Doctoral candidates in subjects at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities

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Welcome to Linnaeus University! Here you will meet 2,200 employees and 40,000 students who together follow the vision of putting knowledge in motion for sustainable societal development. With us, research and education are conducted with an eye toward the future. Our proximity to the business community, both locally and globally, gives us long reach and the opportunity for change that makes an impact. All that is needed is a place where ideas have room to meet and grow. That is what we have created – and you are invited. Change starts here! The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is announcing 5–6 positions as doctoral candidates. The doctoral candidate positions are available in one or more of the following subjects: archeology, library and information science, English, film studies, history, art and visual culture, literature, musicology, religious studies, Swedish language with specialization in linguistics. The Faculty of Arts and Humanities The Faculty of Arts and Humanities, which is one of Linnaeus University's five faculties, is a dynamic, flexible and international knowledge environment with both scientific and artistic activities in a large number of subjects. We build complete academic environments where the exchange between teaching, research and collaboration creates momentum for the quality of the university and in the surrounding society. The faculty has seven departments and one institute. Doctoral education is conducted at five of the departments. For information about the subjects' research and the interdisciplinary doctoral education environments, see the respective subject websites above. Subject area for the position: archeology, library and information science, English, history, film studies, art and visual culture, literature, musicology, religious studies, or Swedish language. The subjects English, history, literature, and Swedish language can be studied with a didactic focus. The subjects English and Swedish language can be studied with a focus on multilingualism or linguistics. The subject English can be studied with a literary focus. Location for the time being: Location Kalmar or Växjö. Since Linnaeus University is located in both Växjö and Kalmar, travel between locations occurs. Scope and duration of employment: The employment is limited-term according to HF 5 ch § 7 corresponding to a maximum of four years of full-time studies. The scope is full-time. Start date: February 1, 2027. Job description As a doctoral candidate, you will undergo doctoral education leading to a doctoral degree corresponding to a maximum of four years of full-time studies. You will follow the general study plan of your subject and have your position at the department where your subject is located. See the subject websites. Depending on research focus, you will also have the opportunity to participate in one of the faculty's interdisciplinary research environments. The Higher Education Ordinance stipulates that a person employed as a doctoral candidate shall primarily devote themselves to their own education. However, an employee may, to a limited extent, work with education, research and administration. Such work may not, before the doctoral degree has been obtained, exceed 20% of full-time work. The person who is hired is expected to spend most of their working time at Linnaeus University's campus in Växjö or Kalmar, except during periods when the research task requires absence (for example, archive trips/field work/conferences). Eligibility requirements According to 7 ch. 39 § of the Higher Education Ordinance, basic eligibility is held by those who have: obtained a degree at advanced level, completed at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or in another way, in Sweden or abroad, acquired equivalent knowledge. The institution may grant an exception from the requirement of basic eligibility for an individual applicant if there are special reasons. Special eligibility is held by those who have: 120 higher education credits in the relevant subject, or related subject, or equivalent knowledge of which 30 higher education credits at advanced level, of which at least 15 higher education credits is independent work good knowledge of Swedish and/or English. Assessment criteria The assessment of the applicant's ability to complete the education at the doctoral level is made through a synthesis that takes into account the following: The relevance, originality and feasibility of the dissertation plan during four years of full-time education. The scientific competence documented in scientific work, particularly with respect to the quality of the thesis work at advanced level, and other scientific work. The breadth and composition of the basic degree and the picture the assessment group gets of the applicant's ability to benefit from education at the doctoral level. Weight will be given to personal suitability. Application The application is written in Swedish or English. It begins with a clear indication of which subject you are applying for doctoral education in, and shall consist of the following documents: A personal letter in which you explain why you are applying for the doctoral education. Your CV (maximum two pages). Authenticated copies of credentials showing that you meet the eligibility requirements for the doctoral candidate position. A research plan (maximum 12,000 characters excluding references). The plan shall contain the following parts: a) an introductory popular science summary/abstract of a maximum 2,000 characters b) purpose and objectives, c) research questions, d) theoretical framework, e) method and timeline. A copy of your thesis work at advanced level or equivalent. Names and contact information for up to two people who have agreed to serve as your references. Contact persons Head of the respective subject, https://lnu.se/mot-linneuniversitetet/Organisation/fakulteten-for-konst-och-humaniora/mot-fakulteten/ Contact person for the respective subject, see the links to the subject pages at the top of the announcement. HR partner mailto:[email protected] or mailto:[email protected] Welcome to submit your application by August 18, 2026. To read the complete announcement, we refer you to Linnaeus University's website - Vacancies. https://lnu.se/mot-linneuniversitetet/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/?rmpage=job&rmjob=9179&rmlang=SEWelcome to Linnaeus University! Here you will meet 2,200 employees and 40,000 students who together follow the vision of putting knowledge in motion for sustainable societal development. With us, research and education are conducted with an eye toward the future. Our proximity to the business community, both locally and globally, gives us long reach and the opportunity for change that makes an impact. All that is needed is a place where ideas have room to meet and grow. That is what we have created – and you are invited. Change starts here! The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is announcing 5–6…

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22. 6. 2026

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