ECREA WEEKLY digest ARTICLES

March 26-27, 2021

Online conference

Deadline (EXTENDED): March 15, 2021

The 12th edition of the international conference Professional Communication and Translation Studies (PCTS) organized by the Department of Communication and Foreign Languages at Politehnica University of Timisoara, Romania aims to continue the exchange of ideas on the impact of new technologies on communication, to highlight the evolution of humanities and social sciences in conjunction with technological innovation, and to identify (new) trends in the language industry in the post web 2.0 era. In preparation of Timisoara being a European Capital of Culture in 2023, this edition of PCTS focuses on “Digital culture, communication and translation”. The conference will be hosted online on Zoom.

Conference tracks:

• Communication and public relations
• Linguistics
• Translation studies
• Foreign language teaching.

Conference format

• Types of presentation: talk (20 minutes), workshop (60 minutes), panel discussion (2 hrs.)
• Working languages: Romanian, English, French, or German

Publication

Selected papers, after peer-review, will be published in the volume Professional Communication and Translation Studies (open access, peer-reviewed, indexed by CEEOL, EBSCO – Communication and mass media complete, Index Copernicus, Google Scholar, MLA, ULRICH'S, Scipio and WorldCat) or in the Scientific Bulletin of Politehnica University of Timisoara, Transactions on Modern Languages (open access, peer-reviewed, indexed by CEEOL, EBSCO, ERIHPLUS, Europeana, Google Scholar, MLA, ULRICH'S and WorldCat).

Languages of publication: English, French or German.

Important dates

• Abstract submission deadline: March 15, 2021
• Final draft of the conference programme: March 20, 2021
• Final paper submission deadline: May 1, 2021

To register, please use the registration form available on the conference page, at https://sc.upt.ro/ro/pcts12/registration

Updates on the conference news, information about keynote speakers, workshops and other events are available on

https://www.facebook.com/ProfessionalCommunicationAndTranslationStudies

Contact: You can reach us at pcts@upt.ro

November 17 - 19, 2021

Online conference

Deadline: July 2, 2021

Website: https://2021.computational-humanities-research.org/

Twitter: @CompHumResearch

Hashtag: #chr2021

Contact: info@computational-humanities-research.org

Description:

In the arts and humanities, the use of computational, statistical, and mathematical approaches has considerably increased in recent years. This research is characterized by the use of formal methods and the construction of explicit, computational models. This includes quantitative, statistical approaches, but also more generally computational methods for processing and analyzing data, as well as theoretical reflections on these approaches. Despite the undeniable growth of this research area, many scholars still struggle to find suitable research-oriented venues to present and publish computational work that does not lose sight of traditional modes of inquiry in the arts and humanities. This is precisely the scholarly niche that the CHR conference aims to fill. More precisely, the conference aims at:

Building a community of scholars working on humanities research questions relying on a wide range of computational and quantitative approaches to humanities data in all its forms. We consider this community to be complementary to the digital humanities landscape.

Promoting good practices through sharing “research stories”. Such good practices may include, for instance, the publication of code and data in order to support transparency and replication of studies; pre-registering research design to present theoretical justification, hypotheses, and proposed statistical analysis; or a redesign of the reviewing process for interdisciplinary studies that rely on computational approaches to answer questions relevant to the humanities.

Topics of interest:

We invite original research papers from a wide range of topics, including – but not limited to – the following:

• Applications of statistical methods (machine learning) to process, enrich and analyse humanities and cultural heritage data;
• Hypothesis-driven humanities research;
• Development of empirical methods for humanities research;
• Modeling bias, uncertainty, and conflicting interpretation in the humanities;
• Evaluation methods and development of standards;
• Statistical evaluation of categorization / periodization;
• Explanatory models for humanities research;
• Theories for quantitative methods and computational humanities approaches;
• Translation and transfer of methods from other disciplines, approaches to bridge humanistic and statistical interpretations.

To gain further insight into paper topics, please also refer to CHR2020 proceedings: http://ceur-ws.org/Vol-2723/

Submission types:

Long Papers: up to 6000 words (ca. 12 pages, references, abstract and tables/illustrations excluded), long papers report on completed, original and unpublished results. Brevity of argument is preferred. We welcome the use of appendices or other supplementary information.

Short Papers: up to 3000 words (ca. 6 pages references, abstract and tables/illustrations excluded), small papers report on focussed contributions, and may present work in progress, negative results, and opinion pieces.

Overleaf has a word count functionality, or you can use the TexCount application: https://app.uio.no/ifi/texcount/

Submission instructions and review process:

Submissions should be written in English and must be formatted according to the CHR latex template https://github.com/cohure/CHR-2021/raw/main/chr2021_latex_template.zip (see instructions on the forum to get you started here: https://discourse.computational-humanities-research.org/t/chr-latex-instructions/230).

