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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Philosophy – AssemblingLife

Humanities

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Philosophy – AssemblingLife

Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas 

Job description

A Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (SKO 1352) in philosophy is available at the Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas, University of Oslo.

The position is associated with the philosophy of science project “AssemblingLife” funded by the European Research Council (ERC).

We are looking for candidates whose research falls broadly within one or more of the following areas: philosophy of science, philosophy of biology, philosophy of (bio)physics, philosophy of (bio)chemistry, philosophy of nanoscience, theoretical philosophy, and/or within one or more of the natural science fields relevant for the project.

The candidate must develop a project description, which must be submitted as a part of the application. The candidate’s project will contribute to the AssemblingLife project.

More about the position

Many complex structures and processes in living organism are at least partly the result of spontaneous self-assembly processes. In the AssemblingLife project, a central aim is, within the framework of philosophy of science, to develop new ideas of life and life science explanation by bringing in the increasing knowledge and awareness of self-assembly processes from various scientific fields (for example nanoscience, molecular biology and soft material science). Important objectives are to provide a comprehensive analysis of the concept and idea of self-assembly across fields and scales and to decipher differences, similarities and connections between self-assembly and ideas of self-organization of living systems. The project aims to challenge (but also to build on) existing accounts of explanation in philosophy of biology and life sciences, such as current accounts of genetic causation as well as mechanist and interventionist ideas of explanation. It is also a central goal to explicate how several explanatory frameworks, such as for example biophysics and molecular biology, may compete and/or integrate from the viewpoint of self-assembly processes. The project aims at building bridges between mechanist and organicist views of life, to provide new answers to questions of scientific explanation, the relation between scales and levels of explanation, and ultimately to the question of how to understand life itself.

This postdoc position is specifically associated with the research strand in AssemblingLife, which addresses the vices and virtues of mechanist and interventionist ideas of explanation when evaluated in the light of current knowledge of self-assembly processes and their significance in living systems. We will evaluate to what degree research on self-assembly processes fits with current mechanist and interventionist ideas of explanation and develop a framework for life science explanation that accounts for the characteristics and significance of self-assembly and self-organization of living systems. The candidate´s proposed postdoctoral research need not address these topics exactly as described here. Candidates should, though, in their research description and application address how their proposed research relates to the topics described. More information about the relevant work packages can be made available to applicants (see contact details below).

The candidate is expected to work closely with the PI and the other participants in the AssemblingLife project.

The candidate will be situated in a strong, lively and supportive research environment. To mention some of the current activity, the department hosts several ERC philosophy projects in addition to “AssemblingLife” and also hosts the Centre for Philosophy and the Sciences, which is funded as a prioritized research area from the Faculty of Humanitites, UiO.

The position is available for a period of 3 years. There is a 10 % component of the position which is devoted to teaching and administrative duties.

The successful candidate is expected to have Oslo as their primary workplace, to become part of the research environment/network of the department and contribute to its development. The main purpose of postdoctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines

Qualification requirements

  • PhD or equivalent academic qualifications with a specialization in philosophy of science, philosophy that interacts with science or other relevant theoretical philosophy. Some background in one or more natural science fields in addition to philosophy will be an advantage but is not a requirement. Candidates with a PhD in one of the natural science fields relevant for the project will also be considered for the position if they can show sufficient philosophy competence that makes them prepared to contribute to philosophy research literature
  • The candidate’s research project must be closely connected to the AssemblingLife project
  • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
  • Personal suitability and motivation for the position

Applicants who do not hold a PhD at the time of application must have submitted their doctoral dissertation by the closing date of this call. Appointment to the position is dependent on a successful doctoral defense.

In the evaluation of the applications, emphasis will be placed on:

  • The research project’s scientific merit, project relevance and innovation
  • The applicant’s estimated academic and personal ability to carry out the project within the allotted time frame and its contribution to the relevant research strand of AssemblingLife
  • Good co-operative skills, and the ability to successfully join in academic collaboration within and across disciplines

We offer

How to apply

The application must include:

  • Application letter describing the applicant’s qualifications and motivation for the position
  • Curriculum Vitae with grades listed (with a list of education, positions, teaching experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities)
  • List of publications
  • Project description (approx. 3 – 5 pages, maximum 14,000 characters. See Template for project descriptions). The project description must present a feasible progress plan. It is expected that the applicant will be able to complete the project during the period of appointment
  • An academic writing sample of up to 8000 words 

Diplomas, certificates, doctoral thesis and other academic works may be requested later.

Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language.

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, jobbnorge.no. Applicants with education from a foreign university must attach an explanation of their university’s grading system.

The short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

Formal regulations

See also Regulations concerning Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships.

Following the Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) § 25, Chapter 2, information about the applicant may be used in the public list of applicants even if the applicant opts out from the entry in the public application list.

No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Fellow period at the University of Oslo

The University of Oslo has an Acquisition of Rights Agreement for the purpose of securing rights to intellectual property created by its employees, including research results.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contact information

For questions about the position:

 Project Leader Gry Oftedal

For questions about how to apply:

HR Officer Anders Rykke 

About the University of Oslo 

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.

The Department embraces four disciplines: Philosophy, Classical Languages (Greek and Latin), History of Ideas and Art History. The Department is also responsible for the introductory philosophy courses, obligatory for all students attending study programmes at the University of Oslo. The Department has about 110 employees.

Deadline: 15 May 2023
Unit: Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas
Campus:
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Construction in the Formal Sciences 

Humanities

Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Construction in the Formal Sciences 

Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas 

Job description

A Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (SKO 1352) is available at the Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas, University of Oslo.

The Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is funded by the European Research Council and is associated with the ERC Advanced Grant project Construction in the Formal Sciences (C-FORS).

Applicants are expected to submit a research proposal that contributes to the C-FORS research project.

More about the position

We seek a candidate who can contribute to Work Package 2: Formal Ontology and to the project as a whole, based on expertise in formal ontology and/or areas of logic or philosophy that are relevant to formal ontology, including formal branches of metaphysics.

Applicants are expected to submit a research proposal that contributes to the C-FORS research project. Relevant topics might include (but are not limited to): generative approaches in formal ontology, logic, or metaphysics; intensional entities (e.g. propositions, properties, relations, and “collectives”) in formal ontology, logic, or metaphysics; logical or metaphysical aspects of top-level ontologies.

The position is available for a period of 3 years. A small component of the position (10 %) is devoted to teaching and administrative duties.

The successful candidate is expected to become part of the research environment/network of the department and contribute to its development. The main purpose of postdoctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines.

Qualification requirements

  • PhD  or equivalent academic qualifications with a specialization in Logic, Philosophy, or Theoretical Computer Science
  • The candidate’s research project must be closely connected to the C-FORS research project
  • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
  • Personal suitability and motivation for the position

Applicants who do not hold a PhD at the time of application must have submitted their doctoral dissertation by the closing date of this call. Appointment to the position is dependent on a successful doctoral defense.

In the evaluation of the applications, emphasis will be placed on:

  • The research proposal’s scientific merit and innovation, as well as its relevance to the C-FORS research project
  • The applicant’s estimated academic and personal ability to carry out the project within the allotted time frame and to contribute to the C-FORS research project
  • Good co-operative skills, and the ability to successfully join in academic collaboration within and across disciplines

We offer

How to apply

The application must include:

  • Application letter describing the applicant’s qualifications and motivation for the position
  • Curriculum Vitae with grades listed (with a list of education, positions, teaching experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities)
  • List of publications
  • Project description (approx. 3 – 5 pages, maximum 14,000 characters. See Template for project descriptions). The project description must present a feasible progress plan. It is expected that the applicant will be able to complete the project during the period of appointment
  • Two academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered (these can be dissertation chapters)
  • Names and contact information of three references  

Diplomas, certificates, doctoral thesis and other academic works may be requested later.

Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language.

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, jobbnorge.no. Applicants with education from a foreign university must attach an explanation of their university’s grading system.

The short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

Formal regulations

See also Regulations concerning Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships.

Following the Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) § 25, Chapter 2, information about the applicant may be used in the public list of applicants even if the applicant opts out from the entry in the public application list.

No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Fellow period at the University of Oslo

The University of Oslo has an Acquisition of Rights Agreement for the purpose of securing rights to intellectual property created by its employees, including research results.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contact information

For questions about the position:

Professor and Project Leader Øystein Linnebo

For questions about how to apply:

HR Officer Anders Rykke 

About the University of Oslo 

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.

The Department embraces four disciplines: Philosophy, Classical Languages (Greek and Latin), History of Ideas and Art History. The Department is also responsible for the introductory philosophy courses, obligatory for all students attending study programmes at the University of Oslo. The Department has about 110 employees.

Deadline: 24 April 2023
Unit: Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas
Campus:
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Post expires on Monday April 24th, 2023

PhD student in Phonetics

Humanities

Project description
The position is linked to the research profile phonetics. This implies that the research plan attached to the application must have an experimental phonetics topic linked to research on acoustic and/or physiological (e.g. breathing, phonation, articulation) aspects of speech and conversation conducted at the Department of Linguistics.

Qualification requirements
In order to meet the general entry requirements, the applicant must have completed a second-cycle degree, completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or must have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.

In order to meet the specific entry requirements for doctoral studies in linguistics, the general syllabus stipulates that an applicant must have received a passing grade on course work of at least 30 higher education credits from the second cycle in Linguistics, including a degree project of at least 15 credits on a topic relevant to the proposed research plan. In addition, the applicant is required to be proficient in the language of the proposed doctoral thesis (English, Swedish or Swedish Sign Language). Proficiency is demonstrated in the research plan and other relevant parts of the application (such as undergraduate theses, publications, grades, certificates and an interview).

The entry requirements can also be met by students who have acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere. Assessment of eligibility is decided on in accordance with the department’s local admission procedure and the department’s decision and delegation procedure. 

The qualification requirements must be met by the deadline for applications. Induvidual plan for studies in linguistics (in swesdish).

Selection
Selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their capacity to benefit from the training. Selection is made by the Department Board, applying the following assessment criteria:

  • Education in general. Assessment is made with regard to both depth and breadth in previous education
  • Scholarly production. On the basis of the applicant’s degree projects from the first and second cycle and, where applicable, other scholarly production, the applicant’s ability to benefit from the training is assessed according to the following criteria: critical ability, analytical skills, creativity, independence and scholarly precision. The time aspect is also considered, that is, to what extent the applicant has demonstrated an ability to complete previous academic projects within specified time limits. In addition, based on a comparison of previous academic output, an assessment is made of the applicant’s academic development
  • The applicant must describe his/her proposed field of research in a research plan. The dissertation project must focus on phonetics. The plan should not exceed 3 numbered pages A4 in Arial, font size 11, with single line spacing and 2.5 cm margins, references and any images and examples included. The research plan should contain one or more research problems and an outline of the research project. The research plan is assessed on the basis of: relevance, originality, and potential for completion within the specified time limits (i.e. a period equivalent to four years of full-time study for a doctoral degree)
  • Available supervisor resources
  • Teamwork skills. The applicant’s ability to collaborate is assessed on the basis of, for example, references, certificates or interviews.

