PhD position How political parties debate (1.0 FTE)
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
OrganisationJob descriptionProject: How political parties debate: comparing the drivers and impact of political rhetoric in the European Parliament and domestic legislaturesApplications are invited for a fully-funded four-year PhD position in the field of European Politics (1.0 FTE), focusing on understanding on how political parties talk about sensitive issues in the European parliament and in their home legislatures and across different types of parties. It also seeks to understand what explains their rhetorical choices and it investigates the role of political rhetoric in shaping public interpretation of these issues.Under the joint supervision of Dr Adrian Favero and Dr Martijn Schoonvelde, and with Prof. Pieter de Wilde as the professor of record, the successful candidate will develop their own specific focus within the theme of the project, depending on their own interests and research experience. You will be embedded in the Graduate School of Humanities, and within the Chair Group European Politics and Society, a diverse, multidisciplinary and motivated group of academic researchers.Ultimately, the project seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of how political parties’ framing of sensitive issues affects public discourse and democratic engagement, examining the interplay between political communication, ideology, and multilevel governance. How are sensitive issues, such as migration, identity, gender, race, globalization, and economic hardship – to name just a few – framed in parliamentary debates?A key aspect of this research involves analyzing the relationship between political parties and the levels of governance-national and EU-where they operate. The historical rootedness of parties in domestic politics versus their engagement at the EU level offers a complex backdrop against which parties select and frame issues.Potential research questions include examining the rhetorical differences between populist and non-populist parties on sensitive issues, how these differ in domestic versus EU contexts, and the factors driving these communication patterns. The project could involve both quantitative and qualitative data (e.g., speech data, party and / or speaker features), to assess government-opposition dynamics, national differences, the type of populist party, the degree of Europeanization of parties, and individual preferences and attitudes of representatives.Expectations of the candidate:
Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has established an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative university offering high-quality teaching and research. Its 34,000 students are encouraged to develop their own individual talents through challenging study- and career paths. The University of Groningen is an international centre of knowledge: It belongs to the best research universities in Europe and is allied with prestigious partner universities and networks worldwide.
The Faculty of Arts is a large, dynamic faculty in the heart of the city of Groningen. It has more than 5000 students and 700 staff members, who are working at the frontiers of knowledge every day. The Faculty offers a wide range of degree programmes: 15 Bachelor’s programmes and over 35 Master’s specialisations. Our research, which is internationally widely acclaimed, covers Archaeology, Cultural Studies, History, International Relations, Language and Literary Studies, Linguistics and Media and Journalism Studies.QualificationsConditions of employmentIn accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, the University of Groningen offers you:
The appointment will commence in February 2025 at the very latest. We allow 3 months from
€2770 per month
Groningen, Groningen
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