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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 business and industry, both locally and globally, gives us far-reaching influence and the opportunity to create 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 doctoral student positions. The doctoral student positions are available in one or more of the following subjects: archaeology, library and information science, English, film studies, history, art and visual studies, literary studies, musicology, religious studies, Swedish language with a 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 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. Field of specialization for the position: archaeology, library and information science, English, history, film studies, art and visual studies, literary studies, musicology, religious studies, or Swedish language. The subjects English, history, literary studies, 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 linguistic focus. The subject English can be studied with a literary focus. Work location (temporary): Work location Kalmar or Växjö. Since Linnaeus University is located in both Växjö and Kalmar, travel between locations may occur. Scope and duration of employment: The position is fixed-term according to Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5 § 7, corresponding to a maximum of four years of full-time studies. The position is full-time. Start date: February 1, 2027. Job Description As a doctoral student, you will undergo doctoral education until you obtain your doctoral degree, corresponding to a maximum of four years of full-time studies. You will follow the general study plan that your subject belongs to and have your position at the department where your subject is located. See the subject websites. Depending on your 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 student should 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 is obtained, 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 assignment requires absence (for example, archive trips/fieldwork/conferences). Eligibility Requirements According to Chapter 7, § 39 of the Higher Education Ordinance, basic eligibility is held by someone who has: obtained a degree at advanced level, completed at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits are 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 someone who has: 120 higher education credits in the relevant subject, or a related subject, or equivalent knowledge, of which 30 higher education credits are at advanced level, of which at least 15 higher education credits are an independent work, good knowledge of Swedish and/or English. Evaluation Criteria The evaluation of the applicant's ability to complete education at 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. Scientific skill documented in scientific works, particularly with regard to the quality of the advanced level thesis work, and other scientific works. The breadth and composition of the basic degree and the impression the selection committee receives of the applicant's ability to benefit from education at 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 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 student 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 maximum 2,000 characters b) purpose and objectives, c) research questions, d) theoretical framework, e) method and schedule. A copy of your advanced level thesis work or equivalent. Names and contact information for up to two persons who have consented to serve as your references. Contact Persons Subject Prefect 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 pages at the top of the announcement. HR partner [email protected] or [email protected] We welcome your application by August 18, 2026. To read the full announcement, we refer you to Linnaeus University's website - Open Positions. https://lnu.se/mot-linneuniversitetet/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/?rmpage=job&rmjob=9176&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 business and industry, both locally and globally, gives us far-reaching influence and the opportunity to create 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…
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- 22. 6. 2026
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- 5. 8. 2026