Submissions are to be submitted anonymously. All papers will be refereed through a double-blind peer review process by at least three reviewers with final acceptance decisions made by the conference organizers.

Paper should be submitted as PDF documents via the Easychair conference management system: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=chr2021.

At least one author of each accepted paper must register to the conference and present the paper.

Accepted papers will be submitted for publication to the CEUR-WS Proceedings publication service (http://ceur-ws.org/).

Authors are encouraged to openly share code and data. If the authors have created an openly available dataset associated with the research presented in the CHR2021 paper, in addition to the conference paper, they are welcome to submit a data paper describing their dataset in the Special Collection on Computational Humanities Data (https://discourse.computational-humanities-research.org/t/cfp-computational-humanities-research-data-journal-of-open-humanities-data/706) of the Journal of Open Humanities Data (https://openhumanitiesdata.metajnl.com/), which accepts submissions on a rolling basis.

Important dates:

(Time zone: Anywhere on Earth https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zones/aoe)

Submission deadline: July 2, 2021

Notification to authors: September 3, 2021

Camera-ready: September 17, 2021

Conference: November 17 - November 19, 2021

Program committee:

https://2021.computational-humanities-research.org/people/

Organizers:

- Tara Andrews, University of Vienna

- Manuel Burghardt, Computational Humanities, University of Leipzig

- Giovanni Colavizza, University of Amsterdam

- Maud Ehrmann, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

- Folgert Karsdorp, Meertens Institute

- Mike Kestermont, CLiPS

- Enrique Manjavacas, Universiteit Antwerpen

- Barbara McGillivray, Alan Turing Institute/University of Cambridge

- George Mikros, University of Athens

- Adina Nerghes, Wageningen University & Research,

- Kristoffer Nielbo, University of Aarhus

- Michael Piotrowski, University of Lausanne

- Joris van Zundert, Huygens ING - KNAW

- Melvin Wevers, University of Amsterdam

University of Groningen

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Excellent research assessments and growing student numbers enable the Department of Media Studies and Journalism of the University of Groningen to hire an assistant professor. We are looking for candidates with expertise in a range of media related fields, preferably (but not limited to):

• digital cultures
• cultural industries and innovation
• audiovisual culture
• social media
• datafication and/or digital literacy.

Although candidates with expertise in the above fields have a competitive advantage, the position is open to candidates with a wide range of research interests and theoretical and methodological expertise in media studies. Candidates should be able to teach courses in media studies on the BA and MA level, and contribute to our research programme. The position combines teaching (60%) and research (40%).

The successful candidates are expected to teach in our English-taught BA programme ‘Media Studies’ and our international MA programmes ‘Datafication and Digital Literacy’, ‘Social Media and Society’, and ‘Media Creation and Innovation’. Depending on their expertise, they may also teach in our minor programmes Media Studies and Journalism Studies, as well as our Dutch and international MA programmes in Journalism.

The international, English-taught BA programme in Media Studies focuses on the social and informative functions of media. It is rooted in the humanities but also draws upon methods and paradigms developed in the social sciences and other disciplines. The degree aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of the affordances of different platforms and the interplay between them; the political and economic underpinnings of media systems; patterns of use, production and content; and the functions and impact of media in culture and society. Throughout the curriculum it provides a comparative perspective by studying media in their cultural, historical, economic, political and international contexts. The programme has an annual enrolment of 120 students from all parts of the world.

The MA programmes ‘Datafication and Digital Literacy’, ‘Social Media and Society’, and ‘Media Creation and Innovation’ provide students with cutting-edge knowledge of the digital transformations that profoundly change society. The MA programmes in Journalism focus on high quality reporting in a cross-media setting with a strong focus on digital skills and innovation, and combine academic reflection with academic skills. Our BA and MA programmes rank first among all Media Studies programmes in the Netherlands in the national student survey.

Research is conducted within the interdisciplinary Centre for Media and Journalism Studies, which has been rated as “excellent/world-leading” in the last Research Review. Members of the Centre have been successful in recent years in attracting external research funding. If appointed, the candidates are expected to actively contribute to a vibrant research environment. They are provided ample support in applying for bids with national and international funding agencies.

The successful applicant is expected to:

• teach and supervise students in the department’s undergraduate and graduate programmes. International candidates will teach solely in English. They are expected to follow a Dutch language course
• participate actively in curriculum development, design and administration of course modules
• conduct and generate top research in media studies or communication studies
• pursue research grants and other forms of external funding
• participate actively in international research networks and build international collaborations
• participate actively in the activities of the interdisciplinary research Centre for Media and Journalism Studies.

