Doctoral student in Media and Communication Studies

Karlstad University

Karlstads kommun

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SEK 312,480 - 401,760

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Karlstad University söker en doktorand inom Media och kommunikationsstudier. Positionen innebär en betald tjänst med fokus på självständiga studier och forskningsbidrag inom ämnet. Det förväntas att doktoranden deltar aktivt i avdelningens verksamhet.

Arbetet är på heltid och sträcker sig över fyra år med möjlighet till undervisning och andra uppgifter upp till 20% av heltid. Tjänsten följer lokala kollektivavtal och erbjuder en flexibel arbetsmiljö.

Qualifications

Studenter ska kunna arbeta självständigt i ett forskningsområde.
Godkänd examensarbete på magisternivå.
Tidigare resultat i studier kommer att beaktas.

Responsibilities

Tillbringa större delen av tiden på egna studier.
Bidra till avdelningens aktiviteter.
Möjlighet till undervisning och administrativa uppgifter.

Skills

Engelsk språkkunskaper

God kännedom om svensk språk

Education

Masterexamen eller motsvarande

Kurser om minst 90 högskolepoäng i Media- och kommunikationsvetenskap

Job description

Karlstads universitet
HR-avdelningen
HR-administratör

Karlstad University (Karlstads universitet) is committed to fostering knowledge and sustainable development. The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is accepting applications for a doctoral studentship leading to a PhD in Media and Communication Studies at the Department of Geography, Media and Communication. The department offers undergraduate and master’s programmes in Public Relations, Visual Communication and Design, and Digital Media and Analysis. It hosts research centres such as the Centre for Geomedia Studies and NODE, focusing on journalism and media studies.

Description

The doctoral studentship is a paid position combining studies and work. Doctoral students are expected to work independently and contribute to the development of the discipline and the department. Teaching and administrative duties may also be included but will constitute no more than 20% of full time.

Duties

As a doctoral student, you will primarily dedicate time to your own studies. The doctoral programme comprises 240 credits for a Degree Doctor and 120 credits for a Degree Licentiate. You are expected to work independently and be prepared to contribute to the activities of the discipline and the department. Teaching and administrative duties may also be included upon agreement, but will not constitute more than 20% of full time. Work as a doctoral student allows for great freedom and flexibility in terms of how you organise your tasks. To contribute to a positive work environment you are expected to be present and active in day‑to‑day operations and the workplace community.

Entry requirements and admission

Applicants must meet the general and specific entry requirements (Higher Education Ordinance, Chap. 7, Sect. 35). General entry requires a second‑cycle qualification or equivalent. Specific entry requires completion of courses comprising at least 90 credits in Media and Communication Studies or equivalent knowledge. Applicants must also demonstrate ability to benefit from the programme and admission is based on individual assessment.

Assessment criteria

Special weight will be given to previous study results, particularly at the master’s level, and the quality and originality of the proposed thesis project. Considerable weight will be given to alignment of the proposed research with the theme “The social consequences of digitalisation” and the department’s research environment. Weight will also be given to English proficiency, published research papers, and presence in the research environment. A good command of Swedish is considered a valuable qualification.

Terms

Upon admission, the person will be offered a doctoral student appointment. The position comprises four years of full‑time study consisting of research only. Teaching or other duties may extend the appointment, up to a maximum of five years. The position is fixed‑term, one year initially, followed by possible extensions of a maximum of two years at a time. Salary follows the standard doctoral student level and progresses according to a local collective agreement.

Application

Submit the application via the University’s web‑based recruitment tool, Varbi. Applicants are responsible for submitting a complete application in accordance with the advertisement, for providing translations of any documents written in a language other than Swedish, Norwegian, Danish or English, and ensuring the documentation allows for objective assessment.

a cover letter outlining your interest in the position
your CV listing qualifications
degree certificate with a complete transcript or certified list of completed courses with grades and dates
copy of Master’s thesis or equivalent
copies of publications or certificates for other qualifications, if applicable
a brief research plan (1,500–2,000 words) presenting the thesis idea and its relation to the theme “The social consequences of digitalisation”
letters of recommendation
two references, such as a teacher, supervisor, or previous/current superior

Attach all documents and publications you wish to be considered to the electronic application (do not just provide links). Name each uploaded document to clearly indicate its content.

Documents that cannot be submitted electronically should be sent to:

Karlstads universitet
HR-avdelningen
HR-administratör
651 88 KARLSTAD

Application deadline: 13 August 2026

State the reference number: REK 2026/141

Applicants with qualifications from abroad

If you have qualifications from a university outside Sweden or if they have not been recognised by a Swedish authority, attach degree certificates and official transcripts to facilitate the recognition of foreign qualifications. Provide contact information for the degree‑awarding institution.

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