PhD in Podcasting and Technology
Swinburne University of Technology
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Reference #
1349_11/20_RTR
Closing Date
14-12-2020
Salary
Podcasting and Technology
About the Scholarship
A three-year fulltime (indexed) PhD scholarship is available for doctoral studies exploring a project broadly located in into podcasting and technology. The candidate will join a research team in the Centre for Transformative Media Technologies (CTMT) within the School of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities at Swinburne University of Technology (SUT) in Melbourne, Australia. They will contribute to an emerging field of podcast studies internationally, joining a growing cohort of PhD student exploring podcasting at SUT.
Project Description
The practice of podcasting is described by Llinares et al (2018: 5) as ‘a collection of cultural work and practice that spans journalism, performance art, comedy, drama, documentary, criticism and education’, signalling the breadth of the field. Podcasting is described as an immersive medium (cf Dowling and Miller, 2019), relying on the human imagination. Listeners create their own imagery, with their own versions of the characters and the story. It makes for personalised content that is constructed to be immersive and engaging, produced for demanding listeners accustomed to on-demand, in-depth and serialised storytelling on streaming services. As an emerging and interdisciplinary field of study, podcast scholars study podcasting through a range of theoretical and disciplinary lenses
With a broad scope, this scholarship is funded to explore the intersection between podcasting and technology. It can explore the role of technology, innovation and/or networks in production, distribution or consumption of podcasts. The successful candidate will develop a research project that aligns with and expands the aims of the Centre for Transformative Media Technologies, with its key research areas in immersive media such as AR and VR; cyber-physical systems; production innovation in film, television, animation and journalism and visualisation in industry. The PhD project can be done as a traditional thesis or as a practice-based dissertation comprising an exegesis and an artefact.
The PhD project is open to negotiation, with the following some ideas for consideration:
• Technological innovations in podcasting (current and new developments) – e.g. mainstreaming, searchable host voices, using AI to curate podcasts, categorisation, innovations in AI, algorithm and data combinations
• How other technologies and platforms are adapting to podcasts (e.g. Google, Apple)
• How are technological developments driving audio storytelling innovation?
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne is a multi-sector university of science, technology and innovation with more than 54,000 students and 5,000 staff globally. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online education to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways. Our mission is to be a world-class university, creating economic and social impact through science, technology and innovation. We aim to deliver future-ready learners, research with impact and innovative enterprise.
About CTMT
CTMT undertakes research, engagement and research training that advances the power of new media technologies to transform art, culture, industry and human experience. The Centre’s mission is to unite creative arts and humanities methodologies to effect foundational change in new media technology development. Centre research focusses on:
• Making media technologies more embodied, more ethical and more humane
• Making creative arts, humanities and social science research fundamental to media technology development
• Becoming the world’s leading arts-led research centre in transformative media technologies
About you
The successful candidate will have an excellent academic track record within the broad area of media and communication studies or related disciplines with an interest in podcasting. Scholarship holders must be enrolled full-time and on campus. The successful applicant will be expected to enrol by 1 March 2021. There is some flexibility with commencement date.
Application process
It is important that you contact Professor Mia Lindgren (deanofassh@swin.edu.au) Dean of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities prior to submitting your EOI to discuss your project. Once you’ve discussed your EOI with Professor Lindgren, EOIs should be submitted via the ‘Apply Now’ or 'Begin' button.
Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
The EOI should comprise:
• Your research proposal (maximum 750 words) demonstrating some understanding of the area of research (submit via ‘Key Selection Criteria’)
• A cover letter including a short statement about candidate’s suitability
• A CV including:
o list of any published works (academic and non-traditional research outcomes NTRO), conference presentations and work experience
o A full statement of academic record, supported by scanned copies of relevant certified documentation
o Contact details of two academic referees
o TOFEL/IELTS Scores (if from a non-English speaking country or if previous degree qualification is not from an institution in an English speaking country)
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in English (via video link if necessary).
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au
Should you require further support for an interview due to special needs or consideration, please contact Maree Norden, Manager Diversity & Inclusion at inclusion@swin.edu.au. For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au
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Applications close at 5pm, Monday 14th December 2020.