Assistant Professor in Global Sociology

 

The institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology of Leiden University invites applicants for the position of

Assistant Professor in Global Sociology (0.8 - 1.0 FTE)  
Vacancy number 22-010 10525

Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (CADS) at Leiden University studies the everyday practices of individuals, groups, and communities worldwide, to situate them within complex global challenges. Our CADS research program Global Vulnerabilities and Social Resilience focusses on three areas of research: Sustainability, Diversity, and Digitalization. At CADS we propagate a signature methodology consisting of a unique mix of qualitative, quantitative, digital and visual methods grounded in ethnographic fieldwork. We do this research along both disciplinary and interdisciplinary lines, together with our academic and preferred societal partners.

The CADS-teaching program is home to a vibrant student community consisting of over 30 nationalities. Diversity is key to who we are and what we do; in creating an inclusive learning environment where a diversity of experiences, perspectives and positionalities is fully supported, in our own research and in appointing research and teaching staff.

We intend to strengthen our research and education in two of our specializations, diversity and sustainability, and seek to complement our team with an assistant professor in either one or a combination of these fields.

Tasks

• You will teach courses at Bachelor and Masters level, in the field of diversity or sustainability, area studies and or ethnographic fieldwork methods;
• You will supervise B.Sc. and M.Sc. theses;
• You will contribute to our academic output within the scope of the CADS research program, with research in possibly (but not restricted to) the field of migration, gender, labor, citizenship, minority rights, grassroots and green movements or alternative ways of organizing, in Asia, Europe or a combination thereof;
• You may supervise junior research (for example Ph.D. candidates) within the scope of our research program;
• You are able to acquire significant external research funds within the scope of the CADS research program, particularly in the fields of diversity and sustainability.

Requirements

• You hold a Ph.D. in Anthropology, Sociology or a relevant neighboring discipline, have a thorough knowledge of ethnographic methods and research interests that complement the current expertise at our Institute;
• You are an innovative and inspiring teacher who knows how to engage a diverse community of graduate and undergraduate students with an inclusive approach to teaching, and can contribute to the decolonisation of our curriculum;
• You have a promising publication record, notably international peer-reviewed publications and/or (forthcoming) monographs, films or other multimodal formats;
• You have experience in acquiring external research funds, and are willing and able to attract international and national research grants (such as the Netherlands Research Council (NWO) VENI and VIDI funding schemes or the ERC Starting Grant scheme);
• You are inventive, communicative and know how to collaborate with students and colleagues from a diversity of backgrounds, and have networking skills that enable you to tap in and reach out to a network of diverse social partners;
• You are willing and able to meet the requirements for a Basic Teaching Qualification (BKO) within two years if you do not already possess a Dutch University Teaching Qualification;
• If you do not speak Dutch, the institute will cover the costs and will provide time to follow language courses so you will be able to master a relevant level of linguistic competence (NT2) within a period of two year.

Considering the current composition of our staff, and our commitment to diversity, we expressly encourage people from groups presently underrepresented at our institute to apply.

Our organisation

The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences conducts high-quality research and offers a broad and disciplinary educational programme, focused on increasing our understanding of current developments in society. The faculty consists of five institutes: Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Cultural Anthropology and Developmental Sociology, Education and Child Studies, Political Science and Psychology. The faculty has approximately 7,000 students and 950 staff members. For more information, please visit the website https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/social-behavioural-sciences. 

Information about the Institute for Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology can be found at https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/social-behavioural-sciences/cultural-anthropology-and-development-sociology. Our research program Global vulnerabilities and social resilience addresses ‘Diversity’, ‘Sustainability’ and ‘Digitalization’ as intersecting areas of critical investigation. These three themes articulate the urgent connection between economy, politics and ecology, and run as a red thread through multiple projects in the institute, firmly emplaced in a signature methodology that combines qualitative, quantitative, digital and visual methods. The institute’s scientific staff work on economic and political anthropology, global sociology, the anthropology and sociology of environmental issues, citizenship and diversity, in Asia, Europe and the Middle East, Africa, Oceania and the Americas.

