The Internet Policy Observatory is a multi-component project with a collaborative network and the goal of assessing incipient Internet policy and governance shifts in key national fora where restrictive approaches are being considered.
The project will examine trends and efforts where national decisions have significance for the formation of global Internet policy. In addition to sponsoring research and collaborations with key global research and academic organizations, the Internet Policy Observatory will undertake its own research initiatives to establish data on the social and political context of online communications within targeted countries. Some topics the Internet Policy Observatory will engage in include:
Applicants should hold postgraduate qualifications at PhD level or equivalent in a field related to internet policy studies, law or policy, communication, media/cultural studies. Applicants should possess a track record of publishing in high quality international journals or other appropriate refereed publications, as well as teaching experience. Experience in research proposal development and implementation of research projects involving both quantitative and qualitative methodologies is an required. This one-year position comes with a stipend of $40,000 to $50,000 (depending on years of prior experience), health insurance, $2,000 in travel and research support, office space with computer and telephone, and full access to the Penn library system.
Annenberg welcomes domestic and international applicants. If applicant has not completed graduate studies in English, the University of Pennsylvania's TOEFL standards apply (http://www.sas.upenn.edu/lps/node/452). The fellowship is a one year term. To apply, please send an application package with CV, statement of interest, and a brief (2-3 page) proposal for a research project related to the study of global internet policy to bsmith@asc.upenn.edu. Research projects may expand existing research or propose new lines of inquiry. Please contact the same email address if you have any questions. Application deadline: June 21, 2013 with a start date tentatively (flexible) August 15, 2013.
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Each individual graduate program around the University nominates its best dissertation proposal for the award and for 2013-14, only 151 fellowships were awarded across the University. The award includes stipend for the entire academic year and travel grants to present research.
Competitive recruitment: Candidates will be evaluated on scholarship (research and publication). Background in marketing research and knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods.
Teaching Assignment: Teach research methods at the doctoral, masters, and undergraduate levels including in the online master's program. Teach Principles of Strategic Communication and Interactive Advertising. Teach and advise students in the School's student-staffed full-service IMC agencies.
Application Process: Application screening will begin April 1 and continue until the positions are filled. Please provide a letter describing teaching, professional background, research, and a CV with the names and addresses of three references.
Please visit http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/ to access the online application system. This position is Job Opening ID 9882. Email Elizabeth Hardt (hardte@missouri.edu) with any questions.
The University of Missouri is committed to cultural diversity, and it is expected that successful candidate will share this commitment. MU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA institution and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.
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This is the 4th year of this award, which was created by the council of graduate students as a chance for other graduate students to nominate and recognize faculty members who they feel do an outstanding job working with, advocating for, and advising graduate students. It is the only award where the winners are nominated and selected by graduate students.The journalism program is housed in the Department of Writing Studies, which offers a journalism-track major and a minor. The University of Minnesota requires that you apply online for this position. For a complete position description and information on how to apply online, visit http://employment.umn.edu/, and search for Job Requisition 184213. Completed applications will be reviewed beginning 5/20/2013 and continue until the positions are filled.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
]]>The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for working with the PI to design and implement research studies related to overall project themes, including quantitative content coding of protest websites and analysis of this coding as well as interviews and focus groups with youth about online protest. Strong candidates will have research experience in both quantitative and qualitative methods, notable experience working in Stata or R, and be productive working in teams and independently. All candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand by the commencement of the fellowship and would preferably have received their Ph.D. within the past three years.
The School of Sociology at the University of Arizona is one of the best sociology programs in the country, consistently ranked among the top 20 Sociology programs in the United States for the past thirty years. It boasts a lively intellectual community and has played a pivotal role in the careers of many leading sociologists. Situated in the beautiful southwest in Tucson, the University of Arizona offers excellent benefits and Tucson offers a wonderful living experience. Competitive salary will be based on experience.
To apply, visit www.uacareertrack.com and apply for Job Number 52359. In addition to online forms, candidates must upload a letter of interest, c.v., (including the names of three references) and a research statement (see job ad for details).
The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
For more information, see the following pdf.
]]>The application and review process is conducted within each graduate program. SJMC can give two awards this year and one may be used to support dissertation research. Applications will be reviewed by the Graduate Affairs Committee members.
The competition is open to graduate students in Mass Communication. Students are ineligible if they have incompletes in official program coursework from a prior term on their transcript. Previous recipients of this award are also not eligible to apply a second time. As a condition of the award, CLA GRPP Fellows may not hold summer appointments in excess of .25 FTE. Students receiving other University of Minnesota fellowships, including department fellowships, during the period are ineligible for the CLA GRPP Fellowship. Students may hold external fellowships if the request is approved by their department's CLA GRPP selection committee. Students may not register for courses, except during May term, while they hold a CLA GRPP Fellowship.
Please note that the kind of non-competition-based fellowships we give to you (e.g., Hubbard, Kramer, etc.) are not considered University of Minnesota or Department fellowships mentioned above.
Application submission deadline: April 12 (Friday) noon. Please use the application form at the bottom of this post. Submit your materials to Angie Rehn in 110 Murphy Hall.
Please carefully review the Guidelines and FAQs at http://cla.umn.edu/intranet. /grad/grpp.php.
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