In selecting applicants for postgraduate education in linguistics, the department board must take into account rules and regulations of the Faculty of Humanities. In addition to the above selection criteria, the following will be of great importance in the assessment:

  • Relevance of the proposed research project to the department’s research environment
  • Experience in research-related work within phonetics.

Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University are available at: www.su.se/rules and regulations.

Terms of employment
Only a person who will be or has already been admitted to a third-cycle programme may be appointed to a doctoral studentship.

The term of the initial contract may not exceed one year. The employment may be extended for a maximum of two years at a time. However, the total period of employment may not exceed the equivalent of four years of full-time study. 

Doctoral students should primarily devote themselves to their own education, but may engage in teaching, research, and administration corresponding to a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position. For this particular position, the doctoral student is expected to perform departmental duties corresponding to 20 % of full time. Where applicable, the total time of the appointment is extended to correspond to a full-time doctoral programme for four years.

The proportion of departmental duties may be unevenly distributed across the duration of the doctoral programme.

Please note that admission decisions cannot be appealed.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
For more information, please contact the Head of Department Mattias Heldner, telephone: +46 8 16 19 88, mattias.heldner@ling.su.se. For questions about the doctoral programme, contact the Director of Studies for postgraduate education, Bernhard Wälchli, +46 8 16 23 44, studierektorfu@ling.su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, seko@seko.su.se (SEKO), and PhD student representative, doktorandombud@sus.su.se.

Application
Apply for the PhD student position at Stockholm University’s recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

  • Your contact details and personal data
  • Your highest degree
  • Your language skills
  • Contact details for 2–3 referees (please, specify their relationship to you as an applicant and what they are expected to testify to or comment on)

 and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • Cover letter
  • CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of degree projects/theses
  • Dissertation plan/research proposal, inclusive of the following:
    • research question(s)
    • brief background (research context and relationship to own interests/qualifications)
    • method and data
    • expected results (specify the scope, especially if the results are mainly descriptive)
    • time plan

Note that the proposal must address the following questions: why your project is suitable to be carried out at the Department of Linguistics at Stockholm University, how you intend to contribute to the research environment at the department with your research project, what makes you particularly suitable (to carry out the proposed research project).

  • Degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (no more than 6 files)
  • Degree projects/theses (no more than 6 files).

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.

Deadline: 2023-04-15 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Linguistics

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Saturday April 15th, 2023

PhD student in Finnish

Humanities

Finnish is one of the sections at the Department of Slavic and Baltic Studies, Finnish, Dutch and German, which is part of the Faculty of Humanities. The department has about 50 employees and approximately 1200 students each academic year.

Teaching in the Finnish section focuses on the study of the Finnish language in Finland and Sweden, Finnish and Finland-Swedish literature and culture, as well as didactic perspectives within these fields. Key research areas in the section are Finnish as minority language, Sweden Finnish as a language and Sweden Finnish culture, Finnish as part of multilingualism in literature and educational contexts, didactics of language and literature teaching, sociolinguistics, the political discourse of Finland, and corpus linguistics.

Project description
The doctoral studies will be conducted within linguistics, literary studies or didactics (language or literature) with a focus on the Finnish language.

Qualification requirements
In order to meet the general entry requirements, the applicant must have completed a second-cycle degree, completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.

In order to meet the specific entry requirements, the general syllabus for doctoral studies in the field of Finnish stipulates that applicants must have completed at least 30 ECTS within second cycle courses with a special focus on Finnish, including a thesis of at least 15 credits. In addition, proficiency in Swedish and English language (reading, writing and oral skills), is required. National and international students must be able to show equivalent qualifications.

The qualification requirements must be met by the deadline for applications.

Selection
The selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their capacity to benefit from the PhD programme. The following criteria will be used to assess this capacity: the candidates’ documented interest and knowledge in a relevant field of research, a capacity for analytical thinking, as well as an ability to take initiative and to conduct research independently and in a creative manner. Written and oral proficiency in both Finnish and Swedish is a requirement. The assessment will be based on previous experience and grades, the quality of the MA thesis, references, relevant experience, interviews, the candidate’s written motivation for seeking the position, and possibility for the Department to provide supervisor with suitable knowledge within the research area of the application. The research plan is assessed based on relevance, originality and feasibility within the given time frame.

Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University are available at: www.su.se/rules and regulations.

Terms of employment
Only a person who will be or has already been admitted to a third-cycle programme may be appointed to a doctoral studentship.

The term of the initial contract may not exceed one year. The employment may be extended for a maximum of two years at a time. However, the total period of employment may not exceed the equivalent of four years of full-time study.

Doctoral students should primarily devote themselves to their own education, but may engage in teaching, research, and administration corresponding to a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position.

Please note that admission decisions cannot be appealed.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
For more information, please contact the Head of the Department, Renata Ingbrant, telephone: +46-8-163329, renata.ingbrant@slav.su.se, or Professor Heidi Grönstrand, telephone: +46-8-162109, heidi.gronstrand@finska.su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, seko@seko.su.se (SEKO), and PhD student representative, doktorandombud@sus.su.se.

Application
Apply for the PhD student position at Stockholm University’s recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

  • Your contact details and personal data
  • Your highest degree
  • Your language skills
  • Contact details for 2–3 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • Cover letter
  • CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of degree projects/theses
  • Project proposal/Research proposal describing:
    – why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
    – why and how you wish to complete the project
    – what makes you suitable for the project in question
    – what field of study should the project be seen as belonging to
  • Degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (no more than 6 files)
  • Letters of recommendation (no more than 3 files)
  • Degree projects/theses (no more than 3 files).

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

Information on the Doctoral School in the Humanities.

You are welcome to apply!

Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.

Deadline: 2023-04-15 at 23:59
Unit: Dep. of Slavic & Baltic Stud, Finnish, Dutch & Germ

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Saturday April 15th, 2023

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Afrodiasporic Literature and Music

Humanities

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Afrodiasporic Literature and Music

Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages

Job description

A Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (SKO 1352) is available at the Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages, at the University of Oslo. The Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is funded by the Norwegian Research Council and is associated with the research project “Word, Sound and Power: The Lyrical Making of African Diaspora Futures”, 334606. [Link to website] The candidate is expected to present a research project closely connected to the main project.

The research project Word, Sound, and Power: The Lyrical Making of the African Diaspora examines the ways writers and performers in the Anglophone African Diaspora have explored and reconfigured the relationships between music, literature, and futurity across the long 20th century. The project investigates how literary and musical artists from the African Diaspora/Black Diaspora have questioned distinctions between music and literature in ways that are forward-thinking, futuristic, and/or avant-garde. Word, Sound, and Power uses an interdisciplinary methodology that combines perspectives from literary studies, musicology, cultural studies, and related fields.

Word, Sound and Power takes a comparative approach to literary-musical experiments from the U.S., Caribbean, and Europe, looking at texts and performances from across the long 20th Century in order to arrive at new ways of understanding diasporic futures. The project’s theoretical ambition is to develop and augment research on “Afrofuturism” by both historicizing the term and by looking closely at a broad array of imaginary futures produced across the African Diaspora. Word, Sound and Power also wishes to develop a sharper and more thorough understanding of the impact of African diasporic practices on expanded conceptions of “literature” and the “literary”, and of the ways in which these practices trade upon the complex entanglements of the aesthetic and the political at work in the cultural formations out of which they emerge. 

Start date flexible.

More about the position

The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to the interdisciplinary part of the project. The call is open to applications from a broad area of fields, but applicants must have a substantial research interest in music. The project welcomes research proposals that study authors, novels, poems, lyrics, performances or other literary-musical experiments related to areas, genres, and topics such as, for example, but not limited to: dub poetry, jazz poetry, reggae, calypso, soul, funk, blues, spirituals, sonnets, folk, punk, slam poetry, hip hop, grime and other forms of new or emerging genres of experimental writing at the intersection of literature and music.

Proposals that use comparative methods and that think creatively about the intersections between music and literature will be prioritized.

The postdoctoral researcher will work independently with their own research and publish individually. They will also be expected to play an active role in the project group consisting of international academics in the field, to collaborate with the project leader, to contribute to the discussion and development of ideas, and assist in the organization of workshops.

The position is available for a period of 2 years. There are no teaching requirements.

The successful candidate is expected to become part of the research environment of the department and contribute to its development. The main purpose of postdoctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines.

Qualification requirements

  • PhD or equivalent academic qualifications with a specialization in areas relevant for the project such as Musicology, Ethnomusicology, Cultural Studies, Literary Studies, Black Studies, African Diaspora Studies, Critical Theory, History, Sociology, African American Studies, Caribbean Studies, and Performance Studies
  • The candidate’s research project must be closely connected to the main project
  • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
  • Personal suitability; the ability and desire to collaborate with project members

The doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Appointment is dependent on the public defence of the doctoral thesis being approved.

Further qualifications

In the evaluation of the applications, emphasis will be placed on:

  • The research project’s scholarly merit, research-related relevance and innovation
  • The applicant’s estimated academic and personal ability to carry out the project within the allotted time frame and contribute to the main project
  • Good co-operative skills, and the ability to successfully join in academic collaboration within and across disciplines

We offer

  • Salary NOK 544 400 – 626 300 per annum depending on qualifications
  • A professionally stimulating working environment
  • Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
  • Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The application must include

  • A 1-2 page application letter describing the applicant’s qualifications and motivation for the position
  • Curriculum Vitae (with a list of education, positions, teaching experience, administrative experience, and other qualifying activities)
  • List of publications
  • Letter of recommendation from someone with thorough knowledge of your research
  • Project description (appox. 3 – 5 pages, maximum 14,000 characters. See Template for project descriptions). The project description must present a feasible progress plan. It is expected that the applicant will be able to complete the project during the period of appointment

Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language. The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, jobbnorge.no.  

The short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

Formal regulations

See also Regulations concerning Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships.

Following the Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) § 25, Chapter 2, information about the applicant may be used in the public list of applicants even if the applicant opts out from the entry in the public application list.

No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Fellow period at the University of Oslo.

The University of Oslo has an Acquisition of Rights Agreement for the purpose of securing rights to intellectual property created by its employees, including research results.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contact information

Project Leader Louisa Layne, e-mail

Head of Administration Karina Kleiva, e-mail

HR Adviser Evian Nordstrand, e-mail (for questions on how to apply)

About the University of Oslo 

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.

The Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages is involved in extensive research, teaching and outreach in the fields of literature, area studies and linguistics within European languages apart from the Nordic ones. The Department has an active research environment with a wide range of international collaboration. Many of our researchers play a part in giving the general public insight into the results of this research. The Department has about 130 members of staff: approximately 80 in academic posts, approximately 30 Ph.D. fellows and postdoctoral fellows, and 18 in administrative posts. The Department has approximately 300 master students and 1000 bachelor students.

Deadline: 15 May 2023
Unit: Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages
Campus:
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Post expires on Monday May 15th, 2023

PhD student in Romance Linguistics

Humanities

The Department of Romance Studies and Classics is placed at the Faculty of Humanities and has about 70 employees and around 1,000 students per year. Romance linguistics is a leading research area covering the following specializations: discourse and interaction analysis, historical linguistics and editorial philology, sociolinguistics, second language acquisition and education, syntax, semantics and translation studies.

