Karlstad University, Sweden, is inviting applications for a fully funded doctoral position in Media and Communication Studies. This position is affiliated with the research project Beyond Fact-Checking: Detecting Frames and Disinformation in News and Social Media Content with Computational Methods, under the NODE research center.
Research Focus:
The doctoral research will employ advanced computational text analysis methods to identify frames and opinions in political texts across multiple languages, including English, Swedish, and German. The project emphasizes the study of political communication in the digital era, particularly concerning disinformation and framing in news and social media.
Eligibility Criteria:
- A Master’s degree in Media and Communication Studies or a related field.
- Strong academic record, especially in independent scholarly work.
- Interest in political communication and digital media studies.
- Experience with or willingness to learn programming languages such as R or Python.
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of Swedish and/or German is advantageous.
Application Requirements:
- Cover letter detailing interest in the position.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Degree certificates and transcripts.
- Copy of Master’s thesis or equivalent.
- Description (1,500–2,000 words) of the proposed doctoral thesis and its relevance to the research project.
- Two references.
Position Details:
- Location: Karlstad, Sweden
- Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary
- Application Deadline: May 18, 2025
- Reference Number: REK 2025/69
For more information and application: https://kau.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:806004/
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