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Postdoctoral Fellow in Metal-organic Frameworks for CO2 removal

Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry (MMK), with about 160 employees, is a leading institution in materials synthesis and processing, structural characterization, and materials applications. It includes physical, inorganic, structural, and materials chemistry, the latter constituting one of the leading research directions at Stockholm University. Important characterization methods at the department today are X-ray, electron and neutron crystallography, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, and various spectroscopic methods.

Project description
This recruitment is connected to the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability (WISE, wise-materials.org). WISE, funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, is the largest-ever investment in materials science in Sweden and will encompass major efforts at Sweden’s foremost universities over the course of 10 years. The vision is a sustainable future through materials science. Read more: https://wise-materials.org

The project aims to explore new approaches on design and synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for removal of CO2. The novel materials are expected to be used as sorbents for CO2 capture and catalysts for CO2 reduction reactions. Electron diffraction will be used to study the crystal structures and properties of the MOFs.

Main responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected to be responsible for design and synthesis MOFs; develop MOF-based technology for CO2 capture and utilization; and study MOFs using electron diffraction. The postdoc is expected to work closely with other members in the group and collaborate with researchers from academia and industry. In addition to research works, the successful candidate also needs to involve in scientific writing of publications and proposals, and take part in laboratory management.

Qualification requirements
Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria
The degree must have been completed at latest before the employment decision is made, but no more than three years before the closing date. Applicants are expected to hold a degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Physical Chemistry or equivalent. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances. Special reasons refer to sick leave, parental leave, elected positions in trade unions, service in the total defense, or other similar circumstances as well as clinical attachment or service/assignments relevant to the subject area.

In the appointment process, special attention will be given to scientific excellence. The successful candidate will join a large research team of students, postdocs, and junior researchers. Preferred qualifications:

  1. Strong background in MOFs or CO2 removal techniques is preferred.
  2. Experience in electron microscopy/electron diffraction is preferred.
  3. Experience in crystallography is a bonus, but not essential.
  4. Knowledge on topology and reticular chemistry of metal-organic frameworks.
  5. Strong capacity to work independently, including designing and conducting experiments, preparing a high-quality scientific presentations and publications.
  6. Excellent cooperation and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
  7. Good skills in spoken and written English.

Terms of employment
The position involves full-time employment for a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date 2023-05-01 or as per agreement.

All early-stage researchers recruited into the WISE program will be a part of the WISE Graduate School, an ambitious nationwide program of seminars, courses, research visits, and other activities to promote a strong multi-disciplinary and international network between PhD students, postdocs, researchers, and industry.

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

Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from Dr. Zhehao Huang, telephone: +46 721 47 44 07, zhehao.huang@mmk.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, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the 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 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • Cover letter
  • CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
  • Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) 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
  • Copy of PhD diploma
  • Letters of recommendation (no more than 3 files)
  • Publications in support of your application (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: 2023-04-11 at 23:59
Unit: Dep of Materials and Environmental Chemistry

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday April 11th, 2023

PhD students in History (2)

The Department of History at Stockholm University is one of the larger departments within the Faculty of Humanities with about 70 employees. The Department has about 15 active PhD students. There are several different fields of research within the Department.

The Department invites applications for 2 PhD student positions in history.

Project description
The Department of History has a collaboration with the Department of History at Uppsala University named the Stockholm-Uppsala Graduate School in History. PhD positions are announced separately at each university. An applicant who wants to be considered for a position at both universities must submit applications to both universities. The admission procedure itself is coordinated between the universities.

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 stipulates that applicants must have received a passing grade on second-cycle courses worth at least 30 credits, including a degree project worth at least 15 credits.

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

Language
Teaching in the PhD program is given in Swedish and English. Some compulsory courses are given only in Swedish.
Stockholm University offers Swedish language courses for international employees. www.su.se/education/swedish-language-courses-for-international-employees-at-stockholm-university.

