PhD Position in Business Administration

The Department of Economics, Geography, Law, and Tourism operates at Campus Sundsvall and Campus Östersund. The activities include research and education in the fields of business administration, law, economics, statistics, geography, and tourism science.

Business administration is one of the largest subjects at Mid Sweden University, with operations of approximately equal scope in Sundsvall and Östersund.

The subject offers education at both undergraduate and advanced levels, including a master's program with two specializations: marketing & business development and accounting & finance. Contract education is also provided. The business administration research in Sundsvall has a particular focus on banking and finance, accounting and auditing, as well as marketing and strategic networks. The research in Östersund is profile-oriented towards entrepreneurship, business development, regional development, and tourism. The Center for Research on Economic Relations (CER) is associated with the subject.

The announced position is linked to the master's program's specializations, and broadly speaking, the licentiate project should be related to the areas of marketing & business development or accounting & finance. The specific focus of the work will be formulated in consultation with the supervisor.

For the position, it is advantageous if the applicant can perform economic calculations. The position also requires familiarity with empirical studies as a large part of the research is conducted in collaboration with actors in the surrounding society. It is of great importance that the doctoral student can contribute to the activities carried out within the business administration subject, including education and administration, and to the doctoral education environment by being present at the stationing location. The position is intended to lead to a licentiate degree.

Responsibilities

Research studies (80%) and administration and/or teaching (20%) over two and a half years.

Eligibility

Basic eligibility is granted to those who have completed a degree at the advanced level or have completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at the advanced level or have acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way within or outside the country. Specific eligibility is granted to those who have at least 90 higher education credits in business administration or have acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way within or outside the country.

Assessment Criteria

Selection among applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be made with regard to the applicants' ability to benefit from the doctoral education. Selection will be based on the following criteria: For the position, documented aptitude for research is required, demonstrated in bachelor's and/or master's thesis and other written achievements, as well as a good ability to work independently. The application must be accompanied by a project outline (maximum four A4 pages), which should contain a dissertation idea and a proposed plan for how the idea can be implemented.

Personal Qualities

We see that you are a person who enjoys challenges, has a good ability to take initiative and work independently. Other qualities that we value are that you are results-oriented, have the ability to collaborate, and are clear in communication with others.

Information

Further information can be obtained from the head of department Daniel Laven, daniel.laven@miun.se, 010-142 86 20 or subject representative Peter Öhman, peter.ohman@miun.se, 010-142 86 77. Information is also available at www.miun.se/jobb/ (https://www.miun.se/jobb/).

Employment and Start Date

The PhD position corresponds to an employment of two and a half years and is expected to lead to a licentiate degree. In addition to research studies, which comprise 80% of full-time, teaching and administrative work of 20% will be included in the employment, which then corresponds to a full-time position. If the pace of study in the doctoral education changes, the employment period will change accordingly. The employment can be extended until the doctoral degree is obtained, provided that additional funding is secured.

A new employment as a doctoral student is valid for a maximum of one year, after which the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time. Regulations regarding employment as a doctoral student can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), Chapter 5, Sections 1-7.

Start date October 1, 2025, or by agreement.

Stationing Location

Sundsvall

Salary

The starting salary is determined according to a locally negotiated salary scale for doctoral students at Mid Sweden University.

Processing

The processing of the employment follows the procedures outlined in Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance and continues in accordance with https://www.miun.se/medarbetare/styrdokument/ny-styrning-planering-och-uppfoljning/Personal/Anstalla-personal/?item=311447 (https://www.miun.se/medarbetare/styrdokument/ny-styrning-planering-och-uppfoljning/Personal/Anstalla-personal/?item=311447).

Application

Application documents must be in Swedish or English. The application should include a verified CV, a description of the applicant, degree certificates, thesis(es), and other relevant publications, as well as a brief description of both research interests and why the applicant considers themselves the right person for the position (maximum two A4 pages), as well as the aforementioned project outline (maximum four A4 pages).

Welcome with your application via our recruitment system no later than August 31, 2025.

Mid Sweden University, with campuses in both Sundsvall and Östersund, is an institution close to students, colleagues, and the surrounding community. At the same time, we are located near the sea, forests, and mountains, which creates conditions for a fantastic quality of life. New knowledge is created here through internationally successful research and education that contributes to societal development. In this way, we contribute to a sustainable future and a better world.

As an employee at Mid Sweden University, you should be able to combine work with leisure and have a good balance in life. We offer, among other things, flexible working hours, support for wellness activities, salary supplements during parental leave and illness. You also receive generous vacation days.

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