Two Doctoral Positions In Religious Studies

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The Department of Literature, History of Ideas, and Religion is one of the six departments of the Faculty of Humanities. It has about 100 employees (of which about 20 are doctoral students) and approximately 1,000 students. For more information about the Department see: https: // www. gu.se/en/literature- history-of-ideas-religion

At the University of Gothenburg, research in Religious Studies is conducted in five different specializations: Biblical Studies (Old and New Testament Exegetics), History of Christianity (Church History, Missiology and Practical Theology), Religious Behavioral Science (Sociology of Religion and Psychology of Religion), History of Religion, and Systematic Theology (Dogmatics, Ethics and Philosophy of Religion). Research in our department comprises critical studies of the function of religion, its transformation and interpretation in history and today, and analysis of religious practices, texts, and arguments. Religious Studies provides insights into historical and contemporary processes, religious encounters and conflicts, analysis and interpretation of texts and ideas, as well as theological and ethical positions and debates. These skills are increasingly relevant to the multireligious and multicultural society of our times. On current research areas and projects, see further: https: // www. gu.se/en/literature-history-of- ideas-religion/religious-studies-and-theology

Third-cycle study programmes include coursework, with each course being examined as it is completed, and the doctoral student's own research project, which leads to a scholarly thesis.

The goal of doctoral education is for the doctoral student to develop the knowledge and skills to be able to conduct original and independent research in Religious Studies, and to contribute to the development of knowledge within the discipline through the production of a scholarly thesis. The doctoral student is expected to communicate scientific findings in both oral and written form. Another aim is to develop the ability to apply the acquired knowledge and skills within post-degree research or other qualified professional work.

Doctoral students are expected to be physically present at the department and to actively participate in both environments, including doctoral and research seminars. The working language of the department is Swedish (though some activities and research seminars may be conducted in English), and admittance requires sufficient knowledge of Swedish and English to be able to benefit from compulsory course components and to participate actively in seminars and the like (on eligibility, see below). The dissertation may be written in English or Swedish, alternatively in Norwegian or Danish.

The objectives, content, and examination of the study programme as well as admission and selection for the third-cycle study programme in Religious Studies are described in the general syllabus: https: // www. gu.se/en/humanities/doctoral-studies/general-syllabus-for-third- cycle-study-programmes

To be eligible for the position, the applicant must meet both general and specific entry requirements.

According to the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 7 Section 39, applicants meet the general entry requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if they:

To be admitted to doctoral education in Religious Studies, in addition to general entry requirements, the following is required:

Selection among applicants who meet the requirements for general and specific eligibility is based on the ability to successfully complete the education at the doctoral level.

Recruitment and selection are also done in view of the research project's potential to enter into productive dialogue with the ongoing research at the department, as well as the department's supervision resources to support it.

The decision on admission is made by the Head of Department after preparation at the Department.

The appointment procedure involves two stages:

Regulations for employment of doctoral students are given in SFS 1993:100. Only those who are admitted to third-cycle studies may be appointed to doctoral positions. Those appointed to doctoral positions will primarily devote themselves to their studies. The initial appointment may apply for no longer than one year. An appointment may be renewed for no more than two years at a time. The total employment period may not exceed the time corresponding to full-time studies for four years. The position may include departmental duties, such as teaching or administration, corresponding to up to 20% of a full-time post over the course of study. If such tasks are carried out, the duration of the appointment will be extended accordingly.

Type of employment: 4 years Extent: 100 % Location: The Department of Literature, History of Ideas, and Religion, University of Gothenburg First day of employment: 2025-02-01

Salaries for doctoral students are regulated by a local agreement at the University.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact:

Gunilla Hermansson, Deputy Head of Department with specific responsibility for Doctoral Studies, [email protected]

Jong Ho, HR officer, [email protected]

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

To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.

Please enclose the following documents and information with the application :

Incomplete applications (lacking project description, a degree project, or degree certificates) will not be assessed.

The Department invites to an information meeting, where it will be possible to ask questions, on the 22 August 2024, 15:00–17:00 on Zoom: https: // gu- se.zoom.us/j/64208169508?pwd=2SDxtOQbXF1iIZzoNUu4WfQPVy14Y.1

Meeting-ID: 642 0816 9508 Password: 602722

Applications must be received by: 2024-09-13

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.