Doctoral student in European Studies within the project RELIDEM

The doctoral programme

The doctoral position is connected to the project “Religious Realignments and Democratic Resilience: A Comparative Study of Religious Responses to (geo)political Crises (RELIDEM)”, funded by a HERA and CHANSE grant. The RELIDEM project examines the responses of religious organizations, communities, and churches to the crises of war and democracy during Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The project examines the ways in which religious institutions in Europe negotiate their roles in contexts of rising nationalism, populism, and geopolitical tensions, combining top-down and grassroots analyses across Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox traditions.

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/.

Work assignments

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

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for doctoral studies in European Studies are specified in the general syllabus, available at https://www.ht.lu.se/en/utbildning/forskarutbildning/dina-doktorandstudier/general-syllabi/.

For this specific doctoral position, knowledge of and interest in the role of religion in contemporary European society, particularly in relation to nationalism, church-state relations, and populism, are considered to be merits.

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/become-a-doctoral-student-at-the-ht-faculties/application-and-admission/

For this doctoral position you should demonstrate how your competences and intentions are relevant for the project RELIDEM.

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§.