Call For Applications for trainee research staff position for students enrolled on the Doctorate in Communication in the 2020-2021 academic year. (Journalism Research Group, GRP)

 

The Department of Communication is calling for applications for one trainee research staff position for students enrolled on the Doctorate in Communication in the 2020-2021 academic year (Journalism Research Group, GRP).

Eligibility: The call is open to full-time students of the Doctorate in Communication who enrolled on the program for the first time in the 2020-20210 academic year. Students must meet the requirements in relation to the completion of the date of the studies, specified on this annex.

Nature of the contract: The contract is full-time employment contract that includes registration with Social Security (Foreign students must have the corresponding work permit). It is thus incompatible with any other type of contract. The recipient will be expected to perform research tasks and academic training activities for his/her training program, subject to a maximum of 60 hours of collaboration on face-to-face academic activities.

Profile:

1 contract with a profile linked to the research group GRP

  • The research lines linked to GRP will be prioritized.
  • A level of English C-1 or higher (accredited) is required.
  • Experience in research assistance will be valued.
  • Knowledge and experience in statistical analysis, framing and content analysis will be valued.
  • Specialization in quality ethics, deontology and quality journalism, media responsibility and accountability, media story and Fact-checking will be valued.

Assessment criteria:

  • Suitability of the research profile (4 points). It will be assessed candidates' backgrounds and doctoral thesis research projects, as well as how closely they match the research profile for which they are applying and, thus, the lines of research pursued by the department research group they would be joining, and the specific profile requirements.
  • Suitability for the teaching profile in Communication (2 points). Previous experience will be a plus.
  • Master's and undergraduate degree transcripts indicating the average mark with a weighed score from 1 to 4 at the awarding university (2 points). (In case of two or more degrees, the highest will be considered). The master's degree transcript will be worth 30%, and the undergraduate transcript 70%, of the final score.
  • English-language skills (1 point). Proof of English language skills must be submitted in the form of an official certificate.
  • Letters of recommendation submitted for admission to the doctoral programme (1 point)

Duration: 1 year (from 1st October 2020  to 30th September 2021), renewable for up to 4 years.  

Gross monthly salary: €1.370,85  (12 payments).

Grant  to cover the PhD registration fee. (the PIF just pay the administrative tax)

Duties: Completion of all activities required for the full-time doctoral programme each year, participation in research activities within the context of the research group to which the candidate is assigned, provision of teaching support for up to a maximum of 60 face-to-face teaching hours per year, and performance of support tasks assigned by the Department.

Applications: Applications should be send by e-mail to [email protected] with the following documents attached:

  • Accreditation of the English level C-1 (and other language skills).
  • Accreditation of the teaching experience in communication.
  • Certificate of professional experience (issued by the company or entity) in research assistance.
  • Certificate of knowledge and/or certificate of professional experience (issued by the company or entity) in statistical analysis, framing and content analysis.
  • Certificate of knowledge and/or certificate of professional experience (issued by the company or entity) quality ethics, deontology and quality journalism, media responsibility and accountability, media story and Fact-checking.

The final award of the contract will be subject to the presentation of the original documentation (must be original or certified copy) when required by the secretary (before the contract is signed)

The Committee will also use the following documents submitted by the candidate for admission to the Doctorate in Communication:

  • Undergraduate degree.
  • Official final undergraduate transcript, indicating the weighted mark.
  • Letters of recommendation.
  • Memorandum.
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Master's degree or signed statement that the applicant will be in possession of a master's degree by the start of the doctoral program.
  • Final official master's degree transcript or provisional official master's degree transcript
  • The final award of the contract is subject to full-time enrolment on the program and verification of all documents submitted during the application process. To this end, at the time of enrolment, candidates will have to submit the original and a photocopy or a certified copy of all documents submitted with their application.
  • Applicants who had not yet completed their master's degree when they applied will have to submit the following at the time of enrolment:
  • Original and photocopy or certified copy of the degree awarded for the studies qualifying them for admission.
  • Original and photocopy or certified copy of the academic transcript for the studies qualifying them for admission. Students who have completed official programs at UPF will not need to submit their academic transcript.

Deadline for applications: 24 May 2020

Decision: Applications will be reviewed by a committee comprising the academic coordinator of the Department of Communication responsible for the field of research and transfer, the coordinators of the research groups in which the student will be incorporated and two professors from the Department of Communication appointed by its director. If deemed appropriate, candidates will also be interviewed to confirm the suitability of their personal profiles and curricula vitae for the scholarship.

It is suggested to the person who obtains the grant to apply for the FPI scholarships of AGAUR and/or of the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, if it meets the established requirements.

Decision deadline: by second half of June.

 

For more information or any doubt, do not hesitate to contact the Secretary: [email protected]