The University of Gothenburg, a distinguished public institution in Sweden, traces its roots to its establishment in 1878 and has since flourished into one of Scandinavia’s largest and most influential universities. With campuses strategically located not only within Sweden but also in neighboring European countries, it has consistently earned recognition as a top-tier European university. In this post, our dedicated Fastepo Team has thoughtfully compiled an up-to-date listing of fully funded PhD vacancies and postdoctoral positions available at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. Rest assured that we will maintain regular updates on these opportunities to keep you informed of the latest possibilities for academic and research pursuits.


Available Fully funded PhD Vacancies at the University of Gothenburg

Below you can find the list of all available PhD positions (Salary of PhD and Postdoctoral students in Sweden) at the University of Gothenburg, along with the deadlines for applications. It should be noted that this post will be updated regularly.


Title: Doctoral Positions in Educational Work and Subject-Matter Education with Specializations (up to five positions) (University of Gothenburg PhD Vacancies)

Deadline: 31.01.2024

Type of employment: Temporary position, equivalent to four years of full-time studies

Extent: 100 %

Location: Department of Pedagogical, Curricular and Professional Studies, University of Gothenburg

First day of employment: By agreement

Summary:

Educational Work: Research in educational work focuses on the function and impact of teaching practices and policies within educational institutions.

Subject-Matter Education: This role involves research in teaching and learning within specific disciplines, with current opportunities in natural sciences, Swedish, or technology.

Requirements:

General:

  • A second-cycle qualification or 240 higher education credits with at least 60 at the graduate level.

Educational Work:

  • A teaching qualification and a graduate-level project.

Subject-Matter Education:

  • A teaching qualification or 90 credits in a related field, including a graduate-level project.

Language:

  • Swedish proficiency for roles focusing on the Swedish subject.

Additional:

  • Doctoral candidates will also participate in teaching and administrative duties.

More Details and Apply.


List of open Postdoc Vacancies at the University of Gothenburg

Below you can find the list of all available postdoc positions at the University of Gothenburg, along with the deadlines for applications. It should be noted that this post will be updated regularly.


Title: Post-doctoral Fellow in Labour Economics (Economics of Crime) (University of Gothenburg Vacancies)

Type of employment: temporary, full-time (100%)
Extent: 100 %
Location: Department of Economics, University of Gothenburg
First day of employment: The earliest starting date is August 2024.

Deadline: 01.02.2024

Summary:

They are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to contribute to an ERC-funded project aimed at disrupting the cycle of inequality and crime. The focus is on evaluating how economic disparities and social segregation contribute to criminal behavior and examining systemic obstacles faced by individuals within the criminal justice system. The project will investigate the potential for breaking this cycle through various interventions, including police decision-making processes, prison reforms, healthcare, and improving employment opportunities for those with criminal records. This role is research-centric, with limited teaching responsibilities, and requires collaboration with a team of experts from various universities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in economics or public policy or be on track to complete one before the employment decision date. Recent doctoral graduates, with a degree obtained no more than 5 years prior to the application deadline, are preferred. Active engagement in the department’s research activities, including seminars and potential research trips to international collaborators, is expected. The terms of employment are as per the 2021 Agreement on Temporary Employment as a Postdoctoral Fellow and the University of Gothenburg’s regulations.

More Details and Apply.


Open Academic Positions at Swedish Universities

Please keep reading, if you could not find a PhD position that matched your profile, and you still want to do your PhD in Sweden. Below you will find a list of available academic positions (PhD and Postdocs) at other Swedish universities, but not all of them. 

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