PhD position at the Department of Theology

PhD position

2012-12-21

at the Department of Theology, sited at the Uppsala Centre for Russian and Eurasian Studies
Application no later than 2013-02-15. UFV-PA 2012/3250 

Starting date: 1 September 2013.

The work with the thesis will be part of the theme Identity formation in Russia and will
be included in one of the research disciplines of the Department of Theology (information about the disciplines on http://www.teol.uu.se/Forskning/Forskningsamnen/?languageId=1 ).



New developments in the Orthodox Church, Islam and other denominations are an important factor in Russian politics and are therefore a prioritized research area at the Uppsala Centre for Russian and Eurasian Studies. Of particular interest are research projects which contribute to a better understanding of the role of religion in contemporary Russian society.

The holder of a PhD position shall, foremost, be devoted to his or her own postgraduate study and research. Other duties at the Department which relate to teaching and administrative work may be included within the scope of the employment (to a maximum of 20 %). A requirement for employment as doctoral student is that the applicant must be admitted to postgraduate studies. To this extent, the applicant's ability to successfully complete the doctoral studies will be decisive. The successful applicant will be supported the first year with a doctoral grant and the remaining three years by a doctoral studentship. Regulations governing University admissions are found (in Swedish) in Högskoleförordningen, chapter 7 §§ 34-36 and chapter 5 §§ 1-7.

Informationon admissions requirements, application forms etc. can be found on the web site of the Department of Theology: www.teol.uu.se or by contacting the director of studies Magnus Lundberg, e-mail magnus.lundberg@teol.uu.se phone 018-471 2187. For information about the research profile at the Uppsala Centre for Russian and Eurasian Studies contact senior lecturer Elena Namli, e-mail Elena.Namli@ucrs.uu.se phone 018 – 471 1459.

Applications should include:
-      official transcripts of academic results from university studies, including any graduate studies which prove that the candidate meets both general and particular qualification requirements for studies at research level at the Faculty of Theology. In relevant cases a copy of the candidate's degree certificate should also be included,
-      a project description of 6 pages with the following headings: aim, questions, material, method, theoretical framework, the relation of the study to earlier research and material for the future thesis. All headings should be included,
-completed application form for admission to postgraduate studies/Antagning till forskarutbildning,
-suggestion for financial plan for studies at research level – see detailed information attached to the form "financial plan",
-essays written at C- and D-level and in relevant cases, E-level,
-note about who you have approached and asked to become your supervisor.

To write the application, both the application form "Admission to Postgraduate Studies/Antagning till forskarutbildning" and general syllabus for the subject concerned are needed. By using the later you should check that you fulfil both general and particular entrance requirements for studies at research level in the subject. Make contact well in advance with a lecturer/professor at the faculty who is willing to function as a supervisor if you should be accepted. Applications which make no mention of a contacted supervisor will not be considered. As you compile your application you may have use of the faculty's guidelines for the application process for studies at research level, assessment criteria and requirements for the project description that is at the centre of your application.All above documents and instructions for application are found on the following web-site:

http://www.teol.uu.se/Education/Postgraduate_studies/Application_admission_postgraduate_studies/

Information: director Claes Levinsson tel. 018-471 1696, e-mail claes.levinsson@ucrs.uu.se, director of studies Magnus Lundberg, phone 018-471 2187, e-mail magnus.lundberg@teol.uu.se or senior lecturer Elena Namli, e-mail elena.namli@ucrs.uu.se phone 018 – 471 1459. Union representatives are Anders Grundström (Saco-rådet), phone 018-471 5380 and Carin Söderhäll (TCO/ST), phone 018-471 1996, Stefan Djurström (Seko), phone 018-471 3315.

You are welcome to submit your application no later than February 15, 2013, UFV-PA 2012/3250. Use the link below to access the application form.