PhD Scholarship in Digital Media and Communication Research at the Department of Communication

2 months ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet (KU) Full time

PhD Scholarship in Digital Media and Communication Research

We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified candidate for a PhD scholarship in digital media and communication research at the Department of Communication, Københavns Universitet (KU). The successful candidate will be employed at the Faculty of Humanities and enrolled in the PhD School at the Faculty of Humanities.

About the Project

The PhD scholarship is part of the GREENWATCH project, a European Research Council Advanced Grant, which examines the potentials and challenges of employing the Internet of Things (IoT) as a communication system monitoring the effects of human activities on Earth's ecosystems. The project is interdisciplinary and culturally comparative, covering China, Europe, and the United States.

Research Focus

The successful applicant will undertake quantitative content analyses and qualitative discourse studies of advertising campaigns and other strategic communication by IoT companies in China, Europe, and the United States. The research will contribute to collaborative and comparative analyses of political and commercial imaginaries of IoT as part of the green transition.

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must hold a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent and must have submitted a master's thesis for which they have received pre-approval at the time of application. Applicants must have specific theoretical and methodological competences in digital media and communication research. Previous experience in combining quantitative and qualitative studies of media and communication is preferred.

Working Conditions

The PhD student will be employed at the Faculty of Humanities and enrolled in the PhD School at the Faculty of Humanities. The standard duration of the PhD program is three years of full-time studies, which equals 180 ECTS credits. The PhD student will have a work obligation of up to 840 hours over the 3-year period without additional pay.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online. The application must be written in English and must include the following enclosures in PDF or Word format: project abstract, cover letter, project description, CV, diploma and transcripts of records, and other information for consideration.



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