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)

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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

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For a Swedish version click _here

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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

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For a Swedish version click _here

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The planned research for these studentships must be _relevant to the

Baltic Sea region or Eastern Europe (please see this list of countries)

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the positions are affiliated with the _Baltic and East European Graduate

School (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) _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

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_Swedish version.

_Information about admission regulations including selection criteria,

and third-cycle education at Södertörn University: _English version

_ or

_Swedish version

_Application procedure

For more details, see _this website under FAQ

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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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