A Theoretical Pursuit of Knowledge Doctoral Studentship Opportunity

8 hours ago


Huddinge Municipality, Sweden Karlstad University Full time

Södertörn University is a higher education institution that conducts research and education for sustainable societal development.

Research Background

The Theory of Practical Knowledge concerns epistemological, ethical, and existential aspects of working life. Themes such as sociality, embodiment, and language are studied in various professions like healthcare, education, police work, and artistic professions where relational issues are vital.

A multidisciplinary field, it brings together theories and methods from humanistic traditions, including philosophy, the history of ideas, aesthetics, pedagogy, and ethnology. Reflection upon one's own and others' practical experience is a central aspect of our research.

Entry Requirements
  • All credits are ECTS credits.
    The general entry requirements are:
    1. A second-cycle qualification, or
    2. Fulfilled requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle, or
    3. Substantially equivalent knowledge acquired in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

The Faculty Board may permit an exemption from the general entry requirements for an individual applicant if there are special grounds.

Specific Entry Requirements
  • Knowledge equivalent to at least 60 credits in The Theory of Practical Knowledge at second-cycle level, including an individually written dissertation worth at least 15 credits.
  • At least three years' documented work experience of at least half time is required in a profession relevant to the thesis.
  • The ability to assimilate academic material in English and to command the language necessary for work on the thesis.

This position includes admission to third-cycle education, i.e., research level, and employment on a doctoral studentship at the School of Culture and Education at Södertörn University.

Application Procedure

For more details, see this website under FAQ. Please use Södertörn University's web-based recruitment system 'ReachMee'. Click on the link 'ansök' (apply) at the bottom of the announcement.

Your application may be written in English or Swedish/Norwegian/Danish and must include:

  • An application letter
  • Degree certificate and certificates that demonstrate eligibility to apply for the position
  • Bachelor's essay and Master's dissertation in the field in accordance with the entry requirements
  • A research plan (project plan) of between 1000 and 1500 words
  • Two references with contact details and a short note on their relationship to the applicant
  • If available, a maximum of three publications may also be attached


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