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Researcher in English with a Linguistic Focus

The Department of English covers five specializations in both teaching and research: English linguistics, English literature, American literature, Irish, and the Swedish Institute for North American Studies (SINAS). Research is conducted within all these areas. We are now seeking a researcher in English with a linguistic focus.

Job Responsibilities

This position aims to develop new research within English linguistics. We welcome research ideas within any subject within English linguistics, including cross-disciplinary and multidisciplinary research.

A goal of the employment should be to generate concrete research-initiating activities, such as applying for research grants and/or creating research networks.

The employment covers 100% working time for 6 months. The main task is research. Some administrative tasks may be added.

As the holder of the researcher position, you are expected to be involved in the Department of English's regular activities on-site in Uppsala. This includes participation in regular meetings and seminars at the workplace.

Qualifications

Eligible for employment as a researcher in English with a linguistic focus is someone who has completed a relevant doctoral degree in a humanities or social science subject, and whose planned research lies within English linguistics.

Priority will be given to applicants who have completed their doctoral degree no more than five years before the application deadline. Very good knowledge of English is a requirement for the position.

Evaluation Criteria for Eligible Applicants:

In the selection among eligible applicants, special weight will be attached to scientific merits and the quality of the research plan. In assessing the research plan, consideration will be given to the scientific potential, originality, relevance, and feasibility of the research project. The project's relation to the department's research environment will be given weight.

Since the employment aims to initiate new research, the scientific merits in the application will be assessed primarily in a qualitative sense. A quantitative advantage for an applicant, which may be explained by having been active for a longer period, should not be decisive.

All merits must be well documented so that both scope and quality can be assessed.

Employment Period

The employment period is from August 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027.

Application Procedure:

All merits must be documented so that both quality and scope can be assessed. Merits obtained after the last application day cannot be claimed. The application should be written in Swedish or English, submitted via Uppsala University's electronic recruitment system Varbi, and include the following:

• Cover letter (max. 1 page)
• CV (max. 3 pages)
• Publication list
• Description of research idea, including plan for the work's implementation (max. 3 pages)
• Scientific and pedagogical works cited (max. 3)
• Degree certificates, certificates, and other relevant documents
• The recruitment group may use interviews and references. Applicants must therefore submit a list of references (max. three) that can illuminate the applicant's professional competence and personal qualities relevant to the position.

Any cited publications not available in electronic format should be sent in two copies to

Uppsala University, Faculty of Humanities, Box 256, 751 05 Uppsala. Mark the shipment with ref. UFV-PA 2026/1927.

Information about the employment is provided by Christer Larsson (Head of Department), [email protected], or Erik Smitterberg (Professor of English Linguistics), [email protected].

About the Position

Fixed-term employment. The extent is 100% during the period August 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. Location: Uppsala.

Date of Commencement: August 1, 2026 (or as agreed)

Application Deadline: June 17, 2026

Uppsala University is a broad research university with strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and engagement, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University: https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ (https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/)

The employment may be subject to a security clearance. In security clearance, a prerequisite for employment is that the applicant is approved.

We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.

Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system.

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