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)
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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
For a Swedish version click _here
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
For a Swedish version click _here
The planned research for these studentships must be _relevant to the
Baltic Sea region or Eastern Europe (please see this list of countries)
the positions are affiliated with the _Baltic and East European Graduate
School (BEEGS)
Foundation for Baltic and East European Studies, and part of the _Centre
for Baltic and East European Studies (CBEES)
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
_Swedish version.
_Information about admission regulations including selection criteria,
and third-cycle education at Södertörn University: _English version
_Swedish version
_Application procedure
For more details, see _this website under FAQ
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@sh.se
Liudmila Voronova, Director of Studies, School of Social Sciences,
_liudmila.voronova@sh.se
_Florence Fröhlig, Director of Studies, Baltic and East European
Graduate School (BEEGS), _florence.frohlig@sh.se
_Lovisa Uttman, Human Resources Officer, School of Social Sciences,
_lovisa.uttman@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@sh.se
ST: st@sh.se
SEKO: Henry Wölling tel: +46 8 524 840 80, henry.wolling@ki.se
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