{"id":917,"date":"2025-06-25T13:07:56","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T07:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediaresearch.co.in\/?p=917"},"modified":"2025-06-25T13:07:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T07:37:57","slug":"phd-opportunity-at-umea-university-sweden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediaresearch.co.in\/index.php\/phd-opportunity-at-umea-university-sweden\/phds-pdf\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD Opportunity at Ume\u00e5 University, Sweden"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ume\u00e5 University\u2014one of Sweden\u2019s leading research institutions\u2014is inviting applications for a <strong>fully funded PhD position in Sociology<\/strong> focusing on <em>politics, social media, and artificial intelligence<\/em>. If you are passionate about digital society, power dynamics, and critical social analysis, this is an excellent chance to advance your academic career in a world-class environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfeb About Ume\u00e5 University<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in northern Sweden, Ume\u00e5 University hosts more than 37,000 students and 4,700 employees. The university is renowned for breakthrough research (including CRISPR-Cas9), collaborative campuses, and a vibrant interdisciplinary culture. The Department of Sociology houses the <strong>DIGSUM Centre for Digital Social Research<\/strong>, offering an exceptional setting for doctoral study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfaf Research Focus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctoral project will explore how <strong>social media<\/strong> and <strong>AI technologies<\/strong> reshape political communication, mobilisation, and power. Potential themes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Algorithmic influence on public opinion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI-generated content in political discourse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital disinformation and democracy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online hate, extremism, and cyber-harassment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates may pursue qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approaches and align their work with digital sociology, STS, or criminology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf93 Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Master\u2019s degree (or equivalent) with at least <strong>60 ECTS<\/strong> credits at advanced level in Sociology or closely related fields<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong interest in digital technology, power, and politics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proficiency in English (spoken and written)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Desirable: skills in digital research methods, Python or R, social-network analysis, or discourse analysis <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc4 Applicants must submit:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Research plan<\/strong> (max 2 pages) outlining a feasible doctoral project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal motivation letter<\/strong> (max 1 page)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certified <strong>CV<\/strong> and academic transcripts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Degree certificates or proof of completed studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Theses\/publications and any other relevant qualifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact details for <strong>two referees<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc5 Key Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Application deadline:<\/strong> <strong>21 July 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start date:<\/strong> As soon as possible (negotiable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Employment:<\/strong> Four-year full-time PhD contract (up to five years with teaching duties)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Ume\u00e5, Sweden<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salary:<\/strong> Competitive doctoral scale set by the university<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd17 <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umu.se\/en\/work-with-us\/open-positions\/phd-student-in-sociology_830567\/\">Click here for more details and submission<\/a><\/p>\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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