Qualifications

In addition to a number of basic requirements set by the University of Groningen, such as excellent social and communication skills, presentation skills, coaching skills and a results-oriented attitude, we are looking for candidates who have:

• a PhD in Media Studies, Communication Science, or related fields
• wide-ranging knowledge in one or more of the media related fields, including, but not limited to: digital cultures; cultural industries and innovation; audiovisual culture; social media; and datafication and/or digital literacy
• teaching experience at university level and proven didactic abilities
• gained their University Teaching Qualification or are prepared to do so within two years
• an excellent research track record, including relevant publications
• an outstanding national and international academic network as well as strong contacts with professionals in the field
• willingness to make substantial contributions to the development of the Department’s research and educational programmes
• organisational experience and skills
• excellent command of English (at least CEFR B2/C1 level for reading, listening, writing and speaking)
• expected to have or gain understanding of the Dutch language (CEFR B2 for reading and listening, and CEFR B1 for writing and speaking) within two years.

Organisation

Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has established an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative university offering high-quality teaching and research. Its 35.000 students are encouraged to develop their own individual talents through challenging study- and career paths. The University of Groningen is an international centre of knowledge: It belongs to the best research universities in Europe and is allied with prestigious partner universities and networks worldwide.

The Faculty of Arts is a large, dynamic faculty in the heart of the city of Groningen. It has more than 5.000 students and 700 staff members, who are working at the frontiers of knowledge every day. The Faculty offers a wide range of degree programmes: 15 Bachelor's programmes and over 35 Master's specialisations. Our research, which is internationally widely acclaimed, covers Media and Journalism Studies, Archaeology, Cultural Studies, History, International Relations, Language and Literary Studies, and Linguistics.

Conditions of employment

We offer you in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities:

• a salary, depending on qualifications and work experience from a minimum of € 3,746 (salary scale 11) to a maximum of € 5,826 (scale 12) gross per month for a full-time position
• 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% end-of-year bonus and participation in a pension scheme for employees. Favourable tax agreements may apply to non-Dutch applicants
• an appointment on a temporary basis for 4 years.

For more detailed information about working conditions and working for the University of Groningen, please check: https://www.rug.nl/(...)k-with-us/new-staff/

Starting date: 1 August 2021

Application

Applications should include:

• a cover letter which explains the motivation for applying for this position
• a full curriculum vitae including a full list of publications and talks
• a research plan of 1-2 pages that includes future ideas for projects and grant applications
• a teaching statement that outlines your teaching philosophy and contains a description of courses taught and teaching qualifications
• the names and contact details of two academic referees.

You can submit your application until 14 March 11:59pm / before 15 March 2021 Dutch local time (CET) by means of the application form (click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the university website).

Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be taken into consideration.

The selection interviews will take place in the fourth or final week of March 2021.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have adopted an active policy to increase the number of female scientists across all disciplines of the university. Therefore, women are encouraged to apply. Our selection procedure follows the guidelines of the Recruitment code (NVP), https://www.nvp-hrnetwerk.nl/sollicitatiecode/ and European Commission's European Code of Conduct for recruitment of researchers, https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/charter/code

Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated.

Information

For information you can contact:

Prof. Marcel Broersma, Professor of Media and Journalism Studies, +31 50 3635955, m.j.broersma@rug.nl

Drs. Miralda Meulman, Degree programme coordinator (about the formal procedure), +31 50 3638950, sec.amc@rug.nl

Please do not use the e-mail address(es) above for applications.

University of Groningen

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Excellent research assessments and growing student numbers enable the Department of Media Studies and Journalism of the University of Groningen to hire an assistant professor in Journalism Studies.

Candidates should be able to teach courses in our Dutch and international MA programmes in Journalism, our minor programme in Journalism, and our international BA and MA programmes in Media Studies. Moreover, we expect the successful candidate to contribute actively to our research agenda which we are conducting in the Centre for Media and Journalism Studies. The position combines teaching (60%) and research (40%).

Our BA and MA programmes rank first among all Media Studies programmes in the Netherlands in the national student survey. The MA programmes in Journalism combine academic reflection and research with professional skills, focusing on high quality reporting in a cross-media setting with a strong emphasis on digital skills and innovation. The department admits max. 60 MA students on a yearly basis after a rigorous selection procedure. The minor programme in Journalism addresses a range of developments in the field of journalism studies, providing courses to students from a range of disciplines within the university.

Our international, English-taught BA programme in Media Studies focuses on the social and informative functions of media. It provides students with a thorough understanding of the affordances of different platforms and the interplay between them; the political and economic underpinnings of media systems; patterns of use, production and content; and the functions and impact of media in culture and society. The MA programmes Datafication and Digital Literacy, Social Media and Society, and Media Creation and Innovation provide students with cutting-edge knowledge of the digital transformations which profoundly change society.

