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PhD student in mathematical statistics

Physical sciences/Math

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 random matrices and extreme value theory supervised by Johannes Heiny. 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.

For information on special eligibility 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 Johannes Heiny (supervisor of the project), johannes.heiny@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: 2023-11-03 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Mathematics

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday November 3rd, 2023

Postdoctoral Fellow in Sector Coupling and Operations Research for Environmental Sustainability

Engineering/it

The Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) is one of the biggest departments at the Faculty of Social Sciences with about 200 employees and 5,000 students. 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
The project “Sector Coupling and Operations Research for Environmental Sustainability (SCORES): Emission, Price, and Welfare Impacts of the Nordic Energy Transition” will tackle Sweden’s sustainable-energy transition, which foresees power-sector decarbonization as well as electrification of industrial and heating demands, i.e., sector coupling. New power capacity will rely on variable renewable energy (VRE), e.g., wind and solar. Since VRE output is intermittent and location specific, it necessitates flexible production, e.g., hydropower. Yet, flexible plants may enjoy greater leverage under high VRE penetration to set electricity prices, which requires proactive regulation and transmission design to mitigate welfare losses from producers’ market power. Via game-theoretic models, we will identify how flexible plants’ market power is affected by sector coupling, e.g., by trading in both power and heat markets, and devise countervailing mechanisms to attenuate economic and environmental distortions. Our insights will support policymakers in crafting a welfare-enhancing transition to a sustainable power system.

Main responsibilities
An interdisciplinary approach encompassing economic, engineering, and social-science perspectives will comprise the framework for analysis. The successful candidate will take a central role in developing game-theoretic models to investigate policy implications of the power sector’s transformation via key metrics, viz., social welfare and CO2 emissions. Examples of research topics are: 

  • How would electrification of industrial demand, e.g., for steel or battery production, and new VRE capacity affect flexible plants’ output and leverage?
  • Would coupled heating and power sectors with VRE-enabled prosumers enhance flexible plants’ market power?
  • How can transmission planning and regulation, e.g., on water usage and CO2 emissions, be adapted to mitigate welfare losses from market power?
  • Which undesirable economic and environmental impacts in the transformed power sector most concern stakeholders? 

We welcome applicants from a variety of methodological backgrounds. The postdoc will have the chance to participate in DSV’s internal activities and to engage with non-academic stakeholders from the project’s reference group.

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. 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 research skills needed for the position. We seek a candidate with the following qualifications:

  • Track record demonstrating excellent modeling work related to energy systems or environmental policy evidenced by academic outputs in the form of refereed scientific publications
  • Methodological toolkit related to applied mathematics, environmental economics, game theory, or operations research
  • Skills in computational implementation of large-scale optimization models
  • Domain knowledge of the power sector and energy policy
  • Demonstrated ability to formulate original research ideas and to conduct research independently within a bigger team
  • Willingness to work collegially as part of an interdisciplinary team and evidence of previous collaboration with researchers from different disciplines
  • Ability to communicate research results and an interest to engage with stakeholders outside the academic community
  • Excellent written and spoken English skills (Swedish is not a requirement). 

We are looking for a candidate who can work as part of an interdisciplinary team and agenda-setting research project. You are responsible, responsive, and a good team player. You are proactive, take responsibility for your tasks, and have a structured way of working. You are used to prioritizing and can keep an overview of broader objectives while delivering on concrete tasks.

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 2024-01-01 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 the main supervisor, Professor Afzal S. Siddiqui, telephone: +46 8-16 13 85,  asiddiq@dsv.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: 2023-11-03 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Computer and Systems Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday November 3rd, 2023

PhD student in Sign Language

Humanities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please note that admission decisions cannot be appealed.

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

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

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

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

Please include the following information with your application

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

 and, in addition, please include the following documents

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

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

  • Degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (no more than 6 files)
  • 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: 2023-10-31 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Linguistics

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday October 31st, 2023

Researcher in Organic Chemistry (temporary employment)

Health/Life sciences

The Department of Organic Chemistry belongs to the Faculty of Science. The research focus of the department spans a wide range of organic chemistry disciplines, including catalysis, carbohydrate chemistry, asymmetric synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and computational chemistry.

