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<DIV>Please consider this exciting PhD position at Swinburne University, Melbourne Australia.</DIV>
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<DIV>For inquiries contact Dr Rowan Wilken: <A href="mailto:rwilken@swin.edu.au">rwilken@swin.edu.au</A> </DIV>
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<H1><FONT size=2>PhD Scholarship in Social and Locative Media(Position Number: 28066)</FONT></H1></DIV>
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<P></P><SPAN>Swinburne Institute for Social Research </SPAN></DIV>
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<LI><SPAN>Full-time Scholarship for 3 years, commencing July 2012</SPAN>
<LI><SPAN>Based at the Hawthorn campus</SPAN> </LI></UL>
<P><SPAN>Swinburne was named in the top 500 universities in the world according to the Academic Rankings of World Universities and we have a reputation for high-impact focused research. Our research focuses on niche and emerging areas, and we’re driven to find innovative research solutions to real world problems. </SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN>The Swinburne Institute for Social Research (SISR) has a scholarship available for a PhD candidate to conduct research around the political economy of social and locative media. Your research will contribute to an Australian Research Council funded project – The Cultural Economy of Locative Media.</SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN>As part of your research you will aim to answer some of the following questions:</SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN>-<SPAN> </SPAN></SPAN>What are the implications of the political economies of social and locative media for broader understandings of media and technology</P>
<P><SPAN>-<SPAN> </SPAN></SPAN>Do the activities and business models of social and locative media services challenge received wisdom concerning entertainment industry economics?</P>
<P><SPAN>-<SPAN> </SPAN></SPAN>What are the regulatory and policy implications of these media and their operations?</P>
<P><STRONG><SPAN>Skills & Experience<BR></SPAN></STRONG>You will need to have completed a Bachelor degree with first class Honours in media and communications, or related fields, to be suitable for this role. You will also need to demonstrate knowledge of emerging trends and implication of new media on business and economics.</P>
<P>To be successful in your application you will need the ability to manage tight deadlines, use initiative, conduct independent research projects and demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills.</P>
<P><STRONG><SPAN>How to Apply</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN><BR>For position information and to apply online go to: </SPAN><SPAN><A href="http://www.swinburne.edu.au/jobs">www.swinburne.edu.au/jobs</A></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN>You will need to submit your resume, cover letter and a response to the key selection criteria, as listed in the position description. <EM>Please do not email or send paper applications, all applications must be submitted online.</EM></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN>For further information about the position, please contact Rowan Wilken at <A href="mailto:rwilken@swin.edu.au">rwilken@swin.edu.au</A> </SPAN><SPAN>If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact HR Reception on +61 3 9214 8600.</SPAN></P>
<P><STRONG><SPAN>Refer to Position Number: 28066<BR></SPAN></STRONG><STRONG>Applications close 5pm Tuesday 22<SUP>nd</SUP> May 2012</STRONG></P>
<P><A href="http://swinjobs.nga.net.au/publicfiles/swinjobs/jobs/CEC751FF-33DF-4ADB-8570-A04400C128E2/PD28066%20-%20PhD%20Scholarship,%20SISR,%20FLSS.pdf" target=_blank>Click here for Position Description 28066</A> </P>
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<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Dr Anthony McCosker</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Lecturer in Media & Communications</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Faculty of Life & Social Sciences</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Swinburne University of Technology</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Hawthorn, Melbourne</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Ph: +61 3 92144984; </FONT><FONT face=Calibri>Room: AS 412 </FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>