Nord University
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PhD Research Fellow in Journalism and New Audiovisual Publics at Nord University Nord University in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Communication Studies
Funding
This is a full-time, temporary doctoral research fellow position. The annual salary is NOK 565,000 under code 1017. Employment is normally for three years without career-promoting activities, with a possible four-year period including 25% career-promoting duties such as teaching or research-related work. Benefits include Government Pension Fund advantages, loans, insurance and pension arrangements, flexible working hours, and free basic Norwegian language training.
Deadline
Jan 4, 2027
Country
Norway
University
Nord University
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Nord University in Bodø, Norway, invites applications for 1–2 full-time PhD Research Fellow positions in Social Science, specializing in Journalism and New Audiovisual Publics. The positions are affiliated with the Journalism and New Media research group and the Governance and Democracy in Transition specialization within the university's PhD programme in Social Science.
The doctoral research will investigate how podcasts, video, and emerging digital media formats transform journalism, public debate, political communication, and audience engagement. Potential topics include podcasts as arenas for journalism and trust-building; video journalism and visual storytelling; media ethics and credibility; platformisation and algorithmic distribution; the relationship between journalism, entertainment, activism, influencer culture, and political communication; alternative audiovisual publics; and audiences' use of audiovisual news and public-affairs content.
Applicants may develop independent research questions within the thematic scope and use qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods, including interviews, content analysis, digital ethnography, audience studies, and platform analysis. The position is based in Bodø, with workplace presence generally expected during working hours.
Applicants need a relevant bachelor's and completed 120 ECTS master's degree, normally with at least a B average, and must meet the PhD programme's admission requirements. Strong written and oral English is required. Relevant experience in journalism, media production, or media and communication is advantageous but not essential. Applications must include a 5–7-page project proposal, motivation letter, CV, academic transcripts and diplomas, master's thesis or link, references, and required foreign-degree documentation where applicable.
The annual salary is NOK 565,000. Employment is normally three years, with a possible four-year arrangement including 25% career-promoting duties. The application deadline is 4 January 2027, with appointment from 1 September 2027 or another agreed date.
Funding details
This is a full-time, temporary doctoral research fellow position. The annual salary is NOK 565,000 under code 1017. Employment is normally for three years without career-promoting activities, with a possible four-year period including 25% career-promoting duties such as teaching or research-related work. Benefits include Government Pension Fund advantages, loans, insurance and pension arrangements, flexible working hours, and free basic Norwegian language training.
What's required
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and a completed 120 ECTS master's degree, or equivalent, in a relevant social science discipline and/or history; applicants from humanities or other relevant fields may be considered individually. Candidates must demonstrate solid knowledge of relevant theories and methods for the proposed PhD project, meet the faculty's PhD admission requirements and normally have a B average in the master's degree. Strong written and oral English skills are required, with documentation for applicants from outside the Nordic countries. A project proposal is required, and the final project proposal must be approved within three months of employment. Candidates who already hold a PhD will not be considered. Experience in journalism, media production, or related media and communication fields is advantageous but not required. Applicants must submit the required academic and application documents, including references and, where applicable, foreign degree documentation and HK-dir approval.
How to apply
Submit the application electronically through the Jobbnorge advertisement by 4 January 2027. Upload PDF attachments including a 5–7-page project proposal, cover letter, CV, diplomas and transcripts, master's thesis or link, references, and any required diploma supplement or foreign-degree recognition documents.
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