Project description
The Andersson group has a long-standing interest in asymmetric catalysis and in particular asymmetric reductions. Continues development of new catalysts as well as mechanistic investigation allow for the development of novel methodology for the synthesis of chiral, valueadded, compounds.

Current research emphasis takes a leap on classical hydrogenations that reduce an isolated pi-system into the corresponding alkane but instead aims at; the development of strategies that converge a mixture of starting materials into one single chiral product, the insitu generation of reactive olefins, multi-reductions, the mono-hydrogenation of dienes and also to tackle the hydrogenation of challenging olefins. In conjunction, the novel reactions are applied in the total synthesis of biologically relevant compounds and pharmaceuticals.

Main responsibilities
The position involves research in the areas described above, as well as supervision of young students in the lab. The applicant will also be involved in the organization of the lab, revising risk assessment, and coordinating the supply of chemicals. The candidate will contribute with the maintenance of instruments and other common tasks.

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 in organic synthesis and organometallic chemistry as well as good scientific writing skills. 

Terms of employment
The employment is full-time and is time-limited to three months. Start date as soon as possible 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 the Prof. Pher G. Andersson, telephone: +46 706 03 97 01, pher.andersson@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: 2023-10-05 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Organic Chemistry

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Thursday October 5th, 2023

PhD student in palaeogenomics

Physical sciences/Math

The Department of Geological Sciences is a department within the Faculty of Science with courses at master’s, bachelor’s and orientation levels. The department supports a broad range of basic research within marine geology, geochemistry and classical geology.

The Centre for Palaeogenetics (CPG) is a research centre, consisting of seven group leaders and 30 PhD students/postdocs/staff, that is jointly funded by the Swedish Museum of Natural History and the Departments of Zoology, Archaeology, and Geological Sciences at Stockholm University.

Project description 
The Department of Geological Sciences invites applications for a four-year PhD position based at the Centre for Palaeogenetics (CPG) on the Stockholm University campus. The PhD project is part of the First Contact research program funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, with the goal of understanding the impacts of human dispersal on faunal biodiversity. The PhD project will use state-of-the-art ancient DNA techniques from both bones and sediments to reconstruct the evolutionary and ecological histories of animal communities across time intervals that include the first arrival of humans in multiple regions.

You can read more about the project here. The PhD student will join the research group at CPG led by Peter Heintzman. CPG has world class facilities and expertise for generating and analyzing ancient DNA data. The selected candidates will be expected to publish their results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present their findings at international/national conferences.

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 Marine Geology stipulates that applicants must normally have:

  • At least 90 credits in geosciences
  • At least 30 credits in mathematics, physics, chemistry and/or biology depending on the chosen subject area in marine geology
  • In addition, at least 60 credits at the advanced level, including 30 credits of independent work in geosciences.

However, given the interdisciplinary topics of this PhD position, candidates with primary training in the broader natural sciences, such as biology, genetics, bioinformatics, and chemistry, are eligible and strongly encouraged to apply. We particularly encourage candidates with degree projects that include studies of sediments, osteological remains, (palaeo)ecology, ancient DNA, molecular biology, palaeogenomics, metagenomics, bioinformatics, or a similar subject.

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 candidate’s documented knowledge in a 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 experience and grades, the quality of the degree project, references, relevant experience, interviews, and the candidate’s written motivation for seeking the position. In addition, experience with sediments, laboratory-based DNA analysis, bioinformatics, and/or biodiversity analyses are important qualifications.

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. Peter Heintzman peter.d.heintzman@geo.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, 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)
    • why you are interested in the research area and advertised project
    • what makes you a suitable candidate for this project including previous experience with sediments, remains, ancient DNA, bioinformatics, palaeogenomics, and/or biodiversity analyses.
  • CV – degrees and other completed courses, relevant skills including in fieldwork, laboratory analyses and/or bioinformatics, 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 (minimum 1 file but 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: 2023-11-10 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Geological Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday November 10th, 2023

PhD student in Materials Chemistry (MSCA COFUND project PRISMAS)

Physical sciences/Math

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 2020-10-30 to 2023-10-31 for work or studies as main occupation.

By the employment date (before 01/03/2024) 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 01/03/2024.

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, Professor 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: 2023-10-31 at 23:59
Unit: Dep of Materials and Environmental Chemistry

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday October 31st, 2023

Researcher in Demography (fixed-term employment)

Social Sciences/Economics

The Department of of Sociology at Stockholm University is one of the biggest departments at the Faculty of Social Science with about 85 employees, 600 annual students and contains the Stockholm University Demography Unit (SUDA).

