Don’t miss the opportunity to take part in the International Postdoctoral Position programme for higher studies at the University of Copenhagen for the academic session 2020/2021.

The funding programme encourages talented students who want to undertake a PhD degree in Digital Media Analysis at the Department of Communication in Denmark.

The University of Copenhagen was established in 1479. It is Scandinavia’s second oldest university and has four campuses, each with its own unique atmosphere and climate. The university consists of six divisions and over 100 divisions and study centres.

What study at the University of Copenhagen? Students will sharpen quantitative and business analytical skills using spreadsheets and online tools. At the end of the program, you should feel confident in applying your knowledge in your own professional life.

Application Deadline: October 15, 2020

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Copenhagen
• Department: Department of Communication
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: DKK 34,300
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: Two
• Nationality: International
• The award can be taken in Denmark

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: PhD degree program in Digital Media Analysis
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible for the opportunity program, applicants have, or are about to be awarded, a PhD in computational social science, media or communication studies, sociology, political science, or a related discipline.
• They should have a good command of digital media analysis and/or computational social science methods as well as an interest in civic or political participation, social movements, political parties, digital or broadcast media.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: To be considered for the fellowship, all interested candidates are required to take admission in a PhD degree at the University of Copenhagen. After getting enrolled, applicants must complete and submit the online application form.
• Supporting Documents: Candidates must submit all the following documents:

• Application letter/cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (with applicant’s e-mail address & telephone number)
• Documentation of qualifications (examination certificates/PhD diploma, etc.).
• Complete and numbered list of publications. The enclosed publications must be marked with.
• Research plan (max 5 pages), including a short description of previous research and a plan for the coming years that includes an account of involvement in organizing research, the establishment of research seminars, symposia, and congresses, etc.
• Documentation of teaching qualifications and research dissemination, if any
• Publication list (if relevant)
• Admission Requirements: Applicants will be selected based on previous publications (if any) and relevant work experience.
• Language Requirement:If English is not your first language, you should provide evidence of English language ability: IELTS, TOEFL, or other acceptable proof.

Benefits

The University of Copenhagen will offer a salary of DKK 34,300 (EUR 4,590) per month + a 17,1 % contribution to the pension scheme. It is possible to negotiate salary supplements on an annual basis.

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