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PhD Student in English with Specialisation in Literary Studies at Stockholm University Stockholm University in Sweden
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Literature
Funding
Fixed-term full-time doctoral employment for up to four years under the Higher Education Ordinance. The position may include up to 20% teaching, research, and administration. Not funded by an EU programme.
Deadline
Oct 17, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Stockholm University

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Stockholm University is advertising a PhD student position in English with specialisation in Literary Studies at the Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, in Sweden.
The position is centered on literature and related humanities research, with staff expertise spanning early modern literature, nineteenth-century literature, modernism, twentieth-century and contemporary literatures, narratology, critical theory, postcolonial literature, and world literatures.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must meet general doctoral entry requirements (a second-cycle degree, or equivalent study totaling at least 240 higher education credits with 60 credits at second-cycle level) and specific requirements for doctoral studies in English. This includes at least 30 ECTS credits in English at advanced level (or linguistics/comparative literature), including a thesis of at least 15 ECTS credits.
Language requirement: applicants must document English proficiency through accepted tests such as TOEFL, Cambridge C1 Advanced, IELTS Academic/Online/UKVI, or Pearson PTE Academic/Online at the stated minimum scores.
Funding and employment: this is a fixed-term full-time doctoral employment for up to four years. The role may include up to 20% teaching, research, and administration. The post is not funded by an EU research programme.
Application: apply in Stockholm University’s recruitment system and upload a personal letter, CV, and all requested attachments before the deadline.
Deadline: 17 October 2026, 21:59 UTC.
Funding details
Fixed-term full-time doctoral employment for up to four years under the Higher Education Ordinance. The position may include up to 20% teaching, research, and administration. Not funded by an EU programme.
What's required
Applicants must meet general doctoral entry requirements: a second-cycle degree, or at least 240 higher education credits with 60 credits at second-cycle level, or equivalent knowledge. Specific eligibility requires at least 30 ECTS credits in English at advanced level (alternatively linguistics or comparative literature), including a thesis of at least 15 ECTS credits. Applicants must also demonstrate English proficiency via TOEFL iBT/ Home Edition/ Paper Edition, Cambridge C1 Advanced, IELTS Academic/Online/UKVI, or Pearson PTE Academic/Online at the stated minimum scores. Selection is based on documented knowledge in a relevant field, analytical and creative thinking, initiative, independence, collaboration ability, written and oral English proficiency, and availability of supervision.
How to apply
Apply through Stockholm University's recruitment system. Attach a personal letter, CV, and all requested application attachments. Submit the complete application before the deadline.
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