Project description
The position will be associated with SUDA’s research on Over-coverage in Population Registers: measurements, determinants and consequences: www.su.se/english/research/research-projects/over-coverage-in-population-registers-measurements-determinants-and-consequences.

Main responsibilities
The position involves  to write a report providing a detailed methodology and publicly available code files by using R.

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 statistical skills and the applicant’s previous publications records in relation to this project. The applicant needs to demonstrate solid experience with statistical research, population registers and specific experience with R.

Terms of employment
The position involves part-time employment at 75 % for 2 months, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date 2024-01-01.

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 Eleonora Mussino eleonora.mussino@sociology.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: 2023-10-15 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Sociology

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 15th, 2023

PhD student in Materials Chemistry (MSCA COFUND project PRISMAS)

Physical sciences/Math

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 2020-10-30 to 2023-10-31 for work or studies as main occupation.

By the employment date (before 01/03/2024) 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 01/03/2024.

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, Professor 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: 2023-10-31 at 23:59
Unit: Dep of Materials and Environmental Chemistry

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday October 31st, 2023

PhD student in Environmental Science focusing on Microbiome of aquatic organisms in ecotoxicological context

Health/Life sciences

The Department of Environmental Science is one of the biggest departments at the Faculty of Science. The department consists of four units with more than 190 researchers, teachers, doctoral students and technical/administrative staff from over 30 countries. Research and teaching focus on chemical contaminants, atmospheric science, biogeochemistry and (eco)toxicology. As an employee at the Department of Environmental Science, you will be part of a dynamic environment with research in leading research areas and with a strong international profile.

The Exposure and Effects Unit is home to an international group of researchers in several fields of (eco)toxicology, including microbiome’s involvement in stress responses of various organisms, their impacts on the host physiology, life histories and population persistence. This PhD student position is available to study microbiome-mediated responses to hazardous substances in field and laboratory settings. The focal organisms are aquatic invertebrates harbouring diverse bacterial communities and facing various environmental challenges.

Project description
Microorganisms are ubiquitous and present in animal microbiomes. From an ecotoxicological perspective, they are a metabolically active biological compartment that responds to environmental stressors, with downstream effects on host metabolism and development. The microbiota can both alleviate toxicity for the host via, for example, biotransformation, and reinforce the adverse effects via, for example, disrupted microbiome-host interactions and enhancing uptake of hazardous substances. Acknowledging these interactions is essential for a mechanistic understanding of host responses and developing ecologically relevant effect-based methods for environmental status assessment.

The position will be associated with several relevant projects: VIBRANCY (VIBRANCY: Cyanobacteria – the missing link in vibriosis spread; https://link.growkudos.com/1chb3rftyps ), iCard (Symbiont-driven disorders in zooplankton reproduction) and AmphiREPRO (Reproductive disorders in Baltic amphipods as indicators of chemical pollution; https://link.growkudos.com/1p6qza94k5c) and in collaboration with Biogeochemistry Unit at the Department. The project results will be incorporated into current regulatory efforts on assessing the biological effects of contaminants in the Baltic Sea.

Qualification requirements
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, for doctoral studies in Environmental Science, at least 45 of the credits at the second cycle must be in one of the natural sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, or Meteorology) including a 30 credits thesis project. The applicant should also have 30 credits in other natural science subjects different from the major.

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

Selection
The selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their ability to successfully pursue the research education. Special emphasis is put on the applicant’s knowledge and skills within the subject area, ability to express her/himself verbally and in writing, analytical aptitude, creativity, initiative and independence, and a capacity for working together with others. The evaluation will be made based on the relevance of past education and experience, grades from previous university courses (in particular at the advanced level), the quality and ambition of the independent project work, references, a cover letter motivating the candidate’s interest, and interviews.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and socially skilled candidate that enjoys working in a collaborative environment. The candidate should be able to work independently and have knowledge in how to ask and interpret scientific questions and to critically review the results. Since the applicant will work in a highly international environment, good communication skills and proficiency in spoken and written English are essential. We are looking for candidates with a solid background in environmental microbiology, molecular and/or cell biology with a keen interest in environmental science. Previous experience with microbiological and invertebrate cultures, animal work, molecular assays and/or bioinformatic will be considered an advantage for 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 Elena Gorokhova, telephone: +46 8 6747341, elena.gorokhova@aces.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 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • Cover letter motivating your interest for this position
  • 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)
  • Optional 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.

