PhD Position in History

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The Department of Historical Studies is part of the Faculty of Humanities. The department conducts teaching and research in the three subjects of history, archaeology, and the culture and society of antiquity. Teaching occurs at all levels from undergraduate courses to doctoral education, and the total educational mission currently encompasses just over 730 full-year study places. Research is conducted both within individual subjects and in larger interdisciplinary projects, where national and international collaboration is an important aspect. The primary working language at the department is Swedish.

The department currently has about 100 employees, including researchers, teachers, PhD students, and administrative staff. The department is centrally located in Gothenburg.

Within the subject of history, teaching and research are conducted on the human and societal changes with great diversity and breadth regarding subject areas and chronology. The work is carried out in collaboration with the department's other subjects. More information about the department and the subject of history can be found on our website here (https://www.gu.se/historiska-studier).

The Department of Historical Studies is now seeking a qualified and motivated person for a PhD position in history.

University-wide information about what it means to be a PhD student at the University of Gothenburg can be found on the university's PhD pages here (https://www.gu.se/forskarutbildning).

Job Responsibilities

A PhD student conducts research and is expected to develop their own ideas and communicate scientific results both orally and in writing. Parts of the doctoral education in history occur in collaboration with the National Graduate School in Historical Studies at Lund University, which is why the PhD student is expected to participate in this exchange. The PhD student is expected to actively participate in the department's seminar activities within the framework of their education. The PhD student is also expected to participate in the department's joint activities and conduct their research on-site.

The goal of the PhD position is for the PhD student to develop the knowledge and skills required to independently conduct research in history and to contribute to the development of knowledge within the subject through the production of a scientific dissertation. The PhD position in history also aims for the PhD student to develop the ability to apply acquired scientific skills and knowledge in continued research work or other qualified professional work.

The position is limited to four years on a full-time basis. Work is conducted full-time unless there are special reasons for a lower study pace, but at least 50%. The position may include departmental duties, such as teaching, of up to 20% of full-time distributed over the entire study period. In the case of departmental duties, the employment will be extended by the corresponding time.

For further information, qualifications, and eligibility requirements, as well as to apply for the position, see the full advertisement here (https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-anstallningar).

Applications must be received by: 2026-01-29.

The university actively works for a work environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to the organization.

The university applies individual salary setting.

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