Research is conducted within the interdisciplinary Centre for Media and Journalism Studies, which has been rated as “excellent/world-leading” in the 2016 Research Assessment. If appointed, the candidates are expected to actively contribute to a vibrant research environment. They are provided ample support in applying for bids with national and international funding agencies.

The successful applicant is expected to:

• teach and supervise students in the department’s undergraduate and graduate programmes. International candidates will teach solely in English. They are expected to follow a Dutch language course
• participate actively in curriculum development, design and administration of course modules
• conduct and generate top research in journalism studies, media studies or communication studies
• pursue research grants and other forms of external funding
• participate actively in international research networks and build international collaborations
• participate actively in the activities of the interdisciplinary research Centre for Media and Journalism Studies.

Qualifications

In addition to a number of basic requirements set by the University of Groningen, such as excellent social and communication skills, presentation skills, coaching skills and a results-oriented attitude, we are looking for candidates who have:

• a PhD in Journalism Studies, Media Studies, or Communication Science, or related fields
• wide-ranging knowledge in Journalism Studies, preferably with a focus on the digital transformation of journalism
• teaching experience at university level and proven didactic abilities
• gained their University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) or are prepared to do so within two years
• an excellent research track record, including relevant publications
• an outstanding national and international academic network as well as strong contacts with professionals in the field
• willingness to make substantial contributions to the development of the Department’s research and educational programmes
• organisational experience and skills
• excellent command of English (at least CEFR B2/C1 level for reading, listening, writing and speaking)
• expected to have or gain understanding of the Dutch language (CEFR B2 for reading and listening, and CEFR B1 for writing and speaking) within two years.

Organisation

Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has established an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative university offering high-quality teaching and research. Its 35,000 students are encouraged to develop their own individual talents through challenging study- and career paths. The University of Groningen is an international centre of knowledge: it belongs to the best research universities in Europe and is allied with prestigious partner universities and networks worldwide.

The Faculty of Arts is a large, dynamic faculty in the heart of the city of Groningen. It has more than 5000 students and 700 staff members, who are working at the frontiers of knowledge every day. The Faculty offers a wide range of degree programmes: 15 Bachelor's programmes and over 35 Master's specialisations. Our research, which is internationally widely acclaimed, covers Media and Journalism Studies, Archaeology, Cultural Studies, History, International Relations, Language and Literary Studies, and Linguistics.

Conditions of employment

We offer you in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities:

• a salary, depending on qualifications and work experience from a minimum of € 3,746 (salary scale 11) to a maximum of € 5,826 (scale 12) gross per month for a full-time position
• 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% end-of-year bonus and participation in a pension scheme for employees. Favourable tax agreements may apply to non-Dutch applicants
• an appointment on a temporary basis for 4 years.

For more detailed information about working conditions and working for the University of Groningen, please check: https://www.rug.nl/(...)k-with-us/new-staff/

Starting date: 1 August 2021

Application

Applications should include:

• a cover letter which explains the motivation for applying for this position
• a full curriculum vitae including a full list of publications and talks
• a research plan of 1-2 pages that includes future ideas for projects and grant applications
• a teaching statement that outlines your teaching philosophy and contains a description of courses taught and teaching qualifications
• the names and contact details of two academic referees.

You can submit your application until 14 March 11:59pm / before 15 March 2021 Dutch local time (CET) by means of the application form (click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the university website).

Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be taken into consideration.

The selection interviews will take place in the fourth or final week of March 2021.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have adopted an active policy to increase the number of female scientists across all disciplines of the university. Therefore, women are encouraged to apply. Our selection procedure follows the guidelines of the Recruitment code (NVP), https://www.nvp-hrnetwerk.nl/sollicitatiecode/ and European Commission's European Code of Conduct for recruitment of researchers, https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/charter/code

Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated.

Information

For information you can contact:

Prof. Marcel Broersma, Professor of Media and Journalism Studies, +31 50 3635955, m.j.broersma@rug.nl

Drs. Miralda Meulman, Degree programme coordinator (about the formal procedure), +31 50 3638950, sec.amc@rug.nl

Please do not use the e-mail address(es) above for applications.

University of Groningen

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Excellent research assessments and growing student numbers enable the Department of Media Studies and Journalism of the University of Groningen to hire an assistant professor in Media, Politics and Democracy. We are looking for candidates with, preferably but not limited to, expertise in:

• citizenship, political engagement and participation
• democratic theory
• political communication
• quantitative methods, such as statistics and social media analysis.