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

Deadline: 2023-11-03 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Environmental Science

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday November 3rd, 2023

PhD student in Computer and Systems Sciences, with focus on Cyber security

Engineering/it

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
As a Ph.D. student within the area of Cyber security at DSV you will work in close collaboration with senior researchers and external partners with current problems and research questions. This may involve development or improvement of algorithms, methods or tools to handle specific  tasks or problems. Your main focus will initially be the development of methods and technologies for analyzing large amount of data with applications in the domain of intelligence analysis and forensics. You will work with difficult problems that have limited amount of training data and the technologies you will use are for example machine learning and various forms of text analysis.

This may involve but not limited to: development or improvement of algorithms, methods or tools to handle specific machine learning tasks or problems. Your main focus will initially be on how to support feedback loops for machine learning models, with the aim of increasing the machine learning models performance. The aim of the research will be re-evaluated regularly and decided jointly by the supervisors, the Ph. D. student and the research group, in order to explore relevant areas within machine learning.    

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 Lisa Kaati, lisa.kaati@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/Lärarförbundet), 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 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: 2023-10-15 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Computer and Systems Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 15th, 2023

PhD student in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures

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The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies conducts education and research within two main subject areas: Asian Languages and Cultures (Chinese, Japanese and Korean), and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures (Arabic, Middle Eastern and North African Studies). At present the Department hosts approximately 800 students annually and has around 35 employees.

Project description
The applications for this position falls within the field of Middle Eastern and North African Studies

The dissertation project can center around area studies, modern or classical Arabic literature, or linguistics. The doctoral studies at the department presupposes that a large part of the material includes both primary and secondary sources in the main language/s that is/are decided by the dissertation project (Arabic and possibly other languages that may be relevant for the dissertation project).

Within the field of area studies (history, social sciences, media, politics, religion, …) research at the department is conducted in relation to Middle Eastern and North African Studies, but also in relation to other parts of the world, especially Europe.

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 Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures stipulates that applicants must have a Master’s degree comprising 120 higher education credits, with the main focus on Middle Eastern/Arabic Language and Culture respectively. The Master’s degree must include a thesis of a total of at least 30 higher education credits.

These qualifications may also be met by applicants who have essentially acquired equivalent competence within or outside of Sweden.

Assessment of the applications is made by an Assessment Committee in accordance with the Admission Regulations of the Department. The Committee will send a short list to the Departmental Board for decision.

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

Academic language proficiency (reading, writing and oral skills) in English is required. The candidate should also be prepared to acquire functional language proficiency in Swedish.

For further information, please also refer to the General Study Plan (ASP) and the Admission Regulations.

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

The candidate’s documented knowledge in a 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 the candidate’s research plan, previous relevant 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. For further information, please also refer to the General Study Plan (ASP) and the Admission Regulations.

The Departmental Board will take the decision on the admission. Please note that decisions regarding acceptance to doctoral studies cannot be appealed.

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 For more information, please contact the Head of Department, Professor Monika Gänssbauer, Telephone: +46 8 16 1071, prefekt.asien@su.se, or the Director of Studies, Associate Professor Tania Al Saadi, Telephone: +46 8 16 20 41, studierektor.ufn.asien@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

  • Covering letter
  • CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of degree projects/theses
  • Project proposal/Research proposal describing:

    – a realistic time plan that shows the feasibility of the project;
    – 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 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: 2023-10-15 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 15th, 2023

PhD student in Computer and Systems Sciences, with focus on interaction design for immersive technology

Engineering/it

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
Interaction design is a cross-disciplinary domain encompassing design research, social and behavioral science, and computer science. It focuses amongst others on the development of theories and practice concerning design processes, the development of digital artifacts, exploring new digital materials, and new possiblities for participation and collaboration with the aid of virtual, augmented, and extended reality methods and techniques, in other words, immersive technologies. You will join our dynamic research group and have access to state-of-the-art facilities to conduct innovative research, exploring the creative and practical applications of immersive technologies. You may also cooperate with industrial partners as part of this.

