PhD Position in Children's Media and Diversity Research

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Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland Universiteit van Amsterdam Voltijd
Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our research team in the Amsterdam School for Cultural Analysis (ASCA) at the University of Amsterdam. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and interdisciplinary research environment, working on a PhD project that explores the notion of diversity in children's media.

Research Project: The PhD project will examine how emergent understandings of diversity are mobilized, contested, and shared across the contemporary landscape of children's media. The candidate will investigate how diversity is discursively produced and translated for and by children, and how it is represented in various forms of media.

Responsibilities:

  • Conducting original research on children's media and diversity
  • Developing and implementing a research design
  • Collecting and analyzing data
  • Writing and publishing academic papers
  • Presenting research findings at conferences and workshops
  • Participating in research group meetings and contributing to the development of a shared database

Requirements:

  • Master's degree in media studies, cultural analysis, gender studies, disability studies, cultural anthropology, or a related field
  • Excellent research skills and a strong track record of publishing in high-ranking journals
  • Demonstrable knowledge of and experience with research methods such as textual analysis, ethnography, and digital analysis
  • Strong cooperative attitude and willingness to engage in collaborative research
  • Excellent command of English

What We Offer:

  • A temporary employment contract for 48 months
  • A salary of € 2,872 in the first year and a maximum of € 3,670 in the last year
  • Opportunities for further professional development and education
  • An inspiring academic and international work environment

About Us:

The University of Amsterdam is a leading research university in the Netherlands, with a strong international profile. The Amsterdam School for Cultural Analysis (ASCA) is a research community that focuses on the comparative and interdisciplinary study of culture from a broad humanities perspective. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone and value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance.



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