PhD Student Position in Criminology

The Department of Criminology at Stockholm University is offering doctoral studentships in Criminology. As a PhD student in this department, you will have the opportunity to work within the department’s research environment and contribute actively to its research endeavors.

Qualification Requirements:

To be eligible for this position, you must meet the following requirements:

1. Completed a second-cycle degree or equivalent, with at least 240 higher education credits (ECTS).
2. For doctoral studies in Criminology, you should hold a Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Criminology or other social sciences) and have at least 60 ECTS credits at advanced level, which should include a thesis.
3. Admission to a third-cycle program is a prerequisite for the appointment of a doctoral studentship.

Selection Criteria:

Candidates will be selected based on their potential to benefit from the PhD training. The selection process considers factors such as:

• Independence in analysis and design demonstrated in previous work.
• Methodological and scientific maturity.
• Problem formulation and stringency exhibited in earlier work and the research proposal.
• Department’s capacity to provide suitable supervision.
• Decisions on admissions will be made by the Department Board and communicated via email.

Terms of Employment:

• Initial contract duration: up to one year.
• Employment may be extended for a maximum of two years at a time.
• Total employment period may not exceed four years of full-time study.
• Doctoral students are expected to focus primarily on their education, but can engage in teaching, research, and administration (up to 20% of full-time position).

How to Apply:

• Apply through Stockholm University’s recruitment system.
• Ensure your application is complete according to the provided instructions and submitted before the deadline.
• Required application information includes personal details, highest degree, language skills, and references.
• Attach documents: Cover letter, CV (degrees, courses, work experience), research proposal (max 1200 words), degree certificates and grades, letters of recommendation, and degree projects/theses.

Location: Stockholm
Application Deadline: September 10, 2023
Ref. No.: SU FV-2217-23

Contact Information:

For more details and inquiries, you can contact:

• Anita Heber (Associate Professor and Director of Doctoral Studies) – anita.heber@criminology.su.se
• Felipe Estrada (Professor and Head of the Department) – felipe.estrada@criminology.su.se
• Pia Vångö (Head of Administration) – pia.vango@criminology.su.se

For union-related matters:

• Ingrid Lander (Saco-S) – saco@saco.su.se
• Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR) – alejandra@st.su.se
• SEKO – seko@seko.su.se
• PhD student representative – doktorandombud@sus.su.se

Application Deadline: September 10, 2023

For more information and to apply, visit the official job posting.