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.

The following skill will be considered as a plus:

  • Programming experience in g., C#, Java, etc.

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 Associate Professor Harko Verhagen, verhagen@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/Lärarförbundet), 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. We recommend that the application, with associated documents, be written in English. 

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 portfolio 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/portfolio (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: 2023-10-15 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Computer and Systems Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 15th, 2023

PhD student in Asian Languages and Cultures (3)

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One each with a focus on Chinese, Japanese and Korean Language and Culture.

The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies conducts education and research within two main subject areas: Asian Languages and Cultures (Chinese, Japanese and Korean), and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures (Arabic, Middle Eastern and North African Studies). At present the Department hosts approximately 800 students annually and has around 35 employees.

Project description
The applications for the three new positions announced need to be in line with the department’s focus on modern and contemporary literary, aesthetic and political culture, and preferably show a documented interest in the study of narratives.

The doctoral studies at the department presupposes that a large part of the material includes both primary and secondary sources in the main language/s that is/are decided by the dissertation project (Chinese, Japanese or Korean respectively, and possibly other languages that may be relevant for the dissertation 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 Asian Languages and Cultures (Chinese, Japanese or Korean) stipulates that applicants must have a Master’s degree comprising 120 higher education credits, with the main focus on Chinese, Japanese or Korean Language and Culture respectively. The Master’s degree must include a thesis of a total of at least 30 higher education credits.

These qualifications may also be met by applicants who have essentially acquired equivalent competence within or outside of Sweden.

Assessment of the applications is made by an Assessment Committee in accordance with the Admission Regulations of the Department. The Committee will send a short list to the Departmental Board for decision.

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

Academic language proficiency (reading, writing and oral skills) in English is required. The candidate should also be prepared to acquire functional language proficiency in Swedish.

For further information, please also refer to the General Study Plan (ASP) and the Admission Regulations.

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

The candidate’s documented knowledge in a 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 the candidate’s research plan, previous relevant 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. For further information, please also refer to the General Study Plan (ASP) and the Admission Regulations.

The Departmental Board will take the decision on the admission.

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 Department, Professor Monika Gänssbauer, telephone: +46 8 16 10 71, prefekt.asien@su.se, or the Director of Studies, Associate Professor Tania Al Saadi, telephone: +46 8 16 20 41, studierektor.ufn.asien@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:

    – a realistic time plan that shows the feasibility of the project;
    – 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 6 files)
  • Degree projects/theses (no more than 6 files).

Please also refer to the General Study Plan (ASP) and the Admission Regulations.

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: 2023-10-15 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 15th, 2023

PhD student in Computer and Systems Sciences, with focus on Inclusive Design for Digital Communication

Engineering/it

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 200 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
In short, inclusive design means that products and/or services are designed to be accessible to as many people as possible. This means, among other things, that a product/service should offer alternative user interfaces with modalities other than visual and auditory, and enable various forms of individual adaptations.

The main challenge is to identify, design and implement alternative ways to communicate with computers, such as tactile interfaces and to communicate via muscle signals (EMG sensors) and nerve signals (EEG sensors), which are called non-invasive brain-computer interfaces (BCI). This involves designing non-visual/non-auditory user interfaces, programming, data analysis and machine learning for the systems to learn to interpret different types of signals.

Within this doctoral project you will explore the possibilities of alternative multimodal user interfaces. The aim is to open up new possibilities for inclusive design, thereby realizing potential abilities for increased independence for people with various types of disabilities.

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 the 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 program 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 unit manager Peter Idestam-Almquist, pi@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/Lärarförbundet), 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. We recommend that the application, with associated documents, be written in English. 

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, technical skills, work experience, 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: 2023-10-15 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Computer and Systems Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 15th, 2023

Researcher in Stellar spectroscopy of the metal-poor Galaxy

Physical sciences/Math

The Department of Astronomy at Stockholm University has around 80 employees. The main research areas are Planet and star formation, Galaxies, Solar Physics, Supernovae, Computational astrophysics. The Department has a high international standing in many fields of astrophysics.  

Project description
The researcher will work and focuse on high-resolution stellar spectroscopy to assist the survey consortium with the preparation and operation of the 4MOST instrument. The successful candidate will join a group with three PhD students and three postdoctoral fellows.

