Doctoral student in Slavic Languages with a specialisation in Polish Literature or Ukrainian Literature

Lund University, HT Faculties, Centre for Languages and Literature

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.

About the education

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/.

The education is carried out in Lund.

Work assignments

Doctoral studies. Departmental work, such as teaching and administrative tasks, can be assigned. The maximum amount of such work is 20 %.

Entry requirements

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

Assessment criteria

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

For this specific doctoral position, knowledge of contemporary Ukrainian literature or Polish literature is considered a merit. In addition, comparative research projects involving both Polish and Ukrainian literatures, including reception and/or translation studies, will be given priority.

Application

Instructions for applying for a doctoral 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/.

The application must include:

CV / list of qualifications
cover letter
records of previous studies
documentation of language skills
academic papers / degree projects
any scholarly publications
project plan.

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 5 kap. 7 § HF.

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 Centre for Languages and Literature
The Centre for Languages and Literature (SOL) is Sweden's largest institution specialising in languages, linguistics, comparative literature and area studies. SOL offers a large number of independent courses complemented by a growing number of undergraduate and graduate programmes. With 36 subjects and some 30 postgraduate programmes, SOL forms a solid unit with breadth and depth in teaching and research and is distinguished by both national and international visibility. SOL is led by a board of which the Head of Department is chairman. In addition, there are three Assistant Heads of Department with special operational responsibilities. The centre has 300 employees and 8 000 students including around 100 doctoral students.

Type of employment	Temporary position
First day of employment	1st September 2026
Salary	Monthly salary
Number of positions	1
Full-time equivalent	100
City	Lund
County	Skåne län
Country	Sweden
Reference number	PA2025/3102
Contact	Kristina Arnrup Thorsbro, Faculty officer, https://www.ht.lu.se/en/contacts/staff/ Katarina Lundin, Director of Studies, https://www.ht.lu.se/en/contacts/staff/ Johanna Lindbladh, Senior Lecturer, 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	20.Nov.2025
Last application date	20.Dec.2025