AdressLund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.
The doctoral programme
Information about doctoral studies at the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology can be found at https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-studies/ .
Work assignments
Doctoral education. Departmental work, such as teaching and administrative tasks, can be assigned.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for doctoral studies in each subject are specified in the relevant general syllabus, available at https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-studies/general-syllabi/ .
Assessment criteria
The selection process will primarily take into account the applicants' ability to benefit from third cycle studies. This is assessed against the criteria quality, quantity, progression and relevance.
Application
Instructions for applying for a Doctoral student position can be found here: https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-studies/application-and-admission/ .
The application must include:
- CV/list of qualifications including relevant administrative and educational qualifications
- cover letter
- records of first- and second-cycle studies (attested copies of official transcripts of records)
- documentation of language skills of relevance for the research studies
- first- and second-cycle theses/degree projects
- any scholarly publications
- project plan (1500 words max. excluding references).
Please note that you need to upload all documents with your application in PDF format.
Type of employment
Limit of tenure, four years according to HF 5 kap 7§.
About The Joint Faculties of the Humanities and Theology
The 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.
The Department of Archeology and Ancient History at Lund University is one of the oldest and largest archaeological departments in Sweden and offers a vital environment for research and teaching.
The department consists of four subjects: classical archaeology and ancient history, archaeology, historical archaeology and Historical Osteology, which partly work with different source materials, methods and theoretical perspectives. This is the department's strength from both a research and educational point of view. Our students often combine our various subjects in their studies to obtain a personally adapted degree.