Main responsibilities
Research in the area of stellar spectroscopy of metal-poor stars in the Milky Way in the group lead by Karin Lind. The successful candidate is expected to engage in preparation for the multi-object spectrograph 4MOST, with particular focus on targeting and analysis of metal-poor stars and provide support to the Galactic Project Scientist.

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. Applicants should also have demonstrated independence as researcher and have a strong publication record. The candidate should have a profile that combines experience with stellar surveys or spectroscopic analysis with programming in Python. Previous involvement in the 4MOST project is of great value.

Terms of employment
The position involves a 80% employment for a maximum of 12 months. Start date 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 the head of the group, associate Professor Dr. Karin Lind,  karin.lind@astro.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: 2023-09-30 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Astronomy

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Saturday September 30th, 2023

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

Engineering/it

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 200 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
Process Mining is a rapidly growing research area that enables organizations to analyze their business processes based on recorded data. The analysis includes a wide range of use cases, including the discovery of process models, checking the conformance of processes to rules and regulations, predicting the performance of the process and running cases, and more. A wide spectrum of use cases is enabled not only by advances in this area but also by using process mining methods in combination with visualziation methods as well as different advanced analytics methods, including machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, etc. The ultimate goal of using process mining is to analyze and understand organizational processes to reveal how they are running, as well as how changing them can affect future business outcomes. The changes also need to be applied in a timely manner so that organizations can benefit from such analysis.

Digital Twin is a recently emerging trend that aims to empower organizations with important insights into their processes, enabling them to investigate outcomes of different changes through predictions, supporting data-driven decisions, optimizing operations, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement. The main goal of this Ph.D. project is to mover forward the current edge of knowledge in the process mining discipline by developing new theories, methods, algorithms, and techniques, to support the development of digital twins of organizations’ processes.

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.

The following skills will be considered as a plus:

  • Programming skills in Python or Java
  • Discrete Mathematics

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 program 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 Associate Professor Amin Jalali, aj@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/Lärarförbundet), 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 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • Cover letter
  • CV – degrees and other completed courses, technical skills, work experience, 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 following content (if there is any) will be nice to be visible in your CV:

  • a link to any online open repository (including GitHub) showing your contributions to open-source projects.

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: 2023-10-15 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Computer and Systems Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 15th, 2023

PhD student in Experimental Quantum communication: Generation of high dimensional entangled states.

Physical sciences/Math

The Department of Physics is located in the AlbaNova University Center and has approximately 240 employees, 250 students at undergraduate level and 95 graduate students. There are four research subjects within the postgraduate program: Physics, Theoretical Physics, Chemical Physics and Medical Radiation Physics. These subjects span over several research groups with different research activities. For information about the Department of Physics, see: www.fysik.su.se/english.

Project description
Subject: Physics

We seek for a highly motivated, skilled, and independent graduate student who wishes who wish to enhance their scientific career in a stimulating environment. This doctoral degree project will be carried out in the quantum photonics group led by Ana Predojevic (https://qphotonics.fysik.su.se). The successful candidate should have interest in quantum technologies, specifically quantum information and communication.

The doctoral project focuses on generation and investigation of entangled states of light for application in quantum communication protocols.

The publications relevant for this project:

  • [1] M. Prilmüller, et al. Hyperentanglement of photons emitted by a quantum dot. Phys. Rev. Lett. 121, 110503 (2018).
  • [2] I. Straka, et al. Quantum non-Gaussian depth of single-photon states Phys. Rev. Lett. 113, 223603, (2014).
  • [3] L. Gines, et al. High extraction efficiency source of photon pairs based on a quantum dot embedded in a broadband micropillar cavity, Phys. Rev. Lett. 129 (3), 033601 (2022)

This PhD student position will be a part of the Wallenberg Center for Quantum Technology WACQT. WACQT is committed to promoting career development, diversity and gender equality through networking and supporting activities.

Education at the research level
A PhD education at Stockholm University is four years (48 months). The 4-year PhD program includes at least 3 years of research and at most one year of course work. The position may be extended by up to one year if up to 20 % teaching assistance or administration is included in the contract. The PhD student is employed (“doktorandanställning”) during the studies, with a monthly salary starting at SEK 28 000.

