PhD Candidate in Child and Youth Studies

At the Department of Child and Youth Studies at Stockholm University, we conduct teaching and research in child and youth studies, preschool didactics, children's culture, and leisure centers.

We offer two teacher training programs at the basic level, two master's programs, over 25 independent courses, several commissioned education programs, a number of courses within other teacher training programs, and doctoral education. The department currently consists of four divisions and employs over 140 staff members. For more information, see https://www.su.se/enheter/barn--och-ungdomsvetenskapliga-institutionen (https://www.su.se/enheter/barn--och-ungdomsvetenskapliga-institutionen).

Research Education Subject

The doctoral candidate's dissertation work will be conducted within the framework of child and youth studies. Child and youth studies is a multidisciplinary field where the lives of children and young people are studied, focusing on upbringing, living conditions, and social interaction. Theoretical and methodological knowledge is drawn from disciplines across the humanities and social sciences. Children's and young people's own perspectives on their experiences are a central interest within the field, as are the cultural aspects surrounding children's and young people's everyday lives, where critical perspectives are applied to how childhood and youth are formulated and the consequences this has. Various societal arenas are studied, such as family, school, and other societal institutions, as well as children and youth in media, during leisure time, and in civil society. Children's experiences and perspectives on the practice of leisure centers are also central to the subject.

Eligibility Requirements

To be admitted to doctoral education, the applicant must have basic and specific eligibility. The eligibility must be fulfilled by the application deadline.

You have basic eligibility if you have obtained a degree at the advanced level, or completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits (hp), of which at least 60 hp at the advanced level, or in another way acquired equivalent knowledge within or outside the country.

For specific eligibility, the following applies according to the general study plan for education at the doctoral level in the subject of child and youth studies:

• at least 30 higher education credits at the advanced level, relevant to the subject, in the humanities, behavioral sciences, or social sciences, or equivalent, of which at least 15 higher education credits must consist of thesis work, or equivalent knowledge acquired in another way within or outside the country.
• proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

Selection

Selection among applicants is made with regard to the ability to benefit from doctoral education. Criteria used to assess this ability include: research plan, educational merits, and previous theses/publications. The assessment criteria applied in the selection are as follows:

• independence in analysis and layout in previous work,
• problem formulation and rigor in research plan and previous work,
• familiarity and relevance to the subject area,
• methodological and scientific maturity,
• previously demonstrated ability to work systematically and structured,
• communication and collaboration skills.

Template for Research Plan (https://www.su.se/download/18.3041c8b199371e9055682f/1758032369900/Mall%20f%C3%B6r%20forskningsplan,%20ans%C3%B6kan%20doktorandtj%C3%A4nst%20vid%20BUV.Mall%20f%C3%B6r%20forskningsplan.pdf)

Admission Regulations for Doctoral Education (https://medarbetare.su.se/vart-su/styrning/regelboken/utbildning/antagningsordning-for-utbildning-pa-forskarniva)

About the Position

We offer a temporary position as a doctoral candidate according to Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100). The duration of employment may not exceed what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for four years. As a doctoral candidate, you will primarily focus on your own doctoral education, but the position may include limited work in education, research, and administration (maximum 20%).

A new doctoral position is valid for a maximum of one year, and the position is then renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.

Stockholm University is committed to being a workplace free from discrimination and providing equal rights and opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information can be obtained from the head of department, Danielle Ekman Ladru, phone 08-120 762 26, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), and deputy head Rickard Jonsson, phone 08-120 762 00, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Application

You apply for the doctoral position via Stockholm University's recruitment system. Attach a personal letter and CV, as well as the requested documents in the application form. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it reaches the university by the application deadline.

Instructions for applicants can be found on the website: https://www.su.se/om-universitetet/jobba-på-su/att-söka-en-anställning (https://www.su.se/om-universitetet/jobba-p%C3%A5-su/att-s%C3%B6ka-en-anst%C3%A4llning).

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