Selection
The selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their capacity to benefit from the training. The following criteria will be used to assess this capacity:
Qualifications
1) Assessment of the depth and breadth of the applicant’s previous education.
2) Academic production. On the basis of the applicant’s degree projects from the first and second cycle and, where applicable, other written scholarly production, the applicant’s capacity to benefit from the training is assessed according to the following criteria: critical ability; analytical skills; creativity; independence.
The assessment will also consider the time aspect, i.e. to what extent the applicant has demonstrated the ability to complete previous academic projects within specified time limits. In addition, based on a comparison of the academic works, an assessment is made of the applicant’s academic development.
3) Research proposal. In connection with the application, the applicant must briefly describe his/her proposed field of research. The account should contain one or more research problems and an outline of the implementation of the research. The research proposal will be assessed on the basis of: relevance; originality; potential for completion within the specified time limits (i.e. a period equivalent to four years of full-time study).
4) Ability to collaborate. The applicant’s interpersonal skills are assessed on the basis of references, certificates, interviews, etc.
The local admission regulations at the Department of History are available at (in Swedish): www.su.se/department-of-history/phd.

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 Director of Studies for the PhD program, Professor Karin Sennefelt, telephone: +46 8 16 33 14, karin.sennefelt@historia.su.se. Further information about the position can be obtained from the Head of Department, Professor Anna Götlind, telephone: +46 8 16 36 73, anna.gotlind@historia.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

and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • Cover letter (no more than 1 page)
  • CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of degree projects/theses
  • Research proposal, approximately 6 pages (font size 12 pt, line spacing 1.5)
  • 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): a) Bachelor / C thesis; b) Master thesis at the advanced level, or D thesis; c) Information on how much actual study time has been spent on the essays / thesis work (upload as a separate document).

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 History

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Saturday April 15th, 2023

PhD student in Phonetics

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

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

PhD student in Materials Chemistry (MSCA COFUND project PRISMAS)

Stockholm University was founded in 1870 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 30 500 students, 1400 PhD students, and more than 5 700 staff. Stockholm University is rooted in the principle of offering knowledge and education for a sustainable world.

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

PRISMAS – PhD Research and Innovation in Synchrotron Methods and Applications in Sweden – is a new doctoral network training the next generation of 40 leading synchrotron experts, co-funded by the Horizon Europe MSCA COFUND Programme.

As a PRISMAS PhD student, you will have the chance to conduct cutting-edge research in your field, taking advantage of state of the art tools that will bring to attractive future job opportunities in academia or industry. Moreover, you are part of designing the future of synchrotron technology and instrumentation and using these to tackle some of the most significant global challenges the world faces today while acquiring interdisciplinary and intersectoral knowledge. Being part of the PRISMAS programme gives you the one-of-a-kind experience in form of a secondment at the world´s first 4th generation synchrotron, MAX IV in Lund, Sweden. Complemented with a tailored training programme, including courses to build scientific and technical competence as well as strengthen transferrable skills, PRISMAS provides you with the skills, knowledge and competence needed to successfully achieve your doctoral degree.

The Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry (MMK) is, with about 160 employees, one of the largest departments at the Faculty of Science at Stockholm University. A significant part of the teaching activities is at the undergraduate level with courses in General, Physical, Inorganic, and Analytical Chemistry. The teaching at the graduate level focuses on the master programs in Sustainable Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry. Research activities of MMK focus primarily on materials, and include different classes such as ceramics, glasses, self-assembled, porous materials, and soft matter. The projects within the unit of Materials Chemistry often encompass synthesis, and multifaceted characterization and computer modelling of materials with a potential for various applications.

MMK is located with other chemistry departments in the Arrhenius Laboratories at the Frescati Campus of Stockholm University. The campus is connected to the metropolitan transportation network via metro, regional train and bus. The current position is well aligned with this research environment that hosts several PRISMAS projects.

At MMK PhD students are often involved in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, among other departmental responsibilities that count towards prolongation of the employment. The PhD Student Council offers opportunities for involvement in the departmental decision-making and participating in extracurricular activities.

The research group Sustainable Materials Chemistry (SUSMATCHEM) (www.sipponenlab.com/) led by Assistant Professor Mika Sipponen (www.su.se/english/profiles/misi6261) develops functional materials based on lignin and other renewable building blocks in order to contribute to a sustainable industry and society. The group also conducts ground-laying studies on formation and structure, as well as the chemical and physical functions of renewable nanomaterials, hybrid materials and composites in their target applications. The group hosts two prestigious grants, one from the European Research Council (ERC-StG-2022) and another from The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF-FFL8). With backing from various Swedish and European funding organizations, the group is embarking on new paths. Building on their diverse roots, the group is collaborating with leading researchers from renowned universities across the globe who share the goal of advancing functional materials derived from natural sources.