Although candidates with expertise in the above fields have a competitive advantage, the position is open to candidates with a wide range of research interests and theoretical and methodological expertise in media studies. Candidates should be able to teach courses in media studies on the BA and MA level, and contribute to our research programme. The position combines teaching (60%) and research (40%).

The successful candidates are expected to teach in our English-taught BA programme ‘Media Studies’ and our international MA programmes ‘Datafication and Digital Literacy’, ‘Social Media and Society’, and ‘Media Creation and Innovation’. Depending on their expertise, they may also teach in our minor programmes Media Studies and Journalism Studies, as well as our Dutch and international MA programmes in Journalism.

The international, English-taught BA programme in Media Studies focuses on the social and informative functions of media. It is rooted in the humanities but also draws upon methods and paradigms developed in the social sciences and other disciplines. The degree aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of the affordances of different platforms and the interplay between them; the political and economic underpinnings of media systems; patterns of use, production and content; and the functions and impact of media in culture and society. Throughout the curriculum it provides a comparative perspective by studying media in their cultural, historical, economic, political and international contexts. The programme has an annual enrolment of 120 students from all parts of the world.

The MA programmes ‘Datafication and Digital Literacy’, ‘Social Media and Society’, and ‘Media Creation and Innovation’ provide students with cutting-edge knowledge of the digital transformations which profoundly change society. The MA programmes in Journalism focus on high quality reporting in a cross-media setting with a strong focus on digital skills and innovation, and combine academic reflection with academic skills. Our BA and MA programmes rank first among all Media Studies programmes in the Netherlands in the national student survey.

Research is conducted within the interdisciplinary Centre for Media and Journalism Studies, which has been rated as “excellent/world-leading” in the last Research Review. Members of the Centre have been successful in recent years in attracting external research funding. If appointed, the candidates are expected to actively contribute to a vibrant research environment. They are provided ample support in applying for bids with national and international funding agencies.

The successful applicant is expected to:

• teach and supervise students in the department’s undergraduate and graduate programmes. International candidates will teach solely in English. They are expected to follow a Dutch language course
• participate actively in curriculum development, design and administration of course modules
• conduct and generate top research in media studies or communication studies
• pursue research grants and other forms of external funding
• participate actively in international research networks and build international collaborations
• participate actively in the activities of the interdisciplinary research Centre for Media and Journalism Studies.

Qualifications

In addition to a number of basic requirements set by the University of Groningen, such as excellent social and communication skills, presentation skills, coaching skills and a results-oriented attitude, we are looking for candidates who have:

• a PhD in Political Communication, Media Studies, Communication Science, or related fields
• wide-ranging knowledge in Media, Politics and Democracy, with, preferably but not limited to, expertise in: citizenship, political engagement and participation; democratic theory; political communication; statistics and social media analysis
• teaching experience at university level and proven didactic abilities
• gained their University Teaching Qualification or are prepared to do so within two years
• an excellent research track record, including relevant publications
• an outstanding national and international academic network as well as strong contacts with professionals in the field
• willingness to make substantial contributions to the development of the Department’s research and educational programmes
• organisational experience and skills
• excellent command of English (at least CEFR B2/C1 level for reading, listening, writing and speaking)
• expected to have or gain understanding of the Dutch language (CEFR B2 for reading and listening, and CEFR B1 for writing and speaking) within two years.

Organisation

Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has established an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative university offering high-quality teaching and research. Its 35.000 students are encouraged to develop their own individual talents through challenging study- and career paths. The University of Groningen is an international centre of knowledge: it belongs to the best research universities in Europe and is allied with prestigious partner universities and networks worldwide.

The Faculty of Arts is a large, dynamic faculty in the heart of the city of Groningen. It has more than 5000 students and 700 staff members, who are working at the frontiers of knowledge every day. The Faculty offers a wide range of degree programmes: 15 Bachelor's programmes and over 35 Master's specialisations. Our research, which is internationally widely acclaimed, covers Media and Journalism Studies, Archaeology, Cultural Studies, History, International Relations, Language and Literary Studies, and Linguistics.

Conditions of employment

We offer you in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities:

• a salary, depending on qualifications and work experience from a minimum of € 3,746 (salary scale 11) to a maximum of € 5,826 (salary scale 12) gross per month for a full-time position
• 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% end-of-year bonus and participation in a pension scheme for employees. Favourable tax agreements may apply to non-Dutch applicants
• an appointment on a temporary basis for 4 years.

For more detailed information about working conditions and working for the University of Groningen, please check: https://www.rug.nl/(...)k-with-us/new-staff/

Starting date: 1 August 2021

Application

Applications should include:

• a cover letter which explains the motivation for applying for this position
• a full curriculum vitae including a full list of publications and talks
• a research plan of 1-2 pages that includes future ideas for projects and grant applications
• a teaching statement that outlines your teaching philosophy and contains a description of courses taught and teaching qualifications
• the names and contact details of two academic referees

You can submit your application until 14 March 11:59pm / before 15 March 2021 Dutch local time (CET) by means of the application form (click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the university website).

Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be taken into consideration.

The selection interviews will take place in the fourth or final week of March 2021.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have adopted an active policy to increase the number of female scientists across all disciplines of the university. Therefore, women are encouraged to apply. Our selection procedure follows the guidelines of the Recruitment code (NVP), https://www.nvp-hrnetwerk.nl/sollicitatiecode/ and European Commission's European Code of Conduct for recruitment of researchers, https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/charter/code

Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated.

Information

For information you can contact:

Prof. Marcel Broersma, Professor of Media and Journalism Studies, +31 50 3635955, m.j.broersma@rug.nl

Drs. Miralda Meulman, Degree programme coordinator (about the formal procedure), +31 50 3638950, sec.amc@rug.nl

Please do not use the e-mail address(es) above for applications.

Dublin City University

The School of Communications at Dublin City University is now inviting applications from qualified candidates for up to four PhD Scholarships.

The School of Communications at DCU is home to almost 1,000 students at undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD levels. With a tradition stretching back almost 40 years, the School is defined by excellence in both teaching and research in journalism, multimedia and communications studies. In the QS global subject rankings in 2020 DCU was in the top 200 of almost 4,500 universities worldwide in the area of communications. DCU is ranked number 1 nationally in Communications & Media Studies.

The School’s academics undertake research that contributes to national and international debates and to public policy formation. They have also led research projects supported by national and international funders.

This cutting-edge research is across a range of (inter)disciplinary fields including (new) media studies, media history, journalism studies, science communication, political communication, social media studies, film and television studies, music industry studies, advertising, and cultural studies. In the past five years, the School has supported approximately 40 doctoral students to achieve PhD awards through this scheme.

The School now has an opening for up to six funded PhD scholarships (across a four-year duration). As well as a tax-free stipend of €16,500 plus fees, we also support our students with funding for conference travel and offer PhD students opportunities to gain teaching experience.

In this call, we invite applications in the following areas / themes:

Online Political Dialogue: Fellowship(s) in this area will focus on understanding online political discussions and especially the communicative processes underlying the speech (both on social media and in more structured environments). The PhD fellow will use quantitative techniques to examine citizens' political dialogue with a particular focus on the use of non-emotional and emotional arguments. There is an opportunity to be part of a new H2020 project with significant networking and other opportunities. Candidates proficient in quantitative research methods, or those interested in learning them are welcome to apply. (For more information, contact Prof. Jane Suiter – jane.suiter@dcu.ie)

Emerging Media Forms: Fellowship(s) in this area will ideally focus on emerging media forms that move beyond traditional screens and linear forms. Possible research topics include (but are not limited to): spatial audio and music (e.g., ambisonics in virtual or physical spaces); embodied or somatic experiences in emerging media forms; emerging media in themed and immersive spaces (e.g. museum/interpretive/heritage centres, tourist attractions and theme parks). Traditional or practice-based applications are welcome. (For further information, contact Dr. Declan Tuite – declan.tuite@dcu.ie)

The Global Music industries: Fellowship(s) in this area will ideally focus on the political economy of the music industries. Possible research topics include (but are not limited to): music and copyright; the music industries in the context of an evolving digital environment; gender dynamics in the music industries; music industries policy; music and the media. (For further information contact Dr. Jim Rogers – jim.rogers@dcu.ie)

The Role of Digital Media in Advancing Twenty-First Century Learning: Fellowship(s) in this area will ideally focus on the role of digital technologies in advancing C21st learning competences in either primary or 2nd level education or both. Possible research topics include (but are not limited to), (i) digital assessment for learning, (ii) mobile learning (iii) augmented Reality/virtual Reality (iv) classroom 2.0, Covid-19 and changing educational practices. The ideal candidate will have a multidisciplinary background in teaching/training and educational technology/multimedia. (For further information, contact Dr. Miriam Judge - miriam.judge@dcu.ie)

NB. Applications should consist of a 2,000 word research proposal as well as a brief CV detailing academic qualifications and professional experience to date.

NB. Applicants must contact the relevant supervisor prior to submitting an application.

NB. All applications should be submitted to Ms. Eileen Myers, Secretary, School of Communications, DCU (eileen.myers@dcu.ie), clearly indicating the theme under which they are applying.

All scholarships are due to commence on 01st October 2021.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 31st March 2021.