Terms and conditions

We offer a temporary position for 18 months starting 1 June 2022. A permanent appointment may be possible after the temporary term depending on performance and available budget. Conditions of good performance, consistent with the selection criteria, are set at the beginning of the contract. The gross salary depends on qualifications and experience, and ranges between € 3.807 and € 5.922 per month for a full-time appointment (salary scale 11/12, Dutch Universities Conditions of Employment).

Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses (8.3 %), training and career development. Our individual choices model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and conditions. For international spouses we have set up a dual career programme. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break. More at https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/working-at/job-application-procedure-and-employment-conditions.

UTQ
Leiden University requires teaching staff to obtain the University Teaching Qualification. If the successful applicant does not already possess this qualification or its equivalent, he/ she must be willing to obtain this Qualification within two years.

Information

Additional information about this position can be obtained from the Institute’s Scientific Director, Prof. Bart Barendregt barendregt@fsw.leidenuniv.nl

If you have any enquires about the procedure, please contact the Institute Manager, Ilse Prins at i.m.prins@fsw.leidenuniv.nl  

Applications

Please submit your application no later than 18 February 2022 via the blue button in our online application system. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview and job talk consisting of a presentation for the CADS team. The interviews are scheduled on 16 March 2022. You are kindly requested to be available in this period.

Applications should include:

• a cover letter, consisting of a one-page statement of interest indicating the names of your two referees. Referees will be contacted directly by the search committee.
• a CV with a list of your publications
• a one-page research statement covering your current and future research plans
• two articles or papers, plus other possible formats you have been working on
• a one-page diversity statement in which you explain, based on your own experiences, how you aim for an inclusive teaching environment which benefits all students. You are encouraged to include sample syllabi and teaching evaluations.

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Researcher in ecological genetics/genomics

 

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has over 45,000 students, more than 7,000 employees and a turnover of around SEK 7 billion.

A position as a researcher in ecological genetics/genomics is available at the Department of Ecology and Genetics, in the program of Plant Ecology and Evolution.

The Department of Ecology and Genetics is an international environment with staff and students from all over the world. Our research spans from evolutionary ecology and genetics to studies of ecosystems. For more information, see www.ieg.uu.se.

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Project description
This project examines the ecological and genetic mechanisms behind adaptive population differentiation in plants, and the capacity for adaptive evolution in natural populations in response to environmental change.  

Duties
Research into the genetic and ecological mechanisms underlying adaptive differentiation among natural populations of the plant model organism Arabidopsis thaliana. The research will be conducted within the framework of an international research collaboration. The goals are to identify QTL (quantitative trait loci) contributing to local adaptation and to key traits involved in adaptation, to characterize the effects, genetic basis and geographic distribution of QTL alleles, and to examine whether adaptive evolution in local populations is constrained by trade-offs and pleiotropy, and/or the fixation of deleterious mutations. One focus will be on the genetic basis and adaptive significance of variation in flowering time. Duties include the establishment and monitoring of experiments in the field and under controlled conditions in the lab, QTL-mapping, data analysis, and the preparation of manuscripts for publication. Specific subprojects can be tailored to the skills and interests of the successful candidate.

Qualifications required
A PhD degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in evolutionary ecology or population genetics. In the ranking of eligible candidates, importance will primarily be given to scientific proficiency. In the assessment of scientific qualifications, special importance will be given to research in evolutionary ecology, population genetics, genomics and bioinformatic analysis, QTL-mapping, and ecophysiology. We attach great importance to personal qualities such as ability to work and interact efficiently in a group. Candidates must be able to express themselves fluently in spoken as well as written English.

Qualifications desired: Experience in bioinformatic analysis is an advantage.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position for 24 months. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 2022-03-01 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala. 

Salary: Individual salary.

For further information about the position, please contact: Professor Jon Ågren, jon.agren@ebc.uu.se, +46 70 643 6364.

