Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society.
The National Center for Women’s Peace (NCK) at Uppsala University works on behalf of the government to increase knowledge at the national level about men’s violence against women, honor-related violence and oppression, and violence in same-sex relationships. We are now recruiting a doctoral student who is interested in conducting research within NCK’s areas of activity with connections to the following projects:
About the project:
NCK has recently been commissioned by the government to prepare for the implementation of a new national scoping study with the aim of investigating the population’s exposure to violence. The project is expected to last at least three years and to some extent be a continuation of NCK’s previous scoping study ” Violence and Health “.
Job duties
As a doctoral student in the project, you will work with the project group on methods, collection of material and analysis for the scoping study that NCK will conduct.
The doctoral program covers four years of full-time studies. Other duties at the department related to education and administrative work may occur (max. 20%), which extends the employment by a corresponding amount of time.
Qualification requirements
Those who are eligible for doctoral level education are those who have:
- completed an advanced degree in social sciences or medicine, or
- completed at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits at advanced level including an independent project of at least 15 credits, or
- have acquired essentially equivalent knowledge in some other way.
In addition to the formal requirements, we envision that the doctoral student will have:
- research interest in the area of gender-related violence and interest in population studies
- good ability to work independently as well as demonstrated ability for collaboration and interaction both within science and with the surrounding society
- Good written and oral skills in Swedish are a requirement.
Desirable/meritorious in other respects
- completed courses in epidemiology or survey method
- training in or work with men’s violence against women, violence in intimate relationships or honor-related violence and oppression
- completed courses or with experience of working in quantitative research methods
Great importance will be placed on personal suitability when it comes to who is deemed to have the best conditions to develop and implement the planned project.
Application
The application must be written in Swedish and contain:
Your curriculum vitae, including any scientific publications
- Copies of diplomas
- Your master’s thesis
- A brief personal letter in which you describe (1) previous research experience and (2) why you are interested in doctoral education.
Provisions for doctoral students can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5, Sections 1-7, as well as in the university’s rules and guidelines.
About the employment
The position is temporary, according to HF Chapter 5 Section 7. The scope is full-time. Entry as soon as possible according to agreement. Place of employment: Uppsala, Academic Hospital entrance 17
Uppsala University’s most important asset is all the individuals who, with their curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has just over 54,000 students, more than 7,500 employees and a turnover of approximately SEK 8 billion.
Information about the position is provided by: Carolina Överlien, Professor of Gender-Related Violence and Health, carolina.overlien@nck.uu.se
Welcome with your application no later than March 4, 2025 , UFV-PA 2025/177
