1–2 PhD Positions in Philosophy

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

Uppsala University hereby announces a position as a doctoral student in philosophy at the Department of Philosophy. We welcome applications from candidates in theoretical philosophy (e.g., philosophy of language, philosophy of science, and metaphysics) as well as practical philosophy (e.g., ethics and political philosophy). The Department might decide to hire two candidates.

Duties
The successful applicant will be offered a position as a PhD candidate (“doktorandanställning”) for 4 years full-time, during which the PhD candidate will receive a salary as an employee at the department. See details about start salary below. They will also be eligible for Swedish social benefits, including pension schemes and paid parental leave. PhD candidates are expected to engage in their studies full-time and to participate in the activities of the department. The position may include teaching and other assignments. Certain duties, including teaching, qualify the student for an extension of their contract.

Requirements
To qualify for a doctoral position at Uppsala University, a candidate should hold a Master's (second-cycle) degree or have completed at least 240 credits in higher education, with at least 60 credits at Master’s level, or have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way.

The main language for academic activities at the Department of Philosophy is English. Good language skills in English, both spoken and written, are required for the position.

Additional qualifications
We welcome applications from candidates in theoretical philosophy (e.g., philosophy of language, philosophy of science, and metaphysics) as well as practical philosophy (e.g., ethics and political philosophy). The Department might decide to hire two candidates.

Your application should include (a) an application letter; (b) a brief CV, including the names and contact details of one to three referees; (c) a statement outlining your proposed research (3–4 pages); (d) one to two writing samples (BA or MA thesis, or longer advanced texts at BA or MA level); (e) copies of diplomas or equivalent documentation of eligibility and academic qualifications.

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1–7 and in Uppsala University’s policies and regulations: https://www.uu.se/en/staff/organisation-and-governance/regulations

See also the General Study Syllabus in Philosophy: https://www.uu.se/en/department/philosophy/study/phd-studies

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1–7. Scope of employment 100 %.  Starting date September 1, 2026 or as otherwise agreed. Placement: Uppsala.
Starting salary for PhD students according to local collective agreement is currently 33,000 SEK/month.

For further information about the position, please contact: Elisabeth Schellekens, Head of Department, elisabeth.schellekens@filosofi.uu.se

Please submit your application by February 15, 2026, UFV-PA 2025/3944