Application: The application should include (1) a letter of intent describing yourself, your research interests and motivation of why you want to work as a postdoctoral researcher/fellow and why you are suitable for the position, (2) a CV, (3) a short description of your education, (4) a copy of your PhD degree, your grades and a copy of your thesis, (5) name and contact information to at least two reference persons (e-mail address and phone no.), (6) relevant publications. The application should be written in English.

Please submit your application by 1 February 2022, UFV-PA2021/4948. 

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Placement: Department of Ecology and Genetics

Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position longer than 6 months

Pay: Individual salary

Number of positions: 1

Working hours: 100%

Town: Uppsala

County: Uppsala län

Country: Sweden

Union representative: Seko Universitetsklubben seko@uadm.uu.se
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Number of reference: UFV-PA 2021/4948

Last application date: 2022-02-01

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One or more Associate Senior Lecturers in Political Science – orientation towards Development Studies

 

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has over 45,000 students, more than 7,000 employees and a turnover of around SEK 7 billion.

The Department of Government have been conducting research and educating students for nearly 400 years. Today the department provides a vibrant and internationally successful research and teaching environment. With around 50 faculty members and 40 PhD-students, the department is recognized as one of the leading political science departments in the Nordic countries. The department’s faculty consists of teachers and researchers covering all the major fields of political science. See more at: www.statsvet.uu.se

Period of employment: The post of Associate Senior Lecturer may be held for up to four years with the right to be assessed for promotion to Senior Lecturer. The criteria for promotion to Senior Lecturer can be found here: Appointment regulations for Uppsala University

Duties: Research and teaching within the field of Development Studies. In addition teaching courses in political science at the department might also be included. The position permits teaching up to 50%. Teaching includes course coordination, supervision and course administration. Duties may also include administrative tasks. The remaining 50% of the position should be devoted to research. Duties also include following developments within the discipline and developments in society at large of relevance for teaching at the university.

Qualifications required: To be eligible for employment as an associate senior lecturer, applicants must hold a PhD in political science, or other fields of relevance to the position, or have achieved equivalent scientific expertise, and must meet the requirements for teaching skills. Preferably, the applicant will have completed a PhD or achieved equivalent expertise no more than five years before the application deadline. The applicant should have completed five weeks of department-relevant teacher training at the higher education level, or be deemed to have equivalent knowledge.

It is required that the applicant’s pedagogical skills, scientific competence and professional skills are relevant to the subject content of the position and the tasks that are to be included in the position.

Under Uppsala University's appointment regulations, it is also a general eligibility requirement that teachers possess the personal qualities necessary to capably perform the duties of the post.

The applicant must have a documented ability to teach in Swedish and English.

Assessment criteria: When selecting among eligible applicants, special emphasis will be placed on research expertise. Due to the nature of the post, as temporary employment with the potential for promotion to a permanent post, the applicant’s research and teaching qualifications will be assessed primarily in qualitative terms. An applicant’s quantitative advantage, i.e. an applicant who has been working for a longer period of time, will thus not be decisive.

Research expertise: Research expertise refers to research qualifications. In the assessment of research expertise, primary consideration will be given to research quality. Importance will also be given to the scope of research, in terms of both breadth and depth.

Teaching expertise: Teaching expertise will also be assessed carefully. Teaching skills refer to educational and teaching qualifications, and teaching quality will be the prime consideration. The scope of teaching experience, in terms of both breadth and depth, will also be afforded consideration.

Administrative skills and other proficiencies are also significant to the post and will be given due weight. Administrative skills are demonstrated, among other things, through the ability to plan, organize and prioritize work effectively and in a purpose-adapted manner. Attention will also be given to the applicant’s ability to interact with both the scientific community and the community at large.

Qualifications should be documented so that both quality and scope can be assessed.

When Uppsala University appoints new teachers, the applicants selected are those who, following a qualitative total assessment of expertise and merits, are judged to have the best potential to carry out and develop the relevant duties and contribute to a positive development of the department.

