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

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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
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. Basic eligibility also applies for those who have acquired the equivalent of such an education in Sweden or abroad.

Other than the general entry requirements a Master Degree in Cultural Anthropology or equivalent merits, is required for this position.

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 student 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.

For official policies (in Swedish) governing education at the research level, see Högskoleförordningen chapters 5, 8 and 9. University and the Faculty of Arts guidelines for education at the research level are available at: https://www.histfilfak.uu.se/research/phdstudies/

Application procedure

A complete application must include

1. Application form and a verified copy verified copy of a degree certificate that proves the applicant’s eligibility for studies at the research level in Cultural Anthropology;
2. a brief CV;
3. a copy of the MA thesis within the discipline of Anthropology or an equivalent degree;
4. an outline for the proposed research plan/project in English (of max. 5 pages);
5. 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.

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 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

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

Please submit your application by 25 March 2022, UFV-PA 2022/633.

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