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University of Gothenburg
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PhD Position in Social Work University of Gothenburg in Sweden
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
Available
Deadline
Jan 28, 2027
Country
Sweden
University
University of Gothenburg
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About this position
The Department of Social Work at the University of Gothenburg is offering a doctoral position in social work within one of the Nordic region’s largest and most established research and education environments in the field.
The department is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences and brings together research and education at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels. Its research focuses on understanding people in vulnerable social situations, social interventions, social policy measures, and broader social processes, with strong societal engagement and extensive international collaborations.
As a doctoral student, you will plan and carry out dissertation work alongside coursework in accordance with both a general and an individual study plan. The programme includes mandatory and elective doctoral courses, regular seminar discussion of the dissertation project, and culminates in the public defence of the thesis.
The position is connected to a research-active department with more than 130 staff members and an environment where doctoral training is closely linked to the department’s scholarly profile and seminar culture.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Applicants must meet general eligibility for doctoral studies, including a completed second-cycle degree or at least 240 higher education credits with at least 60 credits at advanced level, or equivalent knowledge. For the subject social work, specific eligibility requires a social work degree (socionomexamen) of 210 credits and at least 60 credits in social work at advanced level, including at least 15 credits of scholarly work, or equivalent qualifications. Good knowledge of Swedish is needed because the programme is primarily taught in Swedish, and good English skills are also required. Experience of professional social work is meritorious.
How to apply
Apply for admission to the doctoral programme through the University of Gothenburg recruitment portal by 2027-01-28. Consult the full advert on the university jobs page for the documents that must be attached to the application.
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