2 PhD Student Positions in Political Science at Stockholm University in Sweden

Deadline: 6 February  2025

The Political Science Department at Stockholm University opened 2 PhD positions.

Eligibility Requirements

General Entry Requirements

• A completed second-cycle degree, or
• Completion of at least 240 higher education credits (60 credits must be in the second cycle), or
• Equivalent knowledge acquired in Sweden or internationally.

Specific Entry Requirements

1. Completion of higher education equivalent to 150 Swedish university credits in Political Science or related fields, including:
   • Advanced-level (Master’s) studies of at least 60 Swedish university credits.
   • A completed written academic work (e.g., a thesis) equivalent to at least 15 credits.
   • Additional 90 Swedish university credits in relevant subjects.
2. Proficiency in English equivalent to a TOEFL score of 550 (or equivalent test score).

Note: Understanding Swedish is not required initially but is expected for teaching and administrative tasks within a few years.

Selection Criteria

Eligible candidates will be assessed based on:

• Analytical and creative thinking.
• Initiative and independence.
• Ability to collaborate effectively.

Terms of Employment

• Fixed-term employment for a maximum of 4 years, with renewal possible up to two years at a time.
• Employment may include up to 20% teaching, research, or administrative work.
• Governed by Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100).

Application Requirements

Submit your application via Stockholm University’s recruitment system before the deadline.

Include the following information:

1. Personal Details: Contact information, personal data, highest degree, language skills, and two references.
2. Documents:
   • Cover Letter: Briefly describe yourself and your motivation for pursuing a PhD in political science.
   • CV: Academic qualifications, work experience, and a list of degree projects/theses.
   • Research Proposal (max 3 pages, excluding references): Specify the research problem and your methodological approach.
   • Degree certificates and grades verifying general and specific entry requirements (max 6 files).
   • Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL or equivalent), unless educated at a Swedish university.
   • Academic Work: Degree projects/theses (max 3 files).

 For further details or application please see the university’s website:

https://shorturl.at/NbwAD