Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is offering a PhD scholarship to explore the effects of social media on democratic citizenship as part of the “WHAT-IF” project. This exciting opportunity is ideal for those with a Research Master’s in Political or Computational Communication Science and computational expertise.
Eligibility for this scholarship requires applicants to have completed a Research Master’s degree in Political or Computational Communication Science or a related discipline. Candidates should have a strong computational background, with proficiency in Python, R, and simulation or front-end development. A keen interest in social media usage and its effects on democratic citizenship is essential.
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( votes)Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is a leading research university located in the heart of Amsterdam’s Zuidas business district. Established in 1880, VU Amsterdam is known for its commitment to values-driven education and research, fostering an inclusive and diverse academic community. With over 31,000 students and more than 6,150 staff members, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Application Deadline: 27 October 2024
Brief Description
- University or Organization: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- Department: Faculty of Social Sciences
- Course Level: PhD
- Award: Salary of €2,872 – €3,670 gross per month (depending on year)
- Access Mode: Online application
- Number of Awards: NA
- Nationality: International
- The award can be taken in: Netherlands
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: All nationalities are eligible to apply.
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for PhD studies in Communication Science, focusing on media usage and democratic citizenship.
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Completed a Research Master’s degree in Political or Computational Communication Science or a related discipline.
• Strong computational background, including experience with Python, R, and/or simulation or front-end development.
• Demonstrated interest in (social) media usage and its effects on democratic citizenship.
• Experience with empirical research methods, including field or experimental studies.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a cross-disciplinary approach.
• Motivation to work on an interdisciplinary European research project, “WHAT-IF,” focused on social media’s impact on democracy.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply via the official application button on the university’s website. The application should include a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and, if applicable, links to a GitHub page or code samples, as well as a description or pre-registration of a past experiment. Applications are accepted until October 27, 2024, with interviews to take place online on November 12, 2024. The preferred starting date is January 1, 2025.
Benefits
- Full-time employment contract of up to 4 years, pending satisfactory evaluation after the first year.
- Holiday leave entitlement of 232 hours annually (or 328 hours for a 40-hour working week).
- Attractive fringe benefits, including 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% end-of-year bonus, contribution to commuting expenses, and access to a range of sports facilities.
A challenging position in a socially involved and highly interdisciplinary organization. The job profile is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for 1 FTE. We offer you:
- a salary of € 2.872,00 (PhD) and maximum € 3.670,00 (PhD) gross per month in the fourth year, for a full-time employment
- an employment contract of initially 1 year. After a satisfactory evaluation of the initial appointment, the contract will be extended for a total duration of 4 years.
We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and arrangements, such as:
- A full-time 38-hour working week comes with a holiday leave entitlement of 232 hours per year. If you choose to work 40 hours, you have 96 extra holiday leave hours on an annual basis. For part-timers, this is calculated pro rata.
- 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
- contribution to commuting expenses
- optional model for designing a personalized benefits package
- a wide range of sports facilities which staff may use at a modest charge.