Uppsala
University is an international research university focused on the
development of science and education. Our most important assets are all
the individuals who with their curiosity and their dedication make
Uppsala University one of the 100 best universities in the world and
one of Sweden’s most exciting work places. Uppsala University has
40,000 students, 6,000 employees and a turnover of SEK 5,500 million.
Project description: The
position is part of a project on the interplay of cognitive,
personality and social psychological processes underlying group
attitudes (e.g., prejudice) and group behaviors.
The
candidate is expected to have good knowledge of personality and social
psychological theory and research. The candidate should have experience
in experimental as well as non-experimental empirical research within
the area, demonstrated in, for example, a Master's or Bachelor’s
thesis. Knowledge about statistical analyses is necessary, and the
candidate is expected to master at least one major statistical software
packages. Good skills in writing scientific papers in English, as well
as experience in international publishing, are considered
advantageous.
To qualify
for a doctoral position in Psychology at Uppsala University, the
applicant must have a master´s degree either including or in addition a
minimum of 90 Swedish study credits in psychology. Applicants
who have obtained qualifications equivalent or comparable to the
criteria described above abroad are also eligible to apply. For more
information concerning the requirements: http://www.psyk.uu.se/forskning/forskarutbildning (in Swedish only).
The
doctoral student will primarily engage in research. Other work at the
Department such as teaching and administration can optionally be
included in the employment (20%). The rules governing this process can be found (in Swedish) in Högskoleförordningen 5 Chapter 1-7 §§.
The
application must be written in Swedish or English and added to
digitally in the application form, through the link below. The
application should contain following documents:
- Application for admission to postgraduate studies: http://uadm.uu.se/digitalAssets/81/81624_ansokan_forskarniva_eng.pdf
- CV including certified copies of merits
- A list of completed courses
- The undergraduate thesis
- A research plan
For more information: http://www.psyk.uu.se/research/phd_education/application/?languageId=1
Financing:
These positions are financed through a combination of grants and
department resources. The successful applicant will be supported the
first year with a doctoral grant and the remaining three years by an
employment as a Ph.D student. Local salary rules will apply (supplement
for licensed psychologist).
For more information, you are welcome to contact Nazar Akrami, phone: +46 -(0)18-471 2147, e-mail: Nazar.akrami@psyk.uu.se.
You are welcome to submit your application no later than October 22, 2013. UFV-PA 2013/2554 Use the link below to access the digital application form.
Further Information
Application Deadline : 31 October 2013
Contact Adress:
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