Ph D Position on Political Corruption and Media

Faculteit/Dienst: Faculteit der Maatschappij- & Gedragswetenschappen

Opleidingsniveau: Master

Functie type: Promotieplaats

Sluitingsdatum: 31 October 2024

Vacaturenummer: 13515

• eager to contribute to the scientific field;
• motivated to share your knowledge with academic and non-academic audiences, as well as students;
• strongly committed to methodological rigor and scientific integrity;

• curious and eager to learn new skills, theoretical perspectives, and practical issues;
• motivated to contribute to the Program Group of Political Communication and Journalism and the Amsterdam School of Communication Research.

• a (Research) Master’s degree in Communication Science, Political Science, or a related field or have almost completed the program;
• a general understanding of political communication theories or are willing to learn them;

• a firm basis in and, ideally experience with research methods and data analysis, in particular: survey experimentation, content analysis, and qualitative interviewing (experience with MAXQDA, or R is desired);
• an excellent written and spoken command of English (Dutch language proficiency is desired);
• excellent social and organizational skills.

• a position in which initiative and input are highly valued
• an enthusiastic and warm team that is open to new colleagues
• an inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam.

• Christopher Starke, Assistant Professor of Political Communication, c.d.r.o.starke@uva.nl

• a curriculum vitae;
• a letter of motivation (max 2 pages) that outlines your preparation and motivation to pursue this Ph D project and a short discussion of how you would approach the topic. Please be as specific as possible in describing how you meet the selection criteria. If you do not meet all of the criteria yet, please explain how you will acquire the required skills;
• the contact details of two academic references;
• Proof of your Master's and Bachelor’s degree, including grade transcripts. If you have not completed your degree at the time of application, include grade transcripts plus a statement regarding the expected date of completion of your degree.
• A writing sample showcasing your experience with conducting empirical research (this can f.i. be your master thesis).