Junior Lecturer - PhD Candidate (50% / 50%) in Media & Communication (1.0 FTE, 6 years)

17 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR)

Research Field

Language sciences
Cultural studies

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

1 Jun 2023 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

40.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We are looking for two highly motivated Junior Lecturers - PhD Candidates who seek to conduct their PhD research in the context of the research in Media & Communication carried out at the department, as well as teach within the context of the various degree programmes in the field of Media and Communication provided by the ESHCC.

As a Junior Lecturer - PhD Candidate of the Erasmus Research Institute for Media, Culture, History and Society (ERMeCHS) you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with renowned academics with an international and interdisciplinary approach. We invite you to propose your own research project related to one or more of the research themes and clusters in ERMeCHS. This research project will be developed under the responsibility of a supervisor/promotor of the department.

Teaching duties (50%)

•         Preparing and providing lessons within the context of the various degree programmes in the field of Media and Communication provided by the ESHCC;

•         Monitoring the literature and integrating new insights into the lessons;

•         Supervising and coaching students;

•         Contributing to the evaluation of the lessons, both in terms of structure and execution;

•         Participating in committees or working groups, as well as performing designated organisational tasks.

Research and management duties (50%)

•         Conducting PhD research;

•         Data collection and data analysis;

•         Publishing and presenting research results in the form of articles in international peer reviewed journals and papers at international conferences;

•         Writing a dissertation within the appointment duration of six years;

•         Defending the dissertation to complete the doctoral degree;

•         Performing organisational tasks in the context of ESHCC, in particular with regard to the Department of Media and Communication;

•         Taking part in seminars, workshops, etc. that are organised by the Erasmus Research Institute for Media, Culture, History and Society (ERMeCHS) as well as the research schools and scholarly associations of which ERMeCHS is part.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

• A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline of humanities or social science (such as communication science, media studies, cultural studies, sociology, business / management / economics; a research master’s degree is preferred;
• Knowledge of and affinity with one or more of the main subject areas of our research and teaching: media and creative industries; production, distribution and consumption of media and digital entertainment; media and communication management; digital media technologies; organizational and corporate communication; digital marketing; media entrepreneurship;
• A broad knowledge of key theories and perspectives in the field of media and communication;
• A broad knowledge and mastery of common quantitative and/or qualitative research methods in media and communication, as evidenced by your master’s thesis, publications, research plans and other projects;
• Organisational experience and skills;
• Didactic potential. Prior teaching experience is considered an advantage;
• A willingness to develop knowledge and skills in various disciplines and to increase the ability to teach related subjects within the faculty’s degree programme;
• Proficiency in spoken and written English. Non-English speakers must meet the C1-standards of the Common European Framework (CEF).

Additional Information
Benefits

An internationally oriented and varied job in an enthusiastic team, with good working conditions in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU).

The start date of this position is preferably before September 1st, 2023. The research component of the position will initially be for a term of 2,5 years, which - depending on performance – will be extended with a second term of 3,5 years.

The position is for 1,0 fte. The salary is dependent on your experience and knowledge and ranges from a minimum of € 2.960 to a maximum of € 4.670 gross per month on a fulltime basis, in accordance with Scale 10 of the CAO-NU. In addition, we offer an 8% holiday allowance, an end-of-year payment of 8.3%, and a very generous paid leave scheme. Furthermore, EUR is affiliated with ABP for the pension provision, and we offer partially paid parental leave, fully paid extended birth leave for partners, a personal career budget, work-life balance coaches, discounted collective health insurance, and more. As an employee, you can also use EUR facilities such as the University library and receive a discount on subscriptions for the Erasmus sports center.

Erasmus University Rotterdam offers a Dual Career Programme (DCP) to assist the life partners of new academic staff (on payroll) in finding employment in The Netherlands. The programme is offered in close cooperation with the nearby universities of Delft and Leiden.

Erasmus University Rotterdam aspires to be an equitable and inclusive community. We nurture an open culture, where everyone is supported to fulfill their full potential. We see inclusivity of talent as the basis of our successes, and the diversity of perspectives and people as a highly valued outcome. EUR provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, functional impairment, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.

Selection process

To apply, please send a letter of motivation, your resume/CV including  publication list (if applicable), a brief research project idea of max. 300 words and the names and contact details of two referees, before June 1st, 2023 via the Apply now button. Please mention “Junior Lecturer - PhD Candidate". You should receive a confirmation mail within two weeks.

The selection committee will invite a small number of candidates for an online interview. Candidates may be asked to submit a more detailed research plan and/or give a presentation as part of the application procedure.

Additional comments

Additional information can be obtained through the following links:

About the Erasmus University Rotterdam

About the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication

About the Erasmus Research Centre in Media, Communication and Culture

About the Media and Communication Department

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Evelien Meeuwisse ([email protected] ).

To apply, please send a letter of motivation, your resume/CV including  publication list (if applicable), a brief research project idea of max. 300 words and the names and contact details of two referees, before June 1st, 2023 via the Apply now button. Please mention “Junior Lecturer - PhD Candidate". You should receive a confirmation mail within two weeks.

The selection committee will invite a small number of candidates for an online interview. Candidates may be asked to submit a more detailed research plan and/or give a presentation as part of the application procedure.

Acquisition and mediation by third parties is not appreciated.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/327841/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

2

Company/Institute

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR)

Country

Netherlands

City

Rotterdam

Postal Code

3062 PA

Street

Burgemeester Oudlaan 50

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/327841/junior-lecturer-phd-candidate-50-50-in-…

Contact

City

Rotterdam

Website

http://www.eur.nl/

Street

Burgemeester Oudlaan 50

Postal Code

3062 PA

STATUS: EXPIRED