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 be accepted as a PhD student in Physics or Theoretical Physics a BSc in Physics (or equivalent) is required. The studies must include 60 credits of second-cycle courses in physics out of which at least 15 credits correspond to a second-cycle degree project. The degree project does not have to have been examined at the application deadline, but work corresponding to half a semester of full-time studies should have been devoted to it. For the subject Chemical Physics courses in chemistry may replace the required physics courses.

In addition, proficiency in English language, equivalent to English B in Swedish high school, is required, or

  • Previously completed University degree taught in English
  • IELTS score (Academic) of 6.0 or more (with none of the sections scoring less than 5.0)
  • TOEFL score of 550 or more (computer based test 213, internet based 79)
  • Cambridge/Oxford – Advanced or Proficiency level

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 successful applicant will be selected based on documented theoretical and experimental knowledge relevant for the area of study, knowledge of scientific theory and method, analytical skills, personal motivation and team working skills. Well-developed English language skills are required. The applicants are encouraged to provide supporting documents that substantiate qualifications, e.g., knowledge, skills, abilities and experience.

References and interviews will be used to assess qualifications of the applicants. We seek a self-motivated candidate with good analytical abilities and skilled in English.

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. Ana Predojevic, ana.predojevic@fysik.su.se, or Prof. Michael Odelius, odelius@fysik.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
  • Important: Your academic referees should send us recommendation letters no later than the closing date, via e-mail to: FV-3056-23.refletters@fysik.su.se and state in the subject line: SU FV-3056-23 + name of the applicant.

and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • Cover letter describing among other things:
    – why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
    – what makes you suitable for the project 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: 2023-11-03 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Physics

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Friday November 3rd, 2023

PhD student in Sociology (B)

Social Sciences/Economics

The Department of Sociology is one of Stockholm University’s biggest social science departments and is continuously ranked among the top 50 sociology departments in the world. The Swedish Institute for Social Research, SOFI, is an internationally leading multi-disciplinary research institute with about 100 employees, its main research areas being social policy, welfare, inequality and the labour market.

The PhD position is located at the institute’s Social Policy unit.

Project description
The PhD position is part of the research programme “Sustainable synergies”. The aim of the programme is to study how the welfare system can be developed to support a sustainable working life for everyone, based on both internationally comparative research and in-depth analyses of Sweden. In focus are the working-life transitions individuals make during their life-course, and the programme will examine how the interplay between different social policies can support successful transitions for different groups in the labour market.

The PhD candidate’s research will be part of a work package on one particular working-life transition: career interruptions due to further education and training. Together with senior colleagues, the PhD candidate will here use quantitative research methods to work on e.g. the interrelationships between different forms of training, between training and other social policies, and how these relationships may affect participants’ subsequent working life. These issues can be examined using data from many countries or from a single country, and using individual- as well as country-level data.

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.

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: i) the quality of the candidates’ education, ii) earlier publications and other scientific qualifications, and iii) the originality, feasibility and potential sociological contribution of the PhD research plan. The assessment will be based on courses and grades, degree projects/theses, references, relevant experience, the research plan for the PhD thesis, and 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 professor Tomas Korpi, telephone: +46 8 16 31 49, tomas.korpi@sofi.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.
  • A research plan for the PhD thesis of no more than 2000 words describing:
    – why you are interested in the research described in the advertisement
    – how you wish to complete the research
    – what makes you suitable for the position in question
    Note that the plan is considered a draft rather than a definitive plan for dissertation work.
  • Degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (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: 2023-10-01 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Sociology

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 1st, 2023

PhD student in Sociology (A)

Social Sciences/Economics

The Department of Sociology is one of Stockholm University’s biggest social science departments and is continuously ranked among the top 50 sociology departments in the world. The Swedish Institute for Social Research, SOFI, is an internationally leading multi-disciplinary research institute with about 100 employees, its main research areas being social policy, welfare, inequality and the labour market. The PhD position is located at the institute for Social Research

Project description
The position is connected to the level of living research carried out at SOFI and the research program Traps for women or meaningful jobs for the future? Challenges and opportunities in female-dominated occupations, funded by FORTE (the Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare).

The program examines structures and mechanisms that generate gender inequality in wages, careers, health and social recognition. Particular focus is on studying whether and how gender inequality can be attributed to working conditions in female-dominated occupations and the fact that many female-dominated occupations are people-oriented and emotionally demanding.

