PhD Candidate in Political Science

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This announcement concerns 1–2 PhD positions within the "Geopolitics" project, financed by the Swedish Armed Forces. The project is structured around two components: great power rivalry and narrative geopolitics. We welcome applications within both areas. Overall, the project aims to contribute knowledge about great powers, their interactions, and growing rivalry. The difference is that the narrative geopolitics component has a predetermined focus on narrative theory and method, and on how these can be applied to the study of great power politics. Duties PhD candidates shall primarily devote themselves to their own education in political science at the research level. Research studies consist of working on their research project and following an individual study plan under supervision. Writing a doctoral dissertation in political science is the central task (165 credits), but completing research training courses is part of the program (75 credits). Typically, 20% of the position consists of institutional duties in the form of teaching, administration, and participation in joint activities. Research studies comprise 240 credits, i.e., four years. The total duration of the PhD position, including 20% institutional duties, is five years. Qualifications General Eligibility General eligibility for education at the research level is held by those who have: completed a degree at advanced level, completed course requirements of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits at advanced level, or acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way within or outside the country. Special Eligibility Special eligibility for admission to research-level education in political science with a focus on crisis management and security is held by those who have: completed course requirements of at least 30 credits at advanced level within the main subject political science with a focus on crisis management and security or equivalent, authored an approved independent work (thesis) in political science with a focus on crisis management and security or equivalent of at least 15 credits at advanced level, completed course requirements of an additional 90 credits in subjects relevant to the education, and High school grades equivalent to English 6. For applicants who do not have grades from a Swedish high school, or a degree from international education, a certificate of eligibility equivalent to English 6 from an internationally recognized language test (TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge ESOL) is required. Assessment Criteria and Selection Criteria Selection among applicants who meet the eligibility requirements is made with regard to their ability to benefit from the education. The assessment criteria applied are in the following order of priority: scientific quality of previous work and relevant studies, scientific quality, including feasibility, of the research plan, and other merits of importance for the education, including demonstrated ability to carry out tasks within given timeframes. Application The application must contain: Degree certificates and grades from previous studies at basic and advanced levels confirming that you meet the general and specific eligibility requirements for the position. CV (maximum two pages). Contact information for two references. Examples of thesis at advanced level or other relevant independent work of comparable difficulty and scope (maximum three texts). Draft research proposal (maximum 1400 words excluding references). A description of how your project fits into the research environment at the Department of Political Science. This description should clearly indicate which of the two focus areas in the geopolitics project – great power rivalry or narrative geopolitics – the applicant's research proposal relates to. Please explicitly discuss how the project builds on and aims to contribute to the department's ongoing research in this area. If the applicant is not a Swedish citizen, a copy of the passport must be enclosed. The application is submitted via the Swedish Armed Forces' recruitment system. Mark your application with reference number Ö 240/2026. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the application is complete and meets the requirements stated in the announcement. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The application must be completed in a Scandinavian language or English. Authorized translations must be provided for documents in other languages. Applicants may be called for interviews in early fall 2026. The aim is to complete the employment decision in good time before the end of 2026. Employment is to begin in spring term 2027 (January). Terms of Employment A PhD position is classified as a full-time position (100%). The employment period is time-limited and regulated by Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance. PhD candidates are placed at the Department of Political Science. Salary is paid according to the Swedish Armed Forces' PhD candidate salary scale, according to which the current starting salary is 32,600 kr/month (as of October 1, 2025). Employment is expected to begin in January 2027. PhD candidates have access to a research budget of 30,000 per year to cover costs for travel, literature, and other research-related expenses. We welcome your application by August 10, 2026!This announcement concerns 1–2 PhD positions within the "Geopolitics" project, financed by the Swedish Armed Forces. The project is structured around two components: great power rivalry and narrative geopolitics. We welcome applications within both areas. Overall, the project aims to contribute knowledge about great powers, their interactions, and growing rivalry. The difference is that the narrative geopolitics component has a predetermined focus on narrative theory and method, and on how these can be applied to the study of great power politics. Duties PhD candidates shall primarily devote…

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32 600 SEK /month

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Stockholm

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27. 4. 2026

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