{"id":796,"date":"2025-05-19T16:19:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T10:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediaresearch.co.in\/?p=796"},"modified":"2025-05-19T16:19:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T10:49:15","slug":"fully-funded-phd-opportunity-in-media-and-communication-studies-uppsala-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediaresearch.co.in\/index.php\/fully-funded-phd-opportunity-in-media-and-communication-studies-uppsala-university\/phds-pdf\/","title":{"rendered":"Fully Funded PhD Opportunity in Media and Communication Studies, Uppsala University"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Major theme: <em><strong>Exploring Journalism in Post-Soviet Spaces<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Uppsala University is offering a fully funded PhD position in Media and Communication Studies, focusing on the evolving journalistic landscapes within post-Soviet regions. This interdisciplinary role bridges the Department of Informatics and Media with the Institute for Russian and Eurasian Studies (IRES), providing a unique platform for in-depth research on media transformations in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd0d Research Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctoral research will delve into the structural changes in journalistic fields across post-Soviet societies. Candidates are expected to employ qualitative methodologies, such as interviews and surveys, to investigate how media practices and institutions have adapted in the aftermath of the Soviet Union&#8217;s dissolution. A solid grounding in media and communication theories, along with cultural sociology, will be instrumental in analyzing these dynamic shifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc Position Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Departmental Affiliation: Department of Informatics and Media, and IRES<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duration: Up to 4 years (full-time)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employment: Fully salaried doctoral position<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Language of Instruction: English and Swedish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional Duties: Possibility of teaching and administrative responsibilities (up to 20% of full-time)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2705 Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Master\u2019s degree in Media and Communication Studies or a related field<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of at least 240 ECTS credits, with a minimum of 60 credits at the advanced level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least 90 ECTS credits in Media and Communication Studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrated knowledge of media and communication theories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proficiency in qualitative research methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong interest in empirical research on journalistic transformations in post-Soviet contexts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 Application Deadline<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>June 9, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Details and application : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uu.se\/en\/about-uu\/join-us\/jobs-and-vacancies\/job-details?query=825561\">https:\/\/www.uu.se\/en\/about-uu\/join-us\/jobs-and-vacancies\/job-details?query=825561<\/a><\/p>\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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