As a PhD student you have the opportunity to participate in The Faculty’s Doctoral school, which offers courses of interdisciplinarity and cooperation across subject borders. This gives a chance to improve the quality of your education thanks to the interchange of PhD students from other subjects and departments.

Project description
The doctoral dissertation will be conducted within the Romance languages for which we offer education, namely French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. It is also possible to choose Romance languages general orientation.

Qualification requirements
In order to meet the general entry requirements, the applicant must have completed a second-cycle degree, completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.

To meet the specific entry requirements, the general syllabus for doctoral studies in the field of Romance Languages stipulates that:

– the candidate has passed advanced level courses of at least 30 credits in French, Italian, Portuguese or Spanish including a degree project of at least 15 credits.

– the candidate possesses knowledge of English equivalent to the level of English 6. This does not apply to students who have undergone university education where English is required.

The entry requirements must also be met by persons who acquired corresponding skills within or outside the country and by the deadline for application.

Selection
The basis for selection is the applicant’s capacity to complete the studies. The selection is made on the following criteria:

  1. General previous education. The assessment takes into consideration the depth and broadness of previous education.
  2. Scientific production. Based on first-cycle and second-cycle degree projects and, if applicable, other scientific production, the applicant’s capacity is assessed on: critical ability, analytical ability, creativity, independence and scientific diligence. The assessment must also consider the time aspect, i.e. the extent to which the applicant has completed previous scientific assignments within a given time frame. Assessment is also made of the applicant’s academic development based on a comparison between scientific productions.
  3. Research plan. The applicant must give an account of the intended research area, which must contain formulation of problem(s) and a description of how the research will be conducted. This is assessed based on relevance, originality and feasibility within the time frame (a period corresponding to four years of full-time studies for a doctoral degree and two years of full-time studies for a licentiate degree).
  4. Cooperative ability. The applicant is assessed, for example, on references, certificates or interviews.
  5. In addition. There are strict requirements regarding the applicant’s ability to adequately express himself/herself in academic French, Italian, Portuguese or Spanish. An assessment of this is made on previous scientific works.
  6. In the admission and selection of applicants the department board must consider the regulations set out by the Faculty of Humanities.

Local admissions regulations Department of Romance Studies and Classics: Department of Romance Languages and Classics Courses and programmes

Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University: www.su.se/rules and regulations.

Terms of employment
Only a person who will be or has already been admitted to a third-cycle programme may be appointed to a doctoral studentship.

The term of the initial contract may not exceed one year. The employment may be extended for a maximum of two years at a time. However, the total period of employment may not exceed the equivalent of four years of full-time study.

Doctoral students should primarily devote themselves to their own education, but may engage in teaching, research, and administration at a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position.

Please note that admission decisions cannot be appealed.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
For more information, please contact Laura Álvarez López, Director of PhD Studies, telephone: +46 8 16 14 61, studierektoruf.romklass@su.se.

For further information about the position please contact Fanny Forsberg Lundell, Head of Department, telephone: +46 8 16 34 62, prefekt.romklass@su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, seko@seko.su.se (SEKO), PhD student representative: doktorandombud@sus.su.se.

Application
Apply for the position through Stockholm University’s recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement, and that it is submitted before deadline.

Fill in the following information

  • contact details and personal data
  • highest degree
  • language skills
  • contact details for 2–3 references (i.e. former directors/employers)

and include the following documents

  • cover letter
  • CV, degrees, other completed courses, work experience and a list of degree projects/theses
  • research proposal written in the Romance language in which the PhD thesis will be written with abstract in English (3-5 pages)
  • degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (no more than 6 files)
  • degree projects/theses (no more than 6 files)
  • letters of recommendation (no more than 3 files)

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.

Deadline: 2023-04-15 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Saturday April 15th, 2023

PhD student in Romance Languages

Humanities

The Department of Romance Studies and Classics is placed at the Faculty of Humanities and has about 70 employees and around 1,000 students per year. The main research areas are Literature Research, Romance Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition and Multilingualism.

As a PhD student you have the opportunity to participate in The Faculty’s Doctoral School, which offers courses of interdisciplinarity and cooperation across subject borders. The Doctoral School can improve the quality of your education thanks to the interchange with PhD students from other subjects and departments.

Project description
The doctoral dissertation must be carried out within the Romance languages for which we offer education, namely French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish (literature or linguistics). It is also possible to choose Romance languages general orientation.

Qualification requirements
In order to meet the general entry requirements, the applicant must have completed a second-cycle degree, completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.

To meet the specific entry requirements, the general syllabus for doctoral studies in the field of Romance Languages stipulates that:

– the candidate has passed advanced level courses of at least 30 credits in French, Italian, Portuguese or Spanish including a degree project of at least 15 credits.

– the candidate possesses knowledge of English equivalent to the level of English 6. This does not apply to students who have undergone university education where English is required.

The entry requirements must also be met by persons who acquired corresponding skills within or outside the country and by the deadline for application.

Selection
The basis for selection is the applicant’s capacity to complete the studies. The selection is made on the following criteria:

  1. General previous education. The assessment takes into consideration the depth and broadness of previous education.
  2. Scientific production. Based on first-cycle and second-cycle degree projects and, if applicable, other scientific production, the applicant’s capacity is assessed on: critical ability, analytical ability, creativity, independence and scientific diligence. The assessment must also consider the time aspect, i.e. the extent to which the applicant has completed previous scientific assignments within a given time frame. Assessment is also made of the applicant’s academic development based on a comparison between scientific productions.
  3. Research plan. The applicant must give an account of the intended research area, which must contain formulation of problem(s) and a description of how the research will be conducted. This is assessed based on relevance, originality and feasibility within the time frame (i.e. a period corresponding to four years of full-time studies for a doctoral degree and two years of full-time studies for a licentiate degree).
  4. Cooperative ability. The applicant is assessed, for example, on references, certificates and interviews.
  5. In addition. There are strict requirements regarding the applicant’s ability to adequately express himself/herself in academic French, Italian, Portuguese or Spanish. An assessment of this is made on previous scientific works.
  6. In the admission and selection of applicants the department board must consider the regulations set out by the Faculty of Humanities.

Local admissions regulations for the Department of Romance Studies and Classics: Department of Romance Languages and Classics Courses and programmes.

Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University: www.su.se/rules and regulations.

Terms of employment
Only a person who will be or has already been admitted to a third-cycle programme may be appointed to a doctoral studentship.

The term of the initial contract may not exceed one year. The employment may be extended for a maximum of two years at a time. However, the total period of employment may not exceed the equivalent of four years of full-time study.

Doctoral students should primarily devote themselves to their own education, but may engage in teaching, research and administration at a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position.

Please note that admission decisions cannot be appealed.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
For more information, please contact Laura Álvarez López, Director of PhD Studies, telephone +46 8 16 14 61, studierektoruf.romklass@su.se.

For further information about the position please contact Fanny Forsberg Lundell, Head of Department, telephone +46 8 16 34 62, prefekt.romklass@su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, seko@seko.su.se (SEKO), PhD student representative: doktorandombud@sus.su.se.

Application
Apply for the position through Stockholm University’s recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement, and that it is submitted before deadline.

Fill in the following information

  • contact details and personal data
  • highest degree
  • language skills
  • contact details for 2–3 references (i.e. former directors/employers)

and include the following documents

  • cover letter
  • CV, degrees, other completed courses, work experience and a list of degree projects/theses
  • research proposal written in the Romance language in which the PhD thesis will be written with abstract in English (3-5 pages)
  • degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (no more than 6 files)
  • degree projects/theses (no more than 6 files)
  • letters of recommendation (no more than 3 files)

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.

Deadline: 2023-04-15 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Saturday April 15th, 2023

Doctoral Research Fellow in Philosophy of Science – AssemblingLife

Humanities

Doctoral Research Fellow in Philosophy of Science – AssemblingLife

Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas 

Job description

A Doctoral Research Fellowship (SKO 1017) in philosophy of science is available at the Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas, University of Oslo.

The Doctoral Research Fellowship is associated with the project “AssemblingLife” funded by the European Research Council (ERC).

The candidate must develop a project description, which must be submitted as a part of the application. The candidate’s PhD project will contribute to the “AssemblingLife” project.

More about the position

Many complex structures and processes of life are at least partly the result of spontaneous self-assembly processes. In the AssemblingLife project, a central aim is, within the framework of philosophy of science, to develop new ideas of life and life science explanation by bringing in the increasing knowledge and awareness of self-assembly processes from various scientific fields (for example nanoscience, molecular biology and soft material science). Important objectives are to provide a comprehensive analysis of the concept and idea of self-assembly across fields and scales and to decipher differences, similarities and connections between self-assembly and ideas of self-organization of living systems. The project aims to challenge (but also to build on) existing accounts of explanation in philosophy of biology and life sciences, such as current accounts of genetic causation as well as mechanist and interventionist ideas of explanation. It is also a central goal to explicate how several explanatory frameworks, such as for example biophysics and molecular biology, may compete and/or integrate from the viewpoint of self-assembly processes. The project aims at building bridges between mechanist and organicist views of life, to provide new answers to questions of scientific explanation, the relation between scales and levels of explanation, and ultimately to the question of how to understand life itself.

This PhD position will be specifically associated with one of two research strands in AssemblingLife:
(1) One strand considers how the understanding of genetic causation may be transformed by bringing in current knowledge about self-assembly processes. One possible route would be to investigate genetic material as “nudgers” of self-assembly processes.
(2) A second research focus will be an investigation of the concept and idea of self-assembly across fields and scales, and how it connects to the idea of self-organization in living systems. The candidate´s proposed doctoral research need not address these topics exactly as described here. Candidates should, though, in their research description and application address how their proposed research relates to one of the research strands described. More information about the relevant work packages can be made available to applicants (see contact details below).

The candidate is expected to work closely with the PI and the other participants in the AssemblingLife project.

The candidate will be situated in a strong, lively and supportive research environment. To mention some of the current activity, the department hosts several ERC philosophy projects in addition to “AssemblingLife” and also hosts the Centre for Philosophy and the Sciences, which is funded as a prioritized research area from the Faculty of Humanitites, UiO.

The person appointed will be affiliated with the Faculty’s organized research training. The academic work is to result in a doctoral thesis that will be defended at the Faculty with a view to obtaining the degree of PhD. The successful candidate is expected have Oslo as their primary workplace and to join the existing research milieu or network and contribute to its development. Read more about the doctoral degree.

The appointment is for a duration of 3 years. All PhD Candidates who submit their doctoral dissertation for assessment with a written recommendation from their supervisor within 3 years or 3 ½ years after the start of their PhD position, will be offered, respectively, a 12 or 6 month Completion Grant.

Qualification requirements

  • A Master’s degree or equivalent in philosophy. It will be considered an advantage if the candidate has some background in one or more of the natural science fields relevant for the project. Candidates with a Master´s degree in a natural science field will also be considered if they can demonstrate sufficient philosophical competence to take on a philosophy of science PhD project. The Master’s degree normally must have been obtained and the final evaluation must be available by the application deadline. In exceptional cases, we can consider applications from candidates who do not yet have an MA degree but who are close to completing one. If so, the degree must be awarded by the time the position is taken up
  • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English, see Language requirements
  • Personal suitability and motivation for the position

To be eligible for admission to the doctoral programmes at the University of Oslo, applicants must, as a minimum, have completed a five-year graduation course (Master’s degree or equivalent), including a Master’s thesis of at least 30 ECTS. In special cases, the Faculty may grant admission on the basis of a one-year Master course following an assessment of the study programme’s scope and quality.

