Call for PhD Students in Political Communication and Journalism Studies

1. Political communication and peripheries

Supervisor: Alena Kluknavská

This research focuses on how political communication addresses and influences periphery populations, whether geographical or demographic. It explores framing strategies (textual and visual), the role of media (news media, online media, or social media), the role of misinformation and disinformation, and the broader effects of such communication on engagement, incivility, emotions, or societal divisions.

2. Transformations of journalistic practices

Supervisor: Lenka Waschková Císařová

This research examines the evolving nature of journalism, including shifts in journalistic practices, journalists' professional roles, and the emotional dimensions of journalistic work. It focuses particularly on peripheral actors in the journalistic field or various kinds of interlopers or intralopers.

What we offer

• A fully funded position
• A dynamic and collaborative research environment within a young and driven team
• Access to faculty expertise and interdisciplinary exchange
• Participation in academic training, conferences, and workshops
• The possibility of joining an existing research project

Requirements

• A master’s degree (or equivalent) in political communication, media studies, journalism studies, political science, or a related field
• A demonstrated interest in the research topics
• An interest in advancing analytical and methodological skills (qualitative and/or quantitative)
• Excellent written and spoken English

Interested applicants should reach out to the respective potential supervisor based on their research interests as soon as possible to discuss their research proposal, as coordination is required before submission.

The deadline for applications is April 30. However, potential candidates should contact a supervisor well in advance to refine their research proposal.

Contacts:

• Alena Kluknavská
• Lenka Waschková Císařová