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

The Department of Philosophy is internationally recognized, and conducts teaching and research in many core areas of philosophy and aesthetics. For more information about the department, see https://www.filosofi.uu.se/

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Duties
Postgraduate studies extend over a 4-year period. The successful candidate will be employed by the department as a PhD candidate for 4 years (full-time). As employees they will be eligible for Swedish social benefits, such as paid parental leave. The starting salary is currently 27,700 SEK (ca. €2,600)/month and at present increases to 33,500 SEK (ca. €3,200)/month after the candidate has completed 80% of their research. Doctoral students are expected to engage in their studies full-time, and to participate in the activities of the department. The position might also entail teaching and other assignments, amounting to no more than 20% of full-time employment. The positions are available from 1st September 2022.

Requirements
Please note that admission for the PhD at Uppsala University is highly competitive. The successful candidate will have a solid academic background and training in philosophical aesthetics and have completed a Master degree (or equivalent) in philosophy or aesthetics.

Your application should include (a) a brief CV, outlining your academic progress to date, (b) a statement outlining your proposed research (4-5 pages), (c) an examined writing sample (e.g. Master thesis or equivalent), (d) copies of diplomas or equivalent documentation of eligibility and academic qualifications; and (e) two reference letters. These documents are uploaded in the application portal (no need to upload anything in remaining sections). 

Guidelines (in English) for doctoral studies at the Faculty of Arts specifically are available here: Guidelines for Third Cycle Education at the Faculty of Arts

For more information (in Swedish), see also http://www.filosofi.uu.se/utbildning/Forskarutbildning/.

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 1 September 2022 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact: Head of department, Matti Eklund (matti.eklund@filosofi.uu.se).

Please submit your application by 14 March 2022, UFV-PA 2022/226.

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