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on:

  • The project’s scientific merit, relevance and innovation
  • The applicant’s ability to contribute to one of the described research strands of the AssemblingLife project.
  • The applicant’s estimated academic and personal ability to complete the project within the time frame
  • The applicant’s ability to produce philosophical work of high quality
  • The applicant’s ability to complete research training
  • Good collaboration skills and an ability to join interdisciplinary academic communities

Applicants who have recently graduated with excellent results may be given preference.

We offer

How to apply

The application must include:

  • Application letter describing the applicant’s qualifications and motivation for the position
  • Curriculum Vitae (with a list of education, positions, teaching experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities, including a complete list of publications)
  • Transcript of records of your Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Applicants with education from a foreign university must attach an explanation of their university’s grading system
  • Documentation of Language requirements (if applicable)
  • A project description, including a detailed progress plan for the project (3 – 5 pages, maximum 14,000 characters. See Template for project descriptions)

  • An academic writing sample of up to 8000 words

Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language.

Educational certificates, master theses and the like are not to be submitted with the application, but applicants may be asked to submit such information or works later.

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, jobbnorge.no.

Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

Formal regulations

See also regulations as well as guidelines for the application assessment process and appointments to research fellowships.

Following the Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) § 25, Chapter 2, demographic information about the applicant may be used in the public list of applicants even if the applicant opts out from the entry in the public application list.

The University of Oslo has an Acquisition of Rights Agreement for the purpose of securing rights to intellectual property created by its employees, including research results.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contact information

For questions about the position:

Senior Lecturer and Project Leader Gry Oftedal 

For questions about how to apply: 

HR Officer Anders Rykke

About the University of Oslo 

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.

The Department embraces four disciplines: Philosophy, Classical Languages (Greek and Latin), History of Ideas and Art History. The Department is also responsible for the introductory philosophy courses, obligatory for all students attending study programmes at the University of Oslo. The Department has about 110 employees.

Deadline: 15 May 2023
Unit: Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas
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PhD student in Religious education with a specialization in Islamic studies

Humanities

The Department of Teaching and Learning has around 250 employees who conduct research about teaching and learning in theory and practice. Religious education comprises the historical, comparative, and ethnographic study of how teaching and learning about religions shape and are shaped by the culture and society of their times. At our department, the research includes studies in religious education in both public and denominational school settings in Sweden.

Subject area
The appointment is for a doctoral position in religious education with a specialization in Islamic studies. The candidate’s dissertation work will be committed in agreement with the General study plan for education at PhD level in Teaching and Learning in Humanities.

The advertised PhD position is part of the new national Graduate School in Islamic Studies, and is co-funded by the Swedish Research Council. The Graduate School will include a total of 12 PhD students in Islamic Studies who will be based at seven different universities across Sweden: apart from Stockholm University, further PhD positions are advertised at the University of Gothenburg, Linnaeus University, Södertörn University, Umeå University and Uppsala University. The Graduate School in Islamic Studies will organize joint activities such as courses, workshops, conferences and seminars for all 12 PhD students For further information on the national Graduate School in Islamic Studies, see https://lnu.se/en/research/PhD-studies/religion/graduate-school-in-islamic-studies/ , or contact its coordinator Jonas Svensson (jonas.svensson@lnu.se).

Qualification requirements
In order to meet the general entry requirements, the applicant must have completed a second-cycle degree, completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.

In order to meet the specific entry requirements, the general study plan for doctoral studies in the field of teaching and learning in humanities stipulates that applicants must have completed second-cycle courses in religious studies equivalent to at least 30 higher education credits, including an independent degree project of at least 15 credits. In addition, it is required that the applicant has a good command of English. The language requirement includes the ability to read, speak, and write.

The entry requirements may be met by those who have acquired equivalent qualifications, whether in Sweden or abroad.

Selection
Selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their capacity to benefit from the education. The following criteria will be used to assess this capacity:

  • Previous education in general. Assessment is made with regards to the depth as well as breadth of previous education.
  • Previous academic output. The applicant’s capacity to benefit from the education is assessed on the basis of degree papers from the BA and MA levels as well as other written academic work. Timeliness is also assessed; i.e. to what extent the applicant has demonstrated an ability to complete their academic assignments within a given timeframe. In addition, an assessment is made of the applicant’s academic development, based on a comparison of the academic outputs. The academic work is assessed in terms of critical and analytic abilities, independence, and creativity.
  • Research plan. The applicant must give a brief account of their suggested research topic. The account should include research questions and a sketch of how the research is to be completed. The plan is assessed with regards to its relevance, originality, and feasibility within the allotted timeframe (i.e. a period corresponding to four years’ full-time study).
  • The availability of suitable supervisors.
  • The ability to collaborate. The applicant’s ability to collaborate is assessed on the basis of, e.g., references, letters of recommendation, or interviews.

Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University are available at: www.su.se/rules and regulations.

Terms of employment
Only a person who will be or has already been admitted to a third-cycle programme may be appointed to a doctoral studentship.

The term of the initial contract may not exceed one year. The employment may be extended for a maximum of two years at a time. However, the total period of employment may not exceed the equivalent of four years of full-time study.

Doctoral students should primarily devote themselves to their own education, but may engage in teaching and administration corresponding to a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position.

Please note that admission decisions cannot be appealed.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

The application is due on 17 April 2023, with a notice of admittance by 14 June. The appointment starts on 1 September 2023.

Contact
For more information, please contact the director of studies for doctoral education at the Department of Teaching and Learning, Tore Nilsson, tore.nilsson@su.se, or Jenny Berglund, professor of religious education, jenny.berglund@su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, seko@seko.su.se (SEKO), and PhD student representative, doktorandombud@sus.su.se.

Application
Apply for the PhD student position through Stockholm University’s recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

  • Your contact details and personal data
  • Your highest degree
  • Your language skills
  • Contact details for 2–3 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • Cover letter (maximum 1000 words) where you describe why you are interested in doing a PhD and why you are a suitable candidate.
  • CV, including degrees and other completed courses, work experience, a list of degree projects/theses and scholarly publications (if applicable Project proposal/research proposal (maximum 2000 words). The proposal should specify the research question(s), state of research, theoretical grounding, material, methods, and delimitations, as well as present a timeframe for the planned work. The proposal will function as a proof of concept and is not binding. If you are admitted, it will be the basis for further discussions with your appointed supervisors of the direction of the dissertation.
  • Degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (no more than 6 files)
  • Letters of recommendation (no more than 6 files)
  • Degree projects/theses (no more than 6 files).

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.

Deadline: 2023-04-17 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Teaching and Learning

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday April 17th, 2023

3-4 PhD students in Teaching and learning with Specialisation in Arts, Humanities, and Social Science Education

Humanities, Social Sciences/Economics

The department of teaching and learning is part of the Faculty of Humanities, at Stockholm University. We educate and conduct research in arts, humanities, and social science education as well as language education, mathematics education, and science education.

In the research field of teaching and learning the content, conditions, processes and results of teaching, learning and education in relation to subject-specific content. In a broad sense, our research interests concern what the subjects are in relation to what these subjects can or could be in school, society, higher education and professional education. Among the core issues that are studied in the field are the relationships between theory and practice, teaching and learning, as well as various critical perspectives in teaching and education. In our research in arts, humanities and social science education we use various theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches; we also contribute to the development of theory, research method and instructional approaches within the various subject-specific specializations.

The research field of arts education concerns research about learning, teaching and knowledge construction primarily in relation to the aesthetic school subjects, for example art, drama, music, and aesthetic learning processes, as well as aesthetic activities in higher education, in independent educational establishments and in the cultural sphere.

The research fields of humanities and social science education emanate from the humanities school subjects such as history, religious studies and philosophy, and the social science school subjects such as civics, geography, economics and business studies, and psychology.

Project description
We welcome applications in the research fields of teaching and learning with specialisation in arts, humanities and social science education, see above.

Qualification requirements
In order to meet the general entry requirements, the applicant must have completed a second-cycle degree, completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere. 

In order to meet the specific entry requirements, the general study plan for doctoral studies in the field of teaching and learning stipulates that applicants must have completed courses on the MA level equivalent to at least 30 higher education credits, including an MA thesis of at least 15 credits in language education, language or an equivalent field of study:

For arts education: courses on the MA level equivalent to at least 30 higher education credits in one of the following subjects: art, drama, music or aesthetic learning processes, or a teacher’s degree with the relevant field of specialization, including a second-cycle degree project of at least 15 credits.

For humanities or social science education: courses on the MA level equivalent to at least 30 higher education credits in one of the following subjects: philosophy, geography, history, religious studies, civics, including a second-cycle degree project of at least 15 credits.

The entry requirements may be met by those who have acquired a matching competence, whether in Sweden or abroad.

The entry requirements must be met by the application deadline.

Selection
Selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their capacity to benefit from the education. The following criteria will be used to assess this capacity:

  • Previous education in general. Assessment is made with regards to the depth as well as breadth of previous education.
  • Previous academic output. The applicant’s capacity to benefit from the education is assessed on the basis of exam work from the BA and MA levels as well as other written academic work. Timeliness is also assessed; i.e. to what extent the applicant has demonstrated an ability to complete their academic assignments within a given timeframe. In addition, an assessment is made of the applicant’s academic development, based on a comparison of the academic outputs. The academic work is assessed in terms of critical and analytic abilities, independence, and creativity.
  • Research plan. The applicant must give a brief account of their suggested research topic. The account should include research questions and a sketch of how the research is to be completed. The plan is assessed with regards to its relevance, originality, and feasibility within the allotted timeframe (i.e. a period corresponding to four years’ full-time study).
  • The availability of suitable supervisors.
  • The ability to collaborate. The applicant’s ability to collaborate is assessed on the basis of, e.g., references, letters of recommendation, or interviews.

Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University are available at: www.su.se/rules and regulations.

Terms of employment
Only a person who will be or has already been admitted to a third-cycle programme may be appointed to a doctoral studentship.

The term of the initial contract may not exceed one year. The employment may be extended for a maximum of two years at a time. However, the total period of employment may not exceed the equivalent of four years of full-time study.

Doctoral students should primarily devote themselves to their own education, but may engage in teaching and administration corresponding to a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position.

Please note that admission decisions cannot be appealed.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Deadline and notice of admittance
The application is due on 17 April 2023, with a notice of admittance by 14 June. The appointment starts on 1 September 2023.

Contact
For more information please contact the head of department, Anna Chryssafis, telephone: +46 8-12 07 67 87, anna.chryssafis@su.se, or the director of PhD studies, Tore Nilsson, telephone +46 8-12 07 67 36, tore.nilsson@su.se. 

For more information about project description, please contact our subject division professors: Cecilia Lundholm, cecilia.lundholm@su.se, telephone: +46 8 16 40 42, for the fields of humanities and social science education, or Eva Österlind, eva.osterlind@su.se, telephone: +46 8 120 765 38, for the field of arts education.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, seko@seko.su.se (SEKO), and PhD student representative, doktorandombud@sus.su.se.

