15 Early Stage Researchers - JOLT: Harnessing Digital and Data Technologies for Journalism

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.

Ten of these positions are in the area of humanities and social science. The researchers will be hosted by:

• Institute for Future Media and Journalism, Dublin City University, Ireland [coordinator]
• Media Informatics Lab,Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
• Samsa.fr, France
• Center for Internet Studies and Digital Life, University of Navarra, Spain.
• LERASS, University of Toulouse III, France.

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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