Postdoctoral Position in Language (University of Gothenburg)

Reference number PAR 2024/932 The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future. Doctoral position in Multilingualism Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 4 years The Department of Swedish, Multilingualism and Language Technology has announced two funded positions for a postgraduate student in Multilingualism. Basis: 100% Location: Department of Swedish, Multilingualism, Language Technology, University of Gothenburg First day of employment: 2025-09-01 General information about being a doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg can be found on the university's doctoral student pages. https://www.gu.se/en/doctoral-studies Duties The successful candidates will devote their time primarily to their own postgraduate education, including research to be presented in a doctoral dissertation and obligatory coursework. They may, however, undertake a limited amount of teaching, administration or research not directly connected to his/her dissertation topic. Doctoral studies comprises four years of full-time study, and leads to a doctoral degree.  As part of your employment as a doctoral student, you may have departmental duties corresponding to up to 20 % of full-time employment, distributed throughout your study period, and result in a corresponding extension of the studies. Departmental duties usually consist of teaching at first- and second-cycle levels, but may also include research and administration. Eligibility Doctoral education requires general eligibility and, where appropriate, specific eligibility as set out in the general syllabus for the subject. The general eligibility requirements for doctoral studies are: having completed a degree at second-cycle level, or the fulfilment of course requirements totalling at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits must be at second-cycle level, or the acquisition of equivalent knowledge in some other way, either in Sweden or abroad. Specific entry requirements, Multilingualism: At least 30 higher education credits must be from advanced level courses in the Humanities, Social Sciences or Educational Sciences, and include a research paper of at least 15 credits. In addition, such knowledge of Swedish and English as is required to assimilate compulsory course elements and actively participate in seminars and other research activities at the university. Depending on the applicant's research focus, special language skills may also be necessary. Assessment criteria Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for education on a doctoral level are given in Higher Education Ordinance (chapter 7 § 34–41). Selection among applicants who meet the requirements for basic and special eligibility is based on the ability to benefit from the doctoral education. Great emphasis is placed on the applicant's previous theses/degree projects, and previous research-related tasks. Independent work with a linguistic focus at second-cycle level is meritorious. Those applicants who are considered to be most suitable for the position will be invited to an interview. In some cases, this may be conducted online (see also Instructions). Admission and employment Once you have been admitted to doctoral studies, you will be employed as a doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg. The provisions for employment as a doctoral student can be found in ordinance SFS 1993:100. Initial employment as a doctoral student may apply for a maximum of one year, and may be renewed by a maximum of two years at a time. A doctoral student may be employed as a doctoral student for a maximum of eight years, but the total period of employment may not be longer than the equivalent of full-time education at doctoral level for four years. The PhD program starts on 1 september 2025. The content and scope follows the general syllabus for a doctoral degree in Swedish as a Second Language (https://www.gu.se/sites/default/files/2023-11/asp-flerspr%C3%A5kighet-2024-01-01-en.pdf). General and specific entrance requirements are described below. Those appointed for the positions as PhD students are expected to locate their studies in the Department. The University applies a local agreement on salaries for doctoral students. Please note, doctoral studies at The Department of Swedish, Multilingualism and Language Technology require physical presence to conduct the studies. If the admitted applicant needs a residence permit for higher education to pursue studies in Sweden, The Department of Swedish, Multilingualism and Language Technology has the right to revoke the admission decision if the applicant cannot present a valid residence permit no later than at the start of the studies. Contact information Johan Järlehed, Professor in Multilingualism with specialisation in sociolinguistics (johan.jarlehed@svenska.gu.se). Julia Prentice, Director of postgraduate studies, (julia.prentice@svenska.gu.se ). Unions Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande Application You can apply to be admitted to doctoral education via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per this notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline. How to apply: https://www.gu.se/en/swedish/practical-information-to-applicants-for-phd-position-in-multilingualism Applications must be received by: A complete application must be submitted by midnight (23:59) on Monday, 3 March 2025. Information for International Applicants Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit: https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services https://www.movetogothenburg.com/   The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations. Salaries are set individually at the University. In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed. In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies. 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Reference number PAR 2024/932

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

Doctoral position in Multilingualism

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 4 years

The Department of Swedish, Multilingualism and Language Technology has announced two funded positions for a postgraduate student in Multilingualism.