Application
Apply for the PhD student position at Stockholm University’s recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

  • Your contact details and personal data
  • Your highest degree
  • Your language skills
  • Contact details for 2–3 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • Cover letter (maximum 500 words) where you describe why you are interested in pursuing PhD studies in language education and what makes you suitable for such work
  • CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience, a list of degree projects/theses and scholarly publications (if applicable)
  • Project proposal/research proposal, of maximum 2 000 words (inkluding referens). The proposal should specify
    • background, aim/purpose and tentative research questions,
    • a short survey of theoretical underpinnings and previous research as well as briefly justified suggested research methods
  • Degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (no more than 6 files)
  • Letters of recommendation (no more than 3 files)
  • Degree projects/theses (no more than 3 files).

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.

Deadline: 2023-04-17 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Teaching and Learning

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday April 17th, 2023

Doctoral Researcher / Project Employee to work with us on the Sonic Move – Creative and Expressive Sonification of Human Movement project

Engineering/it, Humanities

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 12 000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 000 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

The Aalto School of Arts, Design and Architecture (ARTS) is a Nordic leader in higher education for design, fashion, games, media, architecture, film, art education and fine art. We produce world-class research e.g. in design, digital media and visual culture, art education, urban planning and architecture. Our graduates innovate in and beyond their fields, drawing on over a century of tradition of our institution, a humane and forward-looking approach, and the latest technologies.

We are looking for Doctoral Researcher or Project Employee to work with us on the Sonic Move – Creative and Expressive Sonification of Human Movement project. The project investigates the use of human body movements in the synthesis of sonic feedback and its use in dance and augmented game applications.

Your role and goals

You will be developing interactive sonification models that are more directly linked to supporting creative exploration of dance movements and seek to understand how these models impact dance practices. You will also investigate methods for sonification to make the augmented-game experience more realistic, immersive, and engaging.

The Sonic Move – Creative and Expressive Sonification of Human Movement is a joint research project in collaboration with SOPI research group Aalto University School of ARTS, Sensing Solutions VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, HUMEA Lab University of Eastern Finland, Genelec and Minimi Dance Company. The project is supported by Business Finland funding.

Your experience and ambitions

You should have a firm interest and understanding of data sonification applied to arts and music, as well as advanced skills and knowledge in audio processing and synthesis. Familiarity with creative AI methods and deep learning models for data analysis and sonification is a plus. You should have a MA / MSc in music technology or a closely related field. C2 Proficient level of English is also required.

What we offer

The position is fixed term from May 2023 until September 2025.

Aalto University offers occupational health care services and a good opportunity for different learning options. Salary will be determined following the salary system of Finnish universities. The starting salary for doctoral researcher or project employee is approximately 2550 euros. The position is located in Otaniemi, Espoo in a new campus building made and designed for the School of ARTS. Consistent with EU insurance and pension regulations, Aalto expects full-time academic employees to reside and work in Finland.

More about working at Aalto here.

If you are chosen for this position, you can apply the study right for doctoral studies in Aalto University Arts, Design and Architecture. Please check the student information and admission criteria Aalto Doctoral Programme in Arts, Design and Architecture | Aalto University. Another option is to work as a project employee if you are not doing your doctoral studies at Aalto University.

Ready to apply?

The applications for the position are to be submitted through our recruitment system no later than 17 April 2023.

Aalto University’s employees and visitors please note: you should apply for the position via our internal system Workday -> Career -> find

The position will be filled as soon as possible, therefore we encourage to apply whenever they are able.

The application for the position should contain the following documents in pdf format:

  •  CV
  •  Motivation letter (max 1 page)
  •  Study transcripts
  •  The most relevant (max 3) projects in particular sonification and audio synthesis techniques developed / applied (as attached files with project descriptions and links to online material)
  •  Name and contact information of three referees. You will later be asked to provide these three reference letters if your application will be shortlisted.

All material should be submitted in English.

More information

For additional information regarding this position, please contact the head of Sound and Physical Interaction – SOPI research group, Koray Tahiroglu ([email protected]). Questions regarding the recruitment process however should be directed to HR Partner Karoliina Walldén ([email protected])

Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.

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Deadline: 2023-04-17 at 23:59
Unit: School of Arts, Design and Architecture

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Post expires on Monday April 17th, 2023

PhD students in language education (3-4)

Humanities

The department of teaching and learning is part of the Faculty of Humanities, at Stockholm University. We educate and conduct research in language education as well as in mathematics education, science education, arts education, humanities education and social science education. 

The research area of language education comprises foreign languages (English and other modern languages such as French, German, Italian and Spanish), Swedish, and Swedish as a second language. Our research addresses questions concerning language teaching and language learning, as well as language and literacy development in relation to language users of all ages in schools and other settings and contexts. For instance, we investigate issues concerning the content, conditions and forms of language teaching, as well as teachers’ and learners’ thinking in relation to learning and teaching languages. Our research includes several perspectives, for instance, multilingual aspects and learning of and in a second language, literary education perspectives on teaching and learning languages, subject-specific literacy and multimodal perspectives on interaction, language and learning. 

Our research is often classroom-based and can also be cross-disciplinary. We collaborate with teachers in schools and in other educational contexts on research and development projects, as well as with researchers in other relevant disciplines. 

Qualification requirements
In order to meet the general entry requirements, the applicant must have completed a second-cycle degree, completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere. 

In order to meet the specific entry requirements, the general study plan for doctoral studies in the field of language education stipulates that applicants must have completed courses on the MA level equivalent to at least 30 higher education credits, including an MA thesis of at least 15 credits in language education, language or an equivalent field of study.

The entry requirements may be met by those who have acquired a matching competence, whether in Sweden or abroad.  

The entry requirements must be met by the application deadline.  

Selection
Selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their capacity to benefit from the education. The following criteria will be used to assess this capacity:

  • Previous education in general. Assessment is made with regards to the depth as well as breadth of previous education.

Previous academic output. The applicant’s capacity to benefit from the education is assessed on the basis of exam work from the BA and MA levels as well as other written academic work. Timeliness is also assessed; i.e. to what extent 

  • the applicant has demonstrated an ability to complete their academic assignments within a given timeframe. In addition, an assessment is made of the applicant’s academic development, based on a comparison of the academic outputs. The academic work is assessed in terms of critical and analytic abilities, independence, and creativity.
  • Research plan. The applicant must give a brief account of their suggested research topic. The account should include research questions and a sketch of how the research is to be completed. The plan is assessed with regards to its relevance, originality, and feasibility within the allotted timeframe (i.e. a period corresponding to four years’ full-time study).
  • The availability of suitable supervisors.
  • The ability to collaborate. The applicant’s ability to collaborate is assessed on the basis of, e.g., references, letters of recommendation, or interviews.  

Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University are available at: www.su.se/rules and regulations.

Terms of employment
Only a person who will be or has already been admitted to a third-cycle programme may be appointed to a doctoral studentship.

The term of the initial contract may not exceed one year. The employment may be extended for a maximum of two years at a time. However, the total period of employment may not exceed the equivalent of four years of full-time study.

Doctoral students should primarily devote themselves to their own education, but may engage in teaching and administration corresponding to a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position.

Please note that admission decisions cannot be appealed.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact 
We welcome applications in the research area of language education, see above. For more information, please contact our subject division professors: Camilla Bardel, camilla.bardel@su.se (+46 8-120 767 23) for teaching and learning English and modern languages; Kristina Danielsson, kristina.danielsson@su.se (+46 8-120 766 90) Swedish in education; or Christina Hedman, christina.hedman@su.se (+46 8-120 766 90) för teaching and learning Swedish as a second language.

For more information please contact the head of department, Anna Chryssafis, telephone: +46 8-12 07 67 87, anna.chryssafis@su.se, or the director of PhD studies, Tore Nilsson, telephone +46 8-12 07 67 36, tore.nilsson@su.se.

Union representatives 
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708-16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/Lärarförbundet), telephone: +46 8-16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO), PhD student representative doktorandombud@sus.su.se.

Application
Apply for the PhD student position at Stockholm University’s recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

  • Your contact details and personal data
  • Your highest degree
  • Your language skills
  • Contact details for 2–3 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • Cover letter (maximum 500 words) where you describe why you are interested in pursuing PhD studies in language education and what makes you suitable for such work
  • CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience, a list of degree projects/theses and scholarly publications (if applicable)
  • Project proposal/research proposal, of maximum 2 000 words. The proposal should specify
    • the research question(s), state of research,
    • theoretical grounding,
    • material, methods, and delimitations, as well as present a timeframe for the planned work.
  • Degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (no more than 6 files)
  • Letters of recommendation (no more than 3 files)
  • Degree projects/theses (no more than 3 files).

 The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply! 

Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.

Deadline: 2023-04-17 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Teaching and Learning

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday April 17th, 2023

2–4 new interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Researchers to the University of Turku thematic profile area “Human Diversity”

Contact, Humanities

2–4 new interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Researchers to the University of Turku thematic profile area “Human Diversity”

The University of Turku is an inspiring and international academic community of 25,000 students and staff in Southwest Finland. We build a sustainable future with multidisciplinary research, education, and collaboration. With us, your work will have a significant impact and relevance in the changing world.

The researchers will be part of the new University of Turku profile area Human Diversity – Evolution through Contact and Communication Networks (https://sites.utu.fi/humandiversity/). Human Diversity focuses on cutting-edge research on how human contacts, past environments and communication networks influence material and immaterial culture, genes, disease burden, transgenerational effects, evolutionary fitness of people and language and language use. We uncover the long-term legacies of the contacts by studying how the (pre)historical short-term impacts cascade to current disease risks and human diversity, and how the diversity continues to evolve in the modern digital world in the form of ideas and ideologies. These will contribute to informed decision-making among policy-makers, revised teaching strategies within UTU, increased public awareness of causes and consequences of human diversity, and better understanding of how our genomes, disease risks, and cultures and languages will change in future. Human Diversity brings together research teams in different faculties studying human diversity from complementary perspectives, constructing diverse digital datasets and developing technologies for documenting and analyzing such data. Such unique collaboration and data infrastructure enables holistic understanding of how past human and cultural diversity has evolved, transformed, and created the diversity we see now, and how ongoing migrations and communication networks are likely to affect them both in the physical and digital world.

The postdocs recruited will work within and between the Human Diversity associated research groups that are presented in the web pages https://sites.utu.fi/humandiversity/. The postdocs will use and combine the diverse datasets collected within the Human Diversity teams – or suggest new datasets – capitalizing on cross-disciplinary synergies within the Human Diversity. Possible research questions include, for example: How landscape and cultural factors between local populations affect migration decisions, spread of diseases and exchange of cultural and linguistic traits? How has genetic, cultural and linguistic diversity arisen through population divergence and encounters? How have epidemics spread by human contacts affected the demography and human gene pool, especially in relation to immunity genes? How have concepts and ideas spread in the written literature and in the digital world across time and languages? How do genetic and epigenetic mechanisms influence transgenerational transmission of health and disease and how is the transmission affected by the environment or cultural environment?

