PhD student in Cultural Anthropology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Duties: Education at the research level has a duration of four years, financed with employment as PhD candidate. PhD candidates are expected to conduct their education at the research level by working full time and by participating actively in the activities of the department. Obligatory administrative and teaching duties at the department may not exceed 20% of full-time.

 Education at the research level in Cultural Anthropology is regulated by the general study plan. For information about eligibility and the requirements for admission: https://antro.uu.se/admissions/phd-studies/

Requirements: The selection process will consider the applicant’s capacity to complete the education at the research level. This capacity is judged based upon the applicant’s research plan and how this plan relates to existing research at the department. The research plan must describe how fieldwork for the proposed project is to be carried out. In addition, publications and university essays are important when judging an applicant’s ability to follow and benefit from the doctoral program. The ability to express oneself in both written and spoken English is considered important.

Application procedure: A complete application must include:

 a) A verified copy of a degree certificate that proves the applicant’s eligibility for studies at the research level in Cultural Anthropology;

b) a brief CV;

c) a copy of the MA thesis within the discipline of Anthropology or an equivalent degree;

d) an outline for the proposed research plan/project in English (of max. 5 pages);

e) other publications or relevant documents, if any, that support the application.

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines http://regler.uu.se/?languageId=1.

Salary: According to local agreement for PhD students.
 
Starting date: 01-09-2020 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7.

Scope of employment: 100 %

For further information about the position please contact: Director of Studies Sverker Finnström (018-471 73 71, sverker.finnstrom@antro.uu.se) or Senior Faculty Administrator Anna Sofia Hedberg (018-471 69 82, anna_sofia.hedberg@uadm.uu.se).

Please submit your application by 23 March 2020, UFV-PA 2020/720.

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