15 PhD Positions in Data Science, Video Coding, and Multimedia Content

JOLT is a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) European Training Network aimed at harnessing digital and data technologies for journalism

JOLT is recruiting 15 Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) to advance new theoretical insights, technical advancements, and best-practice guidelines for digital and data journalism.

Five of these positions are in the areas of data science, video coding, and multimedia content. These researchers will be hosted by:

• Insight Centre for Data Analytics, Dublin City University, Ireland
• Infomatics Institute,University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Research and Development, British Broadcasting Corporation, UK
• European Journalism Centre, Netherlands
• The Irish Times, Ireland

In addition to completing a PhD, the researchers will receive specialised training to advance future careers in academia and industry, produce research publications under the guidance of their supervisors, undertake work experience in different environments, and establish an excellent network of contacts across the academic, industry, and non-profit sectors

The ESRs will be recruited for 36 months and be enrolled onto a PhD programme at one of the academic partner institutions.

Closing Date for Applications: 27 May 2018

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