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Umeå University, Faculty of Social Sciences
Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 37,000 students and about 4,700 employees. The University offers a diversity of high-quality education and world-leading research in several fields. Notably, the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, was made here. At Umeå University, everything is close. Our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, work together and exchange knowledge, which promotes a dynamic and open culture.
The ongoing societal transformation and large green investments in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, conducting research about – and in the middle of – a society in transition is key. We also take pride in delivering education to enable regions to expand quickly and sustainably. In fact, the future is made here.
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The Department of Geography and Economic History is recruiting a PhD student in social and economic geography. The department is located at Umeå University and has around 70 employees including about 10 PhD students. For more information on the department and Umeå University please visit the following web pages: www.geoekhist.umu.se or www.umu.se
The holder of this position is expected to work within the framework of two ongoing research projects: Mobilising the rural: post-productivism and the new economy (FORMAS) and Grapes of Wrath? Global labour mobility in the wild berry industry affecting rural development in Sweden and Thailand. The theoretical frameworks of the research projects are related to mobility studies and economic geography with a focus on rural areas and local development. You as a PhD student will be part of a research group of several other PhD students as well as senior and junior researchers who are working within the field of rural development, mobility and natural resources. As a PhD student you work independently with your PhD project as well as collaborate with the research group, participate in seminars and other department activities. The PhD programme is normally four years of full time employment.
As a PhD student you are expected to work with a general direction towards social and economic effects of international mobility on rural areas in Northern Sweden. Suggestions on topics could be economic motivations and path creation in rural communities as a consequence of international mobilities, or entrepreneurship among Swedish landowners and the commercialization of non-extractive forest values.
Eligibility requirements Eligible applicants must fulfil the following prerequisites: 240 ECTS-credits of higher education studies of which at least 60 should be on an advanced level (Master level), at least 90 credits must be in social and economic geography or related disciplines, and at least 30 credits must be awarded for successful thesis work in social and economic geography or related disciplines.
Applicants must be proficient in both oral and written communication in English and have proven insight into research in social science. The PhD position also requires oral and written knowledge in Scandinavian languages (preferably Swedish).
Application
A complete application must include:
- Research proposal presenting your research ideas and how they are contributing to the current literature, including the project’s relation to the research group (no more than four pages excluding references).
- A cover letter summarizing your qualifications, scientific interests and motives for applying (max two pages)
- CV
- Diplomas of bachelor and Master level degrees
- Bachelor/Master theses work/other relevant publications
- Other merits of relevance for the position
- Contact information to two reference persons
If considered eligible the research proposal together with previous academic achievements will primarily be evaluated. Attention will also be given to the applicant’s research skills, specific qualifications, ability to work in a group as well as independently. In the evaluation we will particularly consider if the research proposal is written within the framework of the two above-mentioned research projects.
Note that incomplete applications will not be processed.
Your application must be registered in Umeå University e-recruitment system no later than 2018-08-17.
Additional information
Your salary is determined in accordance to a stipulated scale for PhD positions.
The procedure for recruitment for the position is in accordance with the Higher
Education Ordinance (chapt. 12, 2§) and the decision regarding the position cannot be appealed.
For more information contact Associate Professor Charlotta Hedberg (phone +46 (0)90-786 5602, e-mail charlotta.hedberg@umu.se) or Associate Professor Linda Lundmark (phone +46 (0)90-786 63 60, e-mail linda.lundmark@umu.se).
We are looking forward to receiving your application!
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
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| Contract type | Full time |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100% |
| City | Umeå |
| County | Västerbottens län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | AN 2.2.1-1200-18 |
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| Published | 18.Jun.2018 |
| Last application date | 17.Aug.2018 11:59 PM CEST |