PhD Candidate in Media & Communication Studies

Karlstad University; Sweden; On-site; SEK 328,025 - 392,910; Full time

Job summary

Örebro University in Sweden seeks two doctoral students for the Media and Communication Studies program starting Autumn 2026. The program offers comprehensive research training across areas such as discourse, audiovisual media, and public strategic communication. Applicants should have a second-cycle qualification and will engage in a four-year research project culminating in a doctoral thesis.

A salary of SEK 32,300 per month is offered, with opportunities for teaching and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Awarded a second-cycle qualification.
• Satisfied 240 credits requirement with 60 in second-cycle or equivalent knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research and present a doctoral thesis.
• Engage in teaching or administrative tasks up to 20% of full-time.

Education

Second-cycle qualification

240 credits with at least 60 in second-cycle

Job description

Örebro University in Sweden seeks two doctoral students for the Media and Communication Studies program starting Autumn 2026. The program offers comprehensive research training across areas such as discourse, audiovisual media, and public strategic communication. Applicants should have a second-cycle qualification and will engage in a four-year research project culminating in a doctoral thesis.

A salary of SEK 32,300 per month is offered, with opportunities for teaching and administrative tasks.