The persons chosen to the positions are expected to participate in the research conducted according to the Human Diversity research plan and to realize their own research projects related to the topics. Work tasks include some teaching responsibility (5% of the working time at the maximum) and participating actively in the multidisciplinary team building. Human Diversity researchers are expected to interact with the teams involved in the profile area. 

Requirements

We invite applications for 2-4 postdoctoral researcher positions for a fixed term period for 24 months (with an option for extension subject to funding availability). The postdocs are expected to begin their employment 1st of May 2023 or as soon as possible according to agreement. Successful candidates have a background combining at least two of the following fields of research: Archaeogenetics, Computational sciences, Evolutionary Ecology, Evolutionary genomics, Evolutionary medicine and epidemiology, Digital humanities, General, Digital, or Computational Linguistics, or Finnish or Finno-Ugric languages, Landscape studies, Machine learning, Mathematical modeling, Migration studies, Natural Language Processing, Network science, Population genetics, Population health research, and Scientific archaeology. They have strong skills in quantitative methods and experience in using large and complex datasets, the ability to conduct independent scholarly work and work in an interdisciplinary team. Successful applicants have published research on interdisciplinary topics and have strong research orientation and fluency in English.

The applicant is required to have a PhD degree in a relevant field of science, completed before the application period ends. The eligibility criteria for the positions are defined in the rules of procedure of the University of Turku  (Section 37).

We value equality and diversity in our work community and encourage qualified applicants, regardless of background, to apply for our open positions.

Salaries

The salary for the position is determined in accordance with the university salary system for research personnel. For the postdoctoral researcher salary follows the levels 5-6 of teaching and research staff (3044,00-3549,72 EUR/month). In addition, a personal work performance component will be paid. The personal work performance component is 6-50% of the task specific salary component. The starting salary is ca. 3500-3600€.

Trial period

The position starts on 1.5.2023 or as soon as possible according to agreement. The trial period will be six (6) months.

How to apply

Applications must include a motivation letter, an example of research plan indicating the fields of interest and potential study methods of the candidate (2-3 pages), CV, list of publications, degree certificate, contact details of 2-3 referees, and other documents that can be relevant for filling the post.

The application should be submitted no later than Friday 14.4.2023 (23:59; UTC+2) at the University’s electronic recruitment system at https://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us/open-vacancies.  A link to the application form can be found at the beginning of this notice (‘Apply for the job’).

Further information

For more information, please contact Heidi Viitaniemi, humandiversity@utu.fi

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Post expires on Tuesday April 11th, 2023

PhD student in Scientific Archaeology

Humanities

The Department of Archaeology and Classical Studies consists of seven units: Archaeology, Archaeological Research Laboratory (AFL), Osteoarchaeological Research Laboratory (OFL), Stockholm Numismatic Institute, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History, the Centre for the Study of Cultural Evolution, and the Centre for Palaeogenetics (CPG).

Project description
The position will be based in the Centre for Paleogenetics (CPG) and will be a part of the First Contact research program funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation focusing on the impact of human dispersals on faunal diversity. To further understand the relation between ancient people and domestic animals, and by extension their impact on local fauna, the proposed PhD project will focus on ancient DNA (aDNA) analyses from regional human and animal skeletal remains and will aim to identify temporal changes in population structure of all species in parallel.

Qualification requirements
In order to meet the general entry requirements, the applicant must have completed a second-cycle degree, completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.

In order to meet the specific entry requirements, the applicant must have completed at least 30 credits in the advanced level of scientific archaeology, including a written paper of at least 15 credits, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.

The specific entry requirements also include that the applicant must have a fluent knowledge of Swedish, Danish, Norwegian or English.

The qualification requirements must be met by the deadline for applications.

Selection
The primary assessment criteria in appointing a doctoral student should be the capacity to benefit from the training. The selection among the eligible candidates will be based on the following criteria. Special attention will be paid to the research plan:

MERITS

1. Education. Assessment of both depth and breadth of previous education.

2. Scientific production. Based on a Bachelor’s thesis, a Master’s thesis or other academic papers, the ability of the applicant to benefit from the education is considered according to: 

  • Critical ability
  • Analytical ability
  • Creativity
  • Independence

The assessment also takes into consideration the aspect of time, that is, to what extent the applicant has shown the ability to meet his or her previous scientific obligations within given time constraints. In addition, the scientific progress of the applicant is considered.

RESEARCH PLAN

The applicant should enclose a research plan which should cover the research problem and an outline of the research project. The research plan is assessed according to:

  • Relevance
  • Originality
  • Completion within given time constraints (that is full-time work during a four-year period of doctoral studies)

ABILITY TO COLLABORATE

The ability of the applicant to be collaborative is determined by personal references, certificates or interviews.

Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University are available at: www.su.se/rules and regulations.

Terms of employment
Only a person who will be or has already been admitted to a third-cycle programme may be appointed to a doctoral studentship.

The term of the initial contract may not exceed one year. The employment may be extended for a maximum of two years at a time. However, the total period of employment may not exceed the equivalent of four years of full-time study.

Doctoral students should primarily devote themselves to their own education, but may engage in teaching, research, and administration corresponding to a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position.

Please note that admission decisions cannot be appealed.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
For more information, please contact Dr. Maja Krzewinska, maja.krzewinska@arklab.su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, seko@seko.su.se (SEKO), and PhD student representative, doktorandombud@sus.su.se.

Application
Apply for the PhD student position at Stockholm University’s recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

  • Your contact details and personal data
  • Your highest degree
  • Your language skills
  • Contact details for 2–3 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • Cover letter (maximum 1 page) – motivation to apply for the advertised project and reasoning what makes you a suitable candidate for the position including experience with aDNA and bioinformatic analyses.
  • CV – degrees and other completed courses, relevant skills, work experience and a list of degree projects/theses.
  • Degree projects/theses (no more than 3 files).

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.

Deadline: 2023-04-15 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Archaeology and Classical Studies

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Saturday April 15th, 2023

PhD student in Sign language

Humanities

Project description 
The position is linked to the research profile sign language. This implies that the research plan attached to the application must have a topic linked to research on sign language. The focus should be on the study of the structure of signed languages.

Qualification requirements
In order to meet the general entry requirements, the applicant must have completed a second-cycle degree, completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or must have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.

In order to meet the specific entry requirements for doctoral studies in linguistics, the general syllabus stipulates that an applicant must have received a passing grade on course work of at least 30 higher education credits from the second cycle in Linguistics, including a degree project of at least 15 credits on a topic relevant to the proposed research plan. In addition, the applicant is required to be proficient in the language of the proposed doctoral thesis (English, Swedish or Swedish Sign Language). Proficiency is demonstrated in the research plan and other relevant parts of the application (such as undergraduate theses, publications, grades, certificates and an interview). The entry requirements can also be met by students who have acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere. Assessment of eligibility is decided on in accordance with the department’s local admission procedure and the department’s decision and delegation procedure. 

The qualification requirements must be met by the deadline for applications. Individual plan for studies in linguistics (in swedish)

Selection
Selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their capacity to benefit from the training. Selection is made by the Department Board, applying the following assessment criteria:

  • Education in general. Assessment is made with regard to both depth and breadth in previous education
  • Scholarly production. On the basis of the applicant’s degree projects from the first and second cycle and, where applicable, other scholarly production, the applicant’s ability to benefit from the training is assessed according to the following criteria: critical ability, analytical skills, creativity, independence and scholarly precision. The time aspect is also considered, that is, to what extent the applicant has demonstrated an ability to complete previous academic projects within specified time limits. In addition, based on a comparison of previous academic output, an assessment is made of the applicant’s academic development
  • The applicant must describe his/her proposed field of research in a research plan. The dissertation project must focus on sign language. The plan should not exceed 3 numbered pages A4 in Arial, font size 11, with single line spacing and 2.5 cm margins, references and any images and examples included. The research plan should contain one or more research problems and an outline of the research project. The research plan is assessed on the basis of: relevance, originality, and potential for completion within the specified time limits (i.e. a period equivalent to four years of full-time study for a doctoral degree)
  • Available supervisor resources
  • Teamwork skills. The applicant’s ability to collaborate is assessed on the basis of, for example, references, certificates or interviews.

In selecting applicants for postgraduate education in linguistics, the department board must take into account rules and regulations of the Faculty of Humanities. In addition to the above selection criteria, the following will be of great importance in the assessment:

  • Relevance of the proposed research project to the department’s research environment
  • Experience in research-related work within the field of sign language.

Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University are available at: www.su.se/rules and regulations.

Terms of employment
Only a person who will be or has already been admitted to a third-cycle programme may be appointed to a doctoral studentship.

The term of the initial contract may not exceed one year. The employment may be extended for a maximum of two years at a time. However, the total period of employment may not exceed the equivalent of four years of full-time study. 

Doctoral students should primarily devote themselves to their own education, but may engage in teaching, research, and administration corresponding to a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position.

For this particular position, the doctoral student is expected to perform departmental duties corresponding to 20 % of full time. Where applicable, the total time of the appointment is extended to correspond to a full-time doctoral programme for four years. The proportion of departmental duties may be unevenly distributed across the duration of the doctoral programme.

Please note that admission decisions cannot be appealed.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
For more information, please contact the Head of Department (deputy) Ingela Holmström, ingela.holmstrom@ling.su.se. For questions about the doctoral programme, contact the Director of Studies for postgraduate education, Bernhard Wälchli, telephone: +46 8 16 23 44, studierektorfu@ling.su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, seko@seko.su.se (SEKO), and PhD student representative, doktorandombud@sus.su.se.

Application
Apply for the PhD student position at Stockholm University’s recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

  • Your contact details and personal data
  • Your highest degree
  • Your language skills
  • Contact details for 2–3 referees (please, specify their relationship to you as an applicant and what they are expected to testify to or comment on)

 and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • Cover letter
  • CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of degree projects/theses
  • Dissertation plan/research proposal, inclusive of the following:
    • research question(s)
    • brief background (research context and relationship to own interests/qualifications)
    • method and data
    • expected results (specify the scope, especially if the results are mainly descriptive)
    • time plan

Note that the proposal must address the following questions: why your project is suitable to be carried out at the Department of Linguistics at Stockholm University, how you intend to contribute to the research environment at the department with your research project, what makes you particularly suitable (to carry out the proposed research project).

  • Degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (no more than 6 files)
  • Degree projects/theses (no more than 6 files).

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.

Deadline: 2023-04-15 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Linguistics

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Saturday April 15th, 2023

Postdoc in cognitive science

Humanities

The Department of Linguistics, Cognitive Science and Semiotics at the School of Communication and Culture at Aarhus University invites applications for a postdoctoral position in cognitive science. The postdoc position is affiliated with the EU ERC Consolidator project ‘The Evolution of Early Symbolic Behavior – eSYMb’ awarded to Professor Kristian Tylén.

The postdoc position is a full-time, three-year, fixed-term position. The position begins on 1 September 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The School of Communication and Culture is committed to diversity and encourages all qualified applicants to apply regardless of their personal background.

