PhD Candidate - ‘Spain, race/ethnicity in televised football’ in Media and Culture (f/m, 1.0 FTE)

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD Candidate who wishes to conduct his or her PhD research in the context of a research project funded by the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) entitled How racist is televised football and do audiences react?

As a PhD Candidate at the Erasmus Research Centre for Media, Communication and Culture (ERMeCC), you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with renowned academics with an international and interdisciplinary approach.

A Master’s degree in the Social Sciences or Humanities is required, as well as wide-ranging knowledge of and affinity for the sociology of sport, media studies and race/ethnicity studies, from a critical perspective, as well as qualitative methods of social scientific research. In particular, some experience with participant observation, (focus group) interviewing and discourse analysis is desirable. 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 race/ethnicity, cultural and media studies and the sociology of sport in particular are preferred. Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish and English is a must.

Research duties (80%)

- Conducting PhD research within the framework of the Televised football project;
Contributing to the data collection and data analysis of the project;
- 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 four years;
- Defending the dissertation to complete the doctoral degree;
- Assisting in the organisation of workshops and other knowledge utilisation activities
- 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 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 in the field of Media and Communication provided by the ESHCC;
- Monitoring the literature and integrating new insight 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.

• A Master’s degree in the Social Sciences or Humanities, preferably a research master;

• Wide-ranging knowledge of and affinity with the sociology of sport, media studies, cultural studies and race/ethnicity studies;

• Proven affinity for qualitative empirical research, as evidenced by your master’s thesis, publications, research plans and other projects;

• Independence and interpersonal skills (connecting with journalists and audiences in the Spanish context is important for the data collection)

• Didactic potential. Teaching experience is considered an advantage;

• A willingness to develop knowledge and skills in various disciplines and to increase the 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).

• Excellent proficiency in spoken and written Spanish. Native speakers are preferred.

Employment starts in principal in December, 2018. 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 ranges from  € 2.266 to € 2.897 (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. 

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Erasmus Research Centre for Media, Communication and Culture (ERMeCC)

The Erasmus Research Centre for Media, Communication and Culture (ERMeCC) is a vibrant, internationally oriented research centre within the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication which serves as the main base for researchers in Media, Communication and Culture at Erasmus.

Your application letter should be accompanied by a concise research proposal of no more than 750 words, in which you explain what you consider to be the most pressing issues in the study of televised football in relation to race/ethnicity, in Spain, along with corresponding research questions. The selection committee will invite a small number of candidates for an interview. Candidates may be asked to submit a more detailed research proposal and/or give a test lecture as part of the application procedure.

To apply, please send your application letter with your research proposal, your resume, your publication list (if applicable), and the names and contact details of two referees, before October 1, 2018by e-mail to vacancies@eshcc.eur.nl. Please mention “PhD Televised football”. Please note that as a consequence of the summer recess there will be a delay in our responses to your application and/ or related questions.