Doctoral student in Educational Work - Befattningen är under tillsättning eller redan tillsatt, och det är inte längre möjligt att lämna in en ansökan

The Department of Language Studies is an established center for innovative research across the traditional disciplines of linguistics, Scandinavian languages, modern languages and literatures (English, Finnish, French, German, Russian, Spanish), the Sami languages and cultures, language teaching and learning, and educational work focused on language and learning.

The research discipline Educational Work, builds on a didactic foundation and on teachers’ professional experiences. At the Department of Language Studies, Educational Work is focused on research questions targeting languages and learning. We particularly welcome research proposals connected to our supervisors’ areas of expertise. You will find more information about the doctoral training program here.

The Department of Language Studies invites applications for the doctoral training program in Educational Work.

This PhD position is a collaboration with the Umeå School of Eduacation and is part of The Postgraduate School in the Educational Sciences.

                                                                                                                                                       Specialization of the doctoral studentship

Dissertation projects are chosen by the applicant and will be considered provided that they align with the research discipline and that appropriate supervision can be offered. 

Qualifications

To be admitted to studies at the third-cycle level, the applicant must meet both general and specific eligibility requirements. General requirements: a teaching degree at second-cycle level, having completed course requirements worth at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits must be at second-cycle level, or in some other way – either in Sweden or abroad – having acquired largely equivalent knowledge. 

In order to meet the specific eligibility requirements for admission to studies in Educational Work at the third-cycle level, the applicant must have a teaching degree, two years of professional experience, and a completed 15-credit essay. Students who have acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way, either within Sweden or abroad, may be admitted for third-cycle studies after assessment. 

Assessment criteria

Applicants are ranked with reference to their capacity to benefit from and complete the program. The assessment is based primarily on prior study results, with particular consideration given to essays, and the quality of the research plan and its relevance for the subject area. The assessment is also based on references and interviews, and possibly additional evaluations of the main candidates. 

The degree must be completed at the latest at the end of the application period.

Terms of employment

Doctoral students will mainly devote themselves to their own education at third-cycle level. Employment as a doctoral student will be for the time deemed necessary for the completion of research studies at a normal rate of study, which corresponds to a full-time position for four years. An initial contract of 12 months is extended with up to two years at a time provided that the individual study plan is followed. A doctoral student may to a limited extent also work with teaching and administration up to a maximum of 20 percent of full-time. The period of employment may thus be extended up to a maximum of five years. 

Doctoral students are affiliated with theThe Postgraduate School in the Educational Sciences, coordinated with the doctoral training program at the relevant department. The PhD studies begin at the start of the autumn semester, 31 August 2020. The place of work is Umeå University. The entry level salary is 27 900 SEK and rises in three steps to 32 300 SEK. The doctoral students are expected to actively contribute to the research environment. 

The doctoral student will have her/his employment at the Department of Language Studies, and the department is responsible for the subject-specific research training and for supervision. Please see the general syllabus for more information. 

According to The Higher Education Ordinance, chapter 12 §2, a decision of appointment for a doctoral student position may not be appealed. 

Additional information

For more information about the Department of Language Studies, contact Director of Research Studies, Maria Lindgren Leavenworth, 090-786 52 41, maria.lindgren@umu.se

For more information about the research discipline Educational Work, contact Professor Carla Jonsson, carla.jonsson@umu.se

Application

Applications are submitted in the e-recruitment system Varbi, found via the University’s page for open positions.

An application must contain:

• A transcript from the Ladok student registry, a degree certificate, and/or equivalent attested copies of your academic transcripts proving that general and specific requirements are met
• Curriculum vitae, including name and contact information of two reference persons
• Copies of relevant BA and MA theses and other relevant publications
• Research plan in English, Swedish or another Scandinavian language – must not exceed 30 000 characters including spaces – that contains: purpose and research problem, previous research, implementation: that is, method, material and theory, relevance and time plan
• A letter in English, Swedish or another Scandinavian language that states your motivation for undertaking research training leading to a PhD, and that specifies what expertise at the Department is needed for carrying out your research.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please note: the Swedish version is the official version of this advertisement. In the case of any differences in information between this translation and the official version, the latter takes precedence and is the legally binding document.

We look forward to receiving your application not later than 27th March 2020!