PhD scholarship in Political Science

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PhD scholarship in Political Science, Department of Political Science,
University of Southern Denmark

Job description:

Theme: Determinants of political beliefs

At the Department of Political Science and Public Management, five PhD
scholarships within the programme =93Beliefs in Politics: Actors and
Determinants (Elites, Frames, and Personalities)=94 are available for

appointment for a period of three years as of October 1, 2010 or as soon

as possible hereafter. The PhD scholarship must be completed over a
three-year period, and at least two of the three years, the workplace
will be in Odense, Denmark. Upon approval by the advisor and the
programme director up to one year can be spent at a foreign university.

The allocation of a PhD scholarship presupposes enrolment in the PhD

programme in Political Science at the Faculty of Social Sciences,
University of Southern Denmark.

We look for candidates with a Master Degree in political science,
political psychology or political communication (or a related field) who

have distinguished themselves at the MA level and, preferably, have

written a Master thesis about social, institutional, psychological and

contextual determinants of political beliefs, attitudes, and behaviour

We prefer applicants whose strengths lie within methods, quantitative

and/or qualitative. Only candidates with top academic qualifications
will be considered for enrolment.

The PhD scholarships are funded by the Danish government as =93mobility
scholarships=94 which means that candidates from the University of
Southern Denmark are not eligible to apply.

The application must include a detailed description of the PhD project.

In addition to a general problem formulation, it should discuss relevant

theory, propositions/hypotheses, research design and methods, and

include a work schedule. The project description cannot exceed 7 pages.
In addition to the full project description, a summary of no more than
250 words must be included.

The project must relate to the general theme of the programme. We are
interested in the formation of political beliefs at both the elite and
the mass level, and we particularly welcome projects that explicitly
integrate insights from political science, (political) psychology,
communication theory, and genetics/biology. In spite of the
cross-disciplinary ambitions of the programme, the project must be
relevant to political science. When we select PhD students for the programme,

we are eager to cover the following broad sub-themes:

=95 The institutional, organizational, political and psychological
determinants of elite communication and framing strategies (elites

include politicians, experts, journalists, etc.).
=95 The influence of elite information, communication and framing
strategies on the attitudes and behaviour of other elite groups.
=95 The effect of (a) elite communication and framing strategies and (b)

quality of information on mass opinion, attitudes, and behaviour.
The influence of individual level variables, in particular personality
traits and genetic factors on mass opinion, attitudes, and behaviour.
The research programme has just finished a survey among Danish twins on
political attitudes and behaviour, and a representative survey on
personality traits and political attitudes and behaviour. PhD students
will have access to these data sources.

As a part of the scholarship, an individual programme must be followed,
covering PhD courses, seminars, and active participation in conferences
and workshops. The PhD student is expected to obtain teaching
experiences and competences in other forms of communication and
presentation. As a part of the PhD study programme, the PhD student is

expected to make an extended visit to a research institution abroad for
a semester or more. We also encourage PhD students to attend
international conferences and summer schools. All activities are fully
funded by the research programme. It is likewise expected that the
student participates in the Department=92s various activities and spends

regular hours at the Department.

For further information about the PhD programme please contact PhD
coordinator, Associate Professor Niels Ejersbo, tel. +45 6550 3193,
e-mail: niels AT sam.sdu.dk, or programme director Professor Asbj=F8rn Sonne
N=F8rgaard, tel. +45 6550 4305, e-mail: ano AT sam.sdu.dk. Information about
the PhD programme at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of
Southern Denmark is available at: www.sdu.dk/sam/phduk.

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Department of Political Science and Public Management
The Faculty of Social Sciences

Application, salary, etc.:

Your employment as a Salaried PhD Research Fellow is regulated by a
government agreement. Presently, the gross salary is approximately

40,000 euro plus pensions.

Fill in the application form available on our web page
www.sdu.dk/sam/phduk under the section Application forms for enrolment.
Here, you will also find guidelines for preparing your project proposal

within the PhD Programme for Political Science. The project description
cannot exceed 7 pages. In addition to the full project description, a
summary of no more than 250 words must be included. Furthermore,

you should submit a certified copy of your Master=92s degree certificate

including examination results, CV, project description, information on
teaching experience or other forms of knowledge communication and if
relevant, a list of publications. All non-Danish documents must be
translated into English and certified.

Applications will be assessed by a committee. When the evaluation
committee has submitted its report, the applicant will receive the part
of the evaluation that concerns him/her. Potential candidates may be
asked to come to Odense for an interview (expenses paid).

The University encourages all interested persons to apply, regardless of

age, gender, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, or ethnic
background.

Your application marked =93position no. 351/556-105705=94 including
enclosures according to above in 6 copies must be received before
Wednesday September 1, 2010 at 12.00 noon at The University of Southern
Denmark, The Faculty of Social Sciences, Campusvej 55, DK-5230 Odense M,

Denmark.

Employment starts:  1 October, 2010
Closing date 1 September, 2010 at 12 noon
Location: Odense

Mark application Job ID 351/556-105705 and send it to:

Det Samfundsvidenskabelige Fakultetssekretariat
Syddansk Universitet
Campusvej 55
5230 Odense M