Project description 
The research project is focused on fundamental research devoted to elucidate aggregation of lignin from solution in the presence of metal ions. Lignin is a natural resin in wood and one of the gems of the forest industry, with a growing interest towards its use in biobased materials. In this project you will be at the forefront of this development. Your work duties within the research project include preparation and characterization of colloidal lignin particles and their precursor molecules. You will also study interactions of metal ions with lignin and formation of solid structures using time-resolved scattering techniques at MMK and MAX IV.

The MSCA COFUND project PRISMAS offers you outstanding opportunities as well as a stimulating and inspiring surrounding for performing cutting-edge research. Supporting your mobility, it creates perfect conditions for strengthening your international network.

The training implies a secondment of 3-12 months at MAX IV  laboratory in Lund, Sweden. Additional secondments and/or short stays may be arranged in agreement with the supervisor of the research project. Moreover, you will attend international conferences, participate in periodical project meetings and training schools as well as in specialised courses at different universities to complement your knowledge.  A certain amount of travelling is foreseen in relation to these activities.

Qualification requirements
To comply with the mobility rule of the MSCA COFUND programme, you are eligible if you have not resided in Sweden for more than 12 months during the period 2020-05-01 to 2023-05-02 for your work or studies as main occupation.

By the employment date (before 01/09/2023) you must have completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses, have been awarded a Master´s degree or have acquired largely equivalent knowledge in some other way, in Sweden or abroad.

In addition to the criteria abovementioned, you must have fulfilled a second cycle education in a relevant field, such as chemistry, materials science, or physics.

You are eligible for the PRISMAS programme, if you are a doctoral candidate, i.e., are not already in possession of a doctoral degree.

In order to meet the specific entry requirements, the general syllabus for doctoral studies in the field of Chemistry is valid.

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 training. The following criteria will be used to assess this capacity: the candidates’ documented knowledge in a relevant field of research, written and oral proficiency in both Swedish and English, the capacity for analytical thinking, the ability to collaborate, as well as creativity, initiative, and independence. The assessment will be based on previous experience and grades, the quality of the degree project, references, relevant experience, interviews, and the candidate’s written motivation for seeking the position.

It is an advantage if you have experience in lignin chemistry, colloidal chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, light scattering techniques, or other chemistry and physics experience related to the project.

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 position is a fixed term position for four years at 100 % of full time and foreseen to start on 01/09/2023.

The holders of these positions have a primary obligation to successfully fulfil their postgraduate (third cycle) education ending with a doctoral degree (PhD).

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 on the position or the research project, please contact: Assistant Professor Mika Sipponen, mika.sipponen@mmk.su.se.

If you have questions on the selection process, please contact: prismas@maxiv.lu.se.

For questions on the employment conditions and the university, please contact the Head of the Department, Prof. Niklas Hedin, niklas.hedin@mmk.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

  • CV in Europass format
  • A two-page cover letter, justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications as well as the prioritization in case of applying to several PRISMAS positions.
  • At least one reference letter
  • An evidence of English 3 proficiency (minimum B2 level)
  • Copy of academic records (including marks for all coursework) with a transcript of diploma in English,
  • and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.).

These documents should be uploaded (pdf) in the job application portal. Exam certificates and other documents on paper should be scanned or photographed before being uploaded.

The application will be evaluated based on scientific excellence, the adequacy of your career plan and your thesis project as well as your research experience.

Details on the novel, unique and common selection process for all the PRISMAS positions can be found here: How to apply – MAX IV (lu.se)
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: 2023-05-02 at 23:59
Unit: Dep of Materials and Environmental Chemistry

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday May 2nd, 2023

PhD student in Romance Linguistics

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

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

PhD student in Computer and Systems Sciences, with focus on AI and Digital Twin

The Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) is one of the oldest IT departments in Sweden and one of the largest departments at Stockholm University with around 5,000 students and around 190 employees. The discipline of computer and systems sciences bridges the gap between technology and the humanities, social sciences, and behavioral sciences. The use and design of IT is put in context in relation to people, organizations, and society. DSV offers a stimulating research environment in an international setting.

Project description
Artificial Intelligence is a rapidly growing research area that leverages technologies such as machine learning, statistics, and business processes. More specifically, machine learning methods have been recently evolving towards deep learning and reinforcement learning, resulting in high-performant models and tools.  At the same time, the notion of digital twin has been extensively used across the whole system development lifecycle from designing and planning to maintaining products and services. A data-driven digital twin is a digital representation of a physical object or set of services functioning on the basis of live data streams for the purpose of monitoring them for prediction and decision making.

