[Commlist] Open PhD Vacancy at Tallinn University in MSCA Doctoral Network RePIM

PhD vacancy at Tallinn University in Estonia within RePIM, a Marie 
Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network on Revisioning Public Interest Media 
(www.repimnetwork.eu <http://www.repimnetwork.eu>). The project focuses 
on audience data management and performance measurement in the 
cross-media landscape, with a particular emphasis on public service 
media, data analytics skills, and advanced proficiency in Python or R, 
as well as familiarity with SQL.

The position is hosted at Tallinn University’s Baltic Film, Media and 
Arts School and will be co-supervised by Prof. Ulrike Rohn, Tallinn 
University, and Prof. Jannick Sørensen, Aalborg University in Denmark. 
It includes collaboration with the Estonian Public Broadcaster ERR.


MSCA eligibility requirements

• Applicants must not already hold a doctoral degree at the time of 
recruitment.
• The position is open to candidates of any nationality.
• Applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity, 
including work or studies, in Estonia for more than 12 months within the 
past 36 months before recruitment.
• Willingness to relocate to Estonia is required.

Project-specific requirements

• A relevant Master's degree in media studies, media management, 
communication, digital humanities, data analytics or a related field.
• Experience in media industry analysis, audience research, platform 
studies or organisational research is an advantage.
• Proficiency in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods, with 
a willingness to develop mixed-methods expertise.
• Excellent English communication skills, written and spoken.
• Strong expertise in data analytics, with advanced proficiency in 
Python or R and familiarity with SQL databases.
• Familiarity with the European public service media system and an 
understanding of its public value mission.
• Familiarity with platform governance or media policy is beneficial.

Offer

This position provides the opportunity to collaborate with leading 
researchers and institutions in Europe. The candidate will engage in an 
international research environment and contribute to a multidisciplinary 
doctoral network.

• Competitive MSCA-funded salary for 36 months, including living, 
mobility and, if applicable, family allowances.
• Possibility of a fourth funded year, subject to negotiation.
• Academic secondment at Aalborg University in Copenhagen.
• Industry internship at Estonian Public Service Media in Tallinn.
• Access to advanced research infrastructure, including CUDAN Open Lab.
• Training in research methods and transferable skills.
• Participation in international networks such as FilmEU.

Further information and application details arehere 
<https://www.tlu.ee/sites/default/files/SIIN_3.pdf>.

Submission period: 18 May to 29 June 2026.


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