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[Commlist] PhD scholarship in digital media and communication
Tue Jul 30 16:43:49 GMT 2024
*PhD scholarship in digital media and communication research at the
Department of Communication, Faculty of Humanities, University of
Copenhagen (UCPH)*
Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship in digital media and
communication research**at the Department of Communication, University
of Copenhagen. The successful candidate will be employed at the Faculty
of Humanities and enrolled in the PhD School at the Faculty of Humanities.
The scholarship is for 3 years starting 1 January 2025, or as soon as
possible thereafter.
*Introduction*
The successful applicant will become part of the project entitled,
/GREENWATCH – Green Surveillance: Imagining a Sustainable Internet of
Things/, funded through a European Research Council Advanced Grant,
2025-2029. The project examines the potentials and challenges of
employing the Internet of Things (IoT) as a communication system
monitoring the effects of human activities of Earth’s ecosystems, which
further entails surveillance of human individuals and social
institutions. The position represents a unique opportunity to
participate in interdisciplinary and culturally comparative work
covering China, Europe, and the United States, and to contribute to
theory development on a strategic issue with global ramifications.
The successful applicant will undertake quantitative content analyses
and qualitative discourse studies of advertising campaigns and other
strategic communication by IoT companies in China, Europe, and the
United States, and will contribute to collaborative and comparative
analyses of political and commercial imaginaries of IoT as part of the
green transition.
The PhD program is a study program training PhD students, at an
international level, to undertake research, development, and teaching
assignments. These qualifications open a window of opportunity to a
variety of careers within the private and public sectors. The program
includes the production of a PhD thesis, active participation in local
and global research networks, PhD courses, teaching, and other forms of
knowledge dissemination. The standard duration of the PhD program is
three years of full-time studies, which equals 180 ECTS credits.
*Qualification requirements*
Applicants must hold a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent
and must, as a minimum, have submitted a master’s thesis for which they
have received pre-approval at the time of application.
The qualifications of applicants with a non-Danish master’s degree will
be assessed to determine whether they correspond to those of a Danish
master’s degree. For further information, please refer to the website of
the Danish Ministry of Education and Research: General assessments for
specific countries — English (ufm.dk)
<https://ufm.dk/en/education/recognition-and-transparency/find-assessments/general-assessments-for-specific-countries/?set_language=en>
Applicants must have specific theoretical and methodological competences
in digital media and communication research. Other things being equal,
applicants with previous experience in combining quantitative and
qualitative studies of media and communication will be preferred.
Applicants must be fluent in written and spoken academic English. In
addition, applicants must be fluent in written and spoken Mandarin. If
deemed necessary, the Department may request that applicants document
their English and Mandarin proficiency.
For further information about the guidelines for PhD studies at UCPH,
please refer to: PhD Programs - Guide to studies and admission –
University of Copenhagen (ku.dk) <https://phd.ku.dk/english/>
For further information about the structure of the PhD programme, please
refer to: https://phd.humanities.ku.dk <https://phd.humanities.ku.dk/>
Applicants are also invited to familiarize themselves with ongoing
research at the Faculty of Humanities: Research – University of
Copenhagen (ku.dk) <https://humanities.ku.dk/research/>
*Equal Opportunity Workplace*
The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society,
and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of
their personal backgrounds. For more information on the diverse
workplace environment at the University and the University’s
participation in the HRS4R programme, please see: HR Excellence in
Research – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)
<https://employment.ku.dk/working-at-ucph/eu-charter-for-researchers/>
*Application*
To be awarded a PhD scholarship the applicant must enroll as a PhD
student at the Faculty of Humanities, cf. the rules of the Danish
Ministerial order No 1039 of 27 August 2013.
*How to apply*
Applications must be submitted online. Click on the “Apply now” icon at
the bottom of this advertisement to apply. The application must be
written in English, and must include the following enclosures in PDF or
Word format:
* *Project abstract* (please fill in the “Project abstract” box in the
application form. Maximum of 1,200 characters).
* *Cover letter* detailing your motivation and background for applying
for this specific PhD scholarship.
* *Project description* (description of content analyses and discourse
studies of advertising campaigns and other strategic communication
by IoT companies, with reference to the outline of the GREENWATCH
project, available from its PI, Professor Klaus Bruhn Jensen, email:
(kbj /at/ hum.ku.dk) <mailto:(kbj /at/ hum.ku.dk)>.
* *CV *
* *Diploma and transcripts of records* (bachelor and master’s degree)
* *Other information for consideration*, e.g., list of publications,
documentation of language proficiency, etc.
/Please note that it is only possible to upload one document per
attachment category. If more than one document must be uploaded in the
same category, please scan and collect these in one file./
*The recruitment process*
The following criteria are applied when assessing PhD applications:
* Research qualifications as reflected in the project description and CV
* Qualifications in digital media and communication research.
* Performance (grades obtained) in graduate and post-graduate studies.
After the deadline for applications, the Head of Department considers
advice from an appointment aommittee and selects applicants for
assessment. All applicants will be notified whether they have been
shortlisted. Next, the Head of Department sets up an expert assessment
committee to assess the shortlisted applications. The selected
applicants will be informed who is serving on the committee. Applicants
will be offered the opportunity to comment on the committee’s assessment
of their application before the appointment is announced.
*Terms of employment*
PhD students are paid a salary in accordance with the agreement between
the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional
Associations on Academics in the State. Depending on seniority, the
monthly salary starts at approximately 32,900 DKK/roughly 4,400 EUR
(April 2024-level) plus 17.1% pension. The PhD student has a work
obligation of up to 840 hours over the 3-year period without additional
pay. The work obligation can include, for instance, teaching and
research dissemination.
*International applicant?*
The University of Copenhagen offers a variety of services for
international scholars and accompanying families, including support
before and during your relocation, and career counselling to expat
partners. Please find more information about these services as well as
information on entering and working in Denmark here:For international
researchers at the University of Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen
(ku.dk) <https://ism.ku.dk/>
*Contact information*
Further information about this position, including an outline of the
GREENWATCH project, can be obtained from its PI, Professor Klaus Bruhn
Jensen, email: (kbj /at/ hum.ku.dk) <mailto:(kbj /at/ hum.ku.dk)>
For further information about the structure and rules of the PhD
programme, please email the PhD Administration at Søndre and City
Campuses, email: (phd /at/ hrsc.ku.dk) <mailto:(phd /at/ hrsc.ku.dk)>.
Information about the recruitment process is available from HR South and
City Campuses*,* email: (hrsc /at/ hrsc.ku.dk) <mailto:(hrsc /at/ hrsc.ku.dk)>.
*Please refer to case number: 211-1872/24-2H #1.*
*The deadline for applications is 15 September 2024 at 23:59
CEST* (/Central European summer time)/.
Any applications or additional material submitted after the deadline
will not be considered.
Link to application system: https://employment.ku.dk/phd/?show=162206
<https://employment.ku.dk/phd/?show=162206>
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