{"id":1099,"date":"2025-07-19T15:11:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T09:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediaresearch.co.in\/?p=1099"},"modified":"2025-07-19T14:30:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T09:00:55","slug":"phd-opportunity-in-media-and-communication-sodertorn-university-sweden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediaresearch.co.in\/index.php\/phd-opportunity-in-media-and-communication-sodertorn-university-sweden\/phds-pdf\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD Opportunity in Media and Communication \u2013 S\u00f6dert\u00f6rn University, Sweden"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About S\u00f6dert\u00f6rn University<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>S\u00f6dert\u00f6rn University, located in Stockholm, Sweden, is a forward-thinking institution committed to sustainable societal development. With a vibrant community of 14,000 students, the university emphasizes interdisciplinary learning and research across humanities, social sciences, technology, and natural sciences. It offers a diverse and inclusive environment that fosters global perspectives, innovation, and critical inquiry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> About the Doctoral Studentship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>S\u00f6dert\u00f6rn University invites applications for a fully funded doctoral studentship in Media and Communication Studies, focused on AI and Welfare, within the Critical and Cultural Theory research area. This PhD position is part of the prestigious Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program \u2013 Humanity and Society (WASP-HS) graduate school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The position is based within the AI Welfare State cluster, a collaborative initiative with Lund University and Karlstad University, aimed at analyzing and theorizing AI\u2019s role in welfare systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focus Area: AI and Welfare in a Digital Society<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As AI becomes increasingly integrated into public services, new risks and vulnerabilities are emerging. The <strong>AI Welfare State cluster<\/strong> investigates how AI affects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Information integrity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tech dependency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data privacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Algorithmic bias<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public trust and governance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Through critical cultural theory, the project examines citizens\u2019 perceptions, ethical implications, and policy frameworks surrounding AI in welfare contexts. The overarching goal is to develop a theoretical model for a just and transparent <strong>AI Welfare State<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About WASP-HS Graduate School<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WASP-HS<\/strong> is Sweden\u2019s national research program focused on AI\u2019s impact on humanity and society. The graduate school equips young researchers with advanced interdisciplinary training, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Specialized doctoral courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International study visits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborative problem-solving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer and winter schools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Semester abroad opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Environment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>S\u00f6dert\u00f6rn University boasts one of Sweden\u2019s top academic environments in <strong>Media and Communication Studies<\/strong>, with over 30 scholars and an English-medium doctoral program. Doctoral education is grounded in <strong>Critical Cultural Theory<\/strong>, examining cultural artifacts and practices from a critical interdisciplinary lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Entry Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Master\u2019s degree (second-cycle qualification)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least 240 ECTS credits, with 60 at the second-cycle level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Specific Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimum of 90 ECTS in Media and Communication Studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong proficiency in English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Independent work of at least 15 ECTS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Key Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start Date<\/strong>: 19 January 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 4 years full-time (possible extension for departmental duties)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Credits<\/strong>: 240 ECTS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: <strong>18 August 2025, 23:59<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc4 Application Checklist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your application (in English) must include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cover letter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curriculum Vitae<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Degree certificates and translations (if needed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s and Master\u2019s thesis with 2500-word English summaries (if not in Nordic languages or English)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research proposal (1000\u20131500 words) aligned with Media and Communication Studies and Critical Cultural Theory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact details of two referees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(Optional) Up to three publications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udce7 Contact for Queries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prof. Anne Kaun<\/strong>, Cluster Leader \u2013 <em><a class=\"\" href=\"mailto:anne.kaun@sh.se\">anne.kaun@sh.se<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prof. G\u00f6ran Bolin<\/strong>, Director of Studies \u2013 <em><a class=\"\" href=\"mailto:goran.bolin@sh.se\">goran.bolin@sh.se<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Martina Sundstr\u00f6m<\/strong>, HR Officer \u2013 <em><a class=\"\" href=\"mailto:martina.sundstrom@sh.se\">martina.sundstrom@sh.se<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sh.se\/english\/sodertorn-university\/meet-sodertorn-university\/this-is-sodertorn-university\/vacant-positions?rmpage=job&amp;rmjob=8996&amp;rmlang=UK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SUBMIT NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>(The information shared here is sourced from official websites and has been reviewed by Media Research for relevance and authenticity. 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