The main goal of this PhD project is to employ Artificial Intelligence and machine learning methods alongside a digital twin conceptual architecture and prototype for monitoring and optimization of energy. Real, streaming data from the real-estate domain will be used in the project.

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 Computer and systems sciences stipulates that applicants must have completed courses at second-cycle level in Computer and systems sciences with a minimum of 90 higher education credits, or equivalent, including a thesis with a minimum of 15 higher education credits. In addition, the applicant is required to have English language skills equivalent of Common European Framework of Reference for Languages Level B2.

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 training. The following criteria will be used to assess this capacity:

  • Independence in the analysis and organization of the earlier work
  • Problem formulation and rigor in previous work and in the research plan
  • Previously shown ability to keep the specified time limits
  • Methodological and scientific maturity
  • Communication and cooperation skills
  • Subject specific knowledge relevant to education.

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 Professor Panagiotis Papapetrou, panagiotis@dsv.su.se or Director of PhD studies, Åsa Smedberg, studierektorF@dsv.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
  • 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 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 Computer and Systems Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Saturday April 15th, 2023

PhD student in Computer and Systems Sciences, with focus on Data Science

The Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) is one of the oldest IT departments in Sweden and one of the largest departments at Stockholm University with around 5,000 students and around 190 employees. The discipline of computer and systems sciences bridges the gap between technology and the humanities, social sciences, and behavioral sciences. The use and design of IT is put in context in relation to people, organizations, and society. DSV offers a stimulating research environment in an international setting.

Project description
Machine learning techniques have been recently employed in psychology research for identifying generalizable predictors for diagnosis, treatment, and decision support. Moreover, evidence shows that the effectiveness of existing prevention and early intervention approaches is greater when delivered early. Hence, there is an evident need for effective and interpretable machine learning models for the early prediction and prevention of mental disorders. The aims of this project are to use explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) and time-series analytics to

  1. Systematically document relevant dimensions involved in psychotherapeutic communication, e.g., affective expressions as well as non-verbal communication.
  2. Investigate interactive patterns and reciprocal effects of non-verbal behavior in dyadic interactions.
  3. Investigate the effects of non-verbal communication on therapy outcome.
  4. Investigate the development and processing of the so-called “working alliance” based on non-verbal dyadic communication features.
  5. Investigate the dynamic features of the “working alliance” as a continuously changing relational tool relevant for treatment outcome.

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 Computer and systems sciences stipulates that applicants must have completed courses at second-cycle level in Computer and systems sciences with a minimum of 90 higher education credits, or equivalent, including a thesis with a minimum of 15 higher education credits. In addition, the applicant is required to have English language skills equivalent of Common European Framework of Reference for Languages Level B2.

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 training. The following criteria will be used to assess this capacity:

  • Independence in the analysis and organization of the earlier work
  • Problem formulation and rigor in previous work and in the research plan
  • Previously shown ability to keep the specified time limits
  • Methodological and scientific maturity
  • Communication and cooperation skills
  • Subject specific knowledge relevant to education.

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 Professor Panagiotis Papapetrou, panagiotis@dsv.su.se or Director of PhD studies, Åsa Smedberg, studierektorF@dsv.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
  • 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 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 Computer and Systems Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Saturday April 15th, 2023

PhD student in Religious education with a specialization in Islamic studies

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

PhD student in Materials Chemistry (MSCA COFUND project PRISMAS)

Stockholm University was founded in 1870 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 30 500 students, 1400 PhD students, and more than 5 700 staff. Stockholm University is rooted in the principle of offering knowledge and education for a sustainable world.

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

PRISMAS – PhD Research and Innovation in Synchrotron Methods and Applications in Sweden – is a new doctoral network training the next generation of 40 leading synchrotron experts, co-funded by the Horizon Europe MSCA COFUND Programme.

As a PRISMAS PhD student, you will have the chance to conduct cutting-edge research in your field, taking advantage of state of the art tools that will bring to attractive future job opportunities in academia or industry. Moreover, you are part of designing the future of synchrotron technology and instrumentation and using these to tackle some of the most significant global challenges the world faces today while acquiring interdisciplinary and intersectoral knowledge. Being part of the PRISMAS programme gives you the one-of-a-kind experience in form of a secondment at the world´s first 4th generation synchrotron, MAX IV in Lund, Sweden. Complemented with a tailored training programme, including courses to build scientific and technical competence as well as strengthen transferrable skills, PRISMAS provides you with the skills, knowledge and competence needed to successfully achieve your doctoral degree.

The Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry (MMK) is, with about 160 employees, one of the largest departments at the Faculty of Science at Stockholm University. A significant part of the teaching activities is at the undergraduate level with courses in General, Physical, Inorganic, and Analytical Chemistry. The teaching at the graduate level focuses on the master programs in Sustainable Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry. Research activities of MMK focus primarily on materials, and include different classes such as ceramics, glasses, self-assembled, porous materials, and soft matter. The projects within the unit of Materials Chemistry often encompass synthesis, and multifaceted characterization and computer modelling of materials with a potential for various applications.

MMK is located with other chemistry departments in the Arrhenius Laboratories at the Frescati Campus of Stockholm University. The campus is connected to the metropolitan transportation network via metro, regional train and bus. The current position is well aligned with this research environment that hosts several PRISMAS projects.

At MMK PhD students are often involved in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, among other departmental responsibilities that count towards prolongation of the employment. The PhD Student Council offers opportunities for involvement in the departmental decision-making and participating in extracurricular activities.

The research group Functional Polymers and Carbons (www.yuan-group.com) led by Professor Jiayin Yuan (www.su.se/english/profiles/jiyu0266-1.363335) is guided by an exciting mission to design, create and investigate broadly defined functional polymers and carbons, particularly in a well-structured (e.g., colloidal or porous) form, via simple chemistry and processing. We aim to understand fundamental knowledge and confront challenges in these materials to build up a better and more sustainable society. The team deals with both basics in polymer science and carbon research, and the forefront topics in materials science and processing to inspire new solutions to environmental and energy issues.

Project description
The research project is focused on fundamental research devoted to identifying the key mechanistic steps during the electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction on transition metal nitrides such as CrN in order to develop a rational understanding. In particular, we aim to monitor the oxidation state of chromium and the potential oxygen formation on the surface during the electrochemical NRR reaction. This will be achieved by using in situ ambient-pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (APXPS), X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) spectroscopy at MAX IV. This instrumental platform, once set up, will be extended further to the hydrocarbon synthesis from e.g. CO2.

The MSCA COFUND project PRISMAS offers you outstanding opportunities as well as a stimulating and inspiring surrounding for performing cutting-edge research. Supporting your mobility, it creates perfect conditions for strengthening your international network.

The training implies a secondment of 3-12 months at MAX IV  laboratory  in Lund, Sweden. Additional secondments and/or short stays may be arranged in agreement with the supervisor of the research project. Moreover, you will attend international conferences, participate in periodical project meetings and training schools as well as in specialised courses at different universities to complement your knowledge.  A certain amount of travelling is foreseen in relation to these activities.

Qualification requirements
To comply with the mobility rule of the MSCA COFUND programme, you are eligible if you have not resided in Sweden for more than 12 during the period 2020-05-01 to 2023-05-02 for work or studies as main occupation.

By the employment date (before 01/09/2023) you must have completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses, have been awarded a Master´s degree or have acquired largely equivalent knowledge in some other way, in Sweden or abroad.

In addition to the criteria abovementioned, you must have fulfilled a second cycle education in a relevant field, such as chemistry, materials science, or physics.

You are eligible for the PRISMAS programme, if you are a doctoral candidate, i.e., are not already in possession of a doctoral degree.

In order to meet the specific entry requirements, the general syllabus for doctoral studies in the field of Chemistry is valid.

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 training. The following criteria will be used to assess this capacity: the candidates’ documented knowledge in a relevant field of research, written and oral proficiency in both Swedish and English, the capacity for analytical thinking, the ability to collaborate, as well as creativity, initiative, and independence. The assessment will be based on previous experience and grades, the quality of the degree project, references, relevant experience, interviews, and the candidate’s written motivation for seeking the position.

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 position is a fixed term position for four years at 100 per cent of full time and foreseen to start on 01/09/2023.

The holders of these positions have a primary obligation to successfully fulfil their postgraduate (third cycle) education ending with a doctoral degree (PhD). A position as PhD Student can contain some limited teaching or other departmental work at the Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry. The maximum amount of such work is 20 %.

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 detailed information on the position or the research project, please contact: Professor Jiayin Yuan, jiayin.yuan@mmk.su.se.

