Doctoral candidates in subjects at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities

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Welcome to Linnaeus University! Here you meet 2,200 employees and 40,000 students who together follow the vision of putting knowledge into motion for sustainable societal development. With us, research and education are conducted with an eye toward the future. Our proximity to the business sector, both locally and globally, gives us far-reaching impact and the opportunity for change that makes a mark. 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 candidates. The doctoral candidate positions are available in one or more of the following subjects: archaeology, library and information science, English, film studies, history, art and image science, literature studies, musicology, religion studies, Swedish language with a focus on 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 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 subjects' homepages above. Subject area for the position: archaeology, library and information science, English, history, film studies, art and image science, literature studies, musicology, religion studies or Swedish language. The subjects English, history, literature 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 literature studies focus. Work location: Work location Kalmar or Växjö. Since Linnaeus University is located in both Växjö and Kalmar, travel between the locations occurs. Scope and period of employment: The employment is time-limited according to HF Chapter 5 § 7 corresponding to a maximum of four years of full-time studies. The scope is full-time. Start date: 1 February 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 employment at the department where your subject is located. See the subjects' homepages. Depending on research focus, you also have the opportunity to participate in one of the faculty's interdisciplinary research environments. The Higher Education Ordinance specifies that a person employed as a doctoral candidate should primarily devote themselves to their own education. An employee may, however, to a limited extent work with teaching, research and administration. Such work may not, before the doctoral degree has been completed, exceed 20% of full working time. The person who is 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 trips/field work/conferences). Eligibility Requirements According to Chapter 7, § 39 of the Higher Education Ordinance, basic eligibility is held by those who have: completed an advanced level degree, 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 university may grant an exception to 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 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. Assessment Criteria The assessment of the applicant's ability to complete the education at research level is done through a weighing that takes into account the following: The relevance, originality and feasibility of the dissertation plan during four years of full-time education. The 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 reviewing group gets of the applicant's ability to benefit from the education at research 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 in which you explain why you are applying for the doctoral education. Your CV (max two pages). Certified copies of credentials showing that you meet the eligibility requirements for the doctoral candidate position. A research plan (max 12,000 characters excluding references). The plan should contain the following sections: a) an introductory popular science summary/abstract of a maximum of 2,000 characters b) purpose and objectives, c) research questions, d) theoretical framework, e) method and timeline. A copy of your advanced level thesis work or equivalent. Names of and contact information for up to two persons who have agreed to serve as your references. Contact Persons 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 mailto:[email protected] or mailto:[email protected] Welcome to submit your application no later than 18 August, 2026. To read the full announcement, we refer you to Linnaeus University's website - Job Vacancies. https://lnu.se/mot-linneuniversitetet/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/?rmpage=job&rmjob=9176&rmlang=SEWelcome to Linnaeus University! Here you meet 2,200 employees and 40,000 students who together follow the vision of putting knowledge into motion for sustainable societal development. With us, research and education are conducted with an eye toward the future. Our proximity to the business sector, both locally and globally, gives us far-reaching impact and the opportunity for change that makes a mark. 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…

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