The Recruitment Group may in this recruitment come to use interviews, trial-lectures and referrals. The applicant should therefore submit a list of referees with insight into the applicant’s professional skill as well as personal qualities that may be of relevance for the position, e.g. ability to cooperate and ability to lead.

Personal circumstances (such as full or part-time parental leave, trade union appointments, military service, or other) that may benefit the applicants in the assessment of qualifications should be included in the list of qualifications and experience (Curriculum Vitae).

How to apply: A complete application should be submitted to Uppsala University’s on-line recruitment portal. It should comprise:

• Letter of application
• List of appendices
• Curriculum Vitae
• Account of academic qualifications
• List of publications
• Account of teaching qualifications
• Account of other qualifications
• Academic works and any educational works being brought to bear
• List of referees

Note! Applications and appendices must be submitted digitally on the recruitment portal My Network. Any cited publications that are not in digital format must be sent in three copies to the Faculty of Social Sciences, Uppsala University, Box 256, 751 05 Uppsala. Please clearly mark the envelope/package with the reference number UFV-PA 2021/1787.

For more information and instructions to applicants for appointment as associate senior lecturer, please see:

Appointment regulations for Uppsala University

and the Faculty’s complementary guidelines

Salary: Individual salary.

Starting date: As soon as possible or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary full-time position four years. 

Scope of employment: 100%

For additional information on the appointment, please contact: please contact: Li Bennich-Björkman (Head of Department); phone 018-471 3456, email: Li.Bennich-Bjorkman@statsvet.uu.se.

We look forward to receiving your application no later than February 21, 2022, UFV-PA 2021/4206.

In the event of any disagreement between the English and the Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

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Submit your application through Uppsala University's recruitment system.

Placement: Department of Government

Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position longer than 6 months

Pay: Individual salary

Number of positions: 1

Working hours: 100 %

Town: Uppsala

County: Uppsala län

Country: Sweden

Union representative: Seko Universitetsklubben seko@uadm.uu.se
ST/TCO tco@fackorg.uu.se
Saco-rådet saco@uadm.uu.se

Number of reference: UFV-PA 2021/4206

Last application date: 2022-02-21

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PhD student in evolutionary genetics at the program Evolutionary Biology

 

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has over 45,000 students, more than 7,000 employees and a turnover of around SEK 7 billion.

A PhD student position in evolutionary genetics is available at the Department of Ecology and Genetics, Evolutionary Biology.

The Department of Ecology and Genetics is an international environment with staff and students from all over the world. Our research spans from evolutionary ecology and genetics to studies of ecosystems. For more information, see www.ieg.uu.se.

The Evolutionary Biology Centre (http://www.ebc.uu.se/?languageId=1) is one of the world’s leading research institutions in evolutionary biology. It is part of Uppsala University, which has been ranked very high among all European Universities in the subject of evolutionary biology. Our lab is part of the Program of Evolutionary Biology that excels in many aspects of genetics and evolution and offers an inspiring international atmosphere. There are ample opportunities for interaction with PhD-students, PostDocs and researchers working on related topics. We are tightly linked to the Science for Life Laboratory (https://www.scilifelab.se/) and have access to advanced laboratory infrastructure, high performance computing resources and bioinformatics support.

Note that we are announcing two PhD student positions at Evolutionary Biology. In this announcement we are looking for a student to work on Y chromosome evolution and in the other position (#ADD LINK to other position) on comparative genomics of phenotypic plasticity.

Project description/duties: This project will investigate the evolution of Y chromosome within the conceptual framework of sexual antagonism. It will involve long-term experimental evolution methods as well as phylogenetic and comparative transcriptomic analysis to investigate the origins, maintenance and function of non-neutral genetic variation in a heteromorphic Y chromosome. The project utilizes the seed beetle Callosobruchus maculatus where we have recently discovered unusually high amount on Y-linked variation important for male fitness related traits, and isolated different Y-haplotypes to a common genetic background. Using experimental evolution the aim is to test whether negative frequency dependent selection operates on different Y haplotypes by varying sexual selection and resource competition scenarios. RNA-sequencing will be utilized to examine the role of epistasis in Y-linked regulatory variation affecting gene expression. The project will also investigate the frequency of different Y-haplotypes in the natural populations of C. maculatus and examine their evolution across seed beetle species using phylogenetic analysis. The PhD student position includes research, courses and literature studies.

