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The Department of Political Science is recruiting a doctoral student in political science together with the Graduate School of Gender Studies. Starting date September 1, 2023 or by agreement.
Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher education with over 35,000 students and 4,200 faculty and staff. We are characterized by world-leading research in several scientific fields and a multitude of educations ranked highly in international comparison. Are you interested in knowing more about Umeå University as a workplace read more at: https: // www. umu.se/en/work-with-us
The Department of Political Science at Umeå University has about 70 employees. The department conducts undergraduate education and research in political science and peace and conflict studies. For more information, see https: // www. umu.se/en/department-of-political-science/.
Since 2001, the Gender Research School has co-financed doctoral students at all faculties at Umeå University. A doctoral student connected to the School of Gender Research gets to take part in a unique and dynamic doctoral education environment, in which approximately 30 doctoral students currently participate. For more information about the School of Gender Studies, please see: https: // www. umu.se/en/umea-centre-for-gender-studies/doctoral-studies/
About the position
The position as doctoral student is in political science with a gender perspective. The doctoral project will depart from one of our five research profile areas, and applicants are expected to write a research plan with a gender perspective in relation to one of the five profiles (please find information about the research profiles below).
We look for a doctoral student who is creative, highly motivated for participating in the PhD programme and has an ability to think and work independently. You will be able to shape your project to a significant extent. If you are interested in one of our research profiles and strongly interested in gender studies, this position is for you.
Read more about our research profile areas below:
Educational leadership
Environment and natural resource policy
Municipalities, Regions, and public sector activities
Peace and Conflict Studies
Representative Democracy
The employment
A position as a doctoral student in the doctoral program amounts to four years of full-time studies (240 ECTS). A Ph.D. student can also participate in teaching or other departmental activities up to 20% of the time. In such cases, the employment is extended correspondingly.
Further information about the department's postgraduate education in political science, including its general study plan, is available at: https: // www. umu.se/en/department-of-political-science/education/doctoral- studies/
The student will work in Umeå and the teaching takes place on campus. Active participation and involvement in the Department's activities, as well as the Graduate School of Gender Studies' activities, are expected.
Eligibility
Persons who have earned a degree at the advanced level, fulfilled course requirements for at least 240 ECTS points, of which at least 60 ECTS points are at the advanced level and at least 90 ECTS points are in peace and conflict studies, or political science are eligible to apply. In Sweden or abroad, people who have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge are also considered eligible to apply.
Requirements
Applicants' qualifications are assessed in terms of their ability to complete a PhD dissertation and fulfil the course requirements of the PhD program. The evaluation includes a review of the applicant's previous academic performance and the quality of submitted writing samples and project plan.
The evaluation of the ability to complete the PhD program also includes evaluating the applicant's analytical skills, communicative skills (written and oral), critical skills, independence and ability to complete tasks within a given time frame.
Applicants must be proficient in both oral and written communication in English.
Documented knowledge and qualifications with a focus on gender issues/gender studies are also of merit.
Application
You apply via our recruitment system Varbi. A complete application must include:
In the application, the applicant formulates a research plan in which the gender perspective is put in relation to one of our five research profile areas. The application can be written in English or in Swedish. Attached documents must be in Word or PDF format.
Umeå University will offer a salary according to the current salary order for doctoral studies. The current entry-level salary for Ph.D. students is 29 000 SEK/Month. According to the Higher Education Ordinance (Chapter 12, Section 2), decisions on admissions cannot be appealed.
Formal requirements for the application can be found in this call. Additional questions can be addressed to the Director of doctoral studies Johan Hellström at [email protected] or to the Head of the department Magnus Blomgren at [email protected]
The deadline for applying is 2023-02-20.
We look forward to your application!
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Type of employment Temporary position longer than 6 monthsContract type Full time First day of employment September 1st 2023 Salary Monthly salary Number of positions 1 Full-time equivalent 100% City Umeå County Västerbottens län Country Sweden Reference number AN 2.2.1-33-22 Contact
Published 13.Jan.2023 Last application date 20.Feb.2023 11:59 PM CET
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