University for the Creative Arts

Qualification Type: PhD

Location: Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, Rochester

Funding for: UK Students, EU Students, International Students

Funding amount: The package includes a fee waiver for three years full-time study, and a stipend of £15,285 each year for three years.

Hours: Full Time

Placed On: 9th February 2021

Closes: 31st March 2021

About UCA

UCA is the UK’s highest-ranked creative university (Guardian/Complete University Guides 2021), offering courses in Architecture, Art, Design, Fashion, Film, Performing Arts and Creative Business across Surrey, Kent, and overseas.

But that’s not the whole story.

Creativity makes communities more vibrant, innovative, human. So we support our students to forge their own path and use their creativity to make a difference. Right now, they’re making the creative industries more inclusive and sustainable, changing perspectives, and winning awards – from Golden Globes to Pulitzers. 

Research at UCA

With a vibrant and progressive research community and a wealth of specialist resources for creative research and practice, UCA offers the ideal environment to explore your chosen field and develop unique and impressive doctoral work.

We are a top ten research community for Art & Design, and the second largest provider of creative education in Europe. In REF 2014, 93% of our research was internationally recognised for quality, and 64% to was judged to be world-leading or internationally significant. In our research centres (including the Crafts Study Centre, the International Textiles Research Centre, and the Centre for Sustainable Design), 90% of research produced impacts that were rated world-leading or internationally significant.

Our PhD Studentships

We are currently seeking exceptional applicants to our MPhil/ PhD programme, and have a number of Vice Chancellor’s PhD Studentships on offer for Home, EU or International candidates looking to pursue practice-based or thesis-only research projects. The package includes a fee waiver for three years’ full-time study, and a stipend of £15,285 each year for three years.

Our subjects

To apply, you will need to submit a research proposal that is focused in one of our specialist areas (or spans several of them). These are:

• Crafts (including ceramics and textiles): contemporary textiles, textiles emerging from traditional practice, textiles as spatial intervention; textiles as expressions of cultural specificity, modern and contemporary British studio ceramics and makers, modern craft guilds and societies, topics across the Crafts Study Centre collections.
• Fine art and photography: photography and its practices, performative photography, women in photography, the archive, the artists interview, the photobook, issues around the body, hybridity and appropriation.
• Visual communication and design: the politics of design, contemporary political theory, experimental and speculative design, principles of design, graphic design and typography, archives and design, design history and theory, design for sustainability.
• Fashion: cloth, memory and experience, public and private dress, fashion heritage, fashion and class, gender and thrift, subcultures, experiential retailing, the branded environment, consumer culture and the history of shopping, fashion technology and electronic textiles.
• Music: music technology, improvisation, notation practice and art/science collaboration.
• Film, media and performing arts: artist’s films, film genre and aesthetics, film and space, radical geography, essay cinema, theoretical approaches to film, performance and technology, interactive and immersive art and performance, wearables in performance, embodiment/presence in technology (theory and practice), art-science/technology collaborations and innovations, cyberfeminism and feminist technology in media art.
• Video Games: Indie and Art Games in performance; video games and play, spatiality, interface, and intersections between video games and biopolitics, intermediality in film and games; indie and art game and narrative design, gender representation in video games.
• Animation: archives and animation; experimental, documentary and activist practice; expanded animation, VR and immersive technologies; issues of gender, sexuality, post-colonialism and social inclusion.
• Architecture: activist practices, alternative organizations, architectural education and critical pedagogy, critical spatial practice, ecologies and climate change, ethics, gender, race and class analysis and methodologies, isovistic analysis and space syntax, spatial mapping, architectural history and theory, particularly of the twentieth century.
• Critical Theory: contemporary political theory, racial capitalism, feminism and representation, feminism and technology/ cyberfeminism, post-digital culture, memory, popular culture and mediation practices.
• Business for the creative industries: sustainability for business and design, innovation, technology exchange and business strategy in the arts and creative industries, sustainable development, circular economy, social innovation and wellbeing, entrepreneurship and innovative business models, eco-design, eco-innovation, arts and creative markets, funding for the arts and creative industries, inter-industry and societal creative crossovers.

How to apply

To see our entry requirements, register your interest or apply, please visit www.uca.ac.uk/research/research-degrees

Please note: All our PhD students begin their studies in September, so we recommend that you submit your applications by 31 March 2021. We will consider applications after this date, but early applications may be more likely to be successful, as supervisors’ capacity is limited. All applicants wishing to be considered for a Vice-Chancellor’s Studentship or other funding must apply by 31st March.

IE University’s School of Human Sciences and Technology

IE University’s School of Human Sciences and Technology (https://www.ie.edu/…gy/) invites qualified applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Corporate or Marketing Communication beginning September 2021, in Madrid.

