Doctoral student in General Linguistics

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.About The EducationInformation about doctoral studies at the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology can be found at https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-studies/.The education is carried out in Lund.Work assignmentsDoctoral studies. Departmental work, such as teaching and administrative tasks, can be assigned. The maximum amount of such work is 20 %.Entry requirementsEntry requirements for doctoral studies in General Linguistics are specified in the general syllabus, available at https://www.ht.lu.se/en/utbildning/forskarutbildning/dina-doktorandstudier/general-syllabi/.Assessment criteriaThe selection process will primarily take into account the applicants’ ability to benefit from doctoral studies. This is assessed against the criteria quality, quantity, progression and relevance.ApplicationInstructions for applying for a doctoral position can be found here: https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-studies/become-a-doctoral-student-at-the-ht-faculties/application-and-admission/.The application must include:CV / list of qualificationscover letterrecords of previous studiesdocumentation of language skillsacademic papers / degree projectsany scholarly publicationsproject plan.Please note that you need to upload all documents with your application in PDF format.Type of employmentLimit of tenure, four years according to 5 kap. 7HF.About The Joint Faculties Of The Humanities And TheologyThe Joint Faculties of the Humanities and Theology have eight departments and carries out large and varied work within research and education with the purpose to understand people as cultural and social beings. The faculties have around 700 employees and around 4000 students.About The Centre For Languages And LiteratureThe Centre for Languages and Literature (SOL) is Sweden's largest institution specialising in languages, linguistics, comparative literature and area studies. SOL offers a large number of independent courses complemented by a growing number of undergraduate and graduate programmes. With 36 subjects and some 30 postgraduate programmes, SOL forms a solid unit with breadth and depth in teaching and research and is distinguished by both national and international visibility. SOL is led by a board of which the Head of Department is chairman. In addition, there are three Assistant Heads of Department with special operational responsibilities. The centre has 300 employees and 8 000 students including around 100 doctoral students.We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.Anställningsform: tidsbegränsad anställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100 | Ort: Lund | Län: Skåne län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: PA2025/3099 | Kontakt: Kristina Arnrup Thorsbro, Faculty officer https://www.ht.lu.se/en/contacts/staff/, Kristina Arnrup Thorsbro, fakultetssekreterare https://www.ht.lu.se/kontakt/anstallda/, Katarina Lundin, Director of Studies https://www.ht.lu.se/en/contacts/staff/, Katarina Lundin, studierektor https://www.ht.lu.se/kontakt/anstallda/, Niclas Burenhult, Professor https://www.ht.lu.se/en/contacts/staff/, Niclas Burenhult, professor https://www.ht.lu.se/kontakt/anstallda/, | Facklig företrädare: SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet 046-2229364, SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet 046-2229364, OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli 046-2229362, OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli 046-2229362, | Publicerat: 2025-11-20 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2025-12-20