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PhD in Practical Philosophy on Democratizing Refugee Camps (DEMCAMP) Lund University in Sweden
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
Doctoral studentship at Lund University with a temporary full-time appointment for four years according to Swedish higher education regulations. The post is a salaried position (monthly salary); no stipend amount is stated. Departmental work such as teaching and administrative tasks may be assigned.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Sweden
University
Lund University

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Doctoral student in Practical Philosophy at Lund University, Sweden, within the project DEMCAMP (Democratizing Refugee Camps).
The project is funded by the Riksbankens Jubileumsfond through a Swedish Foundations’ Starting Grant. It examines how applied ethics and democratic theory can respond to the vulnerabilities experienced by refugees in camps, with a focus on the democratization of humanitarian organisations and the role they should play in refugee camp democracies.
The doctoral student will work with the PI, Felix Bender, on the democratization of humanitarian organisations and related questions in political philosophy, political theory, and refugee protection.
Location: Lund. Employment: temporary full-time doctoral studentship for four years; salaried position, with possible departmental duties such as teaching and administration.
Eligibility highlights: advanced knowledge of political theory and/or political philosophy (or a closely related field) and ability to read and write academic English. Helpful experience includes humanitarian organisations, democratic theory, refugee protection, interdisciplinary work, and collaborative research.
Application deadline: 2026-08-23. Applicants must submit a CV, cover letter, study records, language documentation, academic papers/degree projects, publications, and a project plan in PDF format via the application portal.
Funding details
Doctoral studentship at Lund University with a temporary full-time appointment for four years according to Swedish higher education regulations. The post is a salaried position (monthly salary); no stipend amount is stated. Departmental work such as teaching and administrative tasks may be assigned.
What's required
Applicants must meet the general eligibility requirements for doctoral studies in Practical Philosophy. Required qualifications include advanced knowledge of political theory and/or political philosophy, or a closely related field, and the ability to read and write academic English. Merits include knowledge of humanitarian organisations, democratic theory, or refugee protection demonstrated through research or practical experience, as well as experience of interdisciplinary and collaborative work. The application must include a CV/list of qualifications, cover letter, records of previous studies, documentation of language skills, academic papers/degree projects, any scholarly publications, and a project plan.
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