If you have questions on the selection process, please contact: prismas@maxiv.lu.se.

For questions on the employment conditions and the university, please contact: Head of the Department, Prof. Niklas Hedin, niklas.hedin@mmk.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

  • CV in Europass format
  • A two-page cover letter, justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications as well as the prioritization in case of applying to several PRISMAS positions.
  • At least one reference letter
  • An evidence of English 3 proficiency (minimum B2 level)
  • Copy of academic records (including marks for all coursework) with a transcript of diploma in English,
  • Any other document to which you would like to draw attention (details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)

These documents should be uploaded (pdf) in the job application portal. Exam certificates and other documents on paper should be scanned or photographed before being uploaded.

The application will be evaluated based on scientific excellence, the adequacy of your career plan and your thesis project as well as your research experience.

Details on the novel, unique and common selection process for all the PRISMAS positions can be found here: How to apply – MAX IV (lu.se)

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: 2023-05-02 at 23:59
Unit: Dep of Materials and Environmental Chemistry

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday May 2nd, 2023

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

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

PhD student in Computational Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics at Stockholm University has with its long tradition of excellent research a prominent place in Scandinavian mathematics. The department consists of three divisions: mathematics, mathematical statistics and the newly founded computational mathematics. Researchers at the division of computational mathematics have competence that ranges over several different areas, including numerical analysis, computational biology, programming logic and computational statistics.

Project description 
Information about available PhD projects in computational mathematics can be found here: project in computational mathematics. A PhD student is expected to present a licentiate thesis after two years of full-time studies.

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 courses equivalent to at least 60 credits in a mathematical subject and at least 30 credits in either numerical analysis or computer science. Further information on eligibility and selection can by found in the General study plan for PhD studies in computational mathematics – see the link: Study plan.

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

Selection
The primary assessment criteria in appointing a PhD student is the capacity to complete the research training. The selection of candidates is based upon the earlier studies, grades, quality of theses, references, the written application and, for a smaller group of selected candidates, 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 Chun-Biu Li, director of PhD studies, cbli@math.su.se, or the supervisors of the projects (see link here).

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 (Note! Referees should have been contacted in advance by the applicant and will be expected to provide a statement if asked).

and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • Cover letter (at most 2 pages) describing:
    – why you are applying and what makes you suitable for doctoral studies
    – an ordering of the available PhD projects (see link here) and a motivation of your choice
  • CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of degree projects/theses
  • 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 1 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: 2023-04-24 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Mathematics

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday April 24th, 2023

PhD students in language education (3-4)

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

PhD student in mathematical statistics

The Department of Mathematics at Stockholm University has with its long tradition of excellent research a prominent place in Scandinavian mathematics. The department consists of three divisions: mathematics, computational mathematics and mathematical statistics. Researchers at the division of mathematical statistics have competence that ranges over many different areas, including theoretical and applied statistics, discrete probability, insurance mathematics and epidemic modelling.

Project description 
We are looking to hire a student for a project on random spatial processes supervised by Daniel Ahlberg. More information about the project can be found on information page for the PhD program (scroll down). Note that only the projects in mathematical statistics are available for this position – mathematics and computational mathematics are separate PhD programs.

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, please see our information page for the PhD program.

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 training. The following criteria will be used to assess this capacity: the candidates’ documented knowledge in a relevant field of research, written and oral proficiency, the capacity for analytical thinking, the ability to collaborate, as well as creativity, and independence. The assessment will be based on previous experience and grades, the quality of the degree project, references, interviews, and the candidate’s written motivation for seeking the position.

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 Mia Deijfen (director of PhD studies), mia@math.su.se, or Daniel Ahlberg (supervisor of the project), daniel.ahlberg@math.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 (Note! Referees should have been contacted in advance by the applicant and will be expected to provide a statement if asked).

and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • Cover letter (at most 2 pages) describing:
    – why you are applying and what makes you suitable for doctoral studies
    – your interest in and competence for the announced project.
  • CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of degree projects/theses
  • 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: 2023-04-24 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Mathematics

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday April 24th, 2023

PhD student in Scientific Archaeology

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

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

PhD student in Mathematics (2)

The Department of Mathematics at Stockholm University has with its long tradition of excellent research a prominent place in Scandinavian mathematics. The department consists of three divisions: Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics and Computational Mathematics. The research at the Division of Mathematics ranges over many different areas of mathematics, from algebra, geometry and analysis to mathematical logic.

