for third-cycle education in Journalism are 
met by those who

 1. have 90 credits in Journalism or a related subject, and
 2. have successfully completed an independent project of at least 15
    credits at second-cycle level, or
 3. have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge to that specified
    in items 1 and 2 in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

    The ability to assimilate academic material in English and a command
    of the language necessary for work on the thesis are prerequisites
    for admission to the degree programme.

Assessment criteria
During the evaluation of an applicant’s eligibility, special emphasis is 
placed on previously completed written academic work (in particular the 
Master’s dissertation, research papers, and research publications) that 
are submitted.

Grounds for assessment that are applied during selection:

  * The applicant’s formal qualifications: course/degree certificates,
    grades and diplomas.
  * The applicant’s expertise as regards subject knowledge, knowledge of
    scholarly theory and method and analytical ability.
  * The quality, feasibility and relevance of the proposed research for
    Journalism and to the Baltic Sea region or Eastern Europe.
  * The ability to comply with given timeframes.
  * Any documented experience from relevant professional activities.
  * The applicant's merits and competence are assessed in terms of
    creativity and scientific maturity, their ability to be rigorous and
    formulate problems, their independent judgment and critical
    analysis, and communication and cooperation skills.

During assessment, the following circumstances are also considered:

  * whether there are adequate supervisory resources
  * whether the planned research is deemed feasible given the available
    financial resources
  * whether the planned research is deemed feasible from the standpoint
    of research ethics.

Admission and employment
This position includes admission to third-cycle education, i.e. research 
level, and employment on a doctoral studentship at the School of Social 
Sciences at Södertörn University. The intended outcome for admitted 
students is a PhD. The programme covers 240 credits, which is the 
equivalent of four years of full-time study. The position may be 
extended by a maximum of one year due to the inclusion of departmental 
duties, i.e. education, research and/or administration (equivalent to no 
more than 20% of full-time). Other grounds for extension could be leave 
of absence because of illness or for service in the defence forces, an 
elected position in a trade union/student organisation, or parental 
leave. Provisions relating to employment on a doctoral studentship are 
in the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5, Sections 1-7.

Date of employment: 1 September 2024

General Syllabus for third-cycle programmes in Journalism: _English 
version 
<https://www.sh.se/download/18.1e19563d18c6327a77cc3c4/1702656812378/General%20syllabus%20Journalism.pdf>_ or 
_Swedish version. 
<https://www.sh.se/download/18.1e19563d18c6327a77cc309/1702656118041/Allm%C3%A4n%20studieplan%20journalistik.pdf>

_Information about admission regulations including selection criteria, 
and third-cycle education at Södertörn University: _English version 
<https://www.sh.se/english/sodertorn-university/research/doctoral-level-education/governing-documents-for-doctoral-studies>_ or 
_Swedish version 
<https://www.sh.se/forskning/forskarutbildning/styrdokument-for-forskarutbildningar>

_Application procedure
For more details, see _this website under FAQ 
<https://www.sh.se/english/sodertorn-university/research/doctoral-level-education/interested-in-doctoral-studies>_. 
Please use Södertörn University´s web-based recruitment system 
“ReachMee”. Click on the link "ansök" (apply) at the bottom of the 
announcement.

Your application may be written in English or Swedish/Norwegian/Danish 
and must include:

- an application letter

- curriculum vitae

- degree certificate and certificates that demonstrate eligibility to 
apply for the position (if not written in English or 
Swedish/Norwegian/Danish, you must enclose translated versions)

- Bachelor’s essay and dissertation at second-cycle level in the field 
in accordance with the entry requirements (if not written in Swedish, 
Norwegian, Danish or English, you must enclose a summary of 5-6 pages, 
approx. 14,000 characters, to the copy of the essay)

- a research plan (project plan) of between 2000 and 3000 words. The 
submitted research plan should contain a preliminary subject for the 
applicant’s doctoral thesis, briefly outlining the purpose, aims, 
theoretical perspectives, methods, and timeline of the study. The 
research plan should also clarify the journalistically relevant aspects 
of the study, and the sub-field(s) at the Department of Journalism to 
which it will primarily be connected. The project’s relevance to 
Journalism, Politics, Economy and the Organisation of Society and 
studies of the Baltic Sea region or Eastern Europe must be clear

- two references, with contact details.

If available, a maximum of three publications may also be attached.

Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Further information
Ester Appelgren, Associate Professor in Journalism, School of Social 
Sciences, (ester.appelgren /at/ sh.se)
Liudmila Voronova, Director of Studies, School of Social Sciences, 
(_liudmila.voronova /at/ sh.se) <mailto:(liudmila.voronova /at/ sh.se)>
_Florence Fröhlig, Director of Studies, Baltic and East European 
Graduate School (BEEGS), (_florence.frohlig /at/ sh.se) 
<mailto:(florence.frohlig /at/ sh.se)>
_Lovisa Uttman, Human Resources Officer, School of Social Sciences, 
(_lovisa.uttman /at/ sh.se) <mailto:(nn /at/ sh.se)>_

Welcome with your application!

Publications referred to must be attached to the application.

An application that is not complete or arrives at Södertörn University 
after the closing date may be rejected.

The current employment is valid on condition that the employment 
decision becomes valid.

Union representatives:
SACO: (info.saco /at/ sh.se)
ST: (st /at/ sh.se)
SEKO: Henry Wölling tel: +46 8 524 840 80, (henry.wolling /at/ ki.se)

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recruitment. Therefore, we decline all contact with advertisers and 
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