PhD Candidate in Psychology at Lund University

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading universities. It has around 47,000 students and more than 8,800 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We unite in our efforts to understand, explain, and improve our world and the conditions of people.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles in all parts of our operations.

The PhD Program

The Department of Psychology is now seeking a PhD candidate for the doctoral program in any area of the subject based on a self-proposed project plan.

The doctoral program in psychology comprises 240 higher education credits, equivalent to four years of full-time study, and concludes with the candidate defending their doctoral thesis at a public defense. Regulations regarding employment as a PhD candidate can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5, Sections 1–7.

The person employed as a PhD candidate is expected to dedicate themselves to their doctoral studies and actively participate in the research and teaching environment at the department in Lund. In addition to their own studies, departmental duties of up to 20 percent may occur, primarily in the form of teaching but also research or administrative tasks, in accordance with applicable regulations.

Information about the doctoral program in psychology can be found at: http://www.psy.lu.se/studera/forskarutbildning (http://www.psy.lu.se/studera/forskarutbildning)

Eligibility

Basic eligibility for doctoral education is granted to those who have:

• completed a master's degree,
• fulfilled course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 credits at the master's level, or
• acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way, within or outside the country.

Specific eligibility for doctoral education in psychology is granted to those who have:

• at least 30 credits at the master's level in the main field of psychology, including an independent project of at least 15 credits, or
• equivalent knowledge acquired within or outside the country.

Selection Criteria

In the selection among eligible applicants, particular emphasis will be placed on the ability to benefit from the doctoral education, in accordance with the Higher Education Act and SFS 1998:80.

Good knowledge of spoken and written English is required and will be assessed through interviews with the highest-ranked candidates.

Application

See information at http://www.psy.lu.se/studera/forskarutbildning (http://www.psy.lu.se/studera/forskarutbildning) regarding which documents should be attached to the application. Please note that only complete applications will be considered and that eligibility must be fulfilled by the application deadline.

There is no requirement to contact a potential supervisor before applying. A funding plan should not be attached as the position is funded by the department.

Employment Type

Fixed-term employment as a PhD candidate for four years, with a monthly salary according to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5, Section 7.

The Faculty of Social Sciences at Lund University is one of the country's leading knowledge centers for research and education in social and behavioral sciences. With operations in both Lund and Helsingborg, over 700 employees, and approximately 5,700 full-time students, the faculty is one of Lund University's largest. We offer a creative academic environment with engaged students and staff. Our main task is to develop, communicate, and manage knowledge about society, humans, and organizations in an environment characterized by openness, tolerance, and curiosity.

The Department of Psychology combines education with research and has been very successful in competing for external research funding in recent years. Key research areas include work and organizational psychology, clinical psychology, cognition, neuropsychology, personality and social psychology, and developmental psychology.

Many of our courses are developed in connection with research projects, and students have the opportunity to engage with current research findings from teachers who are active researchers in their respective fields. Our educational environment has long been strongly internationalized.

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