One doctoral studentship in Art History within the research area of Critical and Cultural Theory, affiliated with the Baltic and East European Graduate School (BEEGS)

Södertörn University in south Stockholm is a dynamic institute of higher education with a unique profile and high academic standard. There is a strong link between undergraduate education and research. Södertörn University has around 11 000 students and 840 employees. Södertörn University is an equal opportunities employer.

Art History constitutes a dynamic centre for the study of art history and visual culture. Our research is committed to a wide range of critical inquires and interdisciplinary research, bridging geographical and historical boundaries, chronologies and artistic materials. We have a broad outreach, both nationally and internationally, academically and societally, and enjoy longstanding collaborations with the cultural sector.

Critical and Cultural Theory is an interdisciplinary research environment with seven subjects in the humanities. Research focuses on critically motivated studies of cultural artefacts and human practices. For more information, please go to: https://www.sh.se/english/sodertorn-university/research/our-research/art-history
The planned research for this studentship must be relevant to the Baltic Sea region or Eastern Europe, since the position is affiliated with the Baltic and East European Graduate School (BEEGS), www.sh.se/beegs, which is financed by the Foundation for Baltic and East European Studies, and part of the Centre for Baltic and East European Studies (CBEES) www.sh.se/cbees, at Södertörn University.

The general entry requirements are:
1. a second-cycle qualification
2. fulfilled requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle, or
3. substantially equivalent knowledge acquired in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

The Faculty Board may permit an exemption from the general entry requirements for an individual applicant, if there are special grounds. (Ordinance 2010:1064)

Specific entry requirements are fulfilled by a person who has knowledge equivalent to 90 credits in Art History, or a closely related subject in the humanities, including a degree project worth at least 15 credits at second-cycle level, or who has acquired the equivalent knowledge abroad or through a previous qualification. If there are special grounds, the Faculty Board may permit an exemption from the specific entry requirements for an individual applicant.

The ability to assimilate academic material in English and a command of the language necessary for work on the thesis are prerequisites for admission to the degree programme.

Admission and employment:
This position includes admission to third-cycle education, i.e. research level, and employment on a doctoral studentship at the School of Culture and Education at Södertörn University. The intended outcome for admitted students is a PhD. The programme covers 240 credits, which is the equivalent of four years of full-time study. The position may be extended by a maximum of one year due to the inclusion of departmental duties, i.e. education, research and/or administration (equivalent to no more than 20% of full-time). Other grounds for extension could be leave of absence because of illness or for service in the defence forces, an elected position in a trade union/student organisation, or parental leave. Provisions relating to employment on a doctoral studentship are in the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5, Sections 1-7.

Application procedure:
Please use Södertörn University's web-based recruitment system "ReachMee". Click on the link "ansök" (apply) at the bottom of the announcement.

Your application may be written in English or Swedish and must include:
- an application letter
- curriculum vitae
- degree certificate and certificates that demonstrate eligibility to apply for the position
- Bachelor’s essay and dissertation at second-cycle level in the field in accordance with the entry requirements
- a research plan (project plan) of between 1000 and 1500 words. The project’s relevance to Critical and Cultural Theory and studies of the Baltic Sea region or Eastern Europe must be clear
- two references, with contact details.
If available, a maximum of three publications may also be attached.

Application deadline: 15 February 2021 at 23:59

On our website, sh.se/vacantpositions, there is an application template that the applicant needs to follow. Publications referred to must be attached to the application.
An application that is not complete or arrives at Södertörn University after the closing date may be rejected.
The current employment is valid on condition that the employment decision becomes valid.
Södertörn University may apply CV review.

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Link to this announcement:
https://www.sh.se/ledigajobb?rmpage=job&rmjob=4404&rmlang=SE