Qualifications required: To be eligible for a PhD-student position the applicant should hold a master degree (or equivalent) in evolutionary biology, or other fields of relevance to the position example cell and molecular biology or developmental biology. Candidates must be able to express themselves fluently in spoken as well as written English.

Qualifications desired: The ideal candidate is highly motivated and enthusiastic about evolutionary biology, particularly evolutionary genetics. Experience with laboratory experiments, common molecular laboratory methods (DNA/RNA extractions, PCR), bioinformatic analysis and programming are advantageous.

Type of employment: Temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. The graduate program covers four years of full-time study. The position can be combined with teaching or other duties at the department (maximum 20%), which prolongs the employment with the corresponding time. The salary will be set according to local agreements. Rules governing PhD candidates are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala university's rules and guidelines http://regler.uu.se/search/?hits=30&languageId=1&search-language_en=English. More information about postgraduate studies at Uppsala University is available at http://www.teknat.uu.se/education/postgraduate/.

Scope of employment: 100%.

Salary: According to local agreement for PhD students.

Starting date: 2022-04-01 or as otherwise agreed.

Application: The application should include 1) a letter of intent describing yourself, your research interests and motivation of why you want to do a PhD, and why you are suitable for the position, 2) your CV, 3) a short description of your education, 4) a copy of your master degree, your course grades and a copy of your master theisis, 5) the names and contact information to at least two reference persons (e-mail address and phone no.), 6) publications produced The application should be written in English.

For further information about the position please contact: Assistant Professor, Elina Immonen, elina.immonen[AT] ebc.uu.se.

You are welcome to submit your application no later than 31 January, 2022. UFV-PA 2021/4925

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Placement: Department of Ecology and Genetics

Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position longer than 6 months

Pay: Fixed salary

Number of positions: 1

Working hours: 100 %

Town: Uppsala

County: Uppsala län

Country: Sweden

Union representative: ST/TCO tco@fackorg.uu.se
Seko Universitetsklubben seko@uadm.uu.se
Saco-rådet saco@uadm.uu.se

Number of reference: UFV-PA 2021/4925

Last application date: 2022-01-31

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PhD student in diabetes research and PET imaging

 

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has over 45,000 students, more than 7,000 employees and a turnover of around SEK 7 billion.

The Department of Medicinal Chemistry at Uppsala University is a strong and international research environment. The department has about 85 employees and here, doctoral students, teachers, researchers and administrators work closely together in a creative and open environment. More information about the department can be found at www.ilk.uu.se.

The Translational PET Imaging research group is looking for a strongly motivated PhD student in diabetes research and PET imaging, to work in a leading research environment with scientists of diverse and international background. 

Diabetes is one of the world's major health problems. Its consequences have a considerable impact on patients' quality of life and more research on diabetes is desperately needed. Consequently, the Uppsala Diabetes Center, an interdisciplinary diabetes research centre at Uppsala University and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, was founded to coordinate and focus on the universities' broad expertise with the aim of understanding, preventing and treating diabetes. We want to inspire cooperation and collaboration between all relevant actors in academia, healthcare, business and society. For better health and improved wellbeing with diabetes - https://uu.se/forskning/udc/.

The Translational PET Imaging research group is committed to improving healthcare through development of novel molecular imaging techniques for diagnosis and treatment of disease. The research group is associated with Science for Life Laboratory and part of the Department of Medicinal Chemistry. The Translational PET Imaging research group currently consists of 10 scientists, including radiochemists, biologists and engineers.