Project description 
We especially seek to recruit PhD students for the following two projects:

Spectral geometry and zeta-functions: analysis on graphs and fractals (supervised by Pavel Kurasov)

Critical points of eigenfunctions for elliptic differential operators (supervised by Jonathan Rohleder)

It is also possible to apply for projects with other supervisors. Information about available PhD supervisors and possible PhD thesis projects in mathematics, including more information about the above projects, can be found here: possible PhD thesis projects. We recommend that you contact a potential supervisor before submitting the application.

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 ofmathematics stipulates that applicants must have completed courses equivalent to at least 90 credits in mathematics. This must include the courses Abstract Algebra (7.5 credits), Foundations of Analysis (7.5 credits) and Complex Analysis (7.5 credits) as well as a degree project amounting to at least 15 credits, or equivalent.

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 training. The following criteria will be used to assess this capacity: the candidates’ documented knowledge in the relevant field of research, written and oral proficiency in English, the capacity for analytical thinking, the ability to collaborate, as well as creativity, initiative, and independence. The assessment will be based on previous studies and grades, the quality of degree projects, references, relevant experience, the candidate’s written motivation for seeking the position and, for select applicants, interviews. Please note that applicants may be called to an interview on a short notice. Tentatively, interviews will be held in Mid-May.

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 Alexander Berglund (director of PhD studies), telephone: +46 8 16 45 37, alexb@math.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
  • Names of 1-3 potential supervisors in order of preference
  • Contact details for 2–3 references
    Important: Your references should send us recommendation letters no later than April 24, 2023, via e-mail to phd-apply@math.su.se and state in the subject line: SU FV-1023-23 + name of the applicant.

and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) describing:
    – why you are interested in PhD studies in mathematics
    – which specific fields/projects/supervisors you are interested in and why
    – what makes you suitable for PhD studies and for the project(s) in question
  • CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of degree projects/theses
  • 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: 2023-04-24 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Mathematics

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday April 24th, 2023

Researcher in Ethnology

The division of Ethnology at the Department of Ethnology, History of Religion and Gender Studies is one of the departments at the Faculty of Humanities with about 70 employees and 14 doctoral students. The research at the department is focused on various topics situated in different contexts in time and space. The three disciplines share a commitment to make the cultural and social world intelligible by means of fieldwork and studies of all kinds of textual sources. The division of Ethnology at Stockholm University has about 20 employees and “Museums and cultural heritage”, and “Diversity and globalization” are two prominent themes in education as well as research.
For more information about the environment and the employees, see link: www.su.se/english/research/research-subjects/european-ethnology.

Project description
The Department of Ethnology, History of Religions and Gender Studies invites applications for a 2-year part time (0.5FTE) research position within the division of Ethnology to work on the Swedish Research Council funded project: ‘The afterlives of migration: Integration, ordinary ethics and intimate citizenship’. The study aims to examine the concept of integration through the narratives of those who are considered to be “integrated” in Sweden and United Kingdom. Earlier studies have shown that an integrated migrant is often seen as someone who has gained a certain level of upward social mobility and social recognition. But what does this mean for each individual? What does it mean to belong, on what terms, for how long? With what costs? The study approaches these questions by examining integration both as a process and as an outcome. By focusing on everyday dilemmas, in work life, family life, and social networks, the understanding of integration is deepened as an ongoing process that actualizes both vulnerability and a sense of belonging. The study has two main areas: (i) examination of key themes in national policy documents on initiatives related to integration in Sweden and England over the past 10 years (2013-2023); (ii) how individuals narrate their everyday lives and dilemmas in the context of integration discourses. The material therefore consists of both text-oriented discourse analysis of policy documents and government investigations, as well as biographical narratives.

This qualitative study is led by Professor Fataneh Farahani www.su.se/english/profiles/ffara-1.189480 (Stockholm University, Sweden) and Professor Yasmin Gunaratnam www.kcl.ac.uk/people/yasmin-gunaratnam (Kings’ College, University of London, UK).

Main responsibilities
The successful candidate will be an experienced social science or humanities researcher who will undertake discourse analysis of key immigration policy documents and directives in Sweden and the UK related to the integration policies. The responsibilities will include reviewing and identifying government documents (between 2013-23) and relevant academic and policy literature. The research fellow will contribute to the research design, undertake discourse analysis of policy documents, assist in developing a coding framework for qualitative interview data analysis (in NVivo), dissemination and academic publications. The research fellow will provide support in recruiting participants to individual and focus group interviews, contribute to the project’s public presence and will participate in relevant project meetings and events.

