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Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology

PhD Candidate in Children’s Media in English at NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Education

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

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Norway

University

Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology

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Keywords

Education
Media Studies
Film Studies
Literature
Pedagogy
Children's Literature
Multimodal Analysis
Media Literacy
Linguistics
English Education

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About this position

NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) is advertising a full-time PhD Candidate position in Children’s Media in English at the Department of Teacher Education in Trondheim, Norway.

The position is linked to the project “Global Childhoods on Screen: Children’s Film, English Learning, and Critical Media Literacy” and the research group CLEAR: Children’s Literature in Education and Research. The project sits at the intersection of children’s media studies, film studies, critical media literacy, English education, English as an Additional Language (EAL), and pedagogy.

The successful candidate will develop and carry out an individual PhD project on how globally circulating children’s and family films shape young learners’ understandings of language, culture, and childhood, and how such films can be used in English teaching in critical and ethical ways. Suggested approaches include multimodal textual analysis, qualitative educational research, teacher interviews, creative methods, arts-based methods, and classroom-oriented inquiry.

This is a 4-year appointment with 25% teaching and other career-promoting work. Teaching duties may include teaching, supervision, assessment, and course development in English and English education at bachelor’s and master’s levels. The salary is normally NOK 550,800 per year before deductions, depending on qualifications and seniority.

Eligibility highlights: completed MA degree in English, English education, children’s literature, media studies, film studies, pedagogy, or a closely related field; applicants finishing in 2026 may be considered if they document completion by 1 January 2027; strong academic record (normally B or better); excellent written and oral English; and admission requirements for NTNU’s doctoral programme.

Application materials: CV, certificates, diplomas, transcripts, master’s thesis or confirmation of submission, a 2+ page research proposal and progress plan, academic works, and names/addresses of three referees. Applications must be submitted in English.

Deadline: 30 September 2026.

Questions about the position can be directed to Associate Professor Alyssa Christine Magee Lowery or Professor Libe García Zarranz at NTNU.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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