项目介绍

2024年12月23日

The Department of Philosophy at Stockholm University is the largest in Sweden, boasting a lively community of philosophers with a broad range of scholarly interests. The department has a strong international profile: we frequently attract visitors from around the world, regularly invite internationally renowned philosophers to our colloquium, and are involved in several international research networks. We have been repeatedly selected as one of the leading research areas in the humanities at Stockholm University. The department’s strengths within practical philosophy is further augmented by the addition of the Stockholm Centre for the Ethics of War and Peace. Several of our faculty members are associated with the Institute for Futures Studies, which hosts research projects of philosophical relevance, or with the Stockholm Centre for Healthcare Ethics and the Stockholm Center on Global Governance. The department also cooperates with practical philosophy at Uppsala University and the University of Gothenburg through the Norms and Normativity graduate school, which is supported by the Swedish Research Council.

The doctoral researcher will be attached to the Stockholm Centre for the Ethics of War and Peace (SCEWP) which is funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation and part of the Philosophy Department at Stockholm University. SCEWP is directed by Professor Helen Frowe and aims to produce cutting-edge research in the ethics of war and peace, foster international collaboration with scholars, policy-makers and military practitioners, and improve public and policy debates concerning the ethics of war and peace. Please note that there is no requirement to speak Swedish to hold this post. The doctoral researcher will be expected to undertake research in English.

Subject area
SCEWP undertakes research on a broad range of topics in moral and political philosophy. The thesis work will be conducted within this framework. Our previous research has covered humanitarian intervention, compensatory duties after war, the protection of heritage in war, self-defence, moral responsibility, democratic theory and citizens’ responsibilities, rights, risk, accountability for war crimes, refugees and immigration, duties to rescue, legitimate authority, consent, partiality, and commemoration. We aim to reflect the fact that the best work in moral and political philosophy is informed by research across philosophy. We thus welcome applications from researchers from a range of backgrounds (for example, those working on causation, moral responsibility, rights, collective action, philosophy of action, authority) who are interested in bearing this expertise to bear on the ethics of war and peace.

Qualification requirements
In order to be admitted to postgraduate education, the applicant must meet the general and specific entry requirements.

You meet the general entry requirements if you have completed a second-cycle degree, or completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.

You meet the special eligibility requirements if you have successfully completed advanced level courses of 30 credits in practical philosophy including a degree project. These eligibility requirements can also be met if you who have acquired essentially equivalent skills in or outside the country. For special eligibility, it is further required that you have knowledge of English, which must include the ability to read, speak and write in this language.

Eligibility must be fulfilled by the deadline for applications

Selection
The selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their capacity to benefit from the training. The selection is made with regard to the following criteria:

– Previous education in general: Assessment of both depth and breadth of previous education.

– Previous academic work: Based on a Bachelor’s thesis, a Master’s thesis or other academic papers, the ability of the applicant to benefit from the education is considered in relation to the following assessment criteria:

• Critical ability
• Analytical ability
• Creativity
• Independence

The assessment should also take into consideration the aspect of time, that is, to what extent the applicant has shown the ability to meet their previous scientific obligations within given time constraints. In addition, the scientific progress of the applicant is considered.

– Research plan: The applicant should enclose a research plan, which should cover the research problem and an outline of the research project. The research plan is assessed according to:

• Relevance
• Originality
• Feasibility within the given time constraints (i.e., full-time work during a four-year period of doctoral studies)

Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University.

About the post
We offer a fixed-term employment as a doctoral student according to Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100). The period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for four years. As a doctoral student, you should primarily devote yourself to your own doctoral education, but the employment may include work with education, research and administration to a limited extent (maximum 20 %).

A new employment as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, the employment is then renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
For more information, please contact Professor Helen Frowe, helen.frowe@philosophy.su.se.

Union representatives
Saco-S, saco@saco.su.se, Fackförbundet ST/OFR, st@st.su.se, and SEKO, seko@seko.su.se.
PhD student representative, studentombud@sus.se.

Application
Apply for the PhD student position at Stockholm University’s recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

• Your contact details and personal data
• Your highest degree
• Your language skillsContact details for three referees
• Letters of reference should be submitted by email to helen.frowe@philosophy.su.se by the application deadline

and, in addition, please include the following documents

• Cover letter
• CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of degree projects/theses
• Project proposal/Research proposal describing:
  – The research you wish to undertake in your doctoral studies
  – How your background makes you a suitable candidate for this position
  – How you envisage contributing to SCEWP’s research and engagement goals
• Degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (no more than 6 files)
• A writing sample of no more than 10,000 words. This can be one longer or two shorter pieces.

 The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.

Closing date: 31/01/2025

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