The new faculty member will be expected to provide intellectual leadership within HST (and, more broadly, across IE University) in their areas of expertise, and to contribute to a collegial atmosphere and a diverse, inclusive campus life. Applicants with international academic experience are especially encouraged to apply.

Our faculty are expected to present their work in international venues and to publish in peer-reviewed journals. In this case, relevant journals might include, but are not limited to Public Relations Review, Corporate Communications, Journal of Business Communication, Journal of Business Ethics, or Management Communication Quarterly.

Teaching requirements for this position are the standard for research active institutions. The successful candidate will teach and advise students in one or more of the following HST programs:

• Bachelor in Communication and Digital Media. https://www.ie.edu/…on/
• Master in Corporate and Marketing Communication. https://www.ie.edu/…on/
• Master in Visual and Digital Media. https://www.ie.edu/…ia/
• Master in Customer Experience and Innovation. https://www.ie.edu/…on/
• Master in Digital Marketing. https://www.ie.edu/…ng/

IE University (https://www.ie.edu/ ) is an internationally recognized institution originally founded as a business school. The university is comprised of schools of Business, Human Sciences & Technology, Law, Global and Public Affairs, and Architecture & Design.

We are among the most international institutions of higher education with approximately 85% of our students coming from outside Spain and typically over 120 countries represented on campus. Our Madrid campus is situated in the financial district of this vibrant, cosmopolitan capital city of over 5 million people.

In 2021, we will open the doors to our new undergraduate Learning Tower – a vertical campus which will be one of the 5 towers occupying the skyline of Madrid. Our Segovia campus is located in the historic quarter of this World-Heritage city, 30 minutes by high-speed train from Madrid.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Communication or related discipline as well as positively evaluated teaching experience at the university and/or graduate level.
• He/She will have an active research agenda in either corporate communication or marketing, advertising, branding, and public relations.
• HST takes an interdisciplinary, humanistic approach to the study of communication and media.
• A candidate with an interest in cultural approaches to technological platforms and social media, public interest and social change communication, or corporate and media ethics would be a particularly good fit.

Application instructions:

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statement and three confidential recommendation letters.

Please submit your application by March 24th, 2021 via Interfolio at: http://apply.interfolio.com/…204

For general enquiries about the application, contact Sara Flores, Recruitment Coordinator sara.flores@ie.edu , specific enquiries can be made to Prof. Begoña González-Cuesta begona.gonzalez@ie.edu .

Keele University

Application closing date 08/03/2021

Start date June 2021

Salary: Grade 7, £33,797 -£41,526 per annum

Fixed Term: 24 months full-time

The Research Assistant post is part of an AHRC funded project entitled “#ContestingIslamophobia: Representation and Appropriation in Mediated Activism”. The project aims to investigate the dynamics of online hate speech as well as counter-narratives against Islamophobia, and examine what political potentials and/or limitations they offer. The RA will be involved in the second stage of the project which will be to carry out both quantitative and qualitative content analysis (of both Tweets, mainstream media and activist websites) and semi-structured interviews (with key activists). As the project focuses on Twitter, there may be some liaison with our computer scientist, but the role mainly requires a knowledge and experience of traditional methods in the social sciences, particularly experience of working with media texts. The post holder will also oversee the project website, write blog entries and have the opportunity to contribute to other dissemination activities.

The successful candidate will have a PhD (or close to completion) in an appropriate subject area such as Social Science or Media Studies, and experience of undertaking independent research using quantitative and qualitative methods. Experience of using computer packages in the social sciences, such as SPSS and Nvivo, would also be useful.

This role could be initially undertaken remotely with meetings over the internet, however, the successful candidate would be expected to work on site at Keele once it is safe enough to do so.

Informal enquires can be made to Professor Elizabeth Poole, Principal Investigator on the project via e.a.poole@keele.ac.uk.

Project Lead: Prof. Alexander Gerber

This first in-depth empirical analysis of the research field in science communication was conducted for the German Federal Ministry of Research. Its main parts are published openly here – without any access fees or book charges: E-book download [PDF, 1 MB].

This study of Science Communication Research (SCR) triangulates a bibliometric and content analysis of approx. 3,000 journal papers with a multi-stage panel study and a review of grey literature spanning four decades. Quantitative findings from the journal analysis (e.g. about disciplinary contexts or topics, research methods, data analysis techniques used) were considered by a panel of 36 science communication researchers in a multi-stage series of qualitative interviews. These experts represent the international and disciplinary diversity of the research field, including past and present editors of the most relevant journals of science communication, and the majority of the most often cited science communication scholars.

We are planning to do further deep-dives into specific aspects of this hugely comprehensive material, which includes dozens of expert interviews and thousands of publications content-analysed. For any suggestions about such specific research questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.