Project

The eSYMb project aims to establish a novel integrative framework for the investigation of early symbolic evolution, using records from archaeology in behavioural experimental investigations and computational modelling. Starting from the assumption that symbolic artefacts evolve adaptively over time to better fulfil their intended symbolic functions, the project investigates structural changes to symbolic artefacts and their cognitive implications to inform inferences about their past use. The project will thus establish transparent, data-driven methods and criteria to test concrete hypotheses about early human symbolic behaviour from archaeological sites across the world, focussing on the later part of human evolution (~150.000–12.000 years ago) based on measures critical to symbolic cognition and behaviour. You can read more about the project here: https://cc.au.dk/en/esymb

Postdoc position

The successful applicant has a background in cognitive science, computational modelling, cultural evolution studies, computer science, digital humanities, computer vision or a related field. Your main task will be – in collaborations with the principal investigator (PI) and other members of the team – to build computational models (for example, neural networks of visual processing and/or agent-based simulations of social/cultural transmission) of the evolution of symbolic cognition based on cross-sectional and experimental data. The modelling will complement ongoing experimental work on human participants and primates, as well as archaeological fieldwork on cave art and theoretical work on human cognitive evolution.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD or be able to document equivalent qualifications in a relevant field related to cognitive science. Applicants must be able to document, relevant to the position:

  • an internationally oriented research profile within one or more of the following fields: cognitive science, computational modelling, cultural evolution studies, computer science, digital humanities or computer vision, as documented by a PhD dissertation and/or research publications in relevant peer-reviewed outlets
  • experience with computational modelling, programming and statistics
  • experience in the self-directed management of research projects
  • excellent communication and interpersonal skills, in order to engage productively with collaborators from different disciplines both within the research team and with external organisations and institutions

Furthermore, it will be considered an advantage if applicants can document one or more of the following:

  • experience with modelling in a Bayesian framework (for example, probabilistic programming languages such as Stan, Turing or WebPPL)
  • experience with the use of neural network techniques (for example, convolutional networks) to analyse visual data
  • experience with agent-based modelling for the study of cultural evolution
  • a track record of research publications of a high international standard commensurate with the length of the applicant’s academic career
  • experience of participation in national and international research networks

Please note that applications that do not include uploaded publications (maximum five) will not be considered.

Although the Aarhus University application system includes an option to upload letters of recommendation, please do not include letters of recommendation or references with the application. Applicants who are invited to an interview may be asked to provide references.

Work environment

Active participation in the daily life of the department is a high priority, and we emphasise the importance of good working relationships, both among colleagues and with our students. In order to maintain and develop the department’s excellent teaching and research environment, the successful applicant is expected to be present at the department on a daily basis.

We respect the balance between work and private life and strive to create a work environment in which that balance can be maintained. You can read more about family and work-life balance in Denmark.

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU.

International applicants

International applicants are encouraged to read about the attractive working conditions and other benefits of working at Aarhus University and in Denmark, including healthcare, paid holidays and, if relevant, maternity/paternity leave, childcare and schooling. Aarhus University offers a wide variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including a relocation service and an AU Expat Partner Programme. You can also find information about the taxation aspects of international researchers’ employment by AU.

The department

The place of employment is the Department of Linguistics, Cognitive Science and Semiotics, Jens Chr. Skous Vej 2, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

Prospective applicants are invited to view the department’s website.

School of Communication and Culture

The school is a part of the Faculty of Arts. You will find information about the school and its research programmes, departments and diverse activities on its website.

The successful applicant will also be affiliated with the interdisciplinary research environment surrounding the Interacting Minds Centre at the School of Culture and Society.

Contact

For further information about the position, please contact the PI, Professor Kristian Tylén, PhD, Department of Linguistics, Cognitive Science and Semiotics and the Interacting Minds Centre: kristian@cc.au.dk.

If you need help uploading your application or have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Arts HR support by email: hsi@au.dk.

Qualification requirements

Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent academic qualifications.

Formalities

Faculty of Arts refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities (the Appointment Order).

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here: https://talent.au.dk/junior-researcher-development-programme/

If nothing else is noted, applications must be submitted in English. Application deadline is at 11.59 pm Danish time (same as Central European Time) on the deadline day.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Shortlists may be prepared with the candidates that have been selected for a detailed academic assessment. A committee set up by the head of school is responsible for selecting the most qualified candidates. See this link for further information about shortlisting at the Faculty of Arts: shortlisting

Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts is one of five main academic areas at Aarhus University.

The faculty contributes to Aarhus University's research, talent development, knowledge exchange and degree programmes.
With its 550 academic staff members, 240 PhD students, 9,500 BA and MA students, and 1,500 students following continuing/further education programmes, the faculty constitutes a strong and diverse research and teaching environment.

The Faculty of Arts consists of the School of Communication and Culture, the School of Culture and Society and the Danish School of Education. Each of these units has strong academic environments and forms the basis for interdisciplinary research and education.

The faculty's academic environments and degree programmes engage in international collaboration and share the common goal of contributing to the development of knowledge, welfare and culture in interaction with society.

Read more at arts.au.dk/en

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

Deadline: 2023-04-14 at 23:59
Unit: School of Communication and Culture – Linguistics, Cognitive Science and Semiotics, Dept. of – Faculty: Arts
Email: mailto:kristian@cc.au.dk
Phone: +4587163205

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Post expires on Friday April 14th, 2023

2 PhD students in History

Humanities

Published: 2023-03-15

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has over 54,000 students, more than 7,500 employees and a turnover of around SEK 8 billion.

The Department of History is a dynamic research environment, with, among other subjects, expertise in early modern history, gender history, history of racism, antisemitism and the Holocaust; see http://www. hist.uu.se. The department has some 80 teachers and researchers, and 800 students. The department also includes the Hugo Valentin Centre.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University

Duties
The department now announces two fully funded PhD positions within a theme of the applicant’s choice. Successful candidates will pursue their doctoral studies full-time in Uppsala and are expected to participate actively in weekly seminars and workshops, etc. at the department and within the research programme. The position is a 4-year full-time employment which qualifies for all Swedish social benefits, such as paid parental leave. The position might also entail teaching and other assignments up to 20% of the full-time position (extending the position proportionally).

Requirements
To be eligible the applicant must have a Master’s Degree in the humanities relevant to research in history. We encourage applicants from all countries to apply. Seminars are in both Swedish and English and the dissertation can be written in either language.  Note, however, that the PhD programme is bilingual and that basic knowledge in both Swedish and English is required.

Please note that admission to a PhD programme at Uppsala University is highly competitive and that a completed Master’s Degree at the time of application is a prerequisite.

The history departments at Uppsala University and Stockholm University collaborate closely, and the PhD programme is to a high degree jointly taught. Consequently, the admittance process is coordinated and representatives of both universities (and one external member) take part in the selection process. An applicant who wants to be considered for positions at both universities must, however, submit an application to both universities. Applicants are encouraged to avail themselves of the information concerning the PhD programme on the departments’ websites.

http://www.hist.uu.se/utbildning/forskarutbildning-/forskarskola-i-historia/

Application
Your application can be written in English or Swedish and should include: 1) a brief CV, outlining your academic progress to date; 2) a copy of your MA thesis; 3) a statement (of no more than 6 pages) outlining your proposed research (forskningsplan). This outline should describe your research question and how it is related to the current state of research. The outline should also have a short discussion of possible sources for answering your question and methodological considerations regarding the potential of these sources; 4) an authorized copy of your Master’s degree and course grades (if the degree was taken at a Swedish university, a LADOK extract will suffice); 5) a copy of your BA thesis (if available); 6) an account of how long it took you to complete your MA thesis.

 https://www.hist.uu.se/education/phd-programme/how-to-apply/

Your application must include this c_644550-l_3-k_ansokan-om-antagning-blankett.pdf (uu.se)

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University’s rules and guidelines.

In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 2023-09-01 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Director of studies of the PhD programme, Niklas Stenlås, Telephone: +46 18- 471 1543 email: studierektor-fo-hist@uu.se.

Head of Department, Henrik Ågren, Telephone: +46 18- 471 1529 email: prefekt-hist@uu.se.

Please submit your application by 14 April 2023, UFV-PA 2023/946.

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Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services.

Submit your application through Uppsala University’s recruitment system.

Deadline: 2023-04-14 at 23:59
Unit: Department of History

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Post expires on Friday April 14th, 2023

1 or 2 PhD positions in History

Humanities

Published: 2023-03-15

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has over 54,000 students, more than 7,500 employees and a turnover of around SEK 8 billion.

The Department of History is a dynamic research environment, with a particular emphasis on early modern history, gender history, global history, digital humanities, history of racism, antisemitism and the Holocaust; see http://www.hist.uu.se. The department has some 80 teachers and researchers, and 800 students. The department also includes the Hugo Valentin Centre.

The department now announces one or two fully funded PhD positions where the holder will be an active member of the Gender and Work (GaW) research project at Uppsala University.

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The history departments at Uppsala University and Stockholm University collaborate closely, and the PhD programme is to a high degree jointly taught. Consequently, the admittance process is coordinated and representatives of both universities take part in the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to avail themselves of the information concerning the PhD programme on the departments’ websites.

The Stockholm-Uppsala Graduate School in History – Department of History – Uppsala University, Sweden (uu.se)

Gender and Work (GaW) is a two-decades-long research project (2008–2029) currently financed by the Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet) but with previous funding from the Wallenberg Foundations and the Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation. The goal of the project is to conduct empirical historical research into women’s and men’s work and to develop theoretical and methodological tools regarding work, including research infrastructure. Information about the project can be found at Start – Gender and Work – Uppsala universitet (uu.se) The GaW project now welcomes candidates who are interested in using the project’s methodology in studies of Eastern-European early modern societies or Southern-European early modern societies. The successful candidate will for instance have knowledge of court records and other social history sources. The candidate should also have an interest in teamwork.

Position
Successful candidates will pursue their doctoral studies full-time in Uppsala and are expected to participate actively in weekly seminars and workshops, etc. at the department and within the GaW group.

The position is a 4-year full-time employment which qualifies for all Swedish social benefits, such as paid parental leave. The position might also entail teaching and other assignments up to 20% of the full-time position (extending the position proportionally).

Requirements
To be eligible the applicant must have a Master’s Degree in the humanities relevant to research in history. We encourage applicants from all countries to apply. Seminars are in both Swedish and English. Note, however, that the PhD programme is bilingual and that basic knowledge in both Swedish and English is required. For the position(s) within the GaW project it is understood that the dissertation is written in English.

Please note that admission to a PhD programme at Uppsala University is highly competitive and that a completed Master’s Degree at the time of application is a prerequisite.

Application
Your application can be written in English or Swedish and should include: 1) a brief CV, outlining your academic progress to date; 2) a copy of your MA thesis; 3) a statement (of no more than 6 pages) outlining your proposed research (forskningsplan). This outline should describe your research question, how it is related to the current state of research and its relevance to the GaW project. The outline should also have a short discussion of possible historical sources for answering your question and methodological considerations regarding the potential of these sources; 4) an authorized copy of your Master’s degree and course grades (if the degree was taken at a Swedish university, a LADOK extract will suffice); 5) a copy of your BA thesis (if available); 6) an account of how long it took you to complete your MA thesis.

How to apply – Department of History – Uppsala University, Sweden (uu.se)

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University’s rules and guidelines.

Uppsala University strives to be an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities and attracts qualified candidates who can contribute to the University’s excellence and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people of all backgrounds.

