Umeå University, Umeå School of Education

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 Postgraduate School in Educational Sciences offers a coherent environment for doctoral education in the field of educational sciences at Umeå University. You will combine your doctoral education at a department with being part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary doctoral student group and have access to national and international research networks. As a doctoral student in the graduate school, you will contribute to the development of knowledge in the field, for the benefit of researchers as well as teachers and other educational professions.

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Doctoral student in History and Education
Department of Historical. Philosophical and Religious
Studies (AN 2.2.1-2129-23)
Contact; Anna Larsson, anna.larsson@umu.se , +46 90 786 54 24
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Doctoral Student in Science or Technology/Engineering Education
Department of Science and Mathematics Education (AN 2.2.1-161-24)
Contact: Tomas Bergqvist, tomas.bergqvist@umu.se , +46 90-786 65 19
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Doctoral Student in Education with a focus on Didactics in Vocational Education
Department of Education (AN 2.2.1-199-24)
Contact: Jörgen From, jorgen.from@umu.se , +46 90-786 65 10
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Doctoral student in Education with a focus on teachers’ practice in innovative learning environments
Department of Education (AN 2.2.1-200-24)
Contact: Jörgen From, jorgen.from@umu.se , +46 90-786 65 10
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Doctoral student in Language Teaching and Learning
Department of Language Studies (AN 2.2.1-93-24)
Contact: Per Boström, per.bostrom@umu.se , +46 90 786 59 81
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Doctoral student in Educational Work
Department of Language Studies (AN 2.2.1-94-24)
Contact: Per Boström, per.bostrom@umu.se , +46 90 786 59 81
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2 Doctoral students in Educational Measurement
Department of Applied Educational Sciences (AN 2.2.1-104-24)
Contact: Bert Jonsson, bert.jonsson@umu.se , +46 90 786 76 12
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2 Doctoral students in Educational Work (AN 2.2.1-105-24)
Department of Applied Educational Sciences
Contact: Bert Jonsson, bert.jonsson@umu.se , +46 90 786 76 12
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Application

The application is made under the relevant advertisement using links provided above. Please note that if you are applying for several positions with different registration numbers, you must submit a complete application per position. Your application must be received latest 29 March, 2024.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Type of employment Special fixed-term employment
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2 september 2024
Salary Monthly pay
Number of positions 13
Full-time equivalent 100 %
City Umeå
County Västerbottens län
Country Sweden
Reference number AN 2.2.1-111-24
Published 16.Jan.2024
Last application date 29.Mar.2024 11:59 PM CET

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