The program deals with, among other things, differences in wages, status, health, sick leave, income (over the life-course), and labour market exit between women and men as well as between different occupations and work organisations.

Furthermore, the program aims to study whether and how patterns vary by class/education as well as interact with family life and time in paid and unpaid work. The program also has a country-comparative perspective that aims to investigate how women’s working conditions vary between countries, and whether welfare state and labor market institutions may counteract or reinforce work-related gender inequalities.

The research program is based on data from the Swedish Level of Living Surveys (LNU), which started 1968 and have a new (seventh) wave completed in 2022. In addition, country-comparative datasets such as the European Working Conditions Surveys (EWCS) and International Social Survey Programme (ISSP) are used, as well as Swedish administrative registers. We welcome applicants with research interests in any of the broad themes indicated above. In addition to the ability to put research questions in a theoretical context, skills in quantitative methods are especially desirable.

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.

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/thesis, 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 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 Associate professor, Charlotta Magnusson telephone: +46 8 16 31 81, charlotta.magnusson@sofi.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 of no more than 2000 words 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 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: 2023-10-01 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Sociology

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Sunday October 1st, 2023

PhD student in Biochemistry (MSCA COFOUND project PRISMAS)

Health/Life sciences

The Department is mainly located with the other Departments of Chemistry and Life Sciences in the Arrhenius Laboratories for Natural Sciences, which are situated in the northern part of the University Campus at Frescati. Some 300 people of which about 70 are PhD students work at the Department, engaged in internationally highly recognized research covering a broad range of subjects. 

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.

Project description
Your studies in Biochemistry will be in the project: “Structure-based fragment screening targeting Cancer“.

Cancer cells have an increased demand for DNA synthesis and DNA repair compared to normal cells and are therefore highly reliant on enzymes involved in these processes. This can be exploited by developing inhibitors that stop the activity of these enzymes. We will use structure-based fragment screening to develop potent inhibitors that target these enzymes, which cancer cells depend on. In recent years, structure-based fragment screening has been established as a key method to identify low affinity binders that can be developed into promising lead compounds. Billions of compounds can now be rapidly synthesized at low cost by chemical suppliers. This dramatically increases the possibilities to quickly expand and modify initial fragment hits into potential drugs. We will develop novel inhibitors and aim to bring them all the way to clinical trials. To succeed with this in an academic setting, many groups with diverse expertise have to work together.

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 30 October 2020 to 31 October 2023 for work or studies as main occupation. 

By the employment date (before 1 March 2024) you must have completed a second-cycle degree and completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.

You cannot already have a doctoral degree.

In order to meet the specific entry requirements, for acceptance in the Biochemistry program the applicant must have passed courses within the first and second cycles of at least 120 credits in Biochemistry/Life Science, including at least 15 credits Biochemistry at the second cycle level and a Degree Project (thesis) also in Biochemistry of 30 credits.

Selection
The selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their capacity to successfully complete the program. Important criteria when assessing this capacity are; documented knowledge and skill in the field of the thesis project, 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 experience and grades, references, relevant experience, interviews and the candidate’s written motivation for seeking the position.

Previous experience in structural biology, molecular biology, enzymology and biophysical methods, specifically X-ray crystallography and Cryo-EM is an advantage. 

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 employment is for four years, extent 100% (full-time) and foreseen to start on 1 March 2024.

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.

The initial employment as a PhD student 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.

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 Pål Stenmark, pal.stenmark@dbb.su.se.

For questions on the selection process, please contact: prismas@maxiv.lu.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

  • A two-page cover letter, justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. In case you are applying to several PRISMAS positions, please prioritize the project titles. 
  • CV in Europass format
  • Copy of academic records (including marks for all coursework) with a transcript of diploma in English, an evidence of English 3 proficiency (minimum B2 level), and other relevant document to which you would like to draw attention (i.e. residence in Sweden after 30 October 2020)
  • At least one reference letter
  • Degree projects/theses (no more than 6 files)

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.

In regard to incomplete applications (especially if lacking the abovementioned documents), the PRISMAS Management reserves the right to exclude them in the selection process, without any additional notification to the applicant. 

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 general instructions for applicants to Stockholm University 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: 2023-10-31 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Post expires on Tuesday October 31st, 2023