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Doctoral Student Position in Social Work at the University of Gothenburg University of Gothenburg in Sweden
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
The successful applicant will be employed as a doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg after admission. Doctoral studies are four years of full-time study. Up to 20% departmental duties may be assigned, normally involving teaching or research and administrative work, with a corresponding extension of the study period. Salaries are set individually under the University’s local doctoral-student salary agreement. Externally employed collaborative doctoral students may also be admitted if t
Deadline
Jan 28, 2027
Country
Sweden
University
University of Gothenburg
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About this position
The University of Gothenburg is offering a doctoral student position in Social Work at its Department of Social Work in Gothenburg, Sweden. The four-year full-time doctoral programme combines thesis research with compulsory and elective doctoral courses and concludes with a public doctoral defence.
Social work research at the department addresses people in vulnerable social situations, societal interventions, social policy measures and social processes. Applicants should propose a feasible and relevant doctoral research project and demonstrate the ability to formulate research questions, conduct independent research and communicate findings.
Applicants must hold a second-cycle qualification or equivalent higher-education background. They must also have a Bachelor of Science in Social Work (210 credits) and at least 60 second-cycle credits in social work, including an independent project of at least 15 credits, or equivalent knowledge. Good Swedish and English language skills are required. Previous professional experience in social work is considered an advantage.
Selection is based on the quality and feasibility of the research proposal, relevance to social work, previous theses and written work, academic and research qualifications, and the applicant’s potential to benefit from doctoral studies. Interviews are included in the selection process. The position requires physical presence in Gothenburg and residence and registration in Sweden.
The doctoral student is employed by the University of Gothenburg after admission, with an individual salary under the university’s doctoral-student agreement. Departmental duties may comprise up to 20% of full-time employment and can include teaching, research or administration, with a corresponding extension of the study period. Applications must include an introductory letter, CV, academic work, a research proposal of no more than 1,700 words, certified degree and eligibility documents, and evidence of other relevant qualifications. The application deadline is 28 January 2027.
Funding details
The successful applicant will be employed as a doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg after admission. Doctoral studies are four years of full-time study. Up to 20% departmental duties may be assigned, normally involving teaching or research and administrative work, with a corresponding extension of the study period. Salaries are set individually under the University’s local doctoral-student salary agreement. Externally employed collaborative doctoral students may also be admitted if t
What's required
Applicants must meet the general doctoral entry requirements through a second-cycle qualification, at least 240 higher education credits including 60 at second-cycle level, or equivalent knowledge. Specific requirements include a Bachelor of Science in Social Work worth 210 higher education credits and at least 60 higher education credits in social work at second-cycle level, including an independent project of at least 15 higher education credits, or equivalent knowledge. Applicants need good command of Swedish and English. Selection considers the research proposal, project feasibility and relevance to social work, previous theses and written work, academic and research qualifications, and ability to benefit from doctoral studies. Previous professional experience in social work is a merit. Interviews are part of the selection process.
How to apply
Apply through the University of Gothenburg recruitment portal using registration number PAR 2026/724. Submit an introductory letter of up to 500 words, CV with certified qualifications and publications, theses and other written work, a research proposal of up to 1,700 words, certified degree and eligibility documents, and evidence of other relevant qualifications. Non-electronic documents should be sent to the Department of Social Work, Attn: Sofia Vales, Box 720, SE-405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden.
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