Doctoral student in East and South‐East Asia Studies

Lund University, The Faculties of Humanities and Theology, Department of History

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 doctoral programme

Information about doctoral studies at the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology can be found at https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-studies/.

Information about doctoral studies in East and South-East Asia Studies can be found at https://www.ace.lu.se/education/doctoral-studies-east-and-south-east-asian-studies.

Work assignments

Doctoral education. Departmental work, such as teaching and administrative tasks, can be assigned.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for doctoral studies in each subject are specified in the relevant general syllabus, available at https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-studies/general-syllabi/.

Assessment criteria

The selection process will primarily take into account the applicants’ ability to benefit from third cycle studies. This is assessed against the criteria quality, quantity, progression and relevance.

Application

Instructions for applying for a doctoral student position can be found here: https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-studies/application-and-admission/.

The application must include:

CV/list of qualifications including relevant administrative and educational qualifications
cover letter
records of first- and second-cycle studies (attested copies of official transcripts of records)
documentation of language skills of relevance for the research studies
first- and second-cycle theses/degree projects
any scholarly publications
project plan (1500 words max. excluding references).

Please note that you need to upload all documents with your application in PDF format.

Type of employment

Limit of tenure, four years according to HF 5 kap 7§.

About The Joint Faculties of the Humanities and Theology
The Joint Faculties of the Humanities and Theology have eight departments and carries out large and varied work within research and education with the purpose to understand people as cultural and social beings. The faculties have around 700 employees and around 4000 students.

About The Department of History
The Department of History is one of the eight departments within the Joint Faculties of the Humanities and Theology. It is a large department consisting of three divisions: the Division of history, the Division of human rights and the Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies. Around 70 teachers and researchers work at the department. They undertake teaching within the BA programmes in history and human rights, the masters programme in history and the international masters programmes in human rights and Asian studies. The department also has a large post-graduate programme with Ph.D. students in history and human rights, as well as a research school in history.

The Centre for East and Southeast Asian Studies was founded in 1997 as a result of a government initiative. The Centre’s task is to develop expertise and understanding of contemporary societal, political and economic development in East and South-East Asia. The Centre conducts education at undergraduate and graduate levels as well at the PhD level. It coordinates a PhD school in Asian Studies. The Centre is home to the largest library of its kind in the Nordic area and regularly organises public lectures, seminars and conferences.

Type of employment	Temporary position
First day of employment	1st September 2024
Salary	Monthly salary
Number of positions	1
Full-time equivalent	100
City	Lund
County	Skåne län
Country	Sweden
Reference number	PA2024/26
Contact	Kristina Arnrup Thorsbro, Faculty officer, https://www.ht.lu.se/en/contacts/staff/ Marina Svensson, Head of Subject, https://www.ht.lu.se/en/contacts/staff/
Union representative	SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-2229364 OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
Published	15.Jan.2024
Last application date	15.Feb.2024 11:59 PM CET

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