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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 far-reaching impact and opportunities for change that make a difference. 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 for doctoral students. The doctoral positions are available within one or more of the following subjects: archaeology, library and information science, english, film studies, history, art and visual studies, literature studies, musicology, religious studies, swedish language with specialization in linguistics. 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 driving force 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 interdisciplinary doctoral education environments, see the respective subject websites above. Subject area for the position: archaeology, library and information science, english, history, film studies, art and visual studies, literature studies, musicology, religious studies or swedish language. The subjects english, history, literature studies, swedish language can be studied with didactic specialization. The subjects english and swedish language can be studied with specialization in multilingualism or linguistic specialization. The subject english can be studied with literature specialization. Placement location until further notice: Placement location Kalmar or Växjö. Since Linnaeus University is located in both Växjö and Kalmar, travel between the 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. Commencing date: 1 February 2027. Job Description As a doctoral student 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 for your subject and have your employment at the department where your subject is located. See the subject websites. Depending on research focus, you 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 student should primarily devote themselves to their own education. However, an employee may work to a limited extent with education, research and administration. Such work may not, before the doctoral degree has been completed, exceed 20% of full-time work. The person employed is expected to spend most of their working time at Linnaeus University's campus in Växjö or Kalmar, except for periods when the research task requires absence (for example archive visits/fieldwork/conferences). Eligibility Requirements Basic eligibility is, according to 7 ch. 39 § Higher Education Ordinance, held by a person who has: completed a degree at advanced level, completed at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or otherwise, in Sweden or abroad, acquired equivalent knowledge. The university may grant an exception from the basic eligibility requirement for an individual applicant if there are special reasons. Specific eligibility is held by a person who has: 120 higher education credits in the relevant subject, or a related subject, or equivalent knowledge of which 30 higher education credits at advanced level, of which at least 15 higher education credits are independent work good knowledge of Swedish and/or English. Assessment Criteria The assessment of the applicant's ability to complete education at doctoral level is done through a combined assessment that takes into account the following: The relevance, originality and feasibility of the dissertation plan during four years of full-time education. The scientific proficiency documented in scientific work, particularly with respect to the quality of the degree work at advanced level, and other scientific work. The breadth and composition of the basic degree and the picture that the preparation group gets of the applicant's conditions for assimilating the education at doctoral level. Weight will be placed on 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 should consist of the following documents: A personal letter explaining why you are applying for doctoral education. Your CV (maximum two pages). Certified copies of credentials showing that you meet the eligibility requirements for the doctoral position. A research plan (maximum 12,000 characters excluding references). The plan should contain the following parts: a) an introductory popular science summary/abstract of a maximum of 2000 characters b) purpose and objectives, c) research questions, d) theoretical framework, e) method and timeline. A copy of your degree 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 Dean for 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 websites at the top of the advertisement. HR partner mailto:[email protected] or mailto:[email protected] You are welcome to submit your application no later than 18 August 2026. To read the full advertisement, we refer to Linnaeus University's website - Vacancies. https://lnu.se/mot-linneuniversitetet/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/?rmpage=job&rmjob=9173&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 far-reaching impact and opportunities for change that make a difference. 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…
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- 22. 6. 2026
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- 5. 8. 2026