We are looking for a PhD candidate for our doctoral education in nursing science in the area of Humans in the Welfare Society

Research in nursing science aims to understand, explain, and theorize questions that arise in connection with health, illness, and disease, as well as their significance for individuals, groups, and society.

Our focus is on health and well-being in various caring contexts throughout the different phases of life, for people of all ages. Central perspectives include the healthcare system's ability to support individuals and their relatives from the beginning of life to the end. The doctoral education subject integrates theoretical and ethical perspectives with practical application to address issues related to illness and disease. The goal is to promote health and well-being with respect for the equal value of all individuals, regardless of their characteristics and background. The aim of nursing science research is to generate new knowledge, develop methods and theories within the field, and contribute to evidence-based and experience-based practice.

The doctoral education is affiliated with the Department of Nursing Science, and the current call is directed towards a project aimed at developing and testing a model for women with comorbidity residing in sheltered housing. The model combines education and support to strengthen participants' self-understanding, security, and community. Through a co-creative process, grounded in principles of trauma-informed care, self-determination, respect, and trust are emphasized, and it includes both learning and art-based activities focusing on health, boundary-setting, and empowerment to promote long-term well-being.

The doctoral education in nursing science is part of the area of Humans in the Welfare Society at Marie Cederschiöld University and is conducted in accordance with the degree objectives in the Higher Education Ordinance.

Eligibility

To be admitted to the doctoral education in the area of Humans in the Welfare Society, basic and specific eligibility is required, as well as the ability to benefit from the education. Please see the university's admission regulations here (https://www.mchs.se/forskning/forskarutbildning.html).

Basic eligibility is met by those who have:

• completed a degree at the advanced level
• fulfilled course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at the advanced level or
• acquired equivalent knowledge in other ways.

Specific eligibility requires completed course requirements of at least 30 higher education credits in subjects relevant to the respective doctoral education subject at the advanced level, of which at least 15 higher education credits must consist of an independent project at the advanced level, or equivalent knowledge.

Furthermore, you have:

• Good collaborative skills
• Good ability to prioritize and structure your tasks
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English
• Ability to contribute to a good and healthy work environment

Decision on PhD employment

Decisions regarding PhD employment are made in conjunction with decisions regarding admission to the doctoral education Humans in the Welfare Society.

Employment conditions

The position as a PhD candidate is time-limited. The total employment period may not exceed what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for four years. The employment scope is 80% of full-time for five years and is conducted in collaboration with Ersta Diakoni.

The salary for the PhD position follows a fixed salary scale based on achieved activity within the doctoral education. The starting salary is 31,500 SEK per month.

Application

Applications are made via the university's recruitment system, Varbi. For more information about admission and doctoral education, please visit our website here (https://www.mchs.se/forskning/forskarutbildning.html).

The application should be accompanied by the following attachments:

• A personal letter explaining why you are applying for the doctoral education in Humans in the Welfare Society at Marie Cederschiöld University
• A research sketch/draft of the project plan containing the following headings: background, problem formulation, purpose, method, and the project's expected significance (maximum word count: 3000).
• Master's thesis
• Application for assessment of eligibility. The form can be downloaded from here (https://www.mchs.se/forskning/forskarutbildning.html).
• CV with degrees, work experience, and other relevant qualifications
• Certificate confirming eligibility for doctoral education. Foreign degrees and course certificates should normally be validated by the Swedish Council for Higher Education

Application deadline: 2026-02-01

After processing the applications, a selection of candidates will be invited for an interview. All applicants will be informed when the recruitment process is completed. We welcome your application!

Inquiries

Nursing Science
Professor Carina Lundh-Hagelin
Email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Phone: 076-636 50 78

General information about doctoral education
Program Coordinator Linda Jonsson
Email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Phone: 070-552 27 19

Vice-Rector Maria Eriksson
Email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Phone: 076-636 50 31

Study Administrator Anna Lögdberg
Email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Phone: 076-636 50 38

For union information
Chairperson of the local SULF association
Elisabeth Christiansson Drake
Email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Phone: 076-636 50 79

For information from the PhD student association
Chairperson of the PhD student association
Josephine Ganebo-Skantz
Email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Marie Cederschiöld University is a workplace and an educational institution characterized by an open and inclusive approach, where equality and equal conditions add value to our operations.

Marie Cederschiöld University has made a conscious choice for this recruitment and therefore we kindly ask for no contact from advertisement sellers or other recruitment service sellers.

At Marie Cederschiöld University, research is conducted in the humanities, social sciences, and nursing science. The university's doctoral education is within the area of Humans in the Welfare Society with three doctoral education subjects: nursing science, social work, and civil society science. The university also offers education at the undergraduate and advanced levels in nursing science, social work, and theology, as well as commissioned education. The university changed its name in 2022 to Marie Cederschiöld University from the previous Ersta Sköndal Bräcke University.