Basis: 100%

Location: Department of Swedish, Multilingualism, Language Technology, University of Gothenburg

First day of employment: 2025-09-01

General information about being a doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg can be found on the university's doctoral student pages.

https://www.gu.se/en/doctoral-studies

Duties

The successful candidates will devote their time primarily to their own postgraduate education, including research to be presented in a doctoral dissertation and obligatory coursework. They may, however, undertake a limited amount of teaching, administration or research not directly connected to his/her dissertation topic.

Doctoral studies comprises four years of full-time study, and leads to a doctoral degree. 

As part of your employment as a doctoral student, you may have departmental duties corresponding to up to 20 % of full-time employment, distributed throughout your study period, and result in a corresponding extension of the studies. Departmental duties usually consist of teaching at first- and second-cycle levels, but may also include research and administration.

Eligibility

Doctoral education requires general eligibility and, where appropriate, specific eligibility as set out in the general syllabus for the subject.

The general eligibility requirements for doctoral studies are:

having completed a degree at second-cycle level, or
the fulfilment of course requirements totalling at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits must be at second-cycle level, or
the acquisition of equivalent knowledge in some other way, either in Sweden or abroad.

Specific entry requirements, Multilingualism: At least 30 higher education credits must be from advanced level courses in the Humanities, Social Sciences or Educational Sciences, and include a research paper of at least 15 credits. In addition, such knowledge of Swedish and English as is required to assimilate compulsory course elements and actively participate in seminars and other research activities at the university. Depending on the applicant's research focus, special language skills may also be necessary.

Assessment criteria

Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for education on a doctoral level are given in Higher Education Ordinance (chapter 7 § 34–41).

Selection among applicants who meet the requirements for basic and special eligibility is based on the ability to benefit from the doctoral education. Great emphasis is placed on the applicant's previous theses/degree projects, and previous research-related tasks. Independent work with a linguistic focus at second-cycle level is meritorious. Those applicants who are considered to be most suitable for the position will be invited to an interview. In some cases, this may be conducted online (see also Instructions).

Admission and employment

Once you have been admitted to doctoral studies, you will be employed as a doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg.

The provisions for employment as a doctoral student can be found in ordinance SFS 1993:100.

Initial employment as a doctoral student may apply for a maximum of one year, and may be renewed by a maximum of two years at a time.

A doctoral student may be employed as a doctoral student for a maximum of eight years, but the total period of employment may not be longer than the equivalent of full-time education at doctoral level for four years.

The PhD program starts on 1 september 2025. The content and scope follows the general syllabus for a doctoral degree in Swedish as a Second Language (https://www.gu.se/sites/default/files/2023-11/asp-flerspr%C3%A5kighet-2024-01-01-en.pdf). General and specific entrance requirements are described below. Those appointed for the positions as PhD students are expected to locate their studies in the Department.

The University applies a local agreement on salaries for doctoral students.

Please note, doctoral studies at The Department of Swedish, Multilingualism and Language Technology require physical presence to conduct the studies. If the admitted applicant needs a residence permit for higher education to pursue studies in Sweden, The Department of Swedish, Multilingualism and Language Technology has the right to revoke the admission decision if the applicant cannot present a valid residence permit no later than at the start of the studies.

Contact information

Johan Järlehed, Professor in Multilingualism with specialisation in sociolinguistics (johan.jarlehed@svenska.gu.se).

Julia Prentice, Director of postgraduate studies, (julia.prentice@svenska.gu.se ).

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here:
https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande

Application

You can apply to be admitted to doctoral education via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal.

It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per this notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.

How to apply: https://www.gu.se/en/swedish/practical-information-to-applicants-for-phd-position-in-multilingualism

Applications must be received by: A complete application must be submitted by midnight (23:59) on Monday, 3 March 2025.

Information for International Applicants

Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit:

https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services
https://www.movetogothenburg.com/

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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