PhD Student in Political Science with Focus on Crisis Management and Security

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In an increasingly uncertain world characterized by great power rivalry, conflicts and wars, disinformation, disasters, environmental degradation, pandemics and other crises, there is a great need for in-depth knowledge and a diversity of analytical perspectives. Political science research at the Swedish Defence University analyzes how security and insecurity are created, who security is for, and how crises are prevented and managed in Swedish, European and global contexts. We research threats, conflicts, decision-making processes, communication processes, identity construction and ethical dilemmas concerning the state, society and the individual, with a particular focus on Sweden and the Nordic region, the European Union, the USA, Russia and East Asia. Job Responsibilities PhD students shall primarily devote themselves to their own education in political science at the research level. Doctoral studies consist of working on their research project and following an individual study plan under supervision. Writing a doctoral thesis in political science is the central task (165 credit points), but conducting doctoral courses is part of the program (75 credit points). Typically, 20% of the position consists of institutional duties in the form of teaching, administration and participation in joint activities. Doctoral studies comprise 240 credit points, i.e. four years. The total time for the doctoral position, including 20% institutional duties, is five years. Qualifications Basic Eligibility Basic eligibility for education at the research level is held by those who have: completed a degree at an advanced level, fulfilled course requirements of at least 240 credit points, of which at least 60 credit points at advanced level, or acquired knowledge in some other way within or outside the country that is substantially equivalent. Specific Eligibility Specific eligibility for admission to education at the research level in political science with focus on crisis management and security is held by those who have: fulfilled course requirements of at least 30 credit points at advanced level within the main field of political science with focus on crisis management and security or equivalent, written an approved independent work (thesis) in political science with focus on crisis management and security or equivalent of at least 15 credit points at advanced level, fulfilled course requirements of an additional 90 credit points in subjects relevant to the education, and high school grades equivalent to English 6. For applicants who do not have grades from Swedish upper secondary 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 significance for the education, including demonstrated ability to perform tasks within given timeframes. Application The application must contain: Degree certificates and grades from previous studies at basic and advanced level 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 in which of the department's broad research areas, namely crisis management or security, the proposed project fits. The letter should also explicitly discuss how the project relates to the department's https://www.fhs.se/forskning/var-forskning/statsvetenskap.html. If the applicant is not a Swedish citizen, a copy of the passport must be attached. Where applicable, confirmation of external funding for doctoral education from an employer guaranteeing funding for the entire program and that the applicant can allocate the necessary time for studies to complete the program within the specified time. The application is submitted via the Swedish Defence University's recruitment system. Mark your application with file number Ö 241/2026. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the application is complete and meets the requirements specified 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 interview in early autumn 2026. The aim is to complete the employment decision well before the end of 2026. The position is expected to start in spring term 2027 (January). Terms of Employment A doctoral position is classified as full-time employment (100%). The period of employment is limited and governed by Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance. Doctoral students are placed at the Department of Political Science. Salary is paid according to the Swedish Defence University's doctoral salary scale, according to which the starting salary is currently 32,600 kr/month (from October 1, 2025). The position is expected to commence in January 2027. Doctoral students have access to a research budget of 30,000 per year to cover costs for travel, literature and other research-related expenses.In an increasingly uncertain world characterized by great power rivalry, conflicts and wars, disinformation, disasters, environmental degradation, pandemics and other crises, there is a great need for in-depth knowledge and a diversity of analytical perspectives. Political science research at the Swedish Defence University analyzes how security and insecurity are created, who security is for, and how crises are prevented and managed in Swedish, European and global contexts. We research threats, conflicts, decision-making processes, communication processes, identity construction and ethical…

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32 600 SEK /měs

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Stockholm

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27. 4. 2026

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5. 8. 2026

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