Cecilia Cassinger
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PhD Position in Media and Communication Studies at Lund University Lund University in Sweden
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Communication Studies
Funding
The position is a fixed-term, full-time employment for four years (up to five years with departmental duties). Monthly salary is provided. Regulations concerning doctoral student employment apply. No specific stipend amount or tuition coverage is mentioned.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Sweden
University
Lund University
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About this position
Lund University, one of the world’s top 100 universities, is inviting applications for a PhD position in Media and Communication Studies at the Department of Communication. The department is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences, which is highly ranked internationally, and offers a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment for research and education in media and communication studies, strategic communication, and journalism, with a particular emphasis on digital communication technologies.
The doctoral position involves conducting independent research and coursework within the doctoral programme, with opportunities to participate in teaching and departmental duties (up to 20%). The department collaborates closely with the media and communication industry, civil society, and public authorities, providing students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Research topics include communication practices in organizations, politics, society, and culture, as well as the analysis of digital media technologies.
Applicants must hold a second-cycle degree (Master’s or equivalent) with at least 240 ECTS credits, including at least 60 credits at the second-cycle level, and at least 30 credits at the second-cycle level in media and communication studies or equivalent. Independent scholarly work of at least 15 ECTS credits at the second-cycle level is required. Proficiency in English is essential. Selection is based on academic qualifications, the quality of the master’s thesis, and the proposed doctoral dissertation idea. The ability to work independently and contribute to a positive research environment is also considered.
The position is a fixed-term, full-time employment for four years (up to five years with departmental duties), with a monthly salary. The application deadline is 31 March 2026, and the position begins on 30 August 2026. For more information and to apply, visit the official job posting or the department’s doctoral studies page. Contact Cecilia Cassinger ([email protected]) or Tobias Linné ([email protected]) for further details.
Funding details
The position is a fixed-term, full-time employment for four years (up to five years with departmental duties). Monthly salary is provided. Regulations concerning doctoral student employment apply. No specific stipend amount or tuition coverage is mentioned.
What's required
Applicants must have completed a second-cycle degree (Master's or equivalent), with at least 240 ECTS credits (of which at least 60 at the second-cycle level), and at least 30 ECTS credits at the second-cycle level in media and communication studies or equivalent (e.g., strategic communication). Applicants must have completed independent scholarly work of at least 15 ECTS credits at the second-cycle level. Sufficient proficiency in English is required. Selection is based on academic qualifications, the quality of the master's thesis or equivalent, and the proposed doctoral dissertation idea. Ability to work independently and contribute to a positive research environment is also considered.
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Associate Professor of Strategic Communication
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Research Interests
Media Studies
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