One doctoral candidate in peace and conflict research - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Peace and Conflict Research was established in 1971 to conduct peace research and offer courses in peace and conflict studies. The department hosts a dynamic research milieu and is internationally oriented. Currently approx. 85 persons are employed at the Department and some 300-400 students from around the world are enrolled every academic year. For more information, visit our website at www.pcr.uu.se.

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The department is now seeking to fill:

• One general PhD position in peace and conflict research. The applicant shall submit a project plan with a proposed PhD theme related to peace and conflict research.

Duties
PhD candidates primarily focus on their own doctoral education. A maximum of 20% of the position may involve other administrative and educational responsibilities at the Department.

Requirements
Employment as a PhD candidate requires acceptance into the DPCR’s PhD program, which is decided through an evaluation of the applicant’s ability to successfully complete the program. Information concerning applications, acceptance guidelines, and other related matters may be obtained at the Department’s homepage, phd-programme .

The application should be filed on-line and shall include:

1) a completed application form for doctoral studies 

2) a short personal letter (1-2 pages) 

3) CV 

4) certified transcripts of academic records 

5) a project plan (3-5 pages, excluding reference list)
6) letters of reference/recommendation (max 2 letters) or a list of references (max 2) who can be contacted
7) writing samples (1-3 samples).

The application should preferably be in English. The application form for doctoral studies is available at the address below, along with detailed instructions for completing the application.

Through reference to the general syllabus for graduate studies, the applicant should first ensure that s/he meets the requirements for general or special eligibility for studies in the field of peace and conflict research at the post-graduate level. Full information is available here.  

Regulations concerning post-graduate students are to be found in the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5, §§1-7, and in the University’s rules and guidelines. The latter may be found at regler.uu.se/.

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.

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

For further information about the position, please contact: Desirée Nilsson (director of studies, DPCR PhD Program) or Hanne Fjelde (PhD admission coordinator, DPCR), email: phdprogramme@pcr.uu.se

Please submit your application by 20 April 2022, UFV-PA 2022/498.

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