The young scholar network of ECREA, YECREA, is calling for early-career communication researchers across Europe to apply for 10 vacant positions as YECREA representatives.

Deadline for applications: 15th March 2024

The vacant positions are in the following Sections Sections/TWG/Networks:

• Audience and Reception Studies
  
• Communication and Democracy
  
• Communication History
  
• Communication, Law and Policy
  
• Diaspora, Migration and the Media
  
• Ethics of Mediated Suffering
  
• Health Communication
  
• Political Communication
  
• TV Studies
  
• Visual Cultures
  

The young scholar (YECREA) representative in each Section/TWG/Network assists the managing team (consisting of a chair and two vice-chairs) in organising panels, symposia and/or conferences, and promoting the specific research area. Furthermore, the YECREA representative works to inform early-career scholars about events in the field and takes part in organising events, such as pre-conference workshops or meetings.

The ‘young’ in young scholar is not a measure of age, but of career progression. Thus, all scholars in non-tenure positions (e.g. PhDs and postdocs) are welcome to apply. It should be noted that the position as YECREA representatives is not paid. We encourage applications from those who are able to commit to the role for at least one year.

Applications should be no more than 500 words and contain the following information:

• A heading with your name and the specific position you are applying for
  
• Details on your current university, position and progression
  
• A brief description of your research
  
• A brief statement on your work’s connection to the specific section, TWG or network
  
• A brief statement on your aspirations for improving early-career research/experiences
  

Applications and questions should be sent to: yecreanetwork@gmail.com  

More information can be found here: http://yecrea.eu/2024/02/15/call-for-yecrea-representative-10-vacant-position/

YECREA Management Team

Sandra Banjac (chair), University of Groningen 

Phoebe Maares (vice-chair), University of Vienna 

Antonio Cuartero (vice-chair), University of Malaga

Birte Leonhardt (communications officer), University of Vienna

Email: yecreanetwork@gmail.com

Twitter: @yecrea_eu

Facebook: YECREA