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Project description
The incretin receptors, GLP1R and GIPR, as well as the Glucagon receptor, are important targets for future pharmaceutical treatments of diabetes. The aim of the project is use novel PET imaging technologies to study the incretin receptors, and new drugs binding to these, in tissues in vivo. The applicant will collaborate with a team of biologists, engineers and physicians. Interest for in vivo studies is a requirement. The project will be performed as part of the Uppsala Diabetes Center research school.

Duties
The main duties of the doctoral student is to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties can also include teaching and other departmental duties such as routine maintenance of the lab (no more than 20%).

Requirements

• We are looking for a highly motivated junior scientist for a PhD position. We welcome applications from candidates that already have, or who expect to soon have, a Master of Science degree in chemistry, pharmacy, biomedicine, engineering, natural sciences, medicine or similar.
• Self-motivation and good time management and planning skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Good presentation and communication skills.
• Experience in laboratory work is an advantage.

Additional qualifications
A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programs if he/ she:

• has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
• has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
• has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.
• skills in English, equivalent of the Swedish upper secondary course English 6, documented by e.g. upper secondary level grades, IELTS or TOEFL (https://www.universityadmissions.se/en/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements).

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines.

Instructions for Application
Applications should be written in Swedish or English and contain the following:  

1. Cover letter, including motivation to attend the PhD program (max. 1 page)
2. CV
3. Copy of Master’s thesis (or a draft thereof), copies of diplomas, certificates (including a list of courses and grades), documentation of skills in English, and other relevant documentation
4. Contact information (e-mail and telephone number) to reference persons or letter(s) of recommendation, if available.

Selection process
Selection of candidates is based on qualifications, previous work and/or research experience within the field, and personal suitability. Uppsala University strives to be an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities and attracts qualified candidates who can contribute to the University’s excellence and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people of all backgrounds.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date at the latest 1 March 2022. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact: Associate Senior Lecturer Olof Eriksson (olof.eriksson@ilk.uu.se) and Head of dept, professor Anders Karlén (anders.karlen@ilk.uu.se).

Please submit your application by 28 January 2022, UFV-PA 2021/4957.

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Placement: Department of Medicinal Chemistry

Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position longer than 6 months

Pay: Fixed salary

Number of positions: 1

Working hours: 100 %

Town: Uppsala

County: Uppsala län

Country: Sweden

Union representative: ST/TCO tco@fackorg.uu.se
Seko Universitetsklubben seko@uadm.uu.se
Saco-rådet saco@uadm.uu.se

Number of reference: UFV-PA 2021/4957

Last application date: 2022-01-28

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2 PhD Students in collaboration between Department of Business Studies and Department of Law

 

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has over 45,000 students, more than 7,000 employees and a turnover of around SEK 7 billion.

The Faculties of Social Sciences and of Law at Uppsala University jointly invite applications for two doctoral student positions. The doctoral students will be employed by the Department of Business Studies and attach to its commercial law team. The doctoral students will nonetheless be enrolled in the doctoral programme of the Faculty of Law and studies will aim at a doctoral degree in law. The doctoral students will be engaged in the research environments of both the Department of Business Studies and the Department of Law and will have supervisors from both departments.

The commercial law group is situated in the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Department of Business Studies, and this has consequences for the theoretical and methodological directions of its teaching and research. Traditionally, commercial law is concerned with the rules and norms that govern economic activities nationally and internationally. The commercial law group at Uppsala University, however, takes a broader law and business perspective which includes studies of the public domain. Studies in law and business are often trans-/cross- or multidisciplinary in character, connecting to social science disciplines such as business and sociology. Using this law and business perspective as a point of departure, the accepted doctoral students will pursue their research studies in one of the 15 research topics offered by the Faculty of Law (Jurisprudence, Private Law, European Law, Fiscal Law, Public International Law, Business Law, Administrative Law, Private International Law, Constitutional Law, Medical Law, Environmental Law, Public Law, Civil and Criminal Procedural Law, Legal History and Criminal Law).

