Uppsala University, Department of Sociology

Uppsala University welcomes applications for two doctoral student positions in sociology based at the Department of Sociology.

One further doctoral position will be appointed in urban sociology linked to the Institute for housing and urban research. https://www.ibf.uu.se/?languageId=1

The Department seeks to appoint candidates with excellent academic merits who can demonstrate their potential for research in any area of sociology (two candidates) or in urban sociology (one candidate).

The doctoral education programme includes obligatory and elective courses. For further information on the Ph.D. program see: http://www.soc.uu.se/education/doctoral-program/

The Department of Sociology offers opportunities for developing research as part of the established research groups https://www.soc.uu.se/research/research-groups/

The position of doctoral candidate is demanding in scholarly terms and the Department of Sociology wishes to appoint candidates who can thrive in and contribute to the Department’s research environment. Personal qualities that are desirable in a doctoral candidate include good communication and time management skills, flexibility and ability to work in harmony with co-workers. An excellent command of written and spoken English are requirements for all three PhD positions. 

Requirements: To be admitted to the Ph.D. program basic as well as specific qualifications are required. To meet the basic qualifications applicants must have a degree at an advanced level, or to demonstrate some equivalent and equal form of knowledge. The specific qualification requires an applicant to have at least 90 credits in sociology or equivalent in order to be considered eligible (or to demonstrate equivalent and equal knowledge). To be accepted, the applicant must be deemed to have the capacity to finish the doctoral program.

The application must include:
1. Application form http://uadm.uu.se/digitalAssets/81/81624_ansokan_forskarniva_eng.pdf
2. An attested copy of relevant degree(s)
3. Research plan (see below)
4. Copies of texts that illustrate the candidate’s scholarly abilities (theses, articles etc.)
5. A covering letter that explains the candidate’s motivation for the application
6. The names of two referees who we can approach regarding the candidate’s academic and personal abilities

Research plan: A short research plan of about 2000 words (excluding references) should describe the sociological topic of the proposed doctoral thesis should be included in the application. The plan should briefly review previous research, formulate a research problem and aim, and present the potential theoretical perspectives and methodological approach to be adopted. The applicants will be ranked based on the quality of the research plan and the materials that they submit with their applications. The research plan is used not only to test applicants’ capacity to structure a research project (in relation to sociological theory and existing research as well as decide on appropriate methods to answer the research questions that the plan poses), but also to get an idea of the applicant’s research interest. For more information about the research plan, see the document: https://soc.uu.se/digitalAssets/499/c_499166-l_1-k_appendix-2b-research-proposal-guidelines.pdf

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

Admission: The admission will be based on an evaluation of the applicant’s capacity to successfully finish the program. The evaluation is based on the applicant’s academic record as documented in the submitted texts and the research plan.

Candidates should be available for interview, either in person or via Skype, on April 3rd 2020. 

Salary: Will be paid according with the guidelines of Uppsala University.

Starting date: 2020-08-31 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Successful candidates will be awarded employment as doctoral candidates for a full period of four years.

Scope of employment: 100 % 

Contact the following for further information: Director of Graduate studies, Professor mailto: studierektor-fu@soc.uu.se, phone +46 18 471 51 83, or the Head of Department, Professor mailto: ilkka_henrik.makinen@soc.uu.se, phone +46 18 471 14 84. For the position in urban sociology, contact Professor Miguel Martinez mailto:miguel.martinez@ibf.uu.se, phone +4618 471 65 45.

You are welcome to submit your application no later than 12 March of 2020, UFV-PA 2020/533.

Are you considering moving to Sweden to work at Uppsala University? If so, you will find a lot of information about working and living in Sweden at www.uu.se/joinus. You are also welcome to contact International Faculty and Staff Services at ifss@uadm.uu.se.

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 200831
Salary Fixed salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Uppsala
County Uppsala län
Country Sweden
Reference number UFV-PA 2020/533
Union representative
  • Seko Universitetsklubben, seko@uadm.uu.se
  • ST/TCO, tco@fackorg.uu.se
  • Saco-rådet, saco@uadm.uu.se
Published 13.Feb.2020
Last application date 12.Mar.2020 11:59 PM CET

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