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Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.
Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.
The strong research orientation is reflected in education. Many of our courses and programs have been developed in connection with research projects and students are introduced to current knowledge by lecturers engaged in research. The teaching environment has been internationalized over the past decade, and many courses and programs offered at the department are specifically aimed at international students. The department is housed in modern premises in central Lund.
Job assignments:
The holder of a doctoral position has as primary obligation to successfully fulfill the third cycle education ending with a PhD degree. Regulations concerning appointment as a full time doctoral student can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5, 1-7 §§. The holder of the position should conduct research relevant to the field of human ecology, preferably connected to ongoing research activities at the Human Ecology Division (for further information see: www.keg.lu.se). More information on the PhD program in Human ecology at: https://www.keg.lu.se/en/research/phd-education/phd-in-human-ecology
The holder of a doctoral position is expected to participate actively in the research and teaching environment of the Department and may have to perform departmental duties, above all teaching, amounting to about 20 per cent of full time.
Eligibility/Entry requirements:
To be eligible for third cycle studies an applicant must have:
In addition to the requirements described above the applicant must have at least 30 second-cycle credits in human ecology or acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way. He/she must have completed a second-cycle independent project of at least 15 credits. The applicant must also have proficiency in spoken and written English corresponding to English B from Swedish upper secondary school. The assessment will be based on national guidelines.
The employment of doctoral students is regulated in the Swedish Code of Statues 1998: 80. Only those who are or have been admitted to PhD studies may be appointed to doctoral candidate positions. When an appointment to such a position is made, the ability of the student to benefit from PhD studies shall primarily be taken into account. In addition to devoting themselves to their studies, those appointed to doctoral positions may be required to work with educational tasks, research and administration, in accordance with specific regulations in the ordinance.
Basis of assessment:
In accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5, paragraph 5, particular emphasis for admission shall be placed upon the applicant’s ability to successfully complete PhD studies, as indicated by academic qualifications and merits. The research plan as well as previously written theses and publications are important indicators of ability.
Application:
The application must contain:
The application must be in English and entered into the Lund University job application portal. If you have problems or questions regarding the application in our recruitment system, please contact Lars Tollemark, lars.tollemark@sam.lu.se 046-222 68 97 or Natalie Nyman, natalie.nyman@sam.lu.se 046-222 48 06. If you have specific questions regarding the doctoral position, please see contacts below.
Type of employment:
Limit of tenure, four years according to HF 5 kap 7§.
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | September 1 or by agreement |
Salary | Monthly salary |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 % |
City | Lund |
County | Skåne län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | PA2018/1999 |
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Published | 01.Jun.2018 |
Last application date | 01.Aug.2018 11:59 PM CEST |