Duties
An employed doctoral student must primarily devote his or her time to his or her own doctoral research (4-years full-time). Other duties may be included, such as teaching students, working in teaching teams, and administration (no more than 20% of the position) in which case the position may be extended to maximum 5 years. Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7, in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines and in the general study plan for doctoral studies at the Faculty of Law, Uppsala University.

The overall purpose of the doctoral studies is to provide future newly qualified doctors of laws with good prospects for a successful career within or outside of higher education. This includes in-depth knowledge of the chosen subject in the field of research, a capacity for independent and critical thinking, proficiency in scientific methods and modes of working, an ability to identify interesting and researchable issues, teaching skills and the ability to express himself or herself well both orally and in writing, an ability to operate in an international context and an ability to understand and deal with ethical issues concerning research.

Requirements
In order to be admitted to doctoral studies, the applicant is required to meet the following qualifications. To qualify as applicant with the Faculty of Law, the applicant must either

1. in Sweden, have completed a Master of Laws degree or completed a law programme, or
2. in Sweden or abroad, have acquired knowledge equivalent to the degrees mentioned in 1). In evaluating whether the knowledge is sufficient, consideration must be given to what is required to successfully benefit from the doctoral programme in the specific subject

Applicants must have an adequate knowledge of Swedish or English.

Criteria for assessment of applications
Admission is based on an evaluation of the applicant’s capacity to successfully complete the doctoral studies. The evaluation is primarily focused on the project description as well as the scientific written material (published or not published). Written scientific materials which is not in law will also be meritorious to the extent that it is relevant to the project. Analytical ability, ability to structure the material and to independently work on the proposed project, and the project’s news value, is paramount. In addition to the written material, other merits, such as grades, diplomas, completed courses etc., may also be of importance in the assessment. Further, the applicant’s capacity to cooperate in different ways, e.g. with teaching colleagues, may be taken into consideration as well as the Faculty’s needs to recruit doctoral candidates in all subject areas.

The application must include:

• Grade transcripts (required document) and other relevant certificates in Swedish or English
• CV in Swedish or English (required document)
• Project description with time plan in Swedish or English (required document). The project description should include the research question(s) of the proposed research, the relationship between the research topic and the relevant area of research, research already undertaken in this field, a reflection upon material and method, a time plan, and the possible scientific value and contribution of the proposed project. The project description should include considerations on the trans-/cross- or multidisciplinary character of the project, i.e. a statement on why, and how, social science perspectives and law perspectives (such as theories and/or methods) will be combined in a coherent scientific project. The project description must comprise no more than 35,000 characters including spaces (approximately ten A4-pages).
• Popular summary in Swedish or English (required document).The project summary must include a brief popular summary in Swedish or English, no longer than 2,000 characters including spaces.
• Written scientific work (electronic copy of books, articles, undergraduate essays, manuscripts, etc.)
• Letter of recommendation and/or references (e.g. a potential supervisor, university teacher or employer)
• Application form for admission to doctoral studies. Please click here.

Decisions on admissions to the doctoral programme are made by the Research Committee at the Faculty of Law upon preparation by an evaluation committee specifically set up for this purpose. As part of the admission procedure, references may be taken and interviews may be held with a limited number of applicants.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100%. Salary according to local agreement for PhD students. Starting date 2022-09-01 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the position please contact: Associate professor Magnus Strand, email: magnus.strand@fek.uu.se, phone: +46 18 471 12 42.

For further information about the doctoral programme please contact: Director of Research Studies Martin Berglund, email: research@jur.uu.se, phone: +46 18 471 20 62.

Please submit your application, including required documents, no later than 1 March 2022, UFV-PA 2021/5011.

Only complete applications will be taken into consideration. Applications must be submitted as described in this advertisement.

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Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position longer than 6 months

Pay: Fixed salary

Number of positions: 2

Working hours: 100%

Town: Uppsala

County: Uppsala län

Country: Sweden

Union representative: ST/TCO tco@fackorg.uu.se
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Number of reference: UFV-PA 2021/5011

Last application date: 2022-03-01

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