Applications will not be returned.

In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 2023-09-01 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact:

Director of studies for the PhD programme, Niklas Stenlås, Telephone: +46 18-471 1543 email: studierektor-fo-hist@uu.se.

Professor and project leader of GaW, Maria Ågren, Telephone: +46 18-471 1535 email: maria.agren@hist.uu.se.

Head of Department, Henrik Ågren, telephone: +46 18- 471 1529 email: prefekt-hist@uu.se.

Please submit your application by 14 april 2023, UFV-PA 2023/987.

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Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services.

Submit your application through Uppsala University’s recruitment system.

Deadline: 2023-04-14 at 23:59
Unit: Department of History

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday April 14th, 2023

Postdoctoral position in South African geoarchaeology

Humanities

Postdoctoral position in South African geoarchaeology

UiB – Knowledge that shapes society

Through robust and close interaction with the world around us – globally, nationally and locally – we shall be instrumental in building a society based on knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Do you want to take part in shaping the future?

Postdoctoral Research Fellow position

The Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion invites applications for a 3-year postdoctoral position in the field of geoarchaeology, relating to Pleistocene and early Holocene landscape evolution along the southern coast of South Africa. The position is part of the Centre for Early Sapiens Behaviour (SapienCE), a Center of Excellence (CoE) funded by the Norwegian Research Council. SapienCE is a multidisciplinary CoE that investigates and contextualizes the early emergence of behavioral modernity during the Middle Stone Age (MSA) of southern Africa.

The purpose of this position is to produce detailed reconstructions of the palaeolandscapes surrounding the MSA sites of Blombos Cave and Klipdrift Shelter, and to understand the evolution of these landscapes over time. The project entails extensive fieldwork in South Africa, with a focus on field mapping and sampling of aeolianites and paleosols, together with laboratory-based sedimentological, pedological and geochronological analyses. The ultimate goal of this project is to produce palaeolandscape models which can be used to: a) aid the archaeological interpretation of these important MSA sites and b) link the detailed (geo)archaeological records from within these sites to other data. This will primarily be palaeoenvironmental data produced by other SapienCE researchers via an understanding of climatically induced landscape evolution.

About the postdoctoral position

  • The applicant is expected to conduct independent research within the focus of SapienCE.
  • The applicant is expected to conduct research based on fieldwork and laboratory analyses.  Fieldwork will be conducted in South Africa. Laboratory analyses will be conducted in Bergen and at SapienCE partner institution at Tübingen (Germany) and Royal Holloway (United Kingdom).
  • The applicant is also expected to form part of the SapienCE team and work closely with colleagues conducting research in archaeology, palaeoclimate modelling and palaeoclimate reconstruction.

The position as postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term appointment for three years with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. The successful applicant shall prepare a plan for qualifying for top academic positions in cooperation with the Head of Department.

It is a requirement that the postdoctoral project is completed in the course of the period of employment.

Individuals may not be hired for more than one fixed-term period as a postdoctoral research fellow at the same institution. The successful applicant will be expected to conform to the regulations that apply to the position and must have their primary workplace in Bergen for the full term of the appointment.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

  • The applicant must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent foreign degree in a relevant discipline (geoarchaeology, physical geography, geomorphology, or a related discipline). The doctoral dissertation must have been submitted for evaluation within the closing date of the application and it is a condition of appointment that the PhD has been awarded. Applicants who do not have a Norwegian PhD will be evaluated according to the regulations of the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT).
  • The applicant is expected to have experience conducting fieldwork, ideally in coastal settings, and should have demonstrated experience in sedimentological, pedological and/or luminescence dating work.
  • The applicant must be able to work independently in a well-structured way, be comfortable conducting overseas fieldwork and have good cooperation skills.
  • The applicant should be willing to engage with researchers from different disciplines and be enthusiastic about collaborating on the production of multi-disciplinary publications.
  • It is probable that most applicants will need to be trained in either laboratory-based sedimentological/pedological methods or luminescence dating work. The applicant should be willing to visit the relevant SapienCE partner institutions in the first year of employment to obtain this training, and to make a number of subsequent visits as necessary to carry out analyses. These training/research visits may last for several weeks.

Both the academic quality of the initial project proposal and the applicant’s qualifications and skills will be considered in the assessment of the application.

In cases where applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, motivation and the applicant’s personal eligibility will be taken into account.

We can offer:

  • A thriving and professionally stimulating working environment.
  • Salary at pay grade 62 (Code 1352) in the state salary scale, currently approx. NOK 573 500 gross p.a. following ordinary meriting regulations.
  • Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
  • A position in an inclusive workplace (IA enterprise).
  • Good welfare benefits

How to apply:

Applications must be sent electronically via the link on this site “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”. The applicant must use the electronic CV form.

The application must include:

  • A project proposal (up to 5 pages /12.000 characters) delineating how the applicant will achieve the goals of the project, including reflections on methodology, feasibility, and access to data, as well as a brief account of the applicant’s research interests, motivation for applying for the position, and an elaboration on how postdoctoral project will fit with SapienCE goals.
  • CV
  • The name and contact information for two reference persons. One of these must be the main advisor for the PhD thesis.
  • A list of publications
  • A short summary of the PhD thesis (up to 3 pages)
  • Scanned copies of transcripts and diplomas.
  • Relevant references from previous employers.

The application and appendices with certified translations into English (or a Scandinavian language) must be uploaded at Jobbnorge. Attachments can be either in Word or pdf-format.

General information:

For further information and for a full project description, applicants may contact SapienCE Project Manager, Zarko Tankosic, zarko.tankosic@uib.no, +47 55 58 31 77 or Head of Department Teemu Ryymin, teemu.ryymin@uib.no, +47 55 58 38 79.

The public labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

The best qualified candidates for the position will be invited to an interview.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions. Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

Questions or queries about the electronic application process can be directed to fakadm@hf.uib.no.

Further information about our employment process can be found here. 

UiB-ID: 22/18845

About The University of Bergen (UiB) 

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

There are four departments and two centres at Faculty of Humanites. Read more about the faculty and departments. 

Deadline: 2023-04-11 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion

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Post expires on Tuesday April 11th, 2023

Doctoral Studentship in Library and Information Science

Humanities, Social Sciences/Economics

Vaxjo

Reference number: 2023/474-2.2.1

Welcome to Linnaeus University! We meet the societal challenges of today and tomorrow in a spirit of openness, curiosity and creativity. By creating arenas for exchange of knowledge from different subjects, fields and cultures, we open up for new ideas and create new opportunities for long-term sustainable societal development. Linnaeus University – where people grow.

The Department of Cultural Sciences is a multidisciplinary department, where library and information science is one of the subjects, along with history, archaeology, religious studies, geography, and cultural sociology. The department constitutes a creative research environment with interdisciplinary centres in the fields of colonial and postcolonial studies and global humanities. The subject of library and information science constitutes a thriving academic environment, with currently ten active researchers and teachers employed. The subject offers bachelor’s and master’s programmes in library and information science and digital humanities.

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Linnaeus University invite applications for a doctoral studentship in library and information science at the Department of Cultural Sciences, in collaboration with the University of Borås. The studentship is part of the national research school ReSource, funded by the Swedish Research Council.  

Subject area for the position: Library and information science.

Location until further notice: Linnaeus University is located in Växjö and Kalmar, and the location for the position is Växjö. Doctoral students on studentships are expected to participate in department- and faculty-wide activities at both locations. The research school ReSource is located in Borås, which means that travel between Växjö and Borås is required on a regular basis. 

Term and hours: The doctoral studentship is limited in time in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance (Chapter 5, Section 7). The total period of employment must not exceed the equivalent of four years’ full-time doctoral studies. The Higher Education Ordinance states that anyone who is employed as a doctoral student shall primarily devote themselves to their own studies, although they may, to a limited extent, also work with education, research, and administration, in which case the employment period will be extended proportionally. Such work may not exceed 20% of full-time work. 

Starting date: 1 September 2023 or as agreed upon. 

Job description
The research school starts out from the current information crisis and aims to explore informational reading and source criticism by analysing the interplay between changing (commercial) information infrastructures, societal institutions, and the demands placed on people in different roles. The doctoral project should fall within the scope of the research school, and focus on one or several of the school’s four subthemes: 

  • (dis/mis)information, changing information infrastructures, and source criticism
  • current and historical informational reading practices
  • libraries as institutional settings for promoting informational reading and source criticism
  • the credibility and trustworthiness crisis of research.

These themes, along with the design and activities of the research  school, are described in detail on the research school’s webpage.

Information about the doctoral education in library and information science is found on the University of Borås website.

Eligibility

The successful candidate must hold a master’s degree (either 60 or 120 credits) in library and information science or another related field. Entry requirements for doctoral education are specified in the general syllabus.

All entry requirements must be met no later than by the application deadline.

Assessment criteria

Applicants are assessed based on the degree to which they are deemed to be able to benefit from the doctoral education, based on their application. The assessment criteria are as follows: quality, quantity, relevance, and progression of previous education.

To be awarded the studentship, the candidate must meet the entry requirements for, and be admitted to, the doctoral programme in library and information science at the University of Borås. The location for the position is Linnaeus University, Växjö and active participation in the research environment at the Swedish School of Library and Information Science in Borås is expected. As a student at the national research school ReSource, the successful candidate is required to actively contribute to the school’s activities, by regularly attending seminars, workshops, residentials, courses, and other activities that the school organises. 

The application

Please indicate clearly what position the application is for, including the reference number. The following documents should be included with the application:

  1. a personal letter
  2. a CV, including a list of publications
  3. your master’s thesis
  4. a thesis plan (ca 3 000–4 000 words) tying in with one or several of the research school’s themes, including a description of the research problem, preliminary research questions, and proposed theory and methods.
  5. grades and certificates.

The application deadline is 21 April 2023.

Contact

Fredrik Hanell, Head of Department at the Department of Cultural Sciences at Linnaeus University fredrik.hanell@lnu.se; +46 (0)470–708589 

Joacim Hansson, Head of Library and Information Science at Linnaeus University joacim.hansson@lnu.se; +46 (0)470–708971

Anna Lundh, Coordinator for the reseach school ReSource at the Swedish School of Library and Information Science in Borås anna.lundh@hb.se; +46 (0)33-435 59 91

Ola Pilerot, Director of Doctoral Studies at the Swedish School of Library and Information Science in Borås ola.pilerot@hb.se; +46 (0)33-435 4329

Maria Furbring, HR partner at Linnaeus University maria.furbring@lnu.se; +46 (0)480-446751

Union representatives are reached via Linnaeus University’s switchboard: +46 (0)772-28 80 00

Linnaeus University has the ambition to utilize the qualities that an even gender distribution and diversity brings to the organization.

Please apply by clicking on the Apply button at the bottom of the ad. Applicants are requested to the application resolving CV, cover letter , a copy of a relevant essay , grades and certificates and other relevant documents. The applicant also requested to submit with their application a proposed research plan within the current area of research. All documents must be attached to digital in the application. The application and other documents shall be marked with the reference number. All documents cited must be received by the University no later than 24.00 (Local time in Sweden) on the closing day.

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Post expires on Friday April 21st, 2023