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Mid Sweden University

PhD in Psychology on social psychology, sociolinguistics, and foreign accents Mid Sweden University in Sweden

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Sociology

Funding

Doctoral position for five years of employment, with 80% research/doctoral studies and 20% teaching and administrative work. Salary is according to Mid Sweden University’s salary scale for doctoral students.

Deadline

Nov 22, 2026

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Sweden

University

Mid Sweden University

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Keywords

Sociology
Psychology
Social Psychology
Eeg
Neuropsychology
Social Inclusion
Linguistics
Psychometric
Sociolinguistic

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Doctoral Student in Psychology at Mid Sweden University (Campus Östersund).

This PhD position is in the Department of Psychology and Social Work and sits at the intersection of social psychology and sociolinguistics. The project examines how accents function as social signals, with a focus on social perception, attitudes, emotions, and behaviours related to foreign accents. The research also addresses stereotypes, discrimination, and social inclusion from Swedish and international perspectives, with a gender perspective throughout.

The project is interdisciplinary and connects to work and organisational psychology, political science, gender studies, and research on integration and belonging. Methodologically, it is primarily based on experimental studies and psychometric approaches, with the possibility of using EEG/ERP or other neuroscientific methods.

The position includes doctoral studies with 80% research and 20% teaching/administrative work, plus 60 higher education credits in doctoral courses. It is expected to lead to a doctoral degree and is initially valid for up to one year, renewable according to Swedish doctoral employment rules. Salary follows the university’s doctoral student scale.

Eligibility: second-cycle qualification or equivalent, or at least 240 credits with 60 at second-cycle level; at least 90 credits in psychology or equivalent; strong English skills; Swedish or another Scandinavian language is an asset. Helpful experience includes advanced psychology studies, psychometric tool development/validation, EEG/ERP or related methods, and programming in R, MATLAB, or Python.

How to apply: submit a cover letter, CV, degree certificates, undergraduate and advanced theses, a project plan (2–3 single-spaced pages excluding references), and any publication/manuscript in progress. Applications must be submitted in Swedish or English through the recruitment system by 2026-11-22.

Funding details

Doctoral position for five years of employment, with 80% research/doctoral studies and 20% teaching and administrative work. Salary is according to Mid Sweden University’s salary scale for doctoral students.

What's required

Applicants must have a second-cycle qualification, or at least 240 credits with at least 60 credits at second-cycle level, or equivalent knowledge. Specific entry requirements include at least 90 credits in psychology or equivalent. Strong English skills are required, and good Swedish or another Scandinavian language is an asset. Preferred qualifications include advanced-level study in psychology, prior experience in the project area, experience developing or validating psychometric tools, working with EEG/ERP or other neuroscientific methods, knowledge of R, MATLAB, or Python, and a scientific publication or manuscript in progress related to the project area.

How to apply

Prepare the required application documents in Swedish or English, including a cover letter, CV, degree proofs, theses, a project plan, and any publication/manuscript in progress. Submit the application through the university’s recruitment system by 2026-11-22.

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