University of Gothenburg Doctoral studentship in Social Anthropology
Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 4 years
Extent: 100 %
Location: School of Global Studies, Gothenburg
First day of employment: 1 September 2016
Reference number: UR 2015/1198
Social Anthropology at School of Global Studies, Gothenburg University, is pleased to announce one Ph.D. position. Research in Social Anthropology at School of Global Studies covers a diversity of areas, which in different ways touch upon social and cultural processes. Climate issues, migration, religion, gender, cultural heritage, technology, economy, health and indigenous peoples are examples of some of the topics researchers and teachers are engaged in. The traditional focus of the subject is characterized by research that builds upon long-term empirical fieldwork and participatory observation. In addition, there is a strong focus on everyday life and on how practices and experiences that are central in people’s daily lives interplay with wider societal processes.
Assessment
According to the Higher Education Ordinance Ch.7, applicants will be assessed based on their estimated ability to benefit from the study programmes and on the Department?s supervisory resources. To this end, applicants must submit the following documents with their application:
1.papers, degree projects and other relevant works, which will be assessed in terms of ability to formulate, delimit and analyse research tasks and present research results.
2.a project draft of maximum 2,000 words stating the applicant?s research interest(s) and planned focus area of his/her doctoral thesis. In addition, the project draft must demonstrate familiarity with previous and current research as well as an ability to formulate scientific problems.
3.The selection process may include interviews.
Admission to third-cycle studies may also be granted within a framework where the University of Gothenburg does not serve as employer (external position, so-called samverkansdoktorand). The assessment process for these applicants is the same as for other applicants. A special agreement will be developed in these cases.
The Head of Department is in charge of all admission decisions at the third-cycle level. Decision cannot be appealed.
Additional information
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For questions regarding the handling of the application portal or technical problems, please contact rekrytering@gu.se
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