Postdoctoral position in literary studies - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

At the Department of Literature and Rhetoric there are two main subject areas: literature and rhetoric. In both, education is provided at all levels, from A-level courses to postgraduate studies. Literary research in Uppsala has a great breadth in time and space, as well as in terms of theoretical positions and methodological approaches. The researchers' interests range from antiquity to the present day, and they study both theoretical issues and historical or contemporary materials. Information about the department can be found at www.littvet.uu.se.

The current position as a postdoctoral fellow is primarily directed towards someone who can work within and strengthen the department's interdisciplinary research group in gender and literature. The ideal candidate should be interested in exploring themes that run across disciplinary boundaries and contribute to new insights in the field.

Duties
To carry out research, including within the group with a focus on gender and literature. The position also includes actively contributing to application design of major research projects. Teaching (max 20%) may occur.

Requirements
PhD degree in literature or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in literature. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.

Additional qualifications

• Experience in applying for external research funding.
• Specialization in one or more of the following areas: interdisciplinary gender studies, young people's reading, digital methods

Application procedure
The application must contain:

• CV, incl. list of publications
• Personal letter
• Degree certificate
• Research plan (max two pages)
• 5 publications relevant to the employment
• Contact details for 2 references

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of 2 years according to central collective agreement. Full time position. Starting date 2024-09-01 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Jon Viklund, jon.viklund@littvet.uu.se

Please submit your application by April 2 2024, UFV-PA 2024/780.