2 PhD positions on Segregation Processes and Spatial Demography - Stockholm University

 

 

The Department of Human Geography, Stockholm University, announces two PhD positions with a focus on Segregation Processes and Spatial Demography. The positions will be attached to the research profile Population Geography, Migration and GIS. The positions will commence after agreement.

http://www.humangeo.su.se/english/about-us/vacancies/two-phd-positions-with-a-focus-on-segregation-processes-and-spatial-demography-1.106146

General conditions and requirements
Research at the department follows three major research themes – for further information see the department’s website:www.humangeo.su.se/english/research.

These positions are related to the profile of Population Geography, Migration and GIS. Individuals who are employed as PhD candidates shall engage themselves in a PhD programme encompassing 240 course-points (4 years), and includes a doctoral thesis (150 points) and courses/literature studies (90 points in total). Employment as PhD candidate may not exceed a total duration corresponding to four years PhD education. The minimum monthly salary is currently 22.600 SEK (app. 2.700 Euro). A maximum of 20 percent teaching or other assignments implies that the PhD education will consist of a period up to five years.

In addition to the standard evaluation criteria, the applicant’s merits in relation to the research profile presented below will be given weight.

The doctoral thesis can be written as a monograph or as a series of article manuscripts in English. Hence, we seek a candidate with good skills in English.

The PhD positions are oriented towards two different themes: Segregation Processes and Spatial Demography. Descriptions of these themes are given below, under Attached files.

Who is eligible to apply?
The applicant is required to fulfil the general eligibility requirement for PhD studies (a master or ”magister” exam). Additionally, the applicant should fulfil the special eligibility requirement (”särskild behörighet”), i.e. to have achieved pass grades in at least 60 course points in the discipline of human geography, geography or in an equivalent discipline (e.g. demography, urban planning, or urban sociology).

Selection criteriaApplications will be assessed based on the following criteria:

• documented knowledge of scientific theory and method of relevance to research on gender and urban and regional planning,
• analytical ability and skills in writing, as demonstrated by a scientific report, paper or Master thesis,
• the applicants potential to contribute to and utilise the research environment at the department and
• experience and knowledge of special relevance for research concerning Segregation processes or Spatial Demography.

Information
Information about the PhD training program at the Department of Human Geography may be obtained from Prof. Bo Malmberg,bo.malmberg@humangeo.su.se, telephone +46-(0)8-16 4853.

Union representatives 
Anqi Lindblom-Ahlm (Saco-S) and Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST),
telephone +46-(0)8-16 2000 (switch board), Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO),
telephone +46-(0)70-316 43 41, and PhD representative, do@sus.su.se.

How do I apply?
The application must include the following documentation:

• a completed application form for admission to the PhD student programme (the application form can be downloaded from the institutions website:www.humangeo.su.se/english/research/phd-studies,
• Curriculum Vitae,
• a short (2–5 pages) letter of intent that explain why you are interested in studying for a PhD in Human Geography, why you are interested in this specific research task and what skills you can bring to the project,
• verified copies of education certificates supporting general and special admission requirements to the PhD student programme (e.g. LADOK certification),
• one example of an independently written paper or thesis authored by the applicant within the framework of his/her bachelor or masters level university education (if no thesis or paper is submitted your application will not be evaluated),
• references from two University Lecturers or Professors (with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) who have taught the applicant and who have a good knowledge of the applicant’s academic achievements and
• ancillary documentation that the applicant wishes to be taken into consideration (e.g. other reference letters).

A complete application, headed with the reference number SU 617-3043-12, should arrive at the following address no later than November 15, 2012:
Stockholm University
Registrar/PÄ
SE-106 91  STOCKHOLM
SWEDEN

or as one PDF file by e-mail to: registrator@su.se.

Further information on the web
– Stockholm University, Faculty of Social Science: www.samfak.su.se/english
– PhD student association at the Department of Human Geography:www.sus.su.se/en/kulturgeografiska-doktorandradet
– The handbook for postgraduate students: www.doktorandhandboken.nu/english