Qualification requirements
Researchers are appointed primarily for the purposes of research and must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria
Applicants are expected to:

  • Hold a relevant PhD or an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study
  • Be fluent in both oral and written Swedish and English
  • Demonstrate knowledge and experience of discourse analysis and the coding of qualitative research materials
  • Demonstrate interest in and/or knowledge of immigration policies in Sweden and the UK.

The doctoral degree must have been completed before the employment decision is made. Comprehensive knowledge in migration and border studies are considered as merits. The area of responsibility includes the review and identification of government documents (between 2013 and 2023) in Sweden and UK and relevant academic and policy literature. Contribution to the research design, conducting discourse analyzes of policy documents, assisting the development of a coding system for documentary and qualitative interview data analysis (in NVivo). The researcher should also help in recruiting participants for individual and focus group interviews, contribute to the project’s public presence and should participate in relevant project meetings and events.

Because the position involves considerable collaboration with project members and some project management responsibilities, personal skills such as good communication and analytical skills, ability to work independently and take the initiative, and a well-developed sense of team responsibility are considered as additional merits.

Terms of employment
The employment is permanent with a scope of 50-75 %, start date according to agreement.

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

Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Fataneh Farahani, fataneh.farahani@etnologi.su.se, and professor Yasmin Gunaratnamn, yasmin.gunaratnam@kcl.ac.uk.

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, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the 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 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
  • Cover letter that explins:
    why you are interested in the position in the advertisement
    what makes you suitable for the project in question
  • Copy of PhD diploma
  • Letters of recommendation (no more than 3 files)
  • Publications in support of your application (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: 2023-04-10 at 23:59
Unit: Dep. of Ethnology, Hist. of Religions & Gender Stu

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Monday April 10th, 2023

Researcher in Ultrafast Dynamics in Quantum Materials

The Department of Physics is one of the biggest departments within the Faculty of Science and supports a broad range of basic research in experimental and theoretical physics. It has about 250 employees of which 95 are PhD students. Many have been internationally recruited. The Department is part of the AlbaNova University Center, which apart from the Department of Physics houses the Department of Astronomy, the Physics Departments at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), and the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics (Nordita).

Project description
We seek a highly motivated researcher to conduct experimental research on structural and electronic processes occurring during extremely short time periods, down to the femtosecond time scale (10-15 s). In your research, you will be part of a reseach constellation investigating ultrafast transient states in quantum materials using for Sweden unique instrumentation for THz spectroscopy, ultrafast electron microscopy (UEM), and ultrafast electron diffraction. When merged these instruments facilitate microscopic studies with the capacity track the position of atoms with a time resolution of a few hundred femtoseconds, facilitating the recording of “movies” that follows the atomic motion while a material go through a change in state. Research topics of special interest include dynamics of charge density waves, electron-phonon and phonon-phonon dynamics, and photo driven phase transitions.

Main responsibilities
Your research will include THz spectroscopy, UEM, ultrafast electron diffraction, diffuse scattering, electron energy loss spectroscopy, nonlinear optics, and femtosecond lasers.

Qualification requirements
Researchers are appointed primarily for purposes of research and must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria
In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills.

Research experience with quantum materials, femtosecond lasers, ultrafast electron microscopy, ultrafast electron diffraction, diffuse scattering, and time resolved spectroscopy is central to the position. 

Preferred qualifications

  • The candidate should possess good communication skills and good command of English in both writing and speaking as he/she will present research results in top conferences and scientific journals
  • Applicants must be strongly motivated by conducting research in the field
  • Possess the ability to work independently
  • Possess a high level of collaborative and communicative skills.

Terms of employment
The position involves full-time employment for a maximum of 6 months. Start date 2023-04-01 or as per agreement.

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

Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from Researcher Stefano Bonetti, telephone: +46 8 55 37 86 55, stefano.bonetti@fysik.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).

Application
Apply for the 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 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • Cover letter
  • CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
  • Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) 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
  • Copy of PhD diploma
  • Letters of recommendation (no more than 3 files)
  • Publications in support of your application (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: 2023-03-29 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Physics

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Wednesday March 29th, 2023