4 PhD positions: Social and Economic Geography 917 views

The Department of Social and Economic Geography at Uppsala University is inviting applications for 4 fully funded PhD candidate positions. The positions are part of the doctoral program in human geography. Three of the positions are open to students with experience in all areas of human geography; one of the positions is connected to a specific research project with its own knowledge requirements.

Starting date: 1^st September 2019

Value: Full funding for four years

Qualifications:

• Applicant must have completed a Master’s degree, equivalent to 240 Swedish university credits (including at least 60 credits at an advanced level) from a recognised university or third level institution.
• Specific entry requirements for admission to postgraduate studies in Human Geography are the completion of an equivalent to 90 Swedish university credits in Human Geography, or other academic qualifications assessed by the recruitment committee to be of an equivalent level.

Applications:

Apply online and applications should consist of:

• A completed application form
• A cover letter with brief introduction of candidate and explains why he/she is interested in the Department of Social and Economic Geography at Uppsala University.
• CV (including your education and previous work experience)
• A short description (2-3 pages) of research interests and plans
• Certified transcript(s) of academic record/degree(s) to date, including information on courses taken and grades received
• At least one example of recent written (academic) work
• Contact information for two academic references