Ph.D position in Political Science, focusing on Environment and natural resource politics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply
This advert is not available!
Umeå University, Department of Political Science
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.
Are you interested in learning more? Read about Umeå university as a workplace
The Department of Political Science wants to strengthen the research group with a doctoral student in political science with a focus on Environment and natural resource politics. Starting date October 1, 2021 or by agreement.
The announcement is within the framework of one of the department's five research profiles. This position is within the research profile Environment and natural resource politics. For more information, see https://www.umu.se/en/research/groups/environment-and-natural-resource-politics/
We are happy to see applicants with a research plan that is linked to the research and teaching conducted within this research profile. For information about the profile and the department's other research profiles, see https://www.umu.se/en/department-of-political-science/research/and teaching assignments https://www.umu.se/en/department-of-political-science/education/
The employment
A position as a doctoral student in the doctoral program amounts to four years of full-time studies (240 higher education credits). A Ph.D. student can also participate in teaching or other departmental activities up to 20% of the time. In such cases, the employment is extended corresponding to this time, at most by a year.
Further information about the department's doctoral education in political science, including its general study plan, is available at: https://www.umu.se/en/department-of-political-science/education/doctoral-studies/
The doctoral student employment is financed by the Department of Political Science. The student will work in Umeå and the teaching takes place on the campus area. Active participation in the department's activities and involvement in the activities is expected.
Eligibility
To possess basic eligibility, the applicant should hold an advanced degree, have completed studies equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of at least 60 credits at an advanced level and at least 90 credits within Political Science. Persons who in some other manner, in Sweden or abroad, have acquired skills that are equivalent to this requirement can ask to be considered eligible
Requirements
Your competence is assessed on the basis of suitability for the doctoral program.
The selection of eligible applicants will be based on:
• ability to assimilate the education
• previous academic study results
• the quality of the submitted research plan, in relation to the focus of the advertised doctoral position
The following assessment criteria are considered, examining the ability to assimilate the education:
• analytical ability
• communicative ability, written and oral
• critical ability
• independence
• performance within given time frames
Applicants must be proficient in both oral and written communication in English.
Application
You apply via our recruitment system Varbi.
A complete application must include:
- A cover letter summarizing your qualifications, scientific interests and motives for applying (max two pages)
- Research proposal of 3-5 pages with a discussion of possible problems, purpose, theory and empirical data
- CV / curriculum vitae
- copies of grades and diplomas
- at least one (but not more than three) essays / degree projects (C- and master's / master's thesis), written in English or Swedish
- contact information for one or more reference persons, alternatively a maximum of two reference letters
- any other merits of relevance for the position
Umeå University will offer a salary according to the current salary order for doctoral studies. The entry level is currently 28,400 SEK per month. According to the Higher Education Ordinance (Chapter 12, Section 2), the decision on employment cannot be appealed.
About the Department of Political Science
The Department of Political Science at Umeå University has about 70 employees. The department conducts undergraduate education and research in political science and peace and conflict studies. For more information, see https://www.umu.se/en/department-of-political-science/.
Formalities for the application are stated in this advertisement, but any questions can also be asked via e-mail Postgraduate programme coordinator Torbjörn Bergman at torbjorn.bergman@umu.se or head of department Magnus Blomgren at magnus.blomgren@umu.se.
The deadline for applying is 2021-08-13.
We look forward to your application!
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
|---|---|
| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | 2021-10-01 |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100 % |
| City | Umeå |
| County | Västerbottens län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | AN 2.2.1-206-21 |
| Contact |
|
| Union representative |
|
| Published | 01.Mar.2021 |
| Last application date | 13.Aug.2021 |