Vacant job

Örebro University is seeking two doctoral students for a research-level education leading to a PhD in Media and Communication Studies at the Department of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, with studies commencing in Autumn Term 2026.

Research Focus Areas in the Subject

Research in Media and Communication Studies at Örebro University is organized within three focus areas: Discourse, Communication and Media (DCM), Film and Media (FM), and Strategic Communication (SCOM). The research spans a wide breadth but is united by an interdisciplinary and critical approach. Through a diversity of theories and methods, various types of communicative and mediated practices and phenomena are explored in both local and global contexts. The forms and conditions of mediated communication and its significance for societal change are central questions. The subject comprises an international mix of researchers and doctoral students, which enriches perspectives and approaches. Collaboration with other researchers and environments is an important part of the activity, as are collaborations with organizations and institutions outside academia.

More information about the three research focus areas can be found here: https://www.oru.se/forskning/forskningsamnen/medie--och-kommunikationsvetenskap/ (https://www.oru.se/forskning/forskningsamnen/medie--och-kommunikationsvetenskap/)

Priority Research Areas for Application

The applicants' planned dissertation projects should relate to one of the three research areas identified below. It is therefore of central importance that the project description attached to the application clearly addresses how the dissertation project can contribute to the development of one of the following areas:

• DCM: Food and Health
• FM: Use of Audiovisual Media in Philosophy, Theory, and Science
• SCOM: Public Strategic Communication in Times of Risk and Change

To view the full advertisement and description of the research areas, visit: https://www.oru.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/jobbannons/?jid=20260160 (https://www.oru.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/jobbannons/?jid=20260160)

The Education and Employment

The doctoral education comprises 240 higher education credits and consists of courses and an independent research project presented in a doctoral thesis. The education corresponds to four years of full-time study and concludes with a PhD.

Those admitted to the education are assigned a main supervisor and at least one assistant supervisor.

Our ambition is that your research-level education should be stimulating and feel meaningful from the start all the way to your PhD. A good introduction as a doctoral student facilitates the start of your studies and gives you a solid foundation on which to build your doctoral education. As a doctoral student at Örebro University, you are offered a specially adapted seminar series covering everything from educational regulations and career development to support in your study situation and doctoral student networking.

A full-time doctoral employment is attached to the study place during the period of study. You may also be expected to perform teaching or administrative duties equivalent to a maximum of 20% of full-time work. Such commitments will, in that case, extend the four-year study period by a corresponding amount.

In the rulebook (https://www.oru.se/globalassets/oru-sv/utbildning/utbildning-pa-forskarniva/regelhandbok-for-utbildning-pa-forskarniva.pdf (https://www.oru.se/globalassets/oru-sv/utbildning/utbildning-pa-forskarniva/regelhandbok-for-utbildning-pa-forskarniva.pdf)), you can read more about doctoral employment as well as part-time studies and employment. The starting salary for doctoral employment is 32,300 SEK per month.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

To view the full advertisement, visit: https://www.oru.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/jobbannons/?jid=20260160 (https://www.oru.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/jobbannons/?jid=20260160)

Information

Further information about the education and employment is provided by the subject coordinator Åsa Kroon ([email protected]) or unit manager Johanna Stenersen ([email protected]).

At Örebro University, we expect all employees to be open to development and change, take responsibility for their own work effort and quality, show engagement in collaboration and contributing to development, and show respect for others through a constructive and professional attitude.

Örebro University works actively with equal opportunities and gender equality and to ensure that our work environment is characterized by openness, trust, and respect. We value the qualities that diversity brings to the organization.

Application for Education and Doctoral Employment

You apply for the education on our website by clicking the "Apply" button.

A complete application must contain the following electronic documents:

• CV
• Copies of degree certificates and official transcripts for Bachelor's degree
• Copies of degree certificates and official transcripts for Master's degree
• Independent work (thesis)
• Other relevant documents, certificates, and diplomas supporting your application
• Project description with information on subject and purpose, research questions and structure, research interest, theory and method, and material (5-10 pages). The project description must be clearly anchored in one of the priority research areas and themes mentioned in the advertisement.

As a general rule, the application with attachments must be written in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, or English. Documents regarding merits in other languages must be translated by an authorized translator into Swedish or English. A list of translators can be obtained from the National Archives of Sweden (http://www.kammarkollegiet.se (http://www.kammarkollegiet.se)).

An application for admission to the education also serves as an application for employment.

More information for applicants can be found on our Vacant Jobs page: https://www.oru.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/information-for-dig-som-sokande-och-sakkunnig/ (https://www.oru.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/information-for-dig-som-sokande-och-sakkunnig/)

The last day for applications is 2026-08-03. We look forward to receiving your application!

As we have already made our choices regarding external collaboration partners and marketing in connection with this recruitment, we decline contact with recruitment agencies and advertising sellers.

According to the National Archives' regulations, we must archive a batch of application documents, excluding publications, for two years after the appointment decision has become final.