Five PhD student positions in Sociology

The Department of Sociology offers a stimulating and intellectual environment with good career opportunities.The department carries on extensive research and emphasizes a work climate that enhances intellectual development.For further information about the department see: www.umu.se/soc/ and for more information about the PhD programme in general see http://www8.umu.se/soc/forskning/forskarutb.htm.To qualify for any of the positions you must have a degree awarded at the advanced level or have completed studies of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits were awarded at the advanced level, or have completed a corresponding programme in some other country or have equivalent qualifications.In addition you need 90 higher education credits in Sociology and 60 higher education credits in Sociology at the advanced level.The five positions are related to different research programmes at the department.See the link for further description of the content and direction of those programmes. 1.Biblioteks- och informationsvetenskap (BIV) ref nr 313-414-09 2.General Sociology ref nr 313-415-09 3.Xenophobia and nationalism ref nr 313-416-09 4.Childhood and lifelong welfare ref nr 313-417-09 5.Education and welfare in transitions into adulthood ref nr 313-418-09 The application should include (1) a signed letter of application (no more than one A4 page), including a personal resume, motivation for your application and area of interest (2) a verified CV (including relevant academic degrees and former positions and a list of which university courses you have taken and the grades you were given) (3) a copy of your graduate work (4) any other document that can be a merit.The procedure for recruitment for the position is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance (chapt.12, 2 ) and the decision regarding the position cannot be appealed.Documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format.Decisions about the positions are expected in mid September.We look forward receiving your application!