Researcher in Film Studies

Stockholms Universitet · plný úvazek

Frescativägen 8, Stockholm, Švédsko

The Department of Media Studies is one of the larger departments within the Faculty of Humanities, with approximately 65 employees and 885 full-time students. Film Studies is part of the Department of Media Studies together with the subjects of Media and Communication Studies, Journalism, and Fashion Studies. Film Studies is an umbrella term for the study of moving images from the period before cinema's breakthrough to the contemporary media landscape's screens, canvases, and digital platforms. The subject focus concerns to a significant extent media turning points for film, television, and digital media in a broad perspective – theoretical, historiographical, aesthetic, and cultural-historical. More information about us can be found at: Department of Media Studies. The position is financed by the Anders Sandrews Foundation. Project Description The Anders Sandrews Foundation supports research in Film and Theatre Studies through donations to Film and Theatre Studies at Stockholm University. The Foundation finances two researcher positions, one in Film Studies and one in Theatre Studies. The Sandrews Researchers will be part of the departments' research environments but will also engage in joint research activities across subject boundaries. The research project described by the applicant in the research plan should be adapted to the timeframe of the employment (50% of full-time for 12 months), and thus constitute a smaller project or a substudy/beginning/conclusion of a larger project. It can advantageously be a film studies project where film is viewed in relation to other art and creative forms, for example theatre, visual art, literature, or music. The project may well focus on children's and youth culture. The research plan will be assessed on scientific quality and feasibility according to the assessment criteria below. Duties The main duty is to conduct film studies research. Furthermore, the researcher is expected to actively participate in the department's activities. Eligibility Requirements A researcher is employed primarily for research and must hold a doctoral degree or hold a foreign degree that is assessed as equivalent to a doctoral degree. Assessment Criteria In the appointment, particular weight will be given to scientific excellence and the quality of the project description. Applicants from the entire humanities field may be considered if the subject matter and research are interdisciplinary. As a general eligibility requirement, the applicant must have both the ability to collaborate and the ability and suitability otherwise required to perform the work duties well. An artistic doctoral degree is not qualifying. The degree must be completed by the final application deadline 2026-11-02. The applicant must be proficient in Swedish, i.e., read and understand Swedish. About the Position The position is 50% of full-time and is limited to a maximum of 12 months. Start date 2027-01-18 or by agreement. What We Offer With us you will experience the dynamics of the interplay between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You work in an international setting and receive favorable conditions. Through the Sandrews donation, you will also be part of an interdisciplinary environment between Film and Theatre Studies. Stockholm University is committed to being a workplace free from discrimination that provides equal rights and opportunities for all. Contact Information about the position is provided by Head of Department Anna Sofia Rossholm, [email protected]. Application You apply for the position through Stockholm University's recruitment system. Enclose a personal letter and CV as well as the attachments requested in the application form. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete and submitted to the university no later than the final application deadline. Instructions for applicants can be found on the webpage: applying for a position. Stockholm University contributes to the development of a sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment, and the pursuit of truth.