[Commlist] PhD position at the Institute of Media and Journalism at USI Università della Svizzera italiana (Lugano, Switzerland)

PhD position at the Institute of Media and Journalism at USI Università 
della Svizzera italiana (Lugano, Switzerland)


100%, starting date 1 March 2026


The research group focusing on young people, the media and fan cultures 
led by Dr. Eleonora Benecchi at the Institute of Media and Journalism at 
USI Università della Svizzera italiana is seeking to fill a doctoral 
position. The position is primarily linked to the SNSF-funded research 
project «Swiss Fan Worlds and Social Exclusion». This project explores 
how children and young people engaged in fan worlds perceive and 
experience online risks, develop social and emotional capacities, and 
implement coping strategies in digital spaces.

The Institute for Media and Globalization (IMeG) provides an 
international, interdisciplinary, and intellectually stimulating 
environment that embraces diverse perspectives and methodologies while 
fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual support. Within the 
Institute, scholars and professionals from a wide range of backgrounds 
work together to generate knowledge with meaningful societal impact. 
IMeG also offers outstanding opportunities for both national and 
international networking.


Job description:

•     Conduct high-quality research in the field of media and digital 
culture

•     Complete a dissertation in three to four years

•     Excellent oral and written English skills

•     Excellent oral and written German is an advantage

•     Attend academic conferences and publish in academic journals in 
the field

•     Handle organizational and administrative tasks

•     Collaborate in existing projects and develop new projects with 
members of the research team related to media and fan cultures

•     Cover the role of a teaching assistant for courses at Bachelor and 
Master levels


Application deadline: 15 December 2025


For more information see: 
_https://content.usi.ch/sites/default/files/storage/attachments/imeg/imeg-phd-2025.pdf 
<https://content.usi.ch/sites/default/files/storage/attachments/imeg/imeg-phd-2025.pdf>_ 



Requests for further information to the Head of the Institute of Media 
and Journalism Prof. Colin Porlezza ((colin.porlezza /at/ usi.ch)).







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