The
Erasmus Research Centre for Media, Communication and Culture (ERMeCC) is
looking for:
3
PHD-CANDIDATES IN MEDIA AND CULTURE (F/M, FULLTIME)
Salary
€ 2.612 per month (Tax free)
Job
description
We
are looking for three highly motivated PhD-candidates who consider it a
challenge to conduct their PhD research in the context of a collaborative
research project funded by the Dutch Science Foundation (NWO) on Locating
Imagination. An Interdisciplinary Perspective on Literary, Film and Music
Tourism. As a PhD-candidate of the Erasmus Research Centre for Media,
Communication and Culture (ERMeCC), you will have ample opportunity to
collaborate with renowned academics with an international approach.
A
master’s degree in the humanities or social sciences is a must, as well as a
wide-ranging knowledge of and affinity for the sociology of media and culture
and qualitative methods of social science research. In addition to an
understanding of the latest developments in the field, the candidate must
possess didactic skills and an affinity for working with students. Candidates
who take a proven interest in the field of literature, film, popular music,
and/or media tourism are preferred.
Project
description Locating Imagination
The
topic of this research project is media tourism, the phenomenon of people
travelling to places because of an association with a film, television series,
novel or other media product. Recently significant growth has been detected in
this form of tourism, with far-reaching consequences for the locations
concerned. Famous examples would be Lord of the Rings tours in New Zealand,
Harry Potter locations in the UK, Dracula tours in Romania, the popularity of
Elvis’ grave in Graceland or The Da Vinci Code fans in Paris and London.
Media
tourism has received a growing amount of attention from scholars in various
academic disciplines. However, the existing knowledge about this phenomenon is
still highly fragmented. This project aims to be the first in which
interdisciplinary research will be conducted, involving an analysis and
comparison of literary, cinematic and musical examples of media tourism. By
investigating commonalities and differences, we intend to highlight how
literature, film and music, each in their own way, stimulate the geographical
imagination and literally ‘move’ their audiences. The research is based on a
combination of qualitative content analysis, ethnographic fieldwork and other
qualitative, experimental methods.
Research
duties (80%)
Conducting
PhD research within the framework of Locating Imagination;
Contributing to the data-collection and
data-analysis of these projects;
Publishing and presenting research results in
the form of articles in international peer reviewed journals and papers at
international conferences;
Writing
a dissertation;
Defending
the dissertation to complete the doctoral degree;
Performing
organizational tasks in the context of ERMeCC;
Taking
part in seminars, workshops, etc. that are organised by the Erasmus Research
Centre for Media, Communication and Culture (ERMeCC) as well as the research
schools and scholarly associations of which ERMeCC is part
Teaching
duties (20%)
Preparing
and giving lessons within the context of the various degree programmes provided
by the ESHCC;
Monitoring
the literature and integrating new insight into the lessons;
Supervising
and coaching students;
Pointing
out possible improvements and integrating them into teaching methods and/or the
content of the lessons given;
Contributing
to the evaluation of the lessons, both in terms of structure and execution;
Participating
in committees or working groups, as well as performing the designated
organizational tasks
Requirements
A
master’s degree in one of the social sciences or humanities;
A
wide-ranging knowledge of and affinity with the sociology of media and culture
and with qualitative methods of social science research, such as textual
analysis, interviewing and participant observation;
Proven
affinity for qualitative empirical research, as evidenced by your master’s
thesis, publications, research plans and other projects;
Didactic
potential. Teaching experience at university level is considered an advantage;
A
willingness to develop one’s knowledge and skills in various disciplines, to
increase one’s ability to teach a wide range of subjects within the faculty’s
degree programme;
Organisational
experience and skills;
Proficiency
in spoken and written English. Non-English speakers have to meet the
C1-standards of the Common European Framework (CEF);
Proficiency
in the Dutch language. International applicants are expected to acquire a
passive understanding of the Dutch language within 1 year
Conditions
of employment
Employment
starts January 1, 2013. The initial contract will be running for a term of 1,5
years, which - depending on performance – will be extended with a second term
of 2,5 years.
The
conditions of employment correspond with the CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten
(CAO NU). For the job of PhD-Candidate (Promovendus) the salary amounts to a
maximum of € 2.612,- (grade P) gross per month on a 38 hour per week contract.
The EUR has attractive employment conditions, which include a holiday allowance
of 8.0%, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 41 annual vacation days in case of a
full workweek.
Contract type
Temporary,
a term of 1,5 years